Rubbed Shit On Tourist’s Windshield To Protest Outdoor Pooping
A resident in the small village Vogar á Vatnsleysuströnd right outside Reykjavík, reached his limit this morning when he found a sleeping tourist in a car, who had defecated clo
Dead Mouse In Salad Leads To Hospitalisation, Owner Says It Was Planted
Last weekend, a man sought medical attention after finding a dead mouse in his salad at the restaurant Fresco–which specialises in all forms of salads, reports Mbl. The man broug
City Guide: Reykjavík’s Best Pizza
Most visitors to Iceland understandably want to try some traditional Icelandic cuisine, which is mostly centred around lamb and fish dishes. But Reykjavík, small as it is, does ha
Óli Dóri’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík
Óli Dóri is a Grapevine music columnist a downtown DJ. He’s operations manager at Bíó Paradís and a host of the Straumur radio show on x97. Read his Straumur columns [&h
Track By Track: ‘GerviGlingur’ by JóiPé & Króli
Young rappers JóiPé and Króli burst onto the scene only weeks ago with their banger ‘B.O.B.A.’ Luckily, they also have a new album out called ‘GerviGlingur.’ To learn mo
Latest Polls – Independence Party Drops 6% Following Scandal
On October 28, Icelanders will take to the polling booths–a year and a day since the last time–in an atmosphere of great instability, and the polls suggest a major change [&hel
Where Was It Shot: Cold Water
I feel a sense of national obligation to be somewhat of a Justin Bieber fan, considering the fact that he grew up in a small Canadian town near mine. However, […]
Hlemmur Mathöll: Iceland’s New Food Hall Opens Its Doors
The highly anticipated Hlemmur Mathöll opened its doors this summer, promising to be a food hall that showcases “all kinds of food, for all kinds of people.” Several setbacks
Svartfuglinn Takes Flight: Icelandic Crime Fiction Prize Seeks Fresh Voices
This month, a new literary prize named Svartfuglinn (The Auk) was launched in Iceland. The prize is intended for crime fiction by previously unpublished Icelandic authors. Its name
Blurred Then Paused: Kiasmos Brighten Up, Then Fade Out
“Janus doesn’t really like doing interviews,” laughs Ólafur Arnalds, one half of the techno duo Kiasmos. He throws open the doors of his dimly-lit studio space, tucked away
It’s Bad, But It’s Not That Bad: Correcting Snowden
Make no mistake, the events leading up to the collapse of the Icelandic government are truly horrific. They reveal a high level of secrecy, corruption and arrogance of power that [
On The Edge Of The World: Hiking The Svínafellsjökull Glacier
We went with Icelandic Mountain Guides to Skaftafell for walking and climbing on a gorgeous day. They offer all kinds of walks and climbing for everyone around Skaftafell, making i
Hafnarfjörður Town Guide: Herbs, Huldfólk And Home Cooking
Although it’s attached to the Greater Reykjavík area, the seaside town Hafnarfjörður is a separate municipality from Iceland’s capital, with a personality all its own. Hafna
Get Your Read On: Reykjavík Nights & Ashes To Dust
On a disgusting, dim, grey, rainy autumn day, what could be better than blasting up the radiator and getting stuck into an English-translated Icelandic novel? Arnaldur Indriðason
Local Bus Driver Too Busy On His Phone Drives Past School & Misses Stop
Inga Steinunn Björgvinsdóttir, a concerned citizen, posted a picture on Facebook this weekend of a bus driver who was so mesmerised by his phone that he not only didn’t watch [
Music News: Sigur Rós Festival Announces Names + JóiP og Króli & More
Sigur Rós have announced some of the performers who’ll take part in their Christmas time festival, Norður og Niður. The festival will run at Harpa between December 27-30, with
What’s New & Who’s Who At Iceland Airwaves 2017, Part One
Iceland Airwaves is an annual state-of-the-union for Icelandic music. As well as being a who’s-who of better-known acts, it’s also the place to find the best up-and-coming arti
Bugs, Bleeding & Breaking The PA: IDK IDA Turns Up
IDK IDA steps out onto the stage dressed in a billowing white coat, a sharp line drawn down the centre of her face. Her music judders to life—metallic groans spill […]
Neo-Nazi Internet Refugees Register Domain In Iceland
The neo-Nazi blog/“news” website the Daily Stormer has since the end of August had its website registered in Iceland, with the great ending .is, reports Mbl. Following a post m
The Gate: Björk Releases Cosmic New Video, Reveals Album Title
Björk has released the first video from her forthcoming album. It’s for “The Gate,” which has also been released as a limited edition one-sided 12″. The tr
President Announces Icelandic Elections For 28 October
Today, Guðni Th. Jóhannesson announced in a press conference that elections will be held on 28 October, this makes the government of Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn, Björt Framtíð an