Where Do They Want To Take Us? The Platforms Explained
Normally each election cycle, we ask each of the parties with a good chance of getting into Parliament what their platforms are. But since we’re focusing on the future, Ideal [&h
Essensia: A New Taste Of Italy In Iceland
One thing Iceland does really well is pizza. Hold on! Iceland? Yes, Iceland. Iceland might be the only place in the world where Domino’s Pizza is good. There are many […]
The Grapevine Reader’s Poll Results
Well, we had to get in on the act, and set up our own online poll. As with all open-ended online polls, ours too was completely unscientific, only with the […]
The Anatomy Of An Icelandic Hotdog
It’s well known that the more time you spend in a certain culture, the more it breaks into you, shifting the delicate notions and beliefs of your mind and heart. […]
Choose Your Team! What Your Next Government Might Look Like
One of the questions we asked every party currently polling high enough to win seats in Parliament this election year who they could see themselves partnering with in a coalition.
Geysir Finally In Public Hands Again
The Icelandic government has finally struck a deal with the private landowners of the Geysir area, thus drawing to a close negotiations that have been going on for decades. RÚV [&
No Borders Plea To Stop Deportation Of Family – VIDEO
A family who could be deported in the next few days are the subject of the following video, released by No Borders Iceland, which appeals directly to Minister of the […]
Iceland Smites Turkey, 2-0
The Icelandic men’s national football team were in action again last night, this time against Turkey. The match, played in Reykjavík through heavy rain, saw most of its acti
Humans Of Reykjavík: Kristín Morthens
Every issue, we will interview someone living in Reykjavík or just visiting the city, so as to share with you, dear reader, the trials and tribulations of daily life here [&hellip
Airwaves Tipsters: Milkywhale
Emerging Icelandic dance-pop duo Milkywhale, aka Melkorka Sigríður Magnúsdóttir and Árni Rúnar Hlöðversson, were the revelation of Iceland Airwaves 2015. They played a show
Baltasar’s Take on Taken: ‘The Oath’
‘The Oath’ is something of a palette-cleanser for director and star Baltasar Kormákur, back in his own backyard after a couple years helming far-flung blockbusters. It also re
Batman In Iceland This Weekend
Ben Affleck will be in Iceland this weekend, on the occasion of filming being done for the upcoming Justice League, in which he plays Batman. The Boston Globe has confirmed [&helli
RECAP: Saga of Ragnar Shaggy-Britches
Listen up because I am about to recap the Saga on which your favorite, wildly inaccurate History Channel drama series, ‘Vikings’, is based. And yes, it is literally called the
Words of Interest: Light It Up
“See the Northern Lights” is an item that commonly appears on bucket lists. Lucky for Icelanders, the country is in a prime viewing spot for these lights, as it snuggles [&hell
Don’t Ask Nanna: About Viking Reparations
Hey Nanna, I read that when the Vikings raided Ireland they killed all the men and kidnapped the tall beautiful women so today 80% of Icelandic women have mainly Irish […]
Many Voters Still Undecided Weeks Before Elections
Only 57% of those contacted for a new poll, conducted by The Social Science Research Institute for Morgunblaðið, had answers to give regarding which party they would vote for if
Last Words: Curiosity Killed The Quiet
Reykjavík was once a quiet city. In 2008—the year I first visited, during the economic collapse—the tourism boom was just beginning. You could walking the length of Laugavegur
Fundamentalist Christians Harass Secondary School Kids – VIDEO
Police had to be called twice to remove a pair of fundamentalist Christians who were harassing a group of Icelandic secondary school kids, with the pair condemning homosexuality an
Iceland Comes Back In Added Time, Beats Finland 3-2
Iceland managed to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in added time in last night’s World Cup qualifier match against Finland. Finn Teemu Pukki scored the first goal of [
Artist Talk: Úlfur Karlsson
Since his graduation from Valand School of Fine Arts in Sweden, Icelandic painter Úlfur Karlsson has been busy with exhibitions and film projects including the ongoing exhibition
The Arctic Circle Assembly Starts Today
The largest international gathering on Arctic issues, The Arctic Circle Assembly, starts today at Harpa and hosts 2000 participants from more than 40 countries. Taking place until