The Icelandic Roundup: Vilhjálmur Hjálmarsson, Chair Of The ADHD Association
On this issue of the podcast, Josie Anne and Valur are joined by Vilhjálmur Hjálmarsson, the Chair of ADHD Samtökin, or The ADHD Association of Iceland. Attention Deficit Hypera
Fighting Back With Feminism
Slagtog empowers participants with verbal and physical skills to combat violence As participants leave their first feminist self defense workshop, there is a palpable shift in the
Flag-Coloured Pearl Found At Archaeological Dig
A pearl with the Icelandic flag colours from the beginning of Icelandic settlement was found during an archaeoligical dig in Seyðisfjörður, reports RÚV. The excavation lies ben
Spot The Sunset! Some Of Our Favourite Sunset Views
Grapevine’s guide on where to catch the midnight sun Sunsets in Reykjavík offer something otherworldly to the beholder, whether you’re a die-hard sunset chaser (like me) or si
Hot Dogs And Hot Chocolate On Esja: Testing Our Patience And Resolve
Across the waters of Faxaflói Bay from Reykjavík resides Esjan—the dark, often cloud-covered mountain considered the quintessential Icelandic hike. Esjan is often visible as we
A Human Bone Found In Snæfellsnes
A foreign tourist found a human bone in Snæfellsnes last week, RÚV reports. The bone, a single jawbone, was found in a place where soil had recently been moved. Archaeologists, [
Housing Demand Still Greater Than Supply
The demand for housing is still greater than the available supply, demonstrating the continuing need for more housing builds, reports RÚV. Due to the shortage of housing, sales we
Volcano Trail Remains Closed Due To Bad Weather
Authorities have decided to keep the trail to the Meradalir eruption closed today due to bad weather, reports Vísir. The trail was closed Sunday because of poor weather conditions
Lost In Google Translation: Music Sickness?
If you’re looking for an Icelandic meal to give you food poisoning this summer, boy do we have the article for you! A piece ran in RÚV recently with the […]
Eruption Site Trail Closed Until Tuesday As Crews Build New Path
Bad weather and a difficult trail created hazardous conditions for tourists visiting Meradalir over the weekend. The trail was closed yesterday and remains closed until tomorrow mo
Life’s A Mess: Relationship Lessons From Musician una schram
The title of una schram’s new EP, “mess mixtape,” perfectly describes the collection of emotions the 22-year-old sings about. Half break-up album and half soul-searching comi
Ask An Expert: Why Do Icelanders Switch Their ‘W’s And ‘V’s In English?
If you’ve spent time speaking English with an Icelander, you may have noticed some of their letters get mixed up. Somehow ‘vikings’ become ‘wikings’ and ‘west’ become
PHOTO GALLERY: Meradalir Eruption Ever Changing
In the days since the Meradalir eruption has started, the site has already changed. The fissure, which was initially about 500 metres long, is shorter now, with two prominent areas
High Turnount At 2022 Pride March
The climax of Reykjavík Pride, the Pride March, was held on Saturday and welcomed a massive turnout, reports RÚV. Starting from only about 1,000 people at the first march, the [&
July Trade Deficit Increases From Last Year
Iceland recorded a trade deficit of 31 billion ISK in July 2022, which is approximately double the trade deficit of July 2021, according to Statistics Iceland. About 75 billion ISK
Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Felt Throughout Capital Region Yesterday
An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 occurred yesterday morning just west of Lake Kleifarvatn on the Reykjanes Peninsula, reports the Icelandic Meteorological Office. The earthquake was
Grapevine New Music Picks: GusGus, Jónsi, Plasticboy
Whether you’re celebrating pride, gazing at the new volcano, or both, our new music picks are the perfect accompaniment. With a mix of techno/electronic, slow and meditative,
PHOTO GALLERY: A New Eruption Begins
A new eruption at Meradalir began Wednesday afternoon following a series of earthquakes centered in the Reykjanes Peninsula. Even though scientists predicted a new eruption would s
Perfect Day: Valdís Steinarsdóttir
Valdís Steinarsdóttir is an experimental designer from Reykjavík. Winner of the 2020 Formex Nova award—Nordic Designer of the Year—Valdís is best known for her projects rep
‘No Makeup’: Exploring Characters On And Off Stage
“People and system restrictions,” says film director Monika Konarzewska about her main sources of inspiration. Straddling the line between documentary and performance, her debu
New In Town: Tres Locos
A new restaurant just dropped a stone’s throw away from Grapevine’s office, and it’s a true gem. Tres Locos is a vibrant Mexican restaurant offering over 50 types