Track Of The Week: Berndsen – “Alter Ego”
“Alter Ego” may have just been released at the beginning of the month, but you’d be excused for thinking it came right from the 80s. This should come as no […]
STRAUMUR: Four Songs That Washed Upon Our Shore
With the indie band Nóra on hiatus for the foreseeable future, singer/guitarist Egill Viðarsson has started a new band with his younger brother Bjarki, called Andí Svarthol. The
Blood Donations Needed For Merchants’ Weekend Holiday
With the approach of a 3-day weekend, Blood Donation in Iceland has sent out the call. Vísir reports that the blood types most needed right now are O and A, […]
Ex-PM Casts Aspersions On Panama Papers
Former Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson has questioned the veracity of the Panama Papers which led to his resignation. RÚV reports that Sigmundur gave his first exten
Naked Man Emerges From The Sea
The Grapevine has received photos of some particularly foolhardy behaviour at the notorious Reynisfjara beach. Photographer Frank Tschöpe contacted The Grapevine last night to sha
Police No Longer Have Drug Crimes Division
While they will still arrest people for breaking drug laws, the police say their investigative emphasis has shifted to larger matters. Vísir reports that capital area police no lo
Prog Chair Waffles On Election Date; Coalition Partners Push Back
Tensions are brewing between the Progressives and the Independence Party over when early elections will be held. Progressive Party chairperson and former Prime Minister Sigmundur D
Something Resembling Summer All This Week In Reykjavík
The week’s weather forecast for the capital area shows mostly clear skies and scorching temperatures (by Icelandic standards anyway). If you’re in the capital area righ
Seals Bouncing Back
Seal numbers have gone up from last year, but are still below the yearly average. Vísir reports that 580 seals were spotted along a 100km stretch of beach, from Vatnsnes […
Private Hospital Idea Ignites Criticism
A Dutch company that wants to build a private hospital in Iceland is being met with considerable criticism and resistance. It has also come to light that the company in […]
10-Year-Old Driver Busted For Doing Donuts In Parking Lot
Police were called out twice last night to stop drivers who were under the legal age for operating a motor vehicle. RÚV reports that capital area police received a call […]
Elections Date Still Shrouded In Uncertainty
Several opposition parties have ruled out working with the Independence Party, but when elections will be held is still uncertain. The latest poll from Market and Media Research sh
Freeing It In This Week’s #GVPics Instagram Competition
Colours, the sun and all things nice in this week’s Instagram competition. Iceland is exceptionally green this time of year, making landscape photography a lot of fun. Check
Icelanders Overwhelmingly Love Their Smartphones
Neither gender, income level nor age put much of a dent in how many Icelanders own and use smartphones, a new poll finds. According to the results of a new […]
Sigmundur Davíð Announces Return To Politics
After being virtually invisible for most of the summer, the former prime minister has announced his return to the fray. Eyjan reports that Sigmundur sent a letter to members of [&h
Alone In The Dark: Spending Winter in The Highlands
The Icelandic highlands are a famously inhospitable region. In the winter, deep snow and regular storms make them unsafe to enter for anyone but the most well-prepared and experien
Prisoners Issue Grievance Over Lack Of English
Some prisoners in Iceland do not understand Icelandic, and these prisoners are asking for more English-speaking correctional officers, amongst other things. Vísir reports that in
Uploaders To Be Charged
Some of those who uploaded torrents to Deildu.net may soon be facing charges for violating copyrights. Vísir reports that the television and film copyright holders company FRÍSK,
Jellyfish Infestation Mysteriously Vanishes
Like an invertebrate in the night, Nauthólsvík’s jellyfish infestation has disappeared. Vísir reports that staff at Reykjavík’s warm-water beach have not spotted an
Police Chief Unmoved, Musicians To Play Festival Anyway
Despite a strong showing of solidarity, the Westman Islands chief of police will not change her policy of asking for media silence of sexual assaults during the Merchants’ We
Gourmet Food Market Opens Again
It’s that time of year again: time to check out some of the city’s finest gourmet offerings. Pressan reports that the Krás Gourmet Food Market is here once again, and