The Grapevine GrapeWaves 2017 Festival Super Preview, Part Two
Airwaves is upon us! The off-venues are running, the stages are warming up, and it’s time to download the festival app and start organising your life for the next five [&hell
The Grapevine GrapeWaves 2017 Festival Super Preview, Part One
Airwaves is upon us! The off-venues are running, the stages are warming up, and it’s time to download the festival app and start organising your life for the next five [&hell
Stripped Of Norwegian Citizenship After 17 Years, Seeking Asylum In Iceland
Bioengineer Mahad Abib Mahamud, who was stripped of his Norwegian citizenship after living there 17 years, is now seeking asylum in Iceland. RÚV reports that Mahad’s case ha
Icewear Magasín: Witness The Birth Of The Lopapeysa
The Icelandic sheep or ovium frigus is the real national symbol of Iceland. Proud, half-wild, half-domesticated and usually embroiled in some kind of political scandal. It is from
Elections ’17: Possibility Of Leftist Gov’t Decreases; New Women’s Party In The Works
Now that President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson has spoken to the chairs of every party that won seats in last Saturday’s elections, the next step is forming a coalition, and it&#
No Wristband? No Problem! How To Off-Venue At Iceland Airwaves
As well as the official wristband-required evening schedule, Airwaves concerts happen pretty much all day every day during the festival week. Reykjavík’s city centre is already
FM Belfast’s Iceland Airwaves Survival Guide
Hello beautiful stranger. If you’re reading this, I’m going to take it as a sign you’ve never been to Airwaves before. Please note that I’m going to give ad
Dunkin’ Donuts On Laugavegur Closing Tomorrow
After just over two years in operation, the Dunkin’ Donuts on Laugavegur will close. Other locations will remain open for the time being. RÚV reports that location will clos
Elections ’17: Who Are Iceland’s Political Parties & Who Will Lead Next?
As the results of the elections last Saturday reflect, there is no clear majority for a traditional two-party coalition. This leaves open the question of what coalitions may form,
Elections ’17: Independence Party Strongest, Next Gov’t Unclear
All the votes have been counted in Iceland’s parliamentary elections. While the Independence Party lost five seats, they still came out the strongest, but a broad coalition i
Airwaves Tipsters: Grísalappalísa
Grísalappalísa are a true original, fusing a punk attitude with comedy, rock ‘n’ roll energy, and a healthy dose of Iceland’s poetic tradition. Their live shows send the cr
Iceland Elections ’17 Liveblog: The Fast & The Furiouser
Welcome to the Reykjavík Grapevine 2017 Elections Liveblog! Here you will find the latest numbers as they roll in, along with general observations, analysis, and other newsworthy
Election Day In Iceland: Polls Open Under Cloud Of Scandals
Polls are now open in Iceland, and citizens will be casting their ballots for parliament in the midst of scandals that have drawn international attention. Prime Minister Bjarni Ben
Life in Pictures: To Love Is To Hope
It’s not easy to free yourself from the constraints of modern life. Singer-songwriter and troubadour Jélila Bouraoui is trying to learn just that. Travelling the world with
Vakan Aims To Drum Up The Youth Vote
Grapevine caught up with Marta Sigríður Pétursdóttir of Vakan; the non-profit organisation putting on a free concert encouraging young Icelanders to vote tomorrow. We asked her
Pets Now Allowed In Icelandic Restaurants
I have a dream that one day I can walk into a coffeeshop where all the baristas are corgis. I have a dream that a Mexican restaurant will open up […]
Iceland’s Most Compelling Band Releases New Video
Hatari, arguably the most compelling band in Iceland right now, released a new video last Saturday. The video is for their song Ódýr (Cheap), which will be on their EP […]
Tourist Attacked On Laugavegur
A tourist was assault by two Icelanders on Reykjavík’s main street last night, and one suspect is now in police custody. MBL reports that the tourist in question, originally
Final Polls Before Elections: Iceland’s Next Gov’t Anything But Certain
Two polls released today show a tight race for Iceland’s parliamentary parties, as the country votes for a new government almost exactly one year from its previous elections.
Don’t Ask Nanna: About The Elections
Hi Nanna, Why do Icelanders keep voting the Independence Party into power? Curious George Hi Curious George, Because as yet, we have been unsuccessful in finding a venue large enou
A Storm Is Brewing: Upwards Of 40 Metres Per Second Expected!
It’s that season again God damn it! The Icelandic Met Office says a storm will hit our shores this evening with winds of up to 40 metres a second–that’s 144 […]