The marketing director of Sjóvá, one of Iceland’s largest insurance companies, surprised the country with his remarkably strong debut novel... The post The Atheist & The Paranormal Thriller: Visited Medium For Preparation appeared first on T...

With no exact date yet announced, a new luxury spa is planned to open in Iceland in late April. Forest Lagoon... The post Forest Lagoon: New Luxury Spa Coming In April appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A new poll from Gallup shows the highest level of support for Iceland joining the European Union in 12 years.... The post Gallup: Largest Portion Of Icelanders Favour Joining The European Union appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

It has been nearly two weeks since all pandemic measures were lifted in Iceland, both domestically and at the border.... The post Minister Who Lifted All Pandemic Measures Encourages People To Take Responsibility For Preventing Spread Of Virus appear...

If you live in Iceland and are wondering how you can help the people of Ukraine, there are a number... The post Iceland & Ukraine: Two Upcoming Events For Supporting Humanitarian Efforts In Ukraine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

You asked. We answered. Is there any chance of adding dog frisbee throwing to the Winter Olympics? Glad you asked.... The post Well, You Asked: Dog Olympics & Thoughts On Transplanetary Movement appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In this special episode of RVK Newscast, friend of The Reykjavík Grapevine Bjartmar Alexandersson reports from Lviv, Ukraine – filmed... The post RVK Newscast 169: Report From Ukraine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

It’s 2022. If you’re not waking up in a cold sweat shouting, “holy mother of (insert preferred deity here)” every... The post In Hot Water: Switching Off From The World At Krauma Spa appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

When asked to tell us about his new album, Benni Hemm Hemm, (Benedikt Hermann Hermannsson, to his mum), couldn’t have... The post New Facets To The Melting Diamond: Benni Hemm Hemm’s Composed Improvisations appeared first on The Reykjavik...

A former kindergarten on the island of Grímsey will be converted into a remote working facility, RÚV reports. The facility... The post New Coworking Facility To Open in Grímsey appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

According to the latest data from covid.is, the 14-day incidence of the coronavirus per 100,000 people is now 10,460. In... The post One In Ten Icelanders Now With Coronavirus appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Ukrainian refugees arriving in Iceland might not get the full rights and protections normally afforded to those seeking international protection... The post Iceland & Ukraine: Ukrainian Refugees Might Not Get Full Help; Russian Trawlers Banned; ...

The small town of Skagaströnd sits on Iceland’s northern coast. Once a bustling hub for the fishing industry, in recent... The post Video: Skagaströnd appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

MBL reports that the brewery KHB of Borgarfjörður eystri in East Iceland has released a new take on an old... The post Icelandic Moonshine Now Available On Store Shelves appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

We’re excited to announce a new podcast from the Reykjavík Grapevine: The Icelandic Roundup. The Icelandic Roundup is your weekly... The post The Icelandic Roundup: A New Podcast From Reykjavík Grapevine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

“It’s a grapefruit, actually,” Rakel Sigurðardóttir gently points out as we discuss a papier-mâché sculpture of a citrus fruit. To... The post Music Raised To The Power Of Three: Salóme Katrín, ZAAR and RAKEL appeared first...

A good falafel is like a hug: warm, hearty, and satisfying. Falafel is the ultimate hangover food and a go-to... The post Falafel Friday: Craving Good Falafel? Then These Five Spots Are For You appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Russian government issued a list of countries considered unfriendly by the federation yesterday, TASS reports, and Iceland is on... The post Iceland & Ukraine: Iceland On Russia’s ‘Unfriendly Countries’ List; Refugees Guest...

This Friday, March 11th, at 14:30 Icelandic time, the Reykjavík Grapevine will hold its sixteenth Ask Me Anything (AMA). You,... The post Grapevine’s 16th ‘Ask Me Anything’ This Friday! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, calls for Iceland to send the Russian ambassador home and cut... The post Iceland & Ukraine: Cutting Diplomatic Ties With Russia No Simple Matter appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

You wouldn’t mistake an Icelandic person for someone else. Their surnames give them away immediately, or rather the lack of... The post Ask An Expert: Why Don’t Icelandic People Have Family Names? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On Thursday, March 3, an oil spill appeared at the in-ground oil tank located uphill from a swimming pool and... The post 21 Birds Rescued From Oil Spill In Suðureyri appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

According to the latest data from the National Registry, membership in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland–better known as simply... The post National Church Membership Continues To Decline, Pagans Still Largest Non-Christian Faith appea...

Up to 2,000 Ukrainian refugees could come to Iceland and apply for international protection, RÚV reports, and Vísir reports that... The post Iceland & Ukraine: Iceland Could Accept Up To 2,000 Ukrainian Refugees, Russian Embassy Vandalised app...

