Iceland Airwaves Survival Guide
First things first, the absolute beginning: Keflavík Airport. That’s where you can buy some: Booze Buy all the alcohol you can at the Duty Free store. Booze in Iceland is
Social Dem Chair Resigns, New Coalition Still Unknown
Social Democrat chairperson Oddný Harðardóttir released a statement just moments ago tendering her resignation from her position in the wake of a very poor showing in last Satur
Stormy Weather In East Iceland Today
Winds could reach decidedly dangerous speeds in east and southeast Iceland today, but should calm down again by the middle of the week. Vísir reports that these regions of the [&h
“Election By Donut” Beats All The Polls In Sheer Accuracy
The “election by donut” experiment conducted by Dunkin’ Donuts turned out results that were actually more accurate in predicting the election results than any sci
Elections 2016: What Will Iceland’s Next Government Be?
Now that Iceland has voted and the results are in, the big question before us now is: what kind of ruling coalition do we get now? The answer is more […]
Hot Off The Press: Sin Fang, Tófa and Rímnaríki
One of the original mission statements of Iceland Airwaves was to get international eyes and ears tuned to the musical incubation station that is Iceland. It worked. The festival h
Elections 2016: Independence Party On Top, Pirates More Than Triple
The Independence Party is once again the largest party in the country, but the Pirate Party went from three MPs to ten. The results of the parliamentary elections indicate that [&h
We Painted The Walls: Airwaves Leaves A Mark
Airwaves completely takes over Reykjavík 101 each year, but since 2015, the festival is leaving a more lasting mark on the city. WALLPOETRY is an initiative that brings together m
Independence Party Leading, Pirate-Involved Coalition Falling Short UPDATED
The numbers are still coming in, but the Independence Party has increased slightly in size. The Pirate Party has gone from three seats to nine. Other results show a tumultuous [&he
The Best And Worst Of Campaign 2016 – A Look Back
As we look back on this campaign season, there were moments of gold, moments of embarrassment, and moments that just made you want to break a chair against a wall. […]
Hot Off The Press: Alexander Jarl
One of the original mission statements of Iceland Airwaves was to get international eyes and ears tuned to the musical incubation station that is Iceland. It worked. The festival h
Last Poll Before Elections: Independence Party In The Lead
The last Gallup poll before tomorrow’s elections could spell trouble for the Pirate Party, as the conservative Independence Party surges ahead. RÚV reports that the Independ
Kexland X Airwaves X Your Hangover
Kex has got your back. Whether it’s an afternoon pick-me-up at the gastro pub, an into-the-evening off venue show, or literally the roof over your head at the end of […]
Reykjavík Seeks To Tackle Rabbit Infestation Problem
The City of Reykjavík is now looking for ways to best deal with the large feral rabbit population in the Elliðaárdal area of the city. Vísir reports that amongst the […]
Election Day Tomorrow!
Tomorrow, Iceland decides who will be leading their government for the next four years (barring unforeseen circumstances). The Grapevine will be livetweeting the elections and, whe
Local Store Plagued By Thieving Cat
An area cat has devised a cunning plan for repeatedly stealing Icelandic harðfiskur from a downtown shop. DV reports that the cat in question, whose name is unknown, spends a [&he
Dunkin’ Donuts Offers Election-By-Donut
Dunkin’ Donuts is taking part in the great democratic experiment by offering special “election donuts”. Vísir reports that, with parliamentary elections in Icela
Happening Tonight: Cycle Music and Art Festival Begins!
The fluorescent aisles of Bónus aren’t often sought as a sanctuary for creative output that say, a mountaintop at midnight, would provide. But Carolyn Chen—a composer from
Proposed Laundromat Café In Laugardalur Falls Through
The Laundromet Café that was to open in Laugardalur has sung its last after a long struggle with neighbouring residents. MBL reports that the property within which the café was [
Afghan Couple Fighting Deportation To Germany
Germany is part of a European agreement to deport Afghan asylum seekers back to Afghanistan, and one Afghan couple in Iceland are currently fighting against being deported to Germa
UNICEF, Red Cross: Iceland Violating Child Human Rights
UNICEF in Iceland and the Icelandic Red Cross have issued a joint statement, criticising the Icelandic government for violating the human rights of children, while offering changes