Ewe Got The Love: First Lamb Of 2016 Born
Farmer Kristinn Guðnason was caught by surprise yesterday when he realised that one of his sheep was labour much earlier than expected, reports RÚV. The ewe later gave birth to [
The Blackest Metal In Winter’s Dark Heart: Oration Festival Cometh
Presented by Studio Emissary and the Oration record label, the upcoming Oration festival will bring some much-needed black metal to the Icelandic winter this February. And with ban
Opening Today: The First Exhibition Of Icelandic Art In Copenhagen
In 1920, over 160 works by five Icelandic artists reached the shores of Denmark. The occasion? The first joint exhibition of Icelandic art, held by the Danish-Icelandic Society, en
Iceland Needs To Push Back Against Anti-Vaxxers, Says Epidemiologist
Health officials have cautioned that education about vaccines needs to be increased in Iceland to combat the “anti-vax” movement. Vísir reports that epidemiologist Har
Reykjavík Set To Clean Up Its Act
The City of Reykjavík intends to step up efforts to increase recycling and reduce the amount of garbage the city produces. RÚV reports that the plan of action extends to [&hellip
Björk And Teitur Magnússon Nominated For Nordic Music Prize
The nominees for the Nordic Music Prize have been announced, and the two seminal Icelandic artists are amongst them. According to an announcement posted on the prize’s websit
Clearer Legislation Needed For Insect-Based Food
Unclear application of EU regulations on the use of insects in food led to the Jungle Bar getting pulled off the shelves, and the creators of the product and related […]
Humans: One Of The Falcon’s Greatest Threats
One-fourth of falcons discovered dead in Iceland were shot, according to the Icelandic Institute of Natural History (IINH). Despite the falcon being a protected species in Iceland
Over 9% Of Icelandic Children Live With Social Shortages
A new report from UNICEF in Iceland shows that 9.1% of Icelandic children live with a lack of material needs. RÚV reports that about 6,100 children in Iceland between the [&hellip
Syrian Refugees Receive Warm Welcome In Iceland
A group of 35 Syrian refugees arrived in Iceland yesterday and were surprised to find it was not as dark or as cold as they were lead to believe, reports […]
Woman Breaks Leg, Wins Limbo Contest, Parties All Night
Most of the Grapevine staff are what doctors would call “problem drinkers.” Last Friday, we held The Grapevine Music Awards, or #grapeawards, or #grapewards (we are sti
VIDEO: Hafþór Júlíus Breaks Guinness World Record
Back in 2014, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, aka. The Mountain, broke a Guiness World Record for carrying two fridges twenty metres in 19.6 seconds, reports RÚV. The fridges and su
Lawyer Commits Murder, Gets “Professional Reputation” Restored
A lawyer who murdered a former business associate and went to prison has been granted restoration of his “professional reputation”, and wants the right to practice law
Private Genomes, Public Concerns
CEO of deCODE Genetics Kári Stefánsson claims he could identify everyone in Iceland at high risk of getting cancer, but this has sparked a discussion about health care and the [&
Drunk Man Accuses Bus Driver Of Drunk Driving
A new arrival to Iceland made quite a first impression on visitors and locals alike late last night. Vísir reports that, at about one o’ clock last night, a passenger [&hell
Asylum Seekers Sentenced To 30 Days
Two asylum seekers were sentenced to 30 days in jail for using false passports, but there is a good chance the matter will be overturned. A man from Sierra Leone […]
Origin Story Of Iceland’s Naming In Dispute
The legend of how Iceland got its name has been called into question, and historians cannot come to a consensus on the matter once and for all. According to the […]
Enter The Wolf Tarantulas: Úlfur Úlfur Are The Band Of 2015
In the video for “Brennum allt,” Úlfur Úlfur duo Arnar Freyr and Helgi Sæmundur roll through the suburbs of Reykjavik, spitting rapid-fire lyrics on horseback and chilling i
PM Cautions Against Pirate-Led Government, Again
In a new interview with Bloomberg, Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson said a Pirate-led government would “soon unravel”. The interview, which calls the Pirat
Jungle Bar Pulled Off The Shelves
After only a week in Iceland’s supermarkets the Jungle Bar made with cricket flour has been pulled off the shelves, reports MBL. The Jungle Bars have been removed because
Constitutional Changes Still Dragging On
Proposed changes to Iceland’s Constitution are still being worked out, and are lagging behind schedule. Vísir reports that, despite indications to the contrary, ruling coali