Tourists Face Fines For Illegally Importing Dogs Into Iceland
The Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) has filed three complaints with the police regarding tourists who illegally imported dogs into the country in the cabin of their
Grapevine New Music: Kiriyama Family, Paddan, K.óla & More
Imagine this: You’re blasting down Hverfisgata on an electric scooter on this fine afternoon. The wind is almost blowing you away. Your jacket is too warm for summer, yet too [&h
Gróa Scrapped Their SXSW Performance In Solidarity With Palestine
Over 100 artists and panellists dropped their shows over festival’s military sponsors On March 7, Reykjavík-based punk trio Gróa announced the cancellation of their scheduled p
Icelandic Artists Participating In Nordic Eurovision Boycott Initiative
A social media campaign protesting the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest was launched by a grassroots group of Nordic artists Thursday evening. Called EurovisiOFF, the campaign calls fo
First Case Of Pertussis Recorded In Iceland Since 2019
Two individuals were recently diagnosed with pertussis (whooping cough) in the capital area. These are the first cases of the illness recorded in Iceland since 2019. The Directorat
It’s a Taco Takeover: Reykjavík’s Mexican Renaissance Is A Delicious Affair
The Icelandic-Mexican Association (AMEIS) staged an event at Gallery Hafnartorg on April 7 in which they bestowed Reykjavík’s two Mexican-owned restaurants with the title of the
The Unlikely Perfumer
Meet an American immigrant who followed his nose toward the scents of Iceland “I worked as a software developer until I was just so burnt out from it, I just […]
Thousands Sign Petition Against Bjarni Benediktsson As Prime Minister
More than 18.600 people have signed a petition proclaiming their lack of support for the prime ministership of Independence Party MP and Chairperson Bjarni Benediktsson. The
Three Protesters Arrested At Bessastaðir
A group of protesters convened near the presidential residence of Bessastaðir Tuesday evening during a Council of State meeting. They were on site to call for new elections and th
Over 1,300 Children On Preschool Waiting Lists
There are now 1,327 children waiting for a place in preschools in Reykjavík. It can be expected that over 500 children will not get a preschool place this autumn, reports [&hellip
Katrín Jakobsdóttir’s Presidential Bid Off To Strong Start
Former prime minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir appears to have made a smart move in jumping ship from Alþingi to run for the presidency. As reported April 5, Katrín stepped down as
UPDATED: Bjarni Ben Becomes Prime Minister
UPDATED 09.04.24, 14:25 The party leaders representing the ruling coalition government held a press conference at Harpa at 14:00, announcing agreed-upon changes to cabinet. Left-Gr
Contaminated Muesli Recalled
A popular brand of muesli sold under the brand name MUNA is being recalled after it was found to contain high levels of ochratoxin A, specifically in the raisins in […]
Grapevine New Music: BSÍ, Kiasmos, Magnús Jóhann, Eivør & More
What was last weekend’s Easter holiday good for? For one, it brought upon a general disdain for chocolate as those eggs were eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Second, it [&h
Stockfish Is Back, Bringing Movies On The House
Stockfish Film & Industry Festival celebrates its tenth anniversary with a diverse program open to everyone “It’s been harder and harder to get the young people to come to
Heading Into Pleasure Valley With Kira Kira
Kira Kira’s Unaðsdalur Embraces Light And Truth Since the premiere of her debut film Grandma Lo-Fi at the Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival in 2011, Kristín
Katrín Jakobsdóttir Running For President, Resigning As Prime Minister
Katrín Jakobsdóttir has launched her presidential bid, ending weeks of speculation. She made the announcement on her social media account Friday afternoon. In her announcement
Grapevine Events: Stockfish, SMÁTÍÐNI & So Much More
It’s a good time to be in Reykjavík this weekend! Yes, the spring weather gods might not be cooperating, but at least our culture is thriving. This weekend, we’ve got [&hellip
A Measure Of Iceland’s Cultural Atomic Mass
The massive impact of the nation’s historic manuscripts “This feels strangely intimate,” Ryan Boudinot jokes as he removes stacks of paper first from a pair of reusable Bónu
Social Democratic Alliance Polls Highest Since 2009
A recent Gallup national survey indicates the Social Democratic Alliance (Samfylkingin) is heading for an electoral victory. The party currently polls at 30,9%, their highest figur