Understaffed, Underfunded Icelandic Police Now Prioritising Calls
Police in Iceland are having to prioritise which calls to actually send officers to respond to, due to a shortage of both staff and funding. The Minister of Justice, who […]
Farewell, Icelandic Summer: Cooling Temperatures And More Rain Forecast
Better enjoy this sunny day now, because it may be the last one you see for a while. Icelandic summer is not characteristically imbued with sunshine and warmth, but there […
Fined About 1 Million ISK For Off-Road Driving
Barring specific circumstances, off-road driving is illegal in Iceland, as one group of tourists learned the hard way yesterday. Northeast Iceland police posted yesterday that the
Americans In Iceland May Soon Have A New Ambassador
After 18 months without an ambassador, Americans in Iceland can breathe a sigh of relief that US President Donald Trump has selected a nominee for them. According to a statement [&
LazyTown Actor Stefán Karl Stefánsson Dies Age 43
Beloved Icelandic actor Stefán Karl Stefánsson, best known as Robbie Rotten from LazyTown, passed away today at age 43 after a two year fight with bile duct cancer. He leaves [&h
Two Icelandic Films Among European Film Academy Selection
Two Icelandic films, ‘Under the Tree’ (Undir trénu) by Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson and ‘Woman at War’ (Kona fer í strið) by Benedikt Erlingsson, are among the 49 films
Icelandic Whalers Kill Pregnant Fin Whale
German non-profit Hard to Port and Sea Shepherd UK report that Icelandic whaling company Hvalur hf. killed a pregnant endangered fin whale. The photos shared by the organisations
Life In Pictures: A Day At LungA Arts Festival
The LungA Arts Festival, held in the beautiful east Iceland seaside town of Seyðisfjörður, is an event like no other. Rather than focussing on drinking, partying, and live music
Museums in Strange Places #18: A Visit to Sagnheimar
Hey there. I’m Hannah. I’m an American museum professional and Fulbright Fellow living in Reykjavík, and I’m the host of a podcast dedicated to exploring Iceland
PHOTOS: Detox, Heklina, Drag-súgur & More Bringing You PRIDE
On August 7th, Reykjavík Pride teamed up with Drag-súgur for a drag extravaganza the likes of which has never been seen before in Reykjavík. International superstars joined loc
Artist Commandeers Church, Hilarity Ensues
Snorri Ásmundsson, artist and enfant terrible against the Icelandic establishment, held a performance piece last week on the tiny north Iceland island of Hrísey. In this piece, h
Techno Superpower: X/OZ Label Manager On Untapped Potential, Trust And Connecting Through Music
Anna Ásthildur Thorsteinsdóttir is a mainstay in the vivid world of Icelandic music, where she usually resides behind the scenes. She has experience as a project and marketing ma
Well, You Asked: Drive Yourself To The Brink Of Despair
Stuck in a tricky situation? Don’t worry, Grapevine’s advice column is here to help you. How does one get in front of the line at Kaffibarinn? J. Kjartans, Oslo You […
Word of the Issue: Bongóblíða
One of the most-used words in Icelandic to describe really good weather is ‘Bongóblíða.’ The origin of the word is actually from the 1988 Icelandic Eurovision song ‘Sólar
Iceland’s Fishing Minister: No Plans For “All-Seeing Eye” Within Government
A proposed drone surveillance plan for Iceland’s fishing fleet has provoked a strong response from the Confederation of Iceland Enterprise (SA), prompting Minister of Fisheri
Many One-Lane Bridges In Iceland Fall Short On Safety & Weight Tolerance
There are still many one-lane bridges in Iceland that do not meet established requirements for safety and weight tolerance. There are some 715 one-lane bridges in Iceland, a report
Asylum Applications Decrease, While Iraqi Deportations Increase
Applications for asylum have decreased by 40% between last year and this one, RÚV reports. However, deportations of Iraqi asylum seekers are increasing, in part because the Direct
Iceland’s Fishing And Environmental Ministers Disagree Over Whaling
Iceland’s Minister for the Environment, Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson of the Left-Green Party, is not convinced that Iceland’s whaling policies are sustainable. This he
Plant-Based Fabulosity: Honey LaBronx’ll Bring You To Vegan Heaven Tonight
Honey LaBronx—a.k.a. The Vegan Drag Queen—is back in Reykjavík with an environmental extravaganza that will leave you gagging. Along with local queens Aurora Borealis, Lola V
Reykjavik Primary Schools To Offer Free Student Supplies This Autumn
Reykjavík City Council just took another step towards increasing equality for all students, regardless of their family’s income level, RÚV reports. Icelandic primary school
US Fighter Jets Patrol Northwest Iceland Today
Residents of the Westfjörds will have to exercise some patience today, as US fighter jets will be flying loudly in the skies overhead, RÚV reports. Air exercises will be conducte