THE PRESENT IS OVER! Arngrímur Sigurðsson Talks Folklore, Monsters & The Human Response To Chaos
As a flicker of light appears at the end of the pandemic tunnel, we sat down with the next generation of Icelandic artists to discuss the future. The conversations were […]
New Border Restrictions Announced: Arrivals Must Bring Negative PCR Test
In the wake of a government meeting on the matter, Minister of Health Svandís Svavarsdóttir has announced new border restrictions, effective February 19th, Vísir reports. The re
English Pub Suing State For Preventive Measures
The owner of the English Pub in Reykjavik is suing the state for preventive measures, RÚV reports. The owner is asking for damages and hope that the verdict in the […]
COVID Roundup: Fourth Consecutive Day Of No New Domestic Cases
No new cases of coronavirus were diagnosed domestically yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. This marks the fourth day in a row without any new domestic cases det
RVK Newscast #74: COVID-Free For 3 Days & A Callous Murder In Reykjavík
Yesterday was the third day in a row that Iceland was COVID-19 free. In the past weeks, Iceland has only had from zero to 4 cases every day, so we […]
THE PRESENT IS OVER! Helena Margrét Jónsdóttir Talks Ghosts, 2020 & The Importance Of Humour
As a flicker of light appears at the end of the pandemic tunnel, we sat down with the next generation of Icelandic artists to discuss the future. The conversations were […]
Brunch, Darts & The CeaseTone Studio: Hafsteinn Þráinsson’s Perfect Day
Hafsteinn Þráinsson, a.k.a. CeaseTone, creates the type of cinematic indie music that just makes you feel all the feelings at once. He is also—and pardon our French—a damn go
Track By Track: Occurrence – Iceland Symphony Orchestra Project, Vol. 3
The finale in the trio of albums from the Iceland Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with Sono Luminus, ‘Occurrence’ presents works by five contemporary Icelandic composers: D
Stricter Measures Proposed At The Border And More Vaccines On The Way.
Þórólfur Guðnason, the country’s chief epidemiologist, has submitted a new proposal to the Minister of Health regarding measures at the border. He also disclosed that ten
Just Saying: Spá í
Have you ever predicted that you’d fall in love with someone? Icelanders do it all the time, (to mixed results). ‘Spá í’ is the rather modern saying that one uses […
Students At Landakotsskóli Tell All: It’s Time To Hear What The Children Have To Say
We at the Grapevine have often covered the difficulties of immigrating to Iceland, but we have never asked the children how they feel. We, therefore, decided to join up in [&hellip
Albanian Shot in Reykjavík, Man Arrested
On Saturday night an Albanian man was shot dead outside his home in the Rauðagerði area of Reykjavík, Frettablaðið reports. A man in his forties has been arrested, and appeare
COVID Roundup: No New Domestic Cases Last Weekend
No new cases of coronavirus were diagnosed domestically yesterday or Saturday, according to the latest data from covid.is. 8 people are currently hospitalised with the virus, with
Ask a Water Research Scientist: Is It Safe To Drink Water From The Hot Tap?
Travellers often arrive at a new destination harbouring nagging anxieties. Will the taxi drivers try to rip me off? Can I put toilet paper into the toilet? And—the perennial favo
Two Girls vs 58 Bollur – Reykjavik’s Best Bollur
It’s Bollurdagur! The only day of the year where stuffing your face with dough balls is completely acceptable. It’s an important day for many Icelandic people who get t
Lost In Google Translation: British Bríet And The Thirst For Balls
Google mistranslates a couple of recent Icelandic news headlines into English, and we giggle behind our hands. Ball-thirsty ballers Here the GoogleGrinder™ delivers a spectacular
Well You Asked: Undiplomatic Diplomacy And Investment Idiocy
You asked. We answered. You ignored our advice. We’re so done with you. “I’d love to move to Iceland! I hear that the position of US Ambassador has just become […]
Hot Dogs, Dongs and Woolly Tongues: Ýrúrarí’s Quest To Create A Better Sweater
Ýrúrarí certainly has a fascination with the squishier, more interesting parts of the human body. The textile designer first piqued the interest of many last year with her strik
Gods Of Iceland: Heimdallur, Bouncer At Club Ásgarður
Superpowers: Bionic eyesight and hearing, (anyone else remember The Six Million Dollar Man?) Weaknesses: The wives of cuckold mortals Modern Analogue: That asshole club doorman wit
Dreaming Dim Sum: Handmade Dumplings From Dragon Dim Sum, Reykjavik’s Only Dumpling House
“If we did something well at school when I was a kid, we would get a dumpling,” Kunsang, pauses as he reminisces. “So dumplings for me, have always been in […]
The Underwater Cathedral Of Ice, Rock And Light: Diving Daviðsgjá
As the frigid lake swirls around and envelops you, it‘s not unusual to experience a sharp involuntary intake of breath. And as you slip below the surface a serene peace […