13 Days Of Grapemas: Krauma Geothermal Spa
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 […]
Snow Ploughing: The Most Thankless Job In Iceland
If there’s one job in Iceland that doesn’t get thanked enough, it’s ploughing the snow, as one man in Akureyri can personally attest. In a lengthy column posted t
High Winds In South Iceland This Afternoon And Evening, Exercise Caution
Very high winds will be sweeping across South Iceland this afternoon, which will make driving difficult and possibly dangerous for smaller cars. Fortunately, these conditions will
Iceland Hoping To Host European Film Awards In 2020
Reykjavík Mayor Dagur B. Eggertsson told reporters in Seville, where the European Film Awards were held this year, that Iceland hopes to host the EFA in 2020, RÚV reports. Icelan
13 Days Of Grapemas: Best Of Reykjavík & Best Of Iceland Subscription
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 […]
13 Days Of Grapemas: Iceland Smites T-Shirt
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 […]
Randall Dunn’s ‘Beloved’ Dissolves Musical Structure; IÐNÓ Show Next Week
The NYC record label figureight has released a stream excellent albums since its formation in 2017—not least, by Icelandic artists JFDR, GYÐA, Indriði and Úlfur. The label als
13 Days Of Grapemas: Skelfiskmarkaðurinn
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 […]
Iceland’s Centre Party Tumbles In Polls In Wake Of Klausturgate Scandal
The Centre Party, four MPs of which featured prominently in the Klausturgate recordings, have dropped significantly in support in the latest MMR poll. The poll was conducted from D
Iceland Has Three Composers On Top 25 NYT List For Best Classical Tracks
Iceland has no less than three artists on the New York Times 25 best classical tracks of the year. The Reykjavík Grapevine, as well as all music lovers in Iceland, […]
VIDEO: Yet Another Tourist Rescued After Getting Too Close To Reynisfjara Beach
Despite repeated warnings not to do so, another tourist has ventured too close to Reynisfjara beach, and was nearly swept into the sea yesterday, Vísir reports. An Icelandic tour
13 Days Of Grapemas: Dillon Whiskey Bar
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 […]
111 Fired From WOW Air
111 full-time employees at WOW Air have been fired, Eyjan reports. These firings follow in the wake of the beleaguered airline reducing their fleet from 20 airplanes to 11, and [&h
Iceland Sees Significant Reduction In Phone Driving
Driving while talking on the phone or texting has decreased dramatically in Iceland over the past few years, but a third of Icelanders still do it, a new poll from […]
Mink Farms In Iceland Failing, Want Government Subsidies
Mink farms have been operating at a loss in Iceland for the past three years now, with five farms going under this autumn alone. They are seeking government subsidies to […]
Trans Activist And Allies Launch Campaign In Response To Multiple Cases Of Discrimination
Prodhi Manisha, a trans activist living in Iceland, has launched a campaign that encourages people to stand up and say something if they witness transphobia. Part of the inspiratio
13 Days Of Grapemas: Handprjónasambandið
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: Uncommon Lightning Smatters Iceland
Lightning, an uncommon phenomenon in Iceland, struck the country 34 times from yesterday afternoon until well into the night, the Icelandic Met Office reports, and some diligent Ic
Four MPs Seek Damages Against Klausturgate Leaker For “Spying”
Four of the six MPs recorded speaking abusively about their female colleagues at Klaustur bar have opted to take legal action against the person who recorded them. A lawyer for [&h
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Located on the south coast of Iceland by the small town of Vík í Mýrdal, Reynisfjara is a well-known beach, which contains black sand, large basalt columns, and sea stacks [&hel
The Final Six: Winners Of Kraumur Music Awards 2018 Announced
The Kraumur Music Awards have announced the final winners from their impressively diverse 2018 longlist. The six winning releases this year are: Auður – Afsakanir Bagdad Bro