Medieval Scholars and Hot Tub Enthusiasts
Summer is practically over. That means that the mild weather we’ve had will soon be replaced by cold winds, rain and, eventually, snow. For residents of Iceland, the long winter
Poll: Conservatives Support Lower Than Ever; Most Other Parties Rising
The Independence Party is currently polling at 18.3%, according to a new poll from Market and Media Research (MMR), which is the lowest the party has ever polled for MMR […]
Reykjavík Strikes Back: Iceland And The Climate Strike
Millions of people across the planet have taken to the streets calling for urgent action on the climate crisis. The student climate strikes led by Swedish climate activist Greta Th
Icelandic Public Broadcasting Fined For Hatari’s Palestinian Flag Statement
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has decided to fine Icelandic public broadcasting (RÚV) €5,000 for Hatari’s displaying of the Palestinian flag during the live broadc
Borgarfjörður: Glaciers, Hot Springs & The Heart Of The Sagas
Requiring a slight detour from Route 1, Borgarfjörður is an area of subtle beauty and historic importance that rewards the curious traveller who makes the effort to visit. Known
New In Town: Laundromat Cafe
Have you ever wanted to have lunch and do your laundry in a public place? You’re in luck. After announcing their impending return last May, the Laundromat Cafe on Austurstræti [
Documentary About Composer Jóhann Jóhannsson Announced
Composer Jóhann Jóhannsson would have turned 50 years old last Thursday. To celebrate, Join Motion Pictures have announced that work has begun on a feature-length documentary abo
Island Life: Landslides, Combustible Chicken Poop, Humpback Whales
The best little town in Iceland, Seyðisfjörður, is going to have to personally address the climate crisis, as it has come to light that portions of the town are in […]
Trans Woman Denied Proper Name And Gender Registration, Despite Law
Alda Vigdís Skarphéðinsdóttir, an Icelandic trans woman with a legal address in Germany, was denied being able to change her name and registered gender with the National Regist
Let Me Be What I Want To Be: LaFontaine Opens Up
Jóhannes LaFontaine, better known under is electronic-music moniker LaFontaine, is a known figure in Iceland’s clubbing scene. He started making music when he was eleven and has
Nonnabiti Closes After 27 Years – A Shock To Reykjavík’s Nighthawks
Nonnabiti, the legendary downtown sub shop, ceases operations after 27 years of catering to locals and tourists alike. The budget-friendly restaurant was especially popular among n
Ian McEwan Receives Halldór Laxness Prize
Pulitzer Prize winning author Ian McEwan was in Iceland yesterday to receive the Halldór Laxness International Literary Prize. He is the first to receive this prestigious award, w
Fancies: Hulda Vigdísardóttir
Fancies is a Grapevine series where we highlight an individual with supreme style. Our latest subject is Hulda Vigdísardóttir (25), the Queen Beauty Iceland 2020. You can check o
Iceland May Establish Separation Of Church and State In 15 Years
A parliamentary proposal with multipartisan support is calling for a bill that would completely separate church and state to be submitted no later than 2021, with complete separati
Horror-Scopes: Fulfil Your Destiny
In HorrorScopes, Grapevine’s dedicated team of amateur astrologists breaks down your upcoming weeks based on shit like where an asteroid was when you were born. Aries In preparat
Menn Í Vinnu To Sue Labour Officials
Jóhannes S. Ólafsson, lawyer for Menn Í Vinnu, will be working on two libel cases tomorrow, Vísir reports. The cases are against María Lóa Friðjónsdóttir, specialist in wo
Reykjavík Mobility Parade On Car-Free Day
To celebrate the annual Car-Free Day in Iceland, some of the main roads will be closed in the Reykjavík city centre this Sunday, September 22nd. The Reykjavík Mobility Parade wil
First Act As New Justice Minister: A Bill Allowing Sale Of Alcohol In Private Shops
In her first proposed legislative act as the new Minister of Justice, Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir intends to submit a bill to Parliament, likely next March, that if made law w
Iceland Seeks To Limit Cash Slots To Reduce Money Laundering
Difficult as it may be to believe, money laundering is a problem in Iceland, but international bodies have often criticised the Icelandic government of having a poor or distorted u
American Tourists In Iceland Decline Sharply Between The Years
The number of American tourists to Iceland declined sharply between 2018 and 2019, while the other top nationalities to Iceland remained relatively the same. Arion Bank considers A
Storming In Reykjavik Area Through The Evening
The greater Reykjavík area can expect heavy rainfall through the night tonight, but for the rest of the week, rain will continue to follow. A “yellow alert” has been i