Slayer Suing Secret Solstice
Veteran metal band Slayer contends they still have not been paid for their performance in Iceland last year, and are suing the festival for $133,000 USD. The current festival organ
A Grey Day In Reykjavík Means Free Bus Travel Today
As we have previously reported, Strætó (Reykjavík’s bus service) has been planning a new service whereby on days of high air pollution, dubbed “Grey days” they
90 Electric Car Charging Stations In Reykjavik Over Next Three Years
The City of Reykjavík, in cooperation with two local utilities companies, aims to set up some 90 charging stations for electric cars all over the city. This was brought to [&helli
Happening This Weekend: Our Picks!
The sun is out and it is shining. Celebrate the beginning of spring with these not-to-miss weekend events. Friday, April 5th Endless Dark: The Farewell Show 21:00, Húrra As Andrea
Spring Has Finally Arrived In Iceland
Sunny skies, little to no wind, and mild temperatures. Looks like spring has finally arrived in Iceland, and a meteorologist has declared winter over. The forecast for the greater
VIDEO: Icelandic Police Again Use Force Against Peaceful Protesters
A sit-in at the Ministry of Justice ended with an unusual degree of force from the Icelandic police, video and firsthand accounts attest. A video posted by the group Refugees [&hel
Video: Five Culture Shocks When You Come To Iceland – And How To Deal With Them
Have you been to Iceland and been stared down, not knowing what to think about it? Well, the Culture Department of the Reykjavík Grapevine have some tips and tricks for […]
WOW Air’s Former CEO Already Looking To Start “New” Airline
Skúli Mogensen, once the CEO of the failed WOW Air airline, is now seeking investors in order to start a new airline, tentatively called NewCo. Fréttablaðið was first to report
Collective Bargaining Agreement In Iceland Reached
The labour union Efling and its allied unions (VR, LÍV, Framsýn, VLFA and VLFG) reached a collective bargaining agreement with representatives of management last night that also
Video: Why Are The People Of Grindavík The Happiest People In Iceland?
A new UN report puts Iceland in 4th place for the world’s happiest people, raising the question: who are the happiest Icelanders? The World Happiness Report is out, which exami
Sónar Reykjavík Organisers Confirm Festival Cancellation, Offer Ticket Refunds
The organisers of the beloved springtime music festival Sónar Reykjavík have now released a statement confirming what the Grapevine reported yesterday—the music festival is can
Anuradha Roy: An Author Living In Three Different Realities
Indian-born novelist Anuradha Roy lives in a small cottage, surrounded by deep forest, in the Indian Himalayas with her husband and their three dogs. Roy has written and published
VIDEO: Calving Glacier In Iceland Sends Tourists Running For Cover
A glacial calving in southeast Iceland caused a sudden large wave that sent observing tourists scrambling for cover, and the event was captured on video. The moment was shared by [
Sigur Rós Deny All Tax Evasion Charges Against Them In Court Today
The four current and former members of Sigur Rós appeared at the Reykjavík District Court today to hear and deny the charges of tax evasion and tax fraud that have […]
Storm Bearing Down On Northwest Iceland Today
A yellow warning is in effect today for the entire Breiðafjörður area, which will see gale-force winds throughout the day today. As announced on the official site of the Iceland
BREAKING: Sónar Reykjavík Music Festival Cancelled Because Of WOW Air Collapse
Due to the sudden cessation of WOW Air’s services and the bankruptcy of the airline, the Sónar Music Festival has been cancelled this year. Our sources say that everyone who
Union Declares “Cease Fire”, Strikes In Iceland Postponed
The basic framework for a wage agreement between several Icelandic labour unions and management means the ongoing strikes are postponed for now. As such, scheduled hotel worker str
VIDEO: WOW Air, Strikes And A Lot Of Earthquakes
Over the past week, we saw WOW Air go bankrupt, strikes of hotel workers and bus drivers, thousands of earthquakes in the northeast, and the indecipherable “Third Energy Pack
Wanna Intern At Grapevine? Applications Open For May To December 2019
If you’re a regular reader of the Reykjavík Grapevine, in print or online, chances are you’ve read—alongside work by our in-house editorial staff and stellar freelan
Happening This Week: Our Picks!
Happy April Fool’s Day! We can’t promise that your horrible co-workers won’t play some dumb prank on you, but we would never joke about these not-to-miss events t
Borgarfjörður Road Trip: Waterfalls, Lava, Caves, Glaciers, And A Heavenly Spa
Just an hour north of Reykjavík lies in the secluded inland sprawl of Borgarfjörður. Home to some interesting historic villages, a powerful hot spring and a large lava field—p