You like music? Of course you do. You clicked on a link entitled ‘Grapevine Playlist’. So here you go, friends.... The post Grapevine Playlist: Svarti Laxness, gugusar, Diljá, ClubDub & More! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

Icelandic police have reported negative consequences of a municipal experiment to shorten the work week. The experiment involved the reduction... The post Dreams of Fully Automated Luxury Socialism Delayed? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Remember when Iceland was blowing up and Hollywood celebs were a dime a dozen on Laugavegur? Reykjavik Grapevine remembers, and... The post Celeb Chef Ramsay Arrives, Coinciding With Decline In Editorial Standards appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

A new poll from Market and Media Research, conducted from June 4th to June 14th, shows some intriguing shifts in... The post Poll: Conservatives Dip, Progressives See Gains appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Directorate of Immigration (ÚTL) invited a group of asylum seekers to a meeting at their offices in Hafnarfjörður yesterday... The post Immigration Offers Money To Asylum Seekers To Leave Country; Offer Declined appeared first on The Reykjavik...

Fancies is a Grapevine series where we highlight an individual with supreme style. Our latest subject is Skaði Þórðardóttir (44),... The post Fancies: Skaði Þórðardóttir appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

One might be forgiven for not having expectations beyond the ordinary when passing the non-descript spine connecting downtown Reykjavik and... The post Héðinn Kitchen & Bar: Big-City Dining Comes To Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik G...

If you think you know enough about weird competitions, wait for this one. In Akranes, during the Irish Days festival,... The post The Most Red-Headed Icelander Is Chosen appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Petitions for and against the cancellation of Icelandic musician Ingó Veðurguð from the music festival Þjóðhátíð in the Westman Islands... The post Battle of Petitions Following Ingó Veðurguð’s Cancellation appeared first on The Rey...

Of the two Palestinian men who were violently arrested last Tuesday at the immigration office at Bæjarhraun 18, one has... The post One Hospitalised, Other Deported After Violent Arrest At Immigration Centre appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

The volcano has a new rhythm—meaning now we have to time our visits to see it in action. There’s also... The post RVK Newscast #115: The Odd Rhythm Of The Volcano & A Helicopter Dispute appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In this, our eighth edition of Grapevine’s Ask Me Anything, Valur Grettisson, editor-in-chief at Reykjavík Grapevine, and culture editor Hannah... The post The Reykjavík Grapevine’s 8th “Ask Me Anything” appeared first on Th...

Yesterday, July 7th, a PLAY Air jet landed at the Reykjavik airport for the first time. The flight was in... The post PLAY Air Makes First Landing At Reykjavik Airport appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Since the volcano has found a new rhythm of erupting last week, Fagradalsfjall took another long eruption break from Tuesday... The post Lazy Volcano Starts Working Again After 2-Day Break appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Yesterday, the oldest Icelander turned 109 years old. Dóra Ólafsdóttir was born on July 6th 1912 in Kljáströnd in Grýtubakkahreppur,... The post The Oldest Icelander Celebrates 109th Birthday appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Pete Harris from England recently found out that he would be missing his dream honeymoon to Iceland after participating in... The post Missing Honeymoon To Iceland After Experimental Vaccination With Novavax appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine....

Since late May, tourists—mostly from the US—have returned to Iceland and are ready to swarm the country. Last Saturday, a... The post Record Number Of Tourists Entering The Country appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Hipsumhaps first made a splash on the Icelandic music scene in 2019 with their first album, ‘Best Gleymdu Leyndarmálin’ (‘Best... The post The Full Spectrum Of Life: A New Day For Hipsumhaps appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

We know you love your grandmother and think she’s the world. And perhaps she is. But you haven’t met the... The post Just Sayings: The Devil’s Grandmother! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Do you want to be famous? Of course you do. But here’s the real question: Have you made your garden... The post Just Sayings: “Að gera garðinn frægan” appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Police are investigating bones and other remains found yesterday evening in Hveragerði, Vísir reports. The bag of remains was found... The post Mysterious Remains Found In Hveragerði appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

RISA is the collaboration between dance and circus artists Riia Kivimäki and Saku Mäkelä. This year, the duo has travelled... The post “It’s Actually All About Friction Everywhere”: RISA On Their Sensory Fringe Experience appeared fi...

At around noon today, two Palestinian men were arrested at the immigration centre at Bæjarhraun 18. Eyewitness reports told of... The post Two Palestinians Forcefully Arrested At Immigration Centre, Police Confiscate Evidence appeared first on The R...

