Uncommon Whale Species Beaches In Iceland
A species of whale that is very uncommon to Icelandic waters beached itself on the Westman Islands last Sunday, Fréttablaðið reports. While unusual, there was a significant upti
Island Life: Mysterious Fire, Honest Dutchman, Horse Crash
An old fashioned timber house in Seyðisfjörður dating back to 1900 went up in flames late last month. Fortunately, no one was inside, but high winds that whooshed over East [&he
An Effortless Masterpiece: The Hidden Beauty Of Háifoss
One can begin to crave nature after one too many walks up and down Laugavegur. On a recent autumn day, our choice was to head to one of Iceland’s most […]
Remains Of Saint Therese Of Lisieux On Tour In Iceland
The remains of Saint Therese of Lisieux, one of the most revered saints of modern times, have just arrived in Iceland and will tour the country. RÚV reports that the […]
Cold Cuts: The Frostbiter Horror Film Festival Will Make You Shiver
For those who appreciate a decent scare, there is no better place to be than Akranes this November. Since 2016, husband and wife team Lovísa Lára Halldórsdóttir and Ársæll Ra
Brace Yourselves: We Might Actually Have Some Pleasant Autumn Days In Reykjavik
The weather in the greater capital area this week is forecast to be particularly pleasant, and most other parts of the countryside may get lucky, too. The forecast from the [&helli
Icelanders Flush Four Times More Garbage Down The Toilet Than Swedes
Yesterday was World Toilet Day, a day set aside to raise awareness for the fact that billions of people around the world lack a standard toilet, which in turn contributes […
VIDEO: Young Social Democrats Stage Pro-Refugee Demonstration In Iceland
On Sunday, the youth wing of the Social Democratic Alliance (Samfylkingin) distributed pro-refugee stickers to counter a similar protest from the racist group Nordfront. The sticke
Polish Ambassador Takes Exception With Icelandic Reporting On Far-Right March In Poland
The Polish ambassador to Iceland, Gerard Pokruszyński, is displeased with reporting that Stundin did on the massive turn-out of far-right groups who marched in Poland on the 100th
Transgender Day Of Remembrance Honoured In Iceland Today
Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance, when people around the world honour the memories of those who have been murdered simply for being trans, and Icelanders will be amongst
Bang Gang Statue Unveiled in Keflavík
The Icelandic Museum Of Rock ‘n’ Roll in Keflavík honoured Bang Gang frontman Barði Jóhannsson last Friday night, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the band
Unusually High Precipitation In Iceland Last Weekend
If you had plans to go out last weekend but were relegated to the indoors due to the stormy weather, there were other reasons apart from the gale-force winds that […]
Iceland Possibly To Blame For “Worst Year To Be Alive” In World History
Long before anyone was even living in Iceland, the country may have been responsible for a massive global crop failure in 536 CE, also dubbed “the worst year to be […]
A Fresh Frequency: Útvarp 101 Is Changing The Game In Icelandic Radio
They say that video killed the radio star, but a group of young Reykjavík musicians, artists and tastemakers are determined to prove that statement untrue. On October 29th, the bu
Miami On Ice: Put On That Sports Jacket
Miami’s cocktail menu—designed by master mixologist Martin Cabejšek—takes your favourite classics and mixes them up into complex 21st century drinks. With a focus on sustain
Fancies: CYBER
Fancies is a Grapevine series where we highlight an individual with supreme style. Our latest subjects are CYBER. CYBER is an experimental hip-hop trio that consists of Jóhanna Ra
Anna Ásthildur Þorsteinsdóttir: Be Kind, Don’t Harass
Iceland Airwaves is one of the biggest live music events of the year, annually attracting international visitors by the thousands and serving as a platform that can catapult an act
Iceland Signs “Nordic Defence Cooperation Vision” Agreement
Iceland has signed a defence agreement with other Nordic countries, but concerns have been raised about the growing presence of the US military in the country. The agreement, ̶
War Of The Supernatural: The Elven Evacuation
In June of 2006, the small southern town of Vogar—just a stone’s throw from Keflavík—made the noble decision to help out their old folks with a new set of elderly-exclusive
Well, You Asked: The Tree Of Sadness
I hate people that like Terrence Malick movies. Are they all idiots or am I the idiot? Ok, imagine it’s your last day on Earth. You have a choice between […]