Mass Firing At Labour Union On First Day Of New Board In Office
The new directorship board of Efling put forward, and passed, a measure on their first working day to fire everyone working at the labour union, Vísir reports. [su_pullquote]What
The Icelandic Roundup: The Delicate Art Of Selling A Bank
The government sale of over a 20% share in Íslandsbanki has been criticised harshly throughout society and there have even been calls for the resignation of the Finance Minister a
Reykjavik Grapevine’s 17th ‘Ask Me Anything’ Online Now!
Valur Grettisson (Editor-In-Chief) Andie Sophia Fontaine (News Editor) and Josie Anne Gaitens (Culture Editor) were joined by Youtube and High Five Club members on Friday for the 1
Minister Charged With Breaking Parliamentary Code Of Conduct
Infrastructure Minister Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson has had charges filed against him for violation of the Code of Conduct for Members Of Parliament, RÚV reports. [su_pullquote]Not
Lost Bronze Statue Has Now Been Found
The bronze statue of Guðríður Þorbjarnardóttir that was stolen last week, has now been found, Vísir reports. It was found at the premises of the Living Art Museum today. [su_
70 Years Of Erró, Now In Hafnarhúsið
This Saturday a retrospective exhibition, which celebrates seventy years of Erró’s career, was opened at the Reykjavik Art Museum in Hafnarhúsið. The exhibition bears the
Ísey Skyr Terminates Production Contract In Russia
Ísey Skyr has terminated an agreement with the Russian company IcePro, which has produced and distributed Skyr under the Ísey brand for the Russian market, RÚV reports. [su_pu
Farmers Association Head Accepts Minister’s Apology, But The Matter Isn’t Over, Lawyer Says
Following a racist remark made by Infrastructure Minister Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson at a conference of the Icelandic Farmers’ Association (BÍ) on March 31st, wherein he referre
Grapevine New Music Picks: Inspector Spacetime, Atli Arnarsson & Eydís Evensen
Happy New Music Friday! This week we’ve got a delightful selection of freshly-released Icelandic tracks for you, including a brilliant video accompanying Atli Arnarsson’
Grapevine Picks: Viðarverk — Carbon, Oculus, Samwise & Thorkell Máni — Earthly Delights & More
The Grapevine brings you the pick of what’s going on in town this week. We’ve got a driftwood exhibition, a techno party with a Hamburg-based artist, a burlesque show,
The Reykjavík Grapevine Launches Free Online Event Platform
The Reykjavík Grapevine has announced the launch of Grapevine Events, an online listings platform where venues and organisers can share and publicise their events for free. The pl
A Bronze Statue Stolen In Iceland
A bronze statue of Guðríður Þorbjarnardóttir at Laugarbrekka, just west of Hellnar on the south side of Snæfellsnes, was stolen, Vísir reports. [su_pullquote]Not in Iceland
Creating New Pockets: Ewa’s Debut Book Confronts Trauma And Immigration
Ewa Marcinek is a Polish-born Icelander and a writer. Her new book has been receiving a lot of attention in Icelandic cultural life, and for a good reason. The first […]
Tobacco Giant On Flavour Ban Of New Bill : Undermines Public Health Goals
BAT, otherwise known as British American Tobacco Denmark, submitted a commentary to the Minister of Health’s new bill on nicotine products. BAT is one of the largest tobacco prod
Two Seriously Injured, One Dead In Avalanche Yesterday
Three men were struck by an avalanche in Svarfaðardal, near Dalvík, last evening, Vísir reports. [su_pullquote]Not in Iceland for a while but still want to read our new issue? G
RVK Newscast 177: Banking Scandals Are Back, And Finally Some Trees
Welcome back to RVK Newscast. Editor-in-chief of the Reykjavík Grapevine, Valur Grettisson, and his trusty Chief Morale Officer, Pollý, are in Heiðmörk forest to talk about rec
Beginner’s Guide to Skiing In Iceland
Ever wanted to go very fast down a hill with two sticks attached to your feet? Here’s how! Say what you like about the Icelandic winter—and you can, because it […]
RVK Newscast 176: Racist Politicians And Window Weather
Welcome back to the RVK Newscast! Today, Valur Grettisson takes a walk around Nauthólsvík and brings you all of the latest in Icelandic news: a minister accused of racism, Covid
New Frontiers of Technology: NFTs in Iceland
Artists in Iceland are using NFTs to change the landscape around them – forever. On March 11th, 2021, an artist, known to his online fans as ‘Beeple’, made history. His [&hel
Grapevine Cover Wins The Magazine Photograph Of The Year Award
Blaðaljósmyndarafélag Íslands announced the winners of its annual “Photos of the Year” competition. The association received a total of 789 photo submissions. [su_pullquo
Finance Minister’s Father Amongst Buyers Of Shares Of Íslandsbanki
Yesterday, the Ministry of Finance made public the list of 209 investors who purchased a combined total of a 22.5% share in Íslandsbanki, a bank which has been owned by […]