Bag Yourself Some Icelandic Candy
Halloween creeps up on us once more this weekend, and since this annual celebration of all things ghoulish has become closely associated with candy we thought that we’d give
COVID Roundup: 64 Domestic Cases Yesterday, One In Intensive Care
There were 64 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday. Of those, 35 were outside quarantine at diagnosis. 75 domestic cases were recorded on Saturday, and a
First Poll Since Election: Contrasts With Election Results; Election Committee Still Out
A new poll from Market and Media Research, conducted from October 12th through 18th, shows some interesting contrasts with the results of the September 25th general elections. Mean
Man Fights To Keep Arctic Fox As Pet
A young Icelandic man is now embroiled in a legal battle to be able to keep an Arctic fox—hereafter referred to by his given name, Gústi Jr.—as a pet. The […]
Grapevine Picks: Children’s Movie Festival & Edible Art
Not sure what to get into over the weekend? This period between the end of summer and the start of the Christmas season is always tricky. Good thing your friends […]
Grapevine New Music Picks: Kælan Mikla, Látún & Stereo Hypnosis
As leaves fall and the northern hemisphere embraces that autumnal feel, our thoughts turn to what the hell we will talk to the other parents about when we take the […]
No Snow Expected On The First Winter Day
Tomorrow, October 23rd, is known as the first day of winter in Iceland, reports Morgunblaðið. However, according to the Icelandic Met Office’s weather forecast, the day is not
COVID Roundup: 66 Domestic Cases Yesterday, 24 In Quarantine At Diagnosis
There were 66 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday. Of those, 42 were outside quarantine at diagnosis. 255 are in border screening quarantine, with 1,418
RVK Newscast #140: Murder Conviction in Iceland
Welcome to Reykjavík Grapevine’s 140th Newscast! Today editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson reports on the conviction of Angjelin Sterkaj, who was found guilty of murder and sen
Vikings Arrived To The Americas Before Columbus
Recent analysis of small pieces of wood from timber-framed buildings in Newfoundland confirms that Vikings arrived in the North America at least 471 years before Christopher Columb
Bus Driver Under Investigation After Posting A TikTok While Driving
According to Vísir, a bus driver for Strætó recorded a video for social media while driving. The person in question is not allowed to drive while the matter is under […]
New Café To Be Opened In Skálavík
A new café will be opened in Skálavík, reports Vísir. The reason behind opening it is Bolafjall’s viewing platform, which is thought to bring many tourists to the area. The [
Icelandic Priests Object To Proposal To Stop Charging People For Certain Priest Services
A new proposal from The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland council seeks to do away with the common practice of priests charging a fee for common practices such as weddings, [&
RVK Futurecast #10: Helgi Hrafn Gunnarsson
What is the future of Iceland’s tech, economic and entrepreneurial sectors? What role does Iceland have to play in global development? Join host Bala Kamallakharan, founder o
RVK Newscast #139: Covid In Iceland Over?
Join Valur Grettisson, Editor-In-Chief of the Reykjavík Grapevine for a newscast from Grótta, west of Reykjavík – in some crazy winds! The biggest news in Iceland today is
Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2021: Best Homeware Shop
We at the Grapevine couldn’t be more excited about the future of Icelandic design. It seems that every year the scene grows exponentially, with more and more artists taking centr
Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2021: Best Bookstore
We at the Grapevine couldn’t be more excited about the future of Icelandic design. It seems that every year the scene grows exponentially, with more and more artists taking centr
Annual Meat Soup Day Will Be Held October 23rd
The annual Meat Soup Day will be celebrated this Saturday on Skólavörðustígur, reports Morgunblaðið. Different types of meat soup will be served to the guests by restaurant a
International Bomb Experts Train At Keflavík
Bomb experts from 15 countries have come together at Keflavík Airport for the 20th annual training session known as Northern Challenge. 300 individuals will participate in the exe
Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2021: Best Record Store
We at the Grapevine couldn’t be more excited about the future of Icelandic design. It seems that every year the scene grows exponentially, with more and more artists taking centr
Culture Sector Welcoming Restriction Changes
The news about the Icelandic government’s decision on lifting all the pandemic restrictions in two stages has been warmly welcomed by the culture sector, reports Morgunblaðið.