Bondage-Synth-Punk Trio Hatari Announce Final Gig After Failing To Dismantle Capitalism
Hatari released a statement to the media today concerning the recent announcement of their last ever concert, to be held on December 28th at Húrra. The letter—roughly translated
In Photos: ReykjavÃk Lights Up For Christmas
Yup. It’s Christmas. ReykjavÃk 101 is pretty famously a very cosy and pleasant to be at Christmas time. It’s dark and gloomy and cold, sure. But, all the more reason [
UK-Iceland Expats’ Resident Statuses Secure On Both Sides, Says UK Ambassador
The UK Ambassador to Iceland, Michael Nevin, has announced on Facebook that negotiations have been completed to secure the residential status of UK citizens living in Iceland, and
13 Days Of Grapemas: BusTravel Iceland
In Iceland, Christmas is a little wacky. Instead of one Santa, we have thirteen. And rather than being a jolly old white-bearded fellow who lets children sit on his on […]
Ten New Year’s Bonfires In The Reykjavik Area This Year
Going to a bonfire on New Year’s Eve is a cherished Icelandic tradition, and you can take part in it at ten different locations in ReykjavÃk. As RÚV reports, preparations [
“Volcano Tourism” A Growing Concern For Iceland
The phenomenon known as “volcano tourism” is both a cause for concern—and to tour companies, an opportunity—that Iceland must contend with, a new research paper out
Cheer Up: The Winter Solstice Is Here
Today is the darkest day of the year for the northern hemisphere, which means only one thing: sunlight will keep increasing from this point onwards. As RÚV reports, at 22:23 [&hel
13 Days Of Grapemas: The Golden Circle With ReykjavÃk Sightseeing
In Iceland, Christmas is a little wacky. Instead of one Santa, we have thirteen. And rather than being a jolly old white-bearded fellow who lets children sit on his on […]
Christmas In Iceland: Unwelcoming Weather, But Clear Skies This Weekend
The weather on Christmas Day—this Monday—is expected to be crappy, but the weekend preceding it should be pleasant, at least. VÃsir spoke with meteorologist Birta LÃf Kristin
Some Fireworks Taken Off Icelandic Market Due To High Lead Concentrations
One brand of fireworks has been taken off the market after test results showed it contained dangerously high levels of lead, the Environment Agency of Iceland has announced. A poll
Afghan Woman May Seek Damages After Long Separation From Children
An Afghan woman who was arrested and separated from her children for about a month under false pretenses may now be seeking damages from a media source who reported on […]
13 Days Of Grapemas: JFDR x Omnom Matcha Chocolate EP
In Iceland, Christmas is a little wacky. Instead of one Santa, we have thirteen. And rather than being a jolly old white-bearded fellow who lets children sit on his on […]
Bad Taste Records Has Clearance Sale Today, Featuring Björk DJing And More
None other than Björk Guðmundsdóttir will be amongst the special guests hosting a clearance sale at Bad Taste Records today, they have announced. The sale itself will be held fr
Our Most And Least Favourite News Stories Of 2018
2018 feels like it has lasted about five years, mostly due to the never-ending news cycle of madness coming out of the United States. But Iceland also had its share […]
Cruising or Crashing? Iceland’s Economy in 2019
This year marked the tenth anniversary of the country’s economic collapse, bringing unprecedented attention to Iceland. The tourist salvation is slowing down and there is a fear
VIDEO: Satirical Christmas Card (Not Actually) From Immigration Directorate Mailed Out
Numerous people, including reporters at Grapevine, has received a satirical Christmas card that sharply criticises the Directorate of Immigration (ÚTL). Now, that card has been gi
13 Days Of Grapemas: Coocoos Nest
In Iceland, Christmas is a little wacky. Instead of one Santa, we have thirteen. And rather than being a jolly old white-bearded fellow who lets children sit on his on […]
VIDEO: Klausturgate Trial Begins
Reykjavik District Court was the scene yesterday for the start of legal proceedings in the so-called Klaustur Case, as four members of Parliament for the Centre Party want to quest
Former Reykjavik Councilperson Found Guilty Of Money Laundering
JúlÃus VÃfill Ingvarsson, a former ReykjavÃk City Councilperson for the Independence Party, has been found guilty of money laundering in ReykjavÃk District Court today, RÚV r
A “Red Christmas” For Iceland This Year. But Why A Red Christmas?
This year it looks likely that there will be no snow in Iceland for Christmas, a situation the locals call “a red Christmas”. Why red, and not some other colour? [&hell
VIDEO: Iceland’s Last Fin Whaler Subject Of British Documentary
Kristján Loftsson, the last and arguably most infamous fin whaler in Iceland, is the subject of a new documentary short from Journeyman Pictures. Many of our readers are probably