Listen Carefully: Bára Gísladóttir & Skúli Sverrisson’s Collaborative Bass Odyssey
Amidst the noise and heat of KEX Hostel in the middle of a bustling Airwaves afternoon, Bára Gísaladóttir and Skúli Sverrisson and took their seats for their first ever concert
New In Reykjavík: Second Hand Clothes, Tacos, A Witch Bar & A Food Hall
What’s new in Reykjavík? Here’s our run down of the latest recent openings and talked-about spots. Wasteland Reykjavík Ingólfsstræti 5 You can literally never have
‘Öræfi’ And ‘CoDex 1962’ Nominated For BTBA Best Translated Book Award
Two Icelandic novels are nominated for this year’s Best Translated Book Award. The longlist for the award was announced this week by online magazine The Millions. The books in qu
Youtube- Daily Iceland: Well… You Asked!
If there is one thing the Grapevine it is known for, it is the humour that it brings to everything that it does. The world is far too serious at […]
Voting On Collective Bargaining Agreement In Iceland Starts Today
If you work in Iceland, and your union is either Efling or VR, polls are now open to vote on the new collective agreement unions leaders accepted last week. In […]
Wikileaks Editor: “We Will Fight” Extradition Of Julian Assange
Wikileaks editor-in-chief Kristinn Hrafnsson told the Grapevine that today’s arrest of Julian Assange violates both international law and “moral decency”. He says
Víkingur Heiðar Wins Two BBC Music Magazine Awards
Icelandic classical piano prodigy Víkingur Haiðar Ólafsson has just earned a new distinction, securing two BBC Music Magazine Awards this year. “I am deeply touched to hav
Snæfellsnes Road Trip: Seals, Glaciers, Canyons, Caves & More
Just a couple of hours from Reykjavík lies Snæfellsnes—a long volcanic peninsula containing a wide array of wonders, from black beaches to towering waterfalls, lava fields, a
Making 110 Great Again: Every Stand At Mathöll Höfða Reviewed
Reykjavík is a speedy city—the latest measurements show it can accelerate from 0-3 food halls in as many years. The newest kid on the block is Mathöll Höfða, located in [&hel
American Politician Gets Banned From EVE Online
Brian Schoeneman, a lawyer and career politician working as a lobbyist in Virginia, also served on the Council of Stellar Management (CSM), the elected representative body of the E
New Lighthouse Graces Reykjavik Skyline
The Reykjavík skyline recently got a little bit better, with the addition of a small, adorable lighthouse on the east side of the harbour. If there’s one quality to Icelandi
VIDEO: Icelandic College Kids Celebrating The Impending End Of School Year
If you wander the streets of Reyjavík this week, you might be surprised to see groups of college-aged kids of questionable sobriety galavanting about in matching costumes. What yo
VIDEO: Hatari-Muppets Mashup Here To Redeem Your Day
Transhumanist Possadist art industrial BDSM soundsmiths Hatari are more than just two-time winners of the Grapevine’s Best Live Band award, and even more than just Eurovision
Icelandair Hotels Reverses Position, Pays Employees For Strike Days
After extensive coverage of the matter yesterday, Icelandair Hotels have announced that they will be paying employees for last month’s strike days. As reported, union officia
Iceland Airwaves Is Turning 21: More Bands Added; Seabear Return
It’s official, Iceland Airwaves can now buy beers in America! Iceland Airwaves is gearing up for another fantastic year of music as the 21st edition of this annual event rapi
Immigrants In Iceland: Paid Less For Same Work, While Accepting Fewer Social Benefits
New data shows immigrants in Iceland are paid less than Icelanders for the same work, and the wage gap between immigrants and Icelanders is growing, even as immigration increases.
Free Bus Day Passes On High Air Pollution Day Well Received
Offering a free day pass on Reyjavík area public transit yesterday, due to high levels of air pollution, was reportedly well received. MBL reports that use of the public transit [
Icelandair Hotels Deducting From Pay Of Workers Who Went On Strike
Even though a collective bargaining agreement was reached last week between management and several labour unions, amongst them Efling and VR, RÚV reports that not all of the dispu
Mild Weather In Iceland This Week, But Rainy Weekend Predicted
The outlook for the workweek in Iceland looks pretty good, but the weekend will bring rains to virtually every region of the country. According to the latest forecast from the [&he
Iceland’s Refugees Invite You To The Movies
Refugees in Iceland are inviting you to see a critically-acclaimed film, for free, that may give you an insight into their lived experiences. The event, happening at Bíó Paradís
Band Named After Blood Pudding Wins Icelandic Music Experiments Band Contest
Músíktilraunir (“Icelandic Music Experiments”) saw one band come out on top: Blóðmör, which is also the name for Iceland’s version of blood pudding. The resu