Keflavík Airport Reaching Pre-Pandemic Levels
Tourism in Iceland is reaching the same levels as before the pandemic, both in terms of Icelanders traveling abroad and tourists visiting the country, Visír reports. The mayor o
About A 50/50 Chance Of A New Eruption–Or Eruptions
Þorvaldur Þórðarson, a professor of volcanology and petrology at the University of Iceland, contends that there is now about a 50/50 chance that there will be renewed volcanic
Union Shop Stewards: Mass Firing “Wrong, Unwise, And Completely Unnecessary”
Following last Wednesday’s news that Efling director Sólveig Anna Jónsdóttir announced that the union’s board reached an agreement with the shop stewards that, among
The Volcano: A Memoir – Part Two
On the 19th of March 2021, a new eruption started in the Southeast corner of Iceland, on the Reykjanes peninsula. Although there were signs and signals that this volcanic activity
Grapevine Picks: Posters, Pop… and Rock, Paper, Scissors
Don’t have plans for the long weekend? Now you do! Here’s Team Grapevine’s picks of what’s hip-hop-happening over the next few days—and you can find even
Grapevine New Music Picks: UMBRA, Ultraflex and Inga Björk
It’s Easter! But before you go off and gorge yourself on chocolate eggs laid by rabbits or whatever, we definitely recommend checking out these new tracks from Icelandic arti
Strongest Earthquake Since December Detected
Last night, an earthquake was reported at 22:00 in the Reykjanestá area. This is the strongest earthquake in this area since December, RÚV reports. [su_pullquote]What are the I
New In Town: Höfuðstöðin
[su_pullquote]What are the Icelandic classics that just stay on the market despite the ever changing world around them? We made a discount box with Icelandic products that have sur
Horror-Scopes: Easter Edition
This month’s horoscope has an Easter theme. If you’re not familiar with this holiday, it’s when the Easter Bunny was crucified and sealed in a giant egg for three days [&hell
New In Town: Kastrup
[su_pullquote]What are the Icelandic classics that just stay on the market despite the ever changing world around them? We made a discount box with Icelandic products that have sur
Suð’s Indie Noise: Track By Track
Suð is an established Icelandic indie band seemingly on a mission to bring the guitar party back. They released their first album in 1999 and have been active since then. [&hellip
Just Sayings: Shock And Rain
Do you remember that scene in, well, every movie, when there is a funeral and it’s pouring rain? Well, Icelanders have a saying for that. „Oft kemur regn eftir reiðarsalag“
Well, You Asked: Environmental Disaster Edition
Ask a stupid question and you’ll get a stupid answer. Ask an editor a stupid question, and they’ll publish in a magazine. Seriously though, you know you brought this on
Strangers In The North: ‘Visitations’ Wins The Visual Arts Prize
Polar bear encounters in Iceland tend to take a predictable form: a bear, often weak and emaciated, is spotted by a local. Panic ensues; the police are called, the media […]
A Brighter Future For Lækjartorg Tower
The Lækjartorg tower has always been one of Reykjavik’s landmarks, originally built in the early 1900’s. Vísir reports it will soon become the centre for music in town, as
Easter Opening Hours For Supermarkets And More
Easter weekend is coming and many of the stores in Reykjavík and around the country will be closed or have reduced their opening hours. For you convenience, we’ve collected some
Rain, Rain, Don’t Go Away
Of course, just as Easter holidays are finally around the corner, the amazing weather and sunny skies you’ve been impatiently observing from your office window, have decided that
Agreement Reached With Shop Stewards Regarding Mass Firing At Labour Union
Sólveig Anna Jónsdóttir, the president of the labour union Efling, announced that the union’s board has reached an agreement with the union’s shop stewards regarding
RVK Newscast 178: Union Leader Fires Her Entire Staff
In today’s Newscast, editor-in-chief of the Reykjavík Grapevine, Valur Grettisson, treats Chief Morale Officer, Pollý, to a trip to her favourite dog park. Oh and thereR
Possible New Bill On Electric Scooters And Bicycles
Electric scooters have been gaining popularity for some time now, and in recent months accidents involving electric bicycles and scooters have significantly increased, some even re
Bronze Statue Update: It Might Go To Space Now
The story of bronze statue that was stolen last week and found yesterday continues, Vísir reports. As previously reported, the statue was found inside a steel rocket at the premis