Court Fines Bankers Over 5 Billion For Fraud
Reykjavík District Court ordered former Milestone investment bankers to pay a 5.2 billion ISK fine yesterday and sentenced them to prison for breach of trust, distorting financi
Skaftafellsjökull Glacier Barely Visible
A ranger with Vatnajökull National Park has published an incredibly sad series of photographs documenting Skaftafellsjökull glacier over the past five years, reports RÚV. ̶
Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Newcomer Bar
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 Place To Go Dancing
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 Smoky City: Air Pollution in Reykjavík Soars
Early risers may have noticed that Reykjavík looks a little more sulphuric than normal recently. Yesterday morning, as city-dwellers rushed to work, smog blanketed the capital in
Dark and Brooding: Vök To Release Debut Album
Critically acclaimed electronic pop band Vök is to release their debut album, ‘Figure’ on April 28. Having won the Icelandic rising talent contest Músíktilrauir, their album
Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Family Meal
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
Oppression Olympics
I am fat. My doctor has attested to this, though he used the words “morbidly obese”, to which I gasped and said, “but I’m beautiful!” “Be that
One In Ten Workers Foreign Nationals
Foreign nationals now comprise 10.3% of the work force, reports Vísir. That is roughly 2000 more than in 2008 and just over 20.000 people in total. That means 1 in […]
VIDEO: Man Destroys Easter Egg Display
A man became an unexpected folk hero on social media yesterday after footage of him destroying an Easter Egg display at Hagkaup supermarket went viral on Icelandic social media. In
Afghan Asylum Seeker, Facing Deportation, On Hunger Strike
Abdolhamid Rahmani, an asylum seeker from Afghanistan, is facing an impending deportation to Greece, despite having been extorted into accepting asylum in that country after a leng
Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Goddamn Restaurants
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
Grapavine’s Best Of 2017: Best Place For A Fancy Meal
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 Vegetarian Restaurant
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
Children Award Sexist Radio Host “Most Arrogant Award”
Children’s organisation Stelpur Rokka (Girls Rock) have announced they plan to award radio host Frosti Logason with the Most Arrogant Award at their KEX hostel show in April
Tourist Found Dead In Iceland AirBnB
A young American man was found dead at his Reykjavík AirBnB flat Saturday morning, reports Stundinn. The man was visiting Iceland with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday.
Radio Host Facing Major Backlash After Sexist Remarks
The hosts of radio show Harmageddon are under fire this week after one of the hosts suggested that singer Hildur won Best Pop Song of The Year at Iceland’s annual […]
Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Sushi Restaurant
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
Gangly Are Whole Again
Rising Icelandic trio Gangly released a new song, with a video by Máni M. Sigfússon, today. “Whole Again” is another in their ongoing drip-fed series of beautiful, lo
Grapevine’s Best Of 2017: Best Place To Watch The Sunset/Aurora
Everyone who comes to Iceland is pretty keen make the most of their time here, and whether that means a week of carefree holiday meandering or a laser-guided approach to […]
Sigmundur Davíð Says Infamous Interview Was “Staged”
Former Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, who was forced to resign in the wake of a now-infamous interview where he was asked about his involvement in the Panama Papers