Grapevine New Music Picks: Björk, Systur and Uppáhellingarnir
You made it! It’s the last Friday of the month! To celebrate, here’s a load of lovely new music to get in your earholes asap. Whether you’re a Björk fanatic [&he
RVK Newscast 218: Airport Bomb Scare
It’s been a busy week of news in Iceland! To bring you all the latest, Reykjavík Grapevine editor-in chief, Valur Grettisson is back with another episode of RVK Newscast. Re
GreenBytes Raises €1M To Help Restaurants Fight Food Waste
Icelandic startup GreenBytes has announced a €1 million pre-seed round led by Crowberry Capital, with participation from Berlin-based APX, and select Angels from Germany. GreenBy
Most Of The Guns Seized Were Legally Registered, Home Of National Commissioner’s Father Also Searched
At yesterday’s press conference on the ongoing investigation of a suspected terrorist plot involving two men who are still in police custody, it came to light that most of th
Musician And Artist Svavar Pétur Eysteinsson Has Died
Svavar Pétur Eysteinsson, perhaps better known to our readers by the stage name Prins Póló, passed away yesterday after a four-years-long battle with cancer. He was 45 years old
Grapevine Events: Cinema Extravaganza!
RIFF Swim In Cinema – The Truman Show September 30th at 19:30 – Sundhöllin – 3,400 ISK Reykjavík International Film Festival is back, baby! This much-loved gath
Police Press Conference: Planned Terrorist Attack Suspects Still In Custody, Investigations Ongoing
At a press conference held just moments ago, Grímur Grímsson, the chief of the capital area police; and Sveinn Ingiberg Magnússon, chief of police for the District Prosecutors o
Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: Best Hike
Reykjavík is bustling with activities, from famous attractions to our small hidden gems. And we have busted our balls, pushing ourselves to our physical limits—have you seen how
Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: Best Place To Spend Time With The Kids (Summer!)
Reykjavík is bustling with activities, from famous attractions to our small hidden gems. And we have busted our balls, pushing ourselves to our physical limits—have you seen how
Inflation To Affect Christmas Book Market
Inflation due to the current energy crisis in Europe will likely affect the prices for many consumer goods, including Christmas books, reports RÚV. Books are a traditional Christm
Early Morning Bomb Scare Temporarily Shuts Down Airport
A bomb threat closed Keflavík International Airport from about half past midnight last night until about 04:30 this morning, ending with police finding a “suspicious package
Vínbúðin Might Expand Opening Hours
Vínbúðin could be allowed to be open on Sundays and other holidays if a bill that five members of the Progressive Party have submitted to Parliament passes, reports Vísir. This
RVK Newscast 217: Limited Evidence In Terrorism Case
In this episode of RVK Newscast, Grapevine editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson is in Grafarvogur, the home of two suspects in the recent terrorism case, to discuss the latest updates
Major Damage Was Done Due To Stormy Weather
The fire station in Reyðarfjörður was heavily damaged during the weekend’s stormy weather, reports RÚV. In addition, many buildings in town suffered damage. Some of them
Iceberg Size Of Football Pitch Spotted North Of Iceland
An iceberg roughly the size of a football pitch has floated its way north of Siglufjörður and west of Grímsey, RÚV reports. Autumn is a typical time of year for […]
Bus Fare Increase Sharply Criticised
The announcement from capital area bus service Strætó that they would be raising their fares from October 1st has raised criticism, as well as justifications. As reported, from O
Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: For A Night Out
Reykjavík is bustling with activities, from famous attractions to our small hidden gems. And we have busted our balls, pushing ourselves to our physical limits—have you seen how
Hvammsvík: Where Time Stands Still
Just 40 minutes from Reykjavik city centre, in the gorgeous landscape of Hvalfjörður, lies Iceland’s latest thermal baths experience. A peaceful cove and home of former WOW Air
The Angró House To Be Moved To A New Location
The historic house Angró in Seyðisfjörður will be built in a new location after it collapsed during the storm last weekend, reports Vísir. Múlaþing is currently working in c
Strætó Changing Fares Starting October 1st
A new announcement from Strætó, the capital area bus service, outlines how fares are going to be raised effective October 1st. Both regular fares and period passes will be given