Piss Bandit Runs Amok At Vaunted Newspaper Office
Shockwaves have rocked the halls of Morgunblaðið, Iceland’s oldest continuously publishing newspaper, when it came to light that an unknown assailant or assailants were urinati
Reykjavík’s Planning Debacle
First-time visitors to Iceland’s capital are often struck by the city planning patchwork that Reykjavík is. Soviet-style apartment buildings, modernist structures and old-timey
Time Capsule: The National Gallery Of Iceland
Entering the graceful main entrance of Listasafn Íslands (the National Gallery of Iceland), it’s hard to believe that the building was originally built for storing ice, back in
Missing In Iceland: Pawn Shops
In a lot of major metropolitan areas around the world, if you’re hurting for some pocket money and you need it now, you can typically take anything of value down […]
Where Was It Shot? Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
2001 was a memorable time for those who wanted to see Angelina Jolie run in slow motion. Yes, that year saw the release of ‘Lara Croft: Tomb Raider’ or, as […]
Direct Flights To Skaftafell To Begin, New Airstrip Under Construction
Flightseeing company Atlantsflug has recently launched a new construction project in proximity of Skaftafell, a popular preservation area in Vatnajökull National Park, to erect a
Cartoons: Lóa & Smjörfluga
Here are the latest offerings from our regular cartoonists Lóa and Smjörfluga, on a festival innipúkinn and Te Olde Puffin Shop of Yore. See more comics here.
Iceland Opts Out Of Anti-Nuke Vote At UN
Iceland was not one of the 122 countries that approved an international ban on nuclear weapons at a special session of the United Nations last week. Iceland’s Minister of For
Number Of Foreign Tourists Treated At Hospital Increases 193%
The number of foreign tourists seeking medical attention at the Landspítali national hospital increased by 193% between 2013-2016, reports mbl.is According to numbers from the hos
Upwards Of 150 Whales Saved
Rescue workers fought to keep between 100-150 long-finned pilot whales from beaching themselves on Snæfellsnes in west Iceland last night, reports RÚV. “The problem was that th
Tórshavn Town Guide: Couture Knitwear, Vinyl Records & Faroese Design
The Faroese capital of Tórshavn is an interesting little place, with a historic harbour, colourful seaside houses, a busy marina, and a bustling little shopping centre. We went di
Making Of An Artist: Language, Creativity & Space Time With Tonik Ensemble
Anton Kaldal is the mind behind Tonik Ensemble, whose simmering, lush electronic album ‘Snapshots’ was named the Grapevine’s Album of the Year in 2015. Here, Anton talks us t
Short Shorts, Fake Asses & Feminism: Cyber Is CRAP
“So it’s the second day of high school,” declares Jóhanna Rakel—one half of rap duo Cyber—with a smirk and clasped fingers. “And there’s this girl sitting there with
Today, We Bid Farewell To One Of Our Oldest Employees
This coffee machine, pictured above, was solemnly laid to rest today. Acquired from KKKarlson in exchange for an advertisement in the summer of 2004, it has diligently served our o
Video: Nesjavellir
The prospect of travelling far and wide within Iceland to see all the beautiful spots you’ve always dreamt of can be daunting, especially if you’re on a budget or on [&hell
Whale Hunting Falling Behind, Whale Watching Thriving
Hunters of minke whales have so far not been able to land very many whales at all, and they are not optimistic that they will even meet their quota. Meanwhile, […]
Reykjavík One Of The Most Expensive Cities In The World
Reykjavík is now the 8th most expensive city in the world out of 506 cities indexed, according to the latest figures from Numbeo. The cost of living in Iceland’s capital [&h
Don’t Ask Nanna: About Ravens
Hey Nanna I loved your article on April 14 sharing with your loyal readers the story of the raven cam under the roof of home store BYKO in Selfoss. I […]
Heirs Of Laxness In Dispute With Tax Office
In a new interview in Fréttablaðið, Guðný Halldórsdóttir Laxness – daughter of Nobel Prize winning author and national treasure Halldór Laxness – says that Icel
The Natural: Solstice With Rap Wonderboy Aron Can
Think back to the biggest birthday party you’ve had, or your wedding, Quinceañera, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Confirmation, whatever—that one moment where all eyes were on you. Now imag
The Front Line: Underground Under-21 Icelandic Hip-Hop
If you’ve followed the last 2 years of Grapevine’s coverage on Icelandic rap and hip hip, you’ll know that the scene is just crazy right now. (BTW: Every differen