The Weekend Edit: 5 Things To Do In Reykjavík This Weekend
According to the forecast, the weather will be unusually misericordious during the weekend, with no rain hitting the capital area and even a little bit of sun. Grab the chance [&he
Iceland’s President Offers Subtle Congratulations To Putin
President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson offered his congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin on being re-elected, with a carefully coded message that seems to directly referen
Well, You Asked: From Talking To Girls To Starting A Fight
Stuck in a tricky situation? Don’t worry. Grapevine’s official advice column is here to help you. Dear Grapevine, Any advice on how to talk to Icelandic girls? – Hope
New In Town: Salt Restaurant & Iðnó
New in town: where we check out the latest arrivals in Reykjavík drinking, dining and culture. This time, it’s a freshly opened harbourside restaurant Salt and regenerated c
Reader’s Letter: Angry Anna And Reykjavik’s Icy Pavements
Dear Grapevine, The weather has been very nice here in Reykjavík lately, the sun is shining and so on, but still there is something I can’t stop thinking about and […]
Icelandic Political Psychologist Downplays Cambridge Analytica Scandal
Contradicting even what Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has said about the Cambridge Analytica scandal, an Icelandic political psychologist contends that there is “nothing n
Word Of The Issue: Geirvarta
Voted ‘ugliest word’ by Icelanders in 2013, ‘geirvarta’ is the Icelandic word for nipple. This compound, however, is much funnier than its English counterpart. In fact, i
Iceland News Alert: What Brought You Here?
Of all the things that go on in Iceland on any given day, few of these events will make it into the international press. However, as our world grows smaller, […]
American Anti-Defamation League Threatens Iceland Because Of Circumcision Ban
The Anti-Defamation League, or ADL, known as the most powerful Jewish human rights organisation in the US, has recently vouched to turn the world’s attention to the subject o
Last Words: Where Has Our Healthcare Gone?
Say you live in Iceland and you’re on minimum wage. More than half of your wage goes into your rent every month. One day you wake up and you’re covered […]
This Day In Icelandic History: Halldór Laxness’ The Atom Station Sells Out In One Day
Long before there was Björk, there was Iceland’s original pop star, Halldór Laxness. One of the most misunderstood Icelandic authors in the history of literature (e.g. Bjartur
Fired From Clean-Eating Restaurant In Reykjavik For Not Being Vegan
About a week ago, a member of the kitchen staff at popular clean-eating restaurant Gló, which is located downtown, was fired for not being vegan, Stundin reports. According to the
Iceland’s Justice Minister Tightens Immigration Regulations On Asylum Seekers Again
Minister of Justice Sigríður Á. Andersen has again added further restrictions on asylum seekers, drawing criticism from the Red Cross and members of Parliament. Stundin reports
Rare Icelandic Raccoon Killed By Dog
A raccoon minding its own business in southwest Iceland was attacked and killed by a dog. It is unknown how or when the animal made it to Iceland, as they […]
Of Black Beaches And Treacherous Snow: Down South We Go
It‘s been snowing for days when the BusTravel Iceland shuttle picks us up in downtown Reykjavík for a day-long excursion along the South coast of Iceland. Piles of white and [&h
Crossfit Reykjavik: Follow The Competition Live On Thursday Night!
Three of the best Crossfit athletes in the world, Annie Mist Þórisdóttir, Katrín Tanja Davíðsdóttir and Ragnheiður Sara Sigmundsdóttir, will be competing on live televisi
Iceland’s PM Brings Up Haukur Hilmarsson Case With Angela Merkel
On the occasion of meeting Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel last Monday, Katrín Jakobsdóttir asked for help in the case of an Icelander who likely fell in Afrin last month. [&
Ten Queer Refugees From Uganda Settled In Iceland
Making good on a promise made last year, the Icelandic government has settled ten queer Ugandan refugees just outside of Reykjavík. RÚV reports that the refugees arrived yesterda
Finding The Heartbeat: Guðfinna Mjöll Magnúsdóttir On Design & Environment
Sitting on a low wooden panel that runs along half the perimeter of Kjarvalsstaðir’s Idea Lab, I draw my legs inward and I look around me, my eyes wandering over […]
BREAKING: Icelanders No Longer Happiest People In The World
Iceland is still in the top ten for the world’s happiest countries, but it is no longer in the top slot. Encouragingly, though, immigrants and locals alike are just as [&hell
PHOTOS: DesignMarch 2018
This weekend, DesignMarch hit Reykjavík with a bang, rounding up the most exciting, innovative, and relevant design projects in the country for a weekend of surefire inspiration.