Goose Rescued From Certain Icy Doom
Warm-hearted residents of Hafnarfjörður rescued a badly frozen goose from certain death, and it is now recovering at the zoo. According to a post in the animal lover’s Face
British File Complaint About Icelandic Televangelist Channel
Broadcasts in Britain from an Icelandic company of a controversial faith healer have been found to violate Icelandic law. Peter Popoff, the televangelist in question, professes to
On Your Own: Six Spots In South Iceland
The majestic Route One ring road threads down through the mountains from Reykjavík to Iceland’s southern coastline, passing an endless trove of natural wonders along the way
Prime Minister On The Way To Lebanon
Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson is on his way to Lebanon, to assess refugee conditions and meet with related officials. RÚV reports that, upon arrival, he will meet
Cost Of Parking Raised
The cost of parking your car in downtown Reykjavík has goes up on Monday. Vísir reports that the fee increase will depend on where the parking spaces are. Different parking [&hel
Happening Tonight: Veganuary Potluck – Pig Out On Vegan Food!
The vegan and vegetarian society in Iceland has been hard at work promoting Veganuary, an international event that challenges people to go vegan for the whole of January—which is
Opening Today: Photography Graduate Exhibition
Graduates from the School of Photography in Iceland will celebrate their graduation by exhibiting their final photography projects. Their projects tackle diverse subjects such as e
RECAP: Völsungasaga, The Saga Of The Völsungs
Episode three: The one with the most badass shield-maiden As usual, this story starts with some dude who is the son of some other dude. They have a bunch of […]
December Hotel Stays Up 36% From Last Year
Hotel stays for just the month of December last year were up 36% from the same time last year, data from Statistics Iceland shows. According to their findings, a total […]
Radiohead Being Moved Indoors For Outdoor Concert
Radiohead will be playing their Secret Solstice show in Laugardalshöll stadium, which holds fewer people than there are festival tickets available. Only yesterday, it was announce
Haggis Is Better Than Blóðmör: Scottish Week At Kex Hostel
Yeah, I said it. It can’t be unsaid. Kex Hostel is having Scottish week, which is being celebrated the weekend after Robbie Burns Night, a holiday which celebrates the life [
Asylum Seekers: Some Accepted, Others Deported
Announcements today of residency and deportation for would-be asylum seekers shows a distinct inconsistency in immigration policy. Asylum seekers facing similar circumstances in th
Iceland Tops The World In Per Capita Internet Use
Iceland has come out ahead of the rest of the world in terms of the percentage of its population who have access to the internet. According to a new report […]
Wounded Eagle To Make Full Recovery
A wounded eagle found by tourists in west Iceland is now recuperating, and should return to the wild next month. RÚV reports that the eagle in question was spotted by […]
How Parliament Would Look If Elections Were Today
When current polling numbers are translated into seats in parliament, the government takes on a completely different form. While the results of the latest Stöð 2/Fréttablaðið
2015: The Year The Icelandic Indie Film Community Awakened Some More, Potentially,
Ísland, bezt í heimi! The biggest film of 2015—nay, the biggest film of ALL TIME (*projected)—was Icelandic, or anyway a few scenes of ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ were
Don’t Ask Nanna: About Gift Ideas For Your Girlfriend
Hey Nanna, What should I get my girlfriend for her birthday? She loves Iceland so I want it to be “Iceland themed.” Boyfriend Brownie Points Hey Boyfriend Brownie Point
Opening Tonight: Berlin X Reykjavík
The second edition of the Berlin X Reykjavík Festival presents jazz and electronic music from the German and Icelandic scenes. Various artists will perform in both capital cities
The Origins Of “Fokk”
The Icelandic word “fokk” is used much like its English equivalent, but that was not always the case, research has shown. Anyone familiar with colloquial Icelandic is l
New Star Wars Is Fucking Garbage
WARNING! STAR WARS: EPISODE VII SPOILERS IN THIS POST! SCROLL FASTER, REFRESH YOUR PAGE OR STAB YOURSELF IN THE EYES WITH WHATEVER YOU CAN GRAB IF YOU DON’T WANT TO […
PREMIERE: Pocket Disco’s First Track & Music Video
Grapevine is proud to present the new magnificent musical duo, Pocket Disco. Salóme R. Gunnarsdóttir and Steindór Grétar Jónsson decided to make music together after a typical