Icelandic Peace Activist Vindicated 16 Years After The Fact
Icelanders were recently shocked and appalled to learn that Icelandic airline Air Atlanta had made dozens of trips, from eastern Europe to Saudi Arabia, delivering many weapons of
There Is Power In The Union: Iceland’s Labour Revolution
Earlier this month, Icelanders witnessed a bloodless revolution. Efling, one of Iceland’s largest labour unions and comprised of some of the lowest-paid workers in the country, h
Editorial: We Salute You, Foreign Workers Of Iceland
Let’s be honest about this; the unions in Iceland are broken. One of the biggest unions of them all, Efling, which has 28,000 workers, has rarely been on strike since […]
Reader’s Letter: Popcorn Lungs
Hey Grapevine Editorial Team! My name is Phyllis and I am an independent writer. Currently, I specialise in drug rehab, addiction treatment and health issues. I could provide an in
Animal Of Iceland: The Midge
Iceland has an undeserved reputation as being a country free of bugs, especially biting insects that you might find in warmer climates. This reputation, like many myths about Icela
Ask A Geoscientist: What’s With This Eggy Water?
Tap water in Iceland: pure, refreshing and—as they often say about the best things in life—it comes for free. Why, then, does this source of Icelandic pride (and hydration) lea
Angry Reacts Only: The Latest Geysers Of Rage On Icelandic Social Media
What pissed people off? Iceland recently welcomed another group of refugees to the country, and they were summarily split up amongst towns and villages in the countryside. This pro
Word Of The Issue: Að Kynda
Have you ever heard Icelanders’ favourite story about the word ‘kynda’? Tour guides in particular love to explain how it roughly translates to ‘heat up’ and that it deriv
Comics: Cat Hugs And Pool Etiquette From Elín & Lóa
Icelandic life ain’t easy. Here are the latest works from Grapevine cartoonists Elín Elísabet and Lóa. See more comics here.
Well, You Asked: Cocktail Sauce, Prikið, And Porn
Stuck in a sticky situation? Don’t worry. We’re here. Hey Hannah, could you make me a tutorial on achieving my tasks while working on a bar stool at Prikið? Well, […]
Last Words: Back Alley Circumcision With Jono Duffy
Full disclosure: I have foreskin, my boyfriend doesn’t, and for some weird reason neither does my father. I know that’s a lot of foreskin talk for an opening sentence but [&hel
Workers’ Spring: Meet The Immigrants Who Are Aiming For A Real Change
This spring, something revolutionary might happen in the realm of Icelandic trade unions. After 18 years of running Efling, one of the largest unions in Iceland, Sigurður Bessason
Last Words: Iceland Loses A Wonda
The departure of Iceland’s favourite drag queen to England may just be the death of the queer culture renaissance in Iceland. Its life was short and troubled, but for a […
Reykjavík Catwalk: A Brief History Of Cats In Iceland
You see these cats on these streets? Of course you do. Reykjavik has all the cats. There are so many questions to ask about these fluffy little loaves roaming 101, […]
News In Brief: Drug Smuggling, French Fries and Rude Drones
Like every other year, for as long as we can remember, Iceland’s 2018 began with storms, strong winds and a constant, annoying blend of rain and snow. That’s January for [&hell
Hour Of The Wolf: The Doctrine Of The Busboy
Starting as Prikið’s nighttime busboy was nineteen year old Tómas Óli Magnússon’s first foray into the world of night shifts. A menntaskóli student by day, the word that c
Icelandic Facebook Group: Motivation Stelpur
The obesity rate in Iceland currently stands at 22.8%, which is significantly lower than Britain’s gargantuan 28.1% but still embarrassingly higher than Denmark’s svelte 19.5%.
Missing In Iceland: Theme Parks
Iceland is the number one consumer of antidepressants worldwide. One possible reason for this is the complete lack of theme parks located anywhere in the country. C’mon, how woul
Reader’s Letters: Low Key Music Nights In Reykjavík
Hi there, Love your blog. Iceland has intrigued me for years. I am a fan of so many Icelandic artists from Of Monsters of Men (sic) to Ólafur Arnalds. I […]
#MeToo: Foreign Women in Iceland Unite!
After the #MeToo movement progressively unveiled the systematic abuse of women at all levels of Icelandic society, it was only a matter of time before foreign women living in Icela
Jewish Guide To Iceland: How To Prevent Accidentally Offending Moses
Recently, I flew on a WOW air flight from New York that connected to the airline´s new route to Tel Aviv. The plane was full of Israelis, which I, as […]