Airline Recap: A Game Of Business
In March, WOW Air ceased operations after a long, tedious and public financial struggle. The question of how the tourism industry would handle the closure lingered in the air, with
Hundreds Of Earthquakes Shake Up Reykjanes Peninsula
Over 400 earthquakes have been recorded since Sunday morning in the Reykjanes peninsula. However, none registered over 3.7 in magnitude, according to the Icelandic Meteorological O
Rural Iceland Still Dealing With Power Problems From Last Weeks’s Cyclone
Numerous regions of rural Iceland, especially in the north, are still experiencing difficulties getting electricity to homes in the area in the wake of last week’s cyclone, R
Film Wars: Prometheus – Bullshit Or Masterpiece?
Tagline: When it comes to movies, things might get ugly. Premise: Valur Grettisson and Hannah Jane Cohen work together at The Reykjavík Grapevine. Although everything looks normal
13 Days Of Grapemas: Rammagerðin
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 […]
The Cozy Campers Christmas Game – Win a trip to Iceland!
Do you like free stuff? Is a trip to Iceland on your bucket list? You’re in luck because Cozy Campers camper rental in Iceland is hosting a fun little Christmas […]
Body Of Missing Teenager Found
The body of a teenaged boy who went missing after being knocked into a river by a wave of slush and water late Wednesday night has been found, RÚV reports. […]
Parliament Expediting Changes To Gender Law In Response To National Registry Decision
Parliament has just introduced an amendment to the gender determination law last summer that specifically adds one sentence, and appears to apply to the case of a trans woman who [
Icelandic Farmer Bravely Saves Horses From Freezing After The Storm
This morning, Magnús Ásgeir Elíasson, a farmer from Hvammstangi, had a sudden feeling that he should check on his horses. It was a lucky intuition, as Magnús arrived to his [&h
Weekend Forecast: Cold As Hell
The temperature will drop to -20°C in some parts of the country today. These cold temperatures are expected to continue into the weekend. Remember when we had a warm summer [&hell
Over Three Fourths Of Icelanders Support Right To Assisted Dying
A poll conducted in November this year shows that 77.7% of Icelanders support the practice of assisted dying. The study was made by Lífsvirðingar (“Life of Dignity”), an Icel
Icelandic Classical Music Still On The Rise: Anna on NYTimes Best Of List – Again
The amazing Icelandic composer Anna Þorvaldsdóttir is again, the second year in a row, on the New York Times’ list of best classical tracks of 2019, with her dark and [&hel
Grapevine Podcast: Love Ísland Episode #1 – Kimi Tayler & Snjólaug Lúðvíksdóttir
As ever The Reykjavík Grapevine heads for world domination, and the first part of our complexed scheme is, of course, Podcast. You can get our newest podcast on all of […]
13 Days Of Grapemas: The Golden Circle With Reykjavík Sightseeing
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 […]
Boy Missing After Falling Into River While Helping Farmer Clear Snow
A young boy fell into the river of Núpá in North Iceland last night, RÚV reports, while helping a farmer clear snow to restore electricity to his homestead. He is […]
Well, You Asked: Reynisfjara, Dating, And Bad Tourists
Got a problem that needs solving, a burning issue that needs addressing, a matter that needs settling, or a thirst for awesome life advice? We at the Grapevine are here […]
Diversity Is The Reality
Many foreign students arrived at the University of Iceland early last month to the sight of Nazi stickers spread out all around the campus. Several foreign students, who live in [&
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 […]
Most Icelanders Support Changing Iceland’s Time Zone
Most Icelanders are supportive of changing Iceland’s time zone, RÚV reports, and a bill that could make the change may be introduced to Parliament this spring. Iceland has n
VIDEO: Storm People In Reykjavík
While most people very sensibly stayed indoors as a literal cyclone bore down on Reykjavík, storm chaser extraordinaire Muhammed Emin Kizilkaya finds these conditions downright en
Cyclone In Iceland: Damage, Power Outages And Avalanche Warnings
The cyclone that has been merciful to southwest Iceland is still wreaking havoc elsewhere in the country, and has left extensive damage where the storm has passed. As reported, roa