Eight Icelandic Films: Naked Farmers, Equine Sex, And Yes, There’s An Elf
Each summer, Bíó Paradís mounts a programme of Icelandic films with English subtitles. This year, there are eight films on offer, featuring everything from farmer nudity to eco-
Sumptuous Sichuanese At Fine: Hand Made Noodles, Dumplings And Other Veritable Delights
I’ll be honest. Growing up, most, if not all of my references to Chinese food were centered around the fusion Indo-Chinese restaurants in India. Here in Iceland, that mantle has
Nerds Of EVE Online Lose Minds Over Change In Chat Function
Remember in the first season of ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ when the Vulcans gained the ability to fly undetected by comms in stealth mode, and the Federation promptly lost their sh
Perfect Day: Laufey Soffía
Laufey Soffía is the singer for darkwave, synth-punk band Kælan Mikla, who will be embarking on a US tour at the end of August. We caught up with Laufey to […]
Norðanpaunk Returns For The 6(66)th Time, For The Love Of Extremes
These words have been written before, and so they shall be again: Norðanpaunk is an event like no other. The annual gathering of the Icelandic punk community spans three days [&he
Grapevine Playlist: K.ola, Múm Vs. Kronos Quartet, ADHD, Hjaltalín, Hermigervill
Live seven lightning bolts striking your prefrontal cortex, here are the latest electrifying phenomena to appear from within the Icelandic music scene. Krassasig – Brjóta He
Food Of Iceland: Kleinur
News broke recently that Krispy Kreme is shutting down its Icelandic operations. How will we survive? Well, perhaps by sampling any one of the bazillions of Icelandic pastries. And
Iceland And The Philippines In Diplomatic Row: “Sons Of Whores”, Says Duterte
Shortly after Iceland initiated a UN resolution condemning Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s violent “war on drugs,” Duterte hit back with some choice words
Hornstrandir: A Westfjords Adventure On The Trail Of The Arctic Fox
We’re about an hour out of Ísafjörður harbour when the horizon suddenly tilts. As our tiny, crowded passenger boat passes out of the sheltered fjord, we’re beset by the high
Iconic Airplane Wreck In South Iceland Riddled With Graffiti, Polish Media Reports
One of Iceland’s eeriest landmarks—the wreck of a Douglas DC3 in South Iceland—has prompted outrage in Polish media, but locals are unfazed. Fréttablaðið reports that
Icelandic Epidemiologist Wants Condoms In Primary Schools
The country’s high incidence of syphilis—the highest per capita in Europe— as well as a high incidence of chlamydia has prompted a new proposal from one of Iceland’
Tourists To Iceland In Second Quarter Of This Year Down By 20% From Last Year
New data from Statistics Iceland shows that visitors to this country have declined, with Airbnb hardest hit, though with little change to hotel bookings. According to the numbers,
The Secret Greenhouse: A Hidden Bathing Paradise At Heydalur
It’s approaching midnight when we turn down Route 633 towards Heydalur. The rough dirt road traces the coastline of Mjóifjörður past paddling ducks with processions of ducklin
Music News: Cate Le Bon Comes To Iceland, We Boo As Húrra Closes
The Hljómahöll museum venue at Keflavík’s Museum of Rock ‘n’ Roll, has announced a concert by Welsh indie star Cate Le Bon on Monday September 9th. Cate’s latest album,
American Investors Buying Up WOW Air Assets
American investors have paid top dollar for several WOW Air assets, indicating a possible comeback for the bankrupt airline, Fréttablaðið reports. The investors, identified by s
E. Coli Outbreak Raises Worries About Infection Spreading Further
Sixteen children have been diagnosed with the bacterial infection, and concerns have been raised that tourists may spread it further, RÚV reports. The outbreak is purported to hav
Reykjavík Events: Mr. Silla, Jae Tyler, Varðað & lowercase night!
There’s absolutely no excuse for you not to have a majestic weekend with these events going on. Friday, July 12th Mr. Silla & Jae Tyler 21:00 – Mengi – 2,500
Premiere: Mr. Silla Wants To Run Away With You On New Single “Naruto”
Mr. Silla has unveiled the first single from their forthcoming second solo album ‘Hands On Hands.’ “Naruto (say you’ll run away)” is a blissful, summe
Happening Tonight: JFDR, Jaakko Eino Kalevi & Farao
Three Grapevine favourites join forces tonight for a blockbuster live show at IÐNÓ. Iceland’s own JFDR will perform alongside breakthrough Finnish wonky-alt-pop maestro Jaa
Weather: It’s Gonna Get… Icelandic
Bid farewell to the sun for a few days as the weather will revert to the classic, rainy Icelandic weather we know and love. The rain won’t set in in […]
Small Business Owner Facing Deportation, In Part For Not Being European
The co-owner of a boutique featured in the Grapevine is now looking at being deported, in part for being from outside the European Economic Area. She has been given a […]