Stormy Weather On Its Way
A storm warning is in effect for tomorrow in southeast Iceland and the Westfjörds. The Icelandic Met Office reports that a warm front is expected to hit a cold front […]
Björk Responds To Minister Of Industry
Björk has responded to Minister of Industry Ragnheiður Elín Árnadóttir’s call for a meeting to discuss potential development of the Highlands of Iceland. Following a pre
The Universal Language Of Laughter And Dance
If you don’t speak Icelandic, your access to the arts in Iceland is limited and superficial. You can enjoy music, watch movies with subtitles, or, if you’re like me, si
Hrafnkels Saga Freysgoða RECAP: The One With The Goddamn Horse
This Saga begins the same way Iceland did, and the same way many Sagas do: some Norwegian guy (this one is named Hallfreður) settles his family in Iceland to farm. […]
A Lunar Lander Replica In Iceland
A full-sized replica of the Apollo 11 lunar module, “The Eagle”, will soon be built and displayed in Húsavík. RÚV reports that the Exploration Museum in Húsavík wi
Prime Minister: Attacks Could Change How We Live
Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson told reporters that, in light of last night’s attacks in Paris, we need to reassess conditions in Iceland. He will meet with the
Restaurant Review: At Íslenski Barinn, Retro Confusion
Íslenski Barinn was established shortly that famous economic collapse of 2008, the founders citing it—along with the subsequent wave of protests—as inspiration. At its initial
Wintern Diaries #1: SADwatch
Winter is kind of scary, especially on this ungodly windy, hella random rock in the middle of the ocean. And it’s even scarier when the sun all but vanishes from […]
Increasing Number Favour Alcohol In Shops
An increasing number of Icelanders support alcohol being sold in private shops, but they are still in the minority, a new Gallup poll shows. RÚV reports that according to the [&he
Next Year The Last Year For The Phone Book
Next year marks the 111th anniversary of the Icelandic phone book, and the last year it will be printed. Stundin reports that Margrét Gunnlaugsdóttir, the Product & Business
Plane Crash South Of Hafnarfjörður, Two Dead
A plane crashed just south of Hafnarfjörður yesterday afternoon, killing both on board. RÚV reports that police, firefighters, the Rescue Squad and a helicopter from the Coast G
Download This! Milkywhale’s ‘Invisible’
Milkywhale are a new electronic pop duo who recently set Iceland Airwaves 2015 alight with five fabulously fun shows. So catchy were the tracks of Árni “Plúseinn” Hlöðverss
Your Amazing Letters, We’ve Been Getting Them!
Say your piece, voice your opinion, send your letters to: letters@grapevine.is — Most Awesome Letter of the Issue! Hello and hi there, I had the supreme pleasure of visiting
Don’t Get Too Excited, It’s Only Paper: An Editorial
Here is an anecdote: I ventured inside that Alþingi building the other day. I believe it was a Tuesday. The time was 3pm. The weather was mostly OK. I […]
Speed-Dating An Old Friend: Driving The Ring Road In 2 Days
In a direct challenge to most internet commenters, two friends and I decided to spend two days circling the island in a grey rental car. While certainly not “preferable” to ta
ATP Iceland: Tortoise, Angel Olsen, Les Savy Fav And More For 2016
ATP Iceland have announced a bunch of new bands for their 2016 edition. As the festival has proven in its three years to date, there’s nothing quite like partying in [&hellip
Police Lurking In Closed Facebook Groups, Cracking Down
Police are lurking in closed Facebook groups, regularly surveilling for illegal activity, and in some cases monitoring individual posting activity. RÚV reports that over the past
Only Two Parties With Double-Digit Levels Of Support
Only two parties in the latest Fréttablaðið poll have levels of support above 10%, but elections are still about 18 months away. Vísir reports that the Pirate Party is, once [&
Café Offers Edible Lava, Sorta
A café in the Westfjords now has “lava” on the menu, or a very believable facsimile thereof. RÚV reports that the café in question, Bræðraborg, is now offering to
Young, Educated Icelanders Leaving The Country
Young and educated Icelanders are leaving the country by the thousands, data from Statistics Iceland shows. MBL reports that 3,210 Icelanders emigrated from the country during the
Foreign Minister: We Do So Want To Get Rid Of Nukes
Despite a UN representative vote against banning nuclear weapons, Foreign Minister Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson contends Iceland does want to get rid of them. Iceland’s government