Strætó Increases Bus Fare
Starting on July 1, the municipal bus system Strætó will increase the price of a single fare by 3,6%, raising it from 550 ISK to 570 ISK. Monthly and annual […]
Grapevine Events: dreymandi hundur, Örvar Smárason, Sakaris & So Much More
It’s that time of the week again! Events aplenty! We just passed the longest day of the year yesterday, the summer solstice, and all we can say is we’re very […]
Operation Napoleon: A Glacier Thriller
Icelandic movies have been exploring various genres with great success in recent years. These days, it’s not uncommon to come across a Nordic noir film from our small island
How The Hell Do I Save For A House?
With half of Reykjavík’s residents splurging way too much on their monthly mortgage payments and the other half renting all sorts of converted structures – garages, basements,
Call For More Municipalities To Welcome Refugees
According to the director of the welfare department in Reykjanesbær, the number of refugees in the municipality has rapidly increased, surpassing the infrastructure’s capaci
Potentially The Oldest Boat Picture Discovered in Stöðvarfjörður
On June 15, RÚV reported that archaeologists in Stöðvarfjörður discovered an ancient sandstone carved with a picture of a boat. The stone was found within a longhouse believed
Canadian Prime Minister To Visit The Westman Islands
Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau will be a special guest at the Nordic Prime Ministers’ Summer Meeting being held in the Westman Islands on June 25 to 26, RÚV repo
Not Like All The Other Labels
American record label FOUND enters the music scene The Icelandic music industry is not known for its size or the generous revenue streams it generates. It’s mostly haphazard –
No Whaling Will Happen This Summer
Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture Svandís Svavarsdóttir has announced her decision to stop Iceland’s hunt for fin whales this summer, Vísir reports. The commercial wha
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Upcycling Designer
A sleeping bag jacket or a bedsheet suit? Easy! Waste couture is the specialty of Ross and Rik McNair. Both are employed full-time, but on the side, they upcycle old […]
The Most Unusual Band In Iceland
Finding the music and healing with Korda Samfónía Korda Samfónía is Iceland’s most unusual band. With a flexible line-up of members – currently numbering around 35 – the
Icelandic Slaughterhouse Gassing Pigs
The Stjörnugrís slaughterhouse in the Kjalarnes district of Reykjavík is making headlines for its use of gas chambers in slaughtering pigs. Following the release last month of s
The Islanders: Hæ Reykjavík, What’s Growing On?
Heather and Matthew Haynsen, a writer and a geneticist, moved to Iceland from the USA. Now they feel at home at Seltjarnarnes, confidently making strides in learning Icelandic and
Former Ice Cream Company CEO New Minister Of Justice
Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir has been named the new Minister of Justice following the resignation of Jón Gunnarsson. Guðrún is an MP for the Independence Party, one of the three pa
President Hosts Open Day at Bessastaðir
The President of Iceland Guðni Th. Jóhannesson hosted an Open Day at Bessastaðir on June 18. Built in the 18th century, Bessastaðir is the official residence of the President o
Fatal Stabbing in Hafnarfjörður, Victim’s Roommate In Custody
The roommate of the man who was found unconscious in Hafnarfjörður this weekend is in police custody as a suspect. On Saturday June 17, a man in his 50s was […]
Grapevine New Music Picks: Sigur Rós, Silva & Steini, Dauðyflin & More
Another Friday, another batch of new tunes! It’s not just another Friday for us over here at Grapevine HQ because not only is it print week, it’s our 20th anniversary […
20 Years Of Grit, 20 Years Of The Grapevine
Former editors look back on their time at The Reykjavík Grapevine From A Pagan Chief To Bobby Fischer It seems like a long time ago that a picture of a […]
Paddling Around The Arrowhead
Experiencing Iceland’s most picturesque mountain from a new angle Where are my Game of Thrones fans at? Do you remember the Arrowhead – one of the most iconic landmarks beyond
Grapevine Events: Independence Day Celebrations, Viking Festival, Óreiða Album Release Show & More
Here we are, frantically typing away up to the final second of deadline as we send our 20th anniversary edition of the Grapevine off to the printers. It’s quite surreal […
Reykjavík’s Disappearing Theatres
And other things making headlines in recent weeks Farewell to theatres It was reported June 8 that Reykjavík cinema Háskólabíó will screen its last films this month after the