Ball From Iceland v. England UEFA Match Premieres At National Museum
If you were one of the many who witnessed Iceland’s 2-1 smiting of England last month, and you happen to be in Iceland this weekend, you’re in luck. The Iceland [&helli
Negotiations With “Hidden People” Go Well
When the digging of a country water well ran into complications, one culprit was deemed responsible: invisible, magical “huldufólk”. RÚV reports that there had been n
Don’t Ask Nanna: About The Viking Clap
Dear Nanna, I see that the famous Viking Clap your countrymen did at EM has become popular all over Europe, other teams using it, people at concerts and major gatherings. [&helli
South By Southwest: Nature, Culture And Fine Dining In The Westman Islands
Iceland seems fantastical so much of the time. Travelling around the country, I’m always reminded of novels and films of lands that aren’t based in reality. Just when you think
On The Road: Dyrhólaey
Dyrhólaey is a peninsula on Iceland’s southern coast, not far from Route One. After a picturesque drive over a narrow band of land, the road winds up onto a high […]
Emergency Number For Human Trafficking Victims This Autumn
The Red Cross will open a special hotline for victims of human trafficking, to go into operation this autumn. Björn Teitsson, the public relations official for the Red Cross in [&
A Visit To Grensásvegur
The Grapevine paid a visit to one of Reykjavík’s shelters for asylum seekers yesterday, speaking with some of the residents there about their daily lives. Last week, Iraqi a
Iceland “Destination And Transit Country” For Human Trafficking
A new report from the US Department of State on global human trafficking notes Iceland’s need for improvement. According to the report, Iceland is called “a destination
Monster Of The Month: Draumagras – Dream Weed
This plant is grey, with a jointed stem and a bud on top. It grows earlier than any other plant, and is fully grown by 16 May. It shall be […]
Of Ice And Men: Powering Through Þórsmörk
Super jeeps are a common sight in Iceland. These monstruous souped-up all-terrain vehicles sit dotted around the parking spaces of downtown, sticking out above the normal road cars
Power Company Disagrees With Minister’s Contentions
The head of Iceland’s national power company asserts the Industry Minister’s remarks on a proposed undersea cable to Britain are false. As reported, the findings of a g
Ashes To Ashes: The Westman Islands Volcano Museum
The Volcano On the night of January 23, 1973 the inhabitants of Heimaey in the Westman Islands were woken by a violent volcanic eruption. With little warning, lava shot up [&hellip
Fresh Airwaves: New Bands Announced
Reykjavík must be one of the most touring-band-starved capital cities in Europe. So, when Airwaves makes an announcement of new performers, few of whom I have heard of (outside of
Sheep Death By Car On The Rise
There has been a sharp increase in incidences of sheep struck and killed by cars in northwest Iceland, brought about by a number of factors. RÚV reports that there have […]
Out Of The Darkness: Samantha Shay Delves Inwards To Reach Outwards
It took a few weeks to find a good time to talk to Samantha Shay. In the heart of the Icelandic summer, the long days and pink nights bring out […]
Police Believe Meth Is Being Manufactured In Iceland
Increased consumption of methamphetamine in Iceland has led police to believe it is being manufactured here. Speed is not an uncommon drug in Iceland, although it has long been imp
Undersea Cable To Britain Takes Clearer Form
Considerable infrastructural changes and financing will be needed to make an undersea power cable from Iceland to Britain a reality. Although the idea has been years in the works,
“Icelandic” Meat Might Be Of Foreign Origin
Caveat emptor: meat products marked “Icelandic” may have actually come from abroad. RÚV reports that by Icelandic law, meat products may be labelled as being made in I
The Dega Family Is Back In Iceland
The Albanian family that were deported last spring are finally back in Iceland, and ready to pick up where they left off. Vísir reports that the family have newly returned, [&hell
Most Bus Drivers Reportedly Against Pets On The Bus
A representative for capital area bus drivers says almost all of them are against letting pets ride the bus, with many threatening to quit if it happens. As the idea […]