Prime Minister: There Will Be New Elections “As Soon As Possible”
At a press conference held at Independence Party headquarters just now, Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson told reporters that new elections will be held “as soon as possible
Analysis: How Iceland’s Government Fell Apart
Late last night, Iceland’s coalition government – led by the Independence Party and supported by Bright Future and the Reform Party – collapsed when Bright Future
In Photos: Seen Zine Launch Party
A new book was launched last night at Gallery Port by Seen Zine, edited by Anna Maggý & Júlía Tómasdóttir. A handsomely produced limited edition soft-back, the book is an
MPs Refused To See The Testimonies For Paedophiles
All MPs of the Independence Party and members of the Constitutional and Supervisory Committee refused to have a look at vital information about the restored honour of convicted rap
Pirates Call For Vote On New Constitution Ahead Of Elections
The Pirate Party has just released a statement supporting the idea of new elections, but they contend a new constitution for Iceland needs to be voted on in Parliament first. [&hel
Independence Party In Uproar Over Fractured Coalition
With the collapse of the shortest-lived parliamentary coalition in Icelandic history, and parties exploring their options regarding forming a new coalition or holding news election
Parliament Divided Over New Elections
Now that Iceland’s government has collapsed with the departure of coalition partner Bright Future, the question on everyone’s mind is “what next?” Practical
Don’t Ask Nanna: About Restaurant Etiquette
Hi Nanna, OK, I was out with friends for dinner at Gandhi and while we eating I put on my best Apu accent and made some jokes. ‘Thank you, come […]
Iceland’s Government Collapses, Uncertainty Lies Ahead
Bright Future have just announced that they will be ending their coalition with the Independence Party, effectively collapsing Iceland’s government. In a brief two-sentence s
PM’s Father Endorsed “Restored Honour” For Convicted Paedophile
Benedikt Sveinsson, the father of Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson, provided a recommendation letter of “restored honour” for Hjalti Sigurjón Hauksson, a man convict
Football National Team Supporters Want To Destroy Jerseys Due To Paedophile
Members of the Icelandic football national team’s official supporters’ group Tólfan have expressed disgust over the owner of the company that produces the club’s jer
“Icelandic” Fish Sold In North America Actually Chinese
A large part of fish sold in North America under the brand Icelandic Seafood is in fact not Icelandic at all, but actually Chinese, reports visir.is Visir says that such […]
Autumn Walks In Reykjavík
While you won’t find many crunchy leaves or pumpkin spiced treats in Reykjavík, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t a plethora of other ways to celebrate the upcoming fall s
The Mountain Fights Washed Up Belgian Action Star
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, better known by his nom de guerre The Mountain, is among the stars in the upcoming martial arts film ‘Kickboxer: Retaliation’. The movie boasts of
Hazara Youth On Hunger Strike Now Hospitalised
Ramazan Fayazi, an asylum seeker originally from Afghanistan, began his hunger strike late last month. People close to Ramazan have told Grapevine he was admitted to the hospital t
Pro Evolution Soccer Turns Icelandic National Team Into Creeps
As we reported last week, the Icelandic football national team will be included in the upcoming FIFA 18 game. Then it was announced that the team will also be featured […]
Meteor Explodes Over Iceland On Same Day Parliament Begins – VIDEOS
If you’re the superstitious type, you could not ask for a clearer sign than this. Late last night, a meteor was spotted in the skies over Iceland. The object streaked [&helli
Icelandic Minister Implies 11 Year Old Refugee Girl Is Married To Her Father
Arndís Ósk Hauksdóttir, an Icelandic minister in Steinkjer in Norway asked on Facebook whether the 11 year old Haniye Maleki, who was told yesterday she would be deported on Thu
Woman Terrorised And Held Hostage By A Cat
Vaka Dögg Björnsdóttir, her daughter and family dog had to seek refuge inside of the supermarket Samkaup in the Hlíðar neighbourhood of Reykjavík, after being threatened by a
New Poll – Two Thirds Of Icelanders Believe In Elves
According to a recent Grapevine poll, a whopping 67% of Icelanders believe in the existence elves. Whether the mysterious beings that supposedly inhabit the rocks and hills of Icel
11 Year Old Girl And Handicapped Afghani Father To Be Deported Thursday
Haniye Maleki, and elven year old girl from Afghanistan and her father will be deported on Thursday, reports RÚV. The father and daughter were informed of the deportation at a [&h