Preview: Ancient Sounds At Gyða’s Epicycle Release Concert
Gyða Valtýsdóttir is best known as a sometime member of múm. But after several years spent off the radar pursuing low-key projects and collaborations, she’s back with a n
CCP Announces New Game
The company that brought you EVE Online has announced Sparc, “a unique virtual sport only possible in virtual reality”. “After our early experiments with standing
Stockfish Festival: History Comes Alive in Bíó Paradís
It probably says something about the zeitgeist that, as with the German Film Days, some of the most powerful films at this year’s Stockfish Film Festival deal with war. Or [&hell
QUIZ: What type of Icelandic Beer Should You Try On Beer Day?
It’s Beer Day every March 1st here in Iceland. For decades beer was illegal in Iceland. The people in power didn’t trust their citizens to handle the consumption of ale
Vivian Gets A Yes; Baltazar Gets A No From Naming Committee
Yet another batch of names ran the Naming Committee gauntlet, some faring better than others. RÚV reports that Baddi, Vivian, Lofthildur and Nathanel were all approved by the Comm
Police, Postal Workers Issue Winter Safety Advisories
Police and postal workers alike are asking the general public to show a little common courtesy towards our neighbours. Vísir reports that postal workers released a statement today
Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Place For Cocktails
Once again we come to the time in the year where we do the hard task of assessing which bars and clubs are worthy of a place in the limelight. […]
Preview: Different Strokes For Different Folks At Reykjavík Folk Festival
If you’ve recovered from Sónar and you’re aching for another three days of musical excellence—or if Sónar wasn’t really your thing and you prefer your music like your sky
Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Bar For Live Music
Once again we come to the time in the year where we do the hard task of assessing which bars and clubs are worthy of a place in the limelight. […]
Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Happy Hour
Once again we come to the time in the year where we do the hard task of assessing which bars and clubs are worthy of a place in the limelight. […]
The Photographer Who Captured Snowmageddon As It Happened
Most people woke up to a white world on Sunday 26 February, after a record-breaking 51cm snowfall. But local photographer Gunnar Freyr Gunnarsson, who regularly posts to his popula
“Pizzagate” Had No Effect On Support For President
Despite making some controversial statements about his distaste for pineapples on pizza, which inexplicably attracted worldwide attention, trust in the office of the presidency has
Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Pizza
One of the most-asked questions by visitors to Iceland is: “Where do we eat?” It’s a tough question to answer, as Reykjavík has restaurants catering to many differen
UTL In Its Current Form “Should Be Discontinued”, New Report Concludes
Even workers within refugee services want to change the system, and there is a tremendous difference between how “quota refugees” and asylum seekers are treated. As suc
“Too Much Lamb” Being Produced In Iceland, Says Farming Head
The high exchange rate and the closing of the Russian market has created a serious situation amongst sheep farmers in Iceland, the head of the Farmers Association of Iceland (BÍ)
Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Burger
One of the most-asked questions by visitors to Iceland is: “Where do we eat?” It’s a tough question to answer, as Reykjavík has restaurants catering to many differen
Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Veggie Burger
One of the most-asked questions by visitors to Iceland is: “Where do we eat?” It’s a tough question to answer, as Reykjavík has restaurants catering to many differen
Photos: Reykjavík Gets Buried In Snow
A new record for snowfall for February in Reykjavík was set today, with some 52cm of snow dumping on Iceland’s capital overnight. The Grapevine hit the streets to see how [&
Cheers To Reykjavík! A Boozy Tour Of Iceland’s Capital
I’m not one to turn down a beer, let alone six pints paired with some Icelandic cuisine. ‘Cheers To Reykjavik’ started this summer offering you the opportunity to drink, eat
First Flights Between Keflavík & Akureyri Cancelled Due To Weather
Domestic airline service Air Iceland announced that the long-awaited direct flights between Keflavík and Akureyri began today. However, high winds have cancelled all scheduled fli
Drone Ban For Downtown Reykjavík Now In Effect
The Icelandic Transport Authority has finally authorised regulations for the use of drones in downtown Reykjavík. While not outright banned, the use of the machines will be severe