In a recent report from the Environmental and Planning Department, the costs of renovating the former Adam and Eve adult... The post Costs Prove Higher Than Expected For Sex Shop Kindergarten Conversion appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Just as the birth rate spikes by approximately 30%, a historic shortage of midwives dampens the delightful news. According to... The post Historic Low In Midwives All Over Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

An expert at the Environment Agency of Iceland recommends people monitor the air quality in their area, as pollution has... The post Experts Urge Sensitive Groups To Stay Indoors Due To Eruption appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Capital Area Health Service is holding an open house for the Janssen vaccine (Johnson and Johnson for all you... The post Janssen Open House Tomorrow: Get ‘Em While They’re Hot appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Scott Estill, the lost American explained in a TV interview what happened when he got lost near the volcano. The... The post RVK Newscast #114: Pornshop To Be A Kindergarten & More Cancelled Musicians appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Everyone’s talking about extremism this and extremism that these days, but you know what’s not getting hyped enough? Extreme Chill.... The post Extreme Chill Lineup Extremely Finalized appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A new nightclub is opening next month in the windowless basement of Hard Rock Café, a place where you can... The post Absent Of Time And Windows: Nightclub Opening Next Month appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

By now, it is commonly known that the crater in Fagradalsfjall loves some good ol’ drama. Yesterday, after taking a... The post Volcano Takes 16-Hour Break appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

This year’s Reykjavík Fringe Festival is (as always) full of comedy. One of the shows we’re most excited about is Mauricio... The post Mauricio Rodríguez Talks Life In Iceland, His Reykjavík Fringe Show & Quarantine appeared first on...

The Icelandic Meteorological Office reported over the weekend that a meteor burned up in the atmosphere above Iceland. According to... The post Meteorological Office Reports: Big Sky Rock Go Boom appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Sit in the sun. Bump some tunes. Have a blast. Mannveira – Í Köldum Faðmi At the origin of every... The post Grapevine Playlist: Mannveira, Vök, Unnsteinn, Oscar Leone & More! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Travelers tend to revel in the majestic midnight sun of Icelandic summer, but for some it’s not so magical. When... The post Ask A Scientist: How Does The Midnight Sun Affect The Wildlife Of Iceland? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

This is one for all the conspiracists among us. According to RÚV, an exchange of skins and showers is going... The post Lost in Google Translation: Alien Reptoids Taking Over The Local Pools appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Superpowers: Speaking Old Norse Weaknesses: Fishing and deadlifts Modern Analogue: The inferior twin brother of MCU’s Thor Brace yourselves for... The post Gods of Iceland: Þór, The Unpopular Fraternal Twin Brother of Marvel’s Thor appeared fir...

The eruption in Geldingadalir sprouted a new small eruption on the outside of the crater last night at around ten... The post New Eruption Begins On The Outside Of The Crater appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Last spring, the Directorate of Immigration (ÚTL) made an executive decision that would thrust the institution into the spotlight of... The post Cleaning House: ÚTL, Evictions and Deportations to Greece appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In real life, no one asks us for advice. Luckily, we work at a hip magazine too. How do I... The post Well, You Asked: Marrying Famous People appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

EinarIndra is one who likes to take his time, fearlessly modifying his electronic creations until he is entirely satisfied. After... The post The Soulful Gardener: EinarIndra Experiments With Earthly Sounds appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

You’ve probably already gushed to your friends about the works of fashion designer Lovísa Tómasdóttir, though you might not know... The post Fashion Designer Lovísa Tómasdóttir Talks Slow Fashion & Sparkles: appeared first on The Reykjav...

An abandoned Olís gas station in a Hamraborg parking garage has found unexpected new life as Y Gallery. Created by... The post Y Gallery And The Crazy Idea Of Opening An Art Gallery In A Gas Station appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Pharology: the scientific study of lighthouses. It’s a rather archaic term, for as radar and other navigation tools took over... The post To The Lighthouse! Amiina’s Beacon Shines Bright With ‘Pharology’ appeared first on The Reykjavik Gr...

In Akureyri this afternoon, a bouncy castle took off with the wind and 108 children inside of it. Seven children... The post Bouncy Castle Flies Off With 108 Kids appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On Tuesday, a man was arrested after threatening people in the cafeteria of Samhjálp, a charity organization, with a loaded... The post Suspect Arrested For Gun Threat appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In this episode we report that the FBI’s star witness in the case against Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange, has admitted... The post RVK Newscast #113: Siggi The Hacker, Wikileaks And The Lost American appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

A recent seal-related incident has prompted authorities to remind tourists and Icelanders alike to please leave the seals alone. Hálfdán... The post Icelandic Wildlife Speak Out: Leave Us Alone appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Good news for the local puffins of the Westman Islands! The Environment and Planning Council of the Westman Islands proposed... The post Puffin Hunting In The Westman Islands Shortened Again This Year appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Stepping through the door of the sanctuary, we expected to be welcomed with some sort of ceremonial orchestra. Instead, we... The post Befriending Belugas & Puffins: Behind The Scenes Of The Beluga Whale Sanctuary appeared first on The Reykjavik ...