You know The Grapevine. We bring you the Icelandic news. We love our Icelandic music. So why wouldn’t we love... The post Grapevine Music News: GusGus at Eurovision, Ye Nod To Icelandic Teen & Vikings Score Netflix appeared first on The Re...

A pair of swans had been recently rescued by the employees of Vegagerðin’s service center in Vík. The swans got... The post Swan Couple Rescued in Vík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Here’s your weekly fix of Grapevine goodies from Reykjavík’s events scene. In fact, since the pandemic restrictions have melted away,... The post Grapevine Picks: Sóley, Slurry, Benni and Burlesque appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

A newly-launched project called ‘Creatives For Ukraine’ is seeking submissions from artists, designers, illustrators and photographers from around the world,... The post ‘Creatives For Ukraine’ Seeking Submissions appeared fir...

All pandemic restrictions have now been lifted, both domestically and at the border, so if you’ve grown weary of yet... The post The Cure For Cabin Fever: Art! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Ása Steinars is an Icelandic photographer and content creator. Her love for photography and travelling has taken her many places... The post Perfect Day: Ása Steinars appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thursday, February 24, 2022, might as well be the longest day of my life. I woke up to a message... The post Waking Up To A War In My Home Country appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Strength: Can’t die, a talented but evil witch…we think? Weakness: The first person in the world to be killed, which... The post Gullveig/Heiður: The Beginning Of The End Of The World appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Earlier in February, Grammy-nominated artist Ólafur Arnalds has announced the world tour to promote his 2020 album ‘Some Kind of... The post Ólafur Arnalds To Begin World Tour in Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Eliza Reid, the Canadian-born journalist and writer who ended up First Lady of Iceland after her husband, historian Guðni Th.... The post The Optimist: First Lady of Iceland, Eliza Reid, On Her New Book, Writing, And Gender Equality appeared first o...

Everyone has a little authoritarian streak. While taking command of your life, being decisive, and standing up for yourself is... The post Horror-Scopes: Kill The Dictator Within appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Collectible card games (CCG) are pretty hot right now in the world of video games, as the usually-tabletop medium has... The post Gear Up For Battle, Card Game Style appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Bolludagur is typically held three days before Lent begins, and the hallmark of this occasion is the consumption of choux... The post Bollur For Vegans (And The Lactose Intolerant) appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A woman was convicted by the Reykjavík District Court to five months in prison for stealing money from nursing home... The post Nursing Home Thief Convicted in Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

As Parliament struggles with the subject of refugees from Ukraine and elsewhere, Vísir reports that the Refugee Committee is just... The post Iceland & Ukraine: Refugee Committee Reaching A Conclusion, NATO Traffic Will Increase At Airport appe...

This morning, Icelandic singers organized a solidary concert in support of Ukraine in front of the Russian Consulate in Reykjavík.... The post Solidarity Concert To Support Ukraine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The sales and manufacture of EVs around the world have greatly increased in the past few years. In Iceland, about... The post 70% Of New Cars In Iceland Are Electric or Hybrid appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Today Iceland celebrates Öskudagur or Ash Wednesday. This is a holiday that marks the first day of Lent, or 46... The post Öskudagur, a.k.a. Ash Wednesday 2022 Is Here appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

2,236 cases of the coronavirus in Iceland were recorded yesterday; 2,089 of those from rapid testing, and 147 from PCR... The post COVID Roundup: 2,236 Cases Yesterday, 65 Total Deaths appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Roads and sidewalks in Reykjavík can be slippery today and tomorrow due to the weather. As Vísir reports, the ice... The post Beware Of Slippery Roads in Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

As Iceland is still in the process of deciding how many Ukrainian refugees to accept and when, Minister of Justice... The post Iceland & Ukraine: Justice Minister Slammed, Russian Vodka Off Shelves, Street May Change Name appeared first on The R...

The storm that rolled through the southwest quadrant of Iceland this morning has delayed some flights to and from Keflavík... The post Some Flights Delayed Due To Storm appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Today is the second of Iceland’s Holy Trinity Of Gluttonous Holidays leading up to Lent, Sprengidagur. You really don’t have... The post Hope You Like Salted Meat And Split Bean Soup appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tomorrow is not going to be a good day for weather in the southwest quadrant of Iceland, as a yellow... The post Oh Boy It’s Yet Another Storm Coming appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

3,367 cases of the coronavirus in Iceland were recorded yesterday; 3,215 of those from rapid testing, and 152 from PCR... The post COVID Roundup: 3,367 Reported Cases Yesterday appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Northeast Iceland District Court has ruled that the police investigation of Stundin reporter Aðalsteinn Kjartansson is unlawful, RÚV reports, and... The post North Iceland District Court Rules Police Investigation Of Journalist Unlawful appeared fi...