Iceland’s Worst Mobile Signal Areas To Be Mapped
The Post and Telecom Administration in Iceland (PFS) plans to make a detailed map of which areas along Iceland’s national highway have the worst mobile phone connections. RÚ
Parliament Could Change Significantly After Elections
Over a quarter of Iceland’s members of parliament so far have announced they will not be running in this October’s parliamentary elections, and recent opinion polls ind
Petition Underway To Save Afghan Family From Deportation
An Afghan mother and daughter who have been on the run for 15 years have been denied asylum in Iceland. They face deportation, but a petition is underway demanding the […]
Family Makes Dramatic Escape From Sinking Car
An American family who traveled by car around Iceland had an experience that almost cost them their lives, but by concerted effort and good fortune managed to survive. Vísir repor
High Temperatures And Sunny Skies Most Of The Week
The first half of this week should bring a welcome reprise of the warm and sunny weather the capital area experienced for much of the summer. While the past week […]
PHOTOS: Looking For The Secrets Of The Fjords
Join us and Bustravel Iceland on a photographic journey inside a cave and on a tour around two beautiful fjords. We’ll top the trip off with waterfalls and horses. It doesn&
Expect The Unexpected: Everybody’s Spectacular
Reykjavík Dance Festival and Lókal join forces to create the annual contemporary performance festival Everybody’s Spectacular. Artists from all around the world come together t
Happening This Weekend: Reykjavík Culture Night
Saturday marks annual Culture Night Festival in Reykjavík. The streets downtown will be closed for traffic and instead they will be crowded with people enjoying performances and e
Culture Night Is Here: “Grjótaþorp – In the Heart of Reykjavík”
In celebration of culture night and the city of Reykjavík’s 230th birthday, the mayor will launch Reykjavík’s night of culture in one of the city’s oldest locations, Á
Asylum Seeker Takes Her Case Directly To Parliament
A Nigerian asylum seeker, who is 18 weeks pregnant and has two small boys, is still facing deportation. Today, she went to parliament, where she intends to speak with Icelandic [&h
Company Hopes To Build Iceland’s First Planetarium
One company hopes to build the country’s first planetarium, with the aim of creating a mostly underground facility near Perlan. RÚV reports that the company in question, Per
Drones Banned At Vatnajökull National Park
Rangers of the northern section of Vatnajökull National Park have banned the use of drones in the area, except under special circumstances. This is being done primarily to preserv
Don’t Ask Nanna: About Icelandic Rap
Hi Nanna, I love the energetic, passionate musical style of feminist rap group Reykjavíkurdætur. What are your thoughts on the group? I am not sure if they are still recruiting,
Grapevine’s Best Of 2016: Best Bar To Go Dancing
The Reykjavík Grapevine is proud to present: The Best Of Reykjavík 2016! Earlier this summer we published our Best Of magazine to help you, our beloved readers, find the very [&h
Icelandic Media “Has No Policy Or Purpose”, Says Finance Minister
Minister of Finance and Independence Party chairperson Bjarni Benediktsson had some choice words to share regarding his opinion of the Icelandic media. In a lengthy post made on Fa
Believes Deportations Costlier Than Just Granting Asylum
Pirate Party MP Helgi Hrafn Gunnarsson has questioned the Directorate of Immigration’s (UTL) frequent use of the Dublin Regulation, saying that it likely costs more to deport
Mayor Considering Downtown Hotel Upper Limit
Reykjavík mayor Dagur B. Eggertsson says the possibility of setting an upper limit on the number of hotels along Laugavegur and Hverfisgata is being considered, in addition to spe
Grapevine’s Best Of 2016: The Best Beer Selection
Best beer selection Mikkeller & Friends Hverfisgata 12 Yeah, yeah, we’ve all heard about how expensive beer is in Iceland. But despite the high blood pressure-inducing pric
Grapevine’s Best Of 2016: The Best Place To End The Night
The Reykjavík Grapevine is proud to present: The Best Of Reykjavík 2016! Earlier this summer we published our Best Of magazine to help you, our beloved readers, find the very [&h
Computer Crimes Division To Prioritise Illegal Downloads
A new report from the Ministry of the Interior announces that the Computer Crimes division of the police will prioritise illegal downloads for the focus of their investigations. No
Most Reindeer Mercifully Spared Being Hunted
Slightly fewer reindeer have been hunted so far this year than last year, and the majority allowed to be hunted this season are still running free. RÚV reports that reindeer [&hel