RVK Newscast #149: HBO Filming Hit Show In Iceland & Yellow Flight Warning
After a week off for printing, Grapevine editor-in-chief Valur Grettison and his trusty Chief Morale Officer Pollý are back to take you through the latest in Icelandic news. There
The Number Of People In The National Church Continues To Decrease
The number of people registered in the National Church continues to decrease, reports RÚV. However, the National Church is still by far the most populous religion in the country.
COVID Roundup: Current Pandemic Restrictions Extended Another Two Weeks
Following a government meeting that began this morning, Minister of Health Willum Þór Þórsson announced new pandemic restrictions, based on recommendations from Chief Epidemiol
Track By Track: ‘Kill The Moon’ By Kig & Husk
Kig & Husk is comprised of music veterans Frank Hall from the band Ske and Höskuldur Ólafsson, who made international headlines in the late 90s with the energetic hip-hop out
Get Your Read On: Christmas Books To Set The Mood
If you want to understand the Icelandic Christmas tradition, here are the books you have to read. The Sad Old Yule Cat Icelandic Christmas is rife with tradition. It’s quite [&he
Christmas Beyond The Stratosphere: A Concert For Theremin and Hulda
Seven days before Christmas, Reykjavík musician Hekla Magnúsdóttir will team up with multimedia artist Lilja María Ásmundsdóttir to perform a groundbreaking concert. Yo
Grapevine’s 13th ‘Ask Me Anything’ This Friday!
This Friday, December 11th, at 14:30 Icelandic time, the Reykjavík Grapevine will hold its thirteenth Ask Me Anything (AMA). You, dear readers, are invited to participate in the v
Earthquakes Followed The Flood In Grímsvötn, Which Has Now Reached Its Peak
RÚV reports that the expected flood in Grímsvötn seems to have reached its peak. This morning, the flow in Gígjukvísl river was measured at 2,800 cubic meters per second. Due
Dissatisfaction And Confusion Regarding New Justice Minister And Assistant
Following the formation of Iceland’s new government, two appointments in particular are proving to be a bit contentious: Jón Gunnarsson of the Independence Party as Minister
COVID Roundup: 101 Domestic Cases, Chief Epidemiologist Submits New Pandemic Measure Suggestions
There were 101 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday, plus an additional nine at the border. Of yesterday’s domestic cases, 62 were outside quaranti
Eivør’s Cross-Cultural Global Roots
“It’s nice here, isn’t it?” offers Faroese musician Eivør Pálsdóttir as she settles into an office chair. “I miss it all the time.” Of course, she’s not referrin
Íslands In A Stream: Live From Reykjavík
Live From Reykjavík—Iceland’s newest live music event—had its second annual outing last month. It’s a hybrid affair: a live stream to bring the music to an international
Reach Out And Move: The Reykjavík Dance Festival
Dance should be the most accessible, comfortable, familiar art form known to mankind. Everybody has a body, and most people can move theirs—even if only in part—making the abil
Lost In Google Translation: Earthquake Produces A Rumble Of Drunks
Last month, the daily newspaper Morgunblaðið appeared to report that an earthquake near Hekla—the active volcano in the south—had caused the nearby farm of Selsund to be over
Grapevine New Music Picks: Gyða Valtýsdóttir, Fríd and Ægir
This week we bring you soaring soundscapes, serene underseascapes and cyclical clickscapes. Grab some proper headphones or plug into some decent speakers for this; your ears will t
Ask A Geochemist: Why Is It Hard To Rinse Off Soap In Iceland?
When washing your hands, you might have realised that here in Iceland, the soap doesn’t seem to rinse off easily. It’s a phenomenon that has puzzled us at the Grapevine [&helli
Auður Jónsdóttir’s Perfect Day: Balance Between Solitude And Socialising
Auður Jónsdóttir is an award-winning writer whose books have been published in multiple languages. She’s known to draw inspiration from real life experiences, which she then t
Grapevine Picks: Eivør, Toxic Masculinity, Metal Fest And Cake Art
Hey baby, it’s cold outside. But don’t mope about it—wrap up warm and head out to our hot event picks! Eivør’s Christmas Concert December 5th More information
A Night Out With The Demons: Skrattar Is Keeping The Rockstar Lifestyle Alive
We’ve all heard wild tales of rock bands’ raucous nights with groupies, drugs and wacky behaviour. However, it seems like this destructive culture is dying out. Gone are the ni
COVID Roundup: 126 Domestic Cases, Bill Would Make Chief Epidemiologist Political Appointment
There were 126 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday, plus an additional nine at the border. Of yesterday’s domestic cases, 56 were outside quaranti
Opioid Usage Growing In Iceland
The use of opioids in Iceland is rapidly becoming an epidemic, reports Vísir. This year, up to 250 people have been treated for opioid addiction. [su_pullquote]Become a member of