The Icelandic Roundup: Cats Running For Town Council And Independence Party in Trouble
On this week’s episode of The Icelandic Roundup, Grapevine editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson and culture editor Josie Anne Gaitens were joined by investigative journalist Bjartmar
Grapevine’s 18th ‘Ask Me Anything’ This Friday
This Friday, May 13th, at 14:30 Icelandic time, the Reykjavík Grapevine will hold its eighteenth Ask Me Anything (AMA). You, dear readers, are invited to participate in the video
Well, You Asked: A Worthy Sacrifice
You keep asking us for advice, and we’ll keep answering. You can’t stop us. What are you gonna do, start your own magazine? Can you guarantee that the weather will [&he
Armed Robbery Took Place In Reykjavík
An armed robbery was committed in the western part of Reykjavík around 23:00 last night, Vísir reports. [su_pullquote]It’s AMA (Ask Me Anything) time, this Friday, May 13th!
Brynja For Sale, Owner Hopes The Shop Will Go On
On Saturday it was reported that the Brynja store at Laugavegur 29 was looking for new owners. Brynjólfur H. Björnsson, the current owner, hopes that the store will go on [&helli
Horror-Scopes: Which 2022 Eurovision Entry Are You?
The 2022 Eurovision finals will be held on May 14th. This also happens to be municipal election night in Iceland, but you likely either don’t know or don’t care enough [&hellip
Harpa: The Wind Sings Through Art With New Sculpture
A new abstract sculpture made in celebration of Harpa’s 10th anniversary was introduced to the public in front of the concert hall this past weekend. Prime minister Katrín J
The Literary Mystery Of The Icelandic Dracula
Bram Stoker’s Dracula is a book that needs no introduction. The vampire’s cultural impact on the world is immense and the story has inspired writers and filmmakers for a centur
TikTok Celebrity Eventually Gets A Work Permit In Iceland
Social media influencer Kyana Sue Powers, who was denied an Icelandic residence permit twice, has now received a work permit and can legally stay in the country, RÚV reports. [
Icelandic Circular Economy in Action: HS Orka & Blue Lagoon | RVK Futurecast
In this episode of the Futurecast, Start Up Iceland founder Bala Kamallakhram talks with Dagný Jónsdóttir at HS Orka and Fannar Jónsson of Blue Lagoon about the The Resource Pa
Zelensky Speaks At The Althingi, The Oldest Parliament In The World
Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, addressed members of the Althingi, the Icelandic parliament which is one of the oldest legislatures that exists today, at 14:00 on Fri
Icelandic Tenants Association “Demands Answers” From Electoral Candidates
The Tenants’ Association in Iceland says that the local elections in 2022 will most likely revolve around an emergency situation in the housing and rental market RÚV reports
Reykjavík Street Art Walk Without A Guide
Must-see street art, free and in walking distance (for the most part) Street art in Reykjavík has a lot to offer. From Skólavörðustígur, also known as the Rainbow Street, to [
You Should Be Dancing: Iceland Dance Company’s Latest Production Celebrates The Joy Of Dance—For All
On a stage in the centre of Reykjavík, 15 strangers are dancing. They move to the music in exaltation, arms outstretched, mouths wide in laughter. Hips are swaying, fists are [&he
Ukrainian President To Address The Icelandic Nation Today
Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, will address Members of Parliament and the Icelandic nation at 14:00 today, RÚV reports. The speech will be broadcasted on TV and on
Lost In Google Translation: Cetacean Roe
Hear ye, hear ye, biologists! A headline from today reads: The minke whale has laid six eggs. An egg laying whale? Could global warming be the cause of this bizarre […]
A Platform For Marginalised Women In Film
It’s 2022, yet, it’s predominantly white cishet men who make movies about marginalised women. “Things need to change,” says Sólrún Freyja Sen, the coordinator of the RVK
Making Food Waste A Thing Of The Past
Have you ever had to throw away food and felt guilty afterward? Or cooked way too much pasta for a one-person dinner, put it back in the fridge and never […]
Þórarinn Jónsson Wins European Photography Award
Þórarinn Jónsson is an Icelandic photographer who has been running his own tour company, Thor Photography, since 2014, where he takes fellow photographers all around Iceland in
EVE Fanfest This Weekend
Whether you’re already a fan of the MMORPG EVE Online, are considering joining, or just enjoy the company of people who are really into geek culture, you may be pleased [&hel
Landvernd Argues For Electric Train to Keflavík
In February 2021, Parliament approved a parliamentary resolution which entrusted selected Ministers to appoint a working group of experts to formulate a policy and action plan for