The sun is shining, the birds are singing, there are finally little leaves on the trees. Hark, is that the... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: Prins Póló and Moses Hightower, Foreign Monkeys, and Gustaf Ljunggren with Skúli Sverrisson appeared ...

Valur Grettisson (Editor-In-Chief) Andie Sophia Fontaine (News Editor) were joined by Youtube and High Five Club members on Friday for... The post Reykjavík Grapevine’s 18th ‘Ask Me Anything’ Online Now! appeared first on The Reykj...

It’s RVK Newscast time! Editor-in-chief of The Reykjavík Grapevine Valur Grettisson is in downtown Reykjavík to go over the latest... The post RVK Newscast 184: Pussy Riot In Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Reykjavík only art-house cinema, Bíó Paradís, will be closed for maintenance for 6 weeks, starting from May 16th to... The post Bíó Paradís Will Be Closed For 6 Weeks Due To Maintenance appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In this episode of The Futurecast, Start Up Iceland founder Bala Kamallakharan talks with Björn Lárus Örvar about the new... The post Icelandic Circular Economy in Action: ORF Genetics | RVK Futurecast appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The largest startup conference in the country, Startup Iceland Conference 2022, will take place on June 3rd. The event revolves... The post The Startup Iceland Conference Returns In June appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

This week is shaping up to be a big one in the Icelandic calendar, what with both the elections and... The post Grapevine Event Picks: Eurovision, Of Course (And Some Other Things). appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

OK, it may not be totally new, but it’s definitely back in town, at long last. After shutting its doors... The post New In Town: Sirkus appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Erlendur Thor Magnusson is an Icelandic photographer with a 20-year-long obsession with surfing in any weather conditions. He humbly mentions... The post Perfect Day: Erlendur Thor Magnusson appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Starting from Friday, May 6th, Russian ships are banned from entering Icelandic ports, RÚV reports. This applies to passenger and... The post Russian Ships Banned From Icelandic Ports appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Around 1,800 earthquakes were measured on the Reykjanes Peninsula last week. RÚV reports thats Kristín Jónsdóttir, earthquake hazards coordinator at... The post 1,800 Earthquakes Recorded Last Week In Reykjanes Peninsula appeared first on The Rey...

The Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon, located near Kirkjubæjarklaustur in South Iceland, has been for sale for the past six years. Fréttablaðið reports... The post The Sale Of Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon: Who Will Own It? appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...

After sitting at 14th for two years running, Iceland has made some improvements to the rights of queer people in... The post Iceland Bounces Back From 14th To 9th On ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

NYT reports that the Icelandic artist Ragnar Kjartansson has played a key role to help Maria Alyokhina, a member of... The post Ragnar Kjartansson Helps A Member Of Pussy Riot To Escape Russia appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Arctic Tern is a fascinating and impressive bird. Over its lifetime (20-30years) they will travel over 70,000 km every... The post Ask An Expert: How To Avoid an Arctic Tern Attack appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Hello and welcome back to RVK Newscast. In this episode, Valur Grettisson, editor-in-chief of The Reykjavík Grapevine, brings you around... The post RVK Newscast 183: Cat Party And Zelensky Speaks In World’s Oldest Parliament appeared first on...

A swan, which was tagged in Iceland almost three decades ago, died after flying on a power line in Pembrokeshire,... The post One of Iceland’s Oldest Swans Dies In Wales appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Systur, the sister trio of Sigga, Beta & Elín, qualified for the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest. They... The post Iceland Qualifies For The Eurovision Grand Final appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A cyclist who has been damaging the brakes on electric scooters turned himself in to Hopp’s CEO. Photos of him... The post Electric Scooter Vandal Comes Forward appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

According to a poll conducted by Prósent for Fréttablaðið from May 5th through 9th, this Saturday’s municipal elections could show... The post Poll: Pirates May Double City Council Seats, Conservatives Halved appeared first on The Reykjavik...

On this week’s episode of The Icelandic Roundup, Grapevine editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson and culture editor Josie Anne Gaitens were joined... The post The Icelandic Roundup: Cats Running For Town Council And Independence Party in Trouble appeare...

This Friday, May 13th, at 14:30 Icelandic time, the Reykjavík Grapevine will hold its eighteenth Ask Me Anything (AMA). You,... The post Grapevine’s 18th ‘Ask Me Anything’ This Friday appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

You keep asking us for advice, and we’ll keep answering. You can’t stop us. What are you gonna do, start... The post Well, You Asked: A Worthy Sacrifice appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

An armed robbery was committed in the western part of Reykjavík around 23:00 last night, Vísir reports.  According to police,... The post Armed Robbery Took Place In Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On Saturday it was reported that the Brynja store at Laugavegur 29 was looking for new owners. Brynjólfur H. Björnsson,... The post Brynja For Sale, Owner Hopes The Shop Will Go On appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The 2022 Eurovision finals will be held on May 14th. This also happens to be municipal election night in Iceland,... The post Horror-Scopes: Which 2022 Eurovision Entry Are You? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A new abstract sculpture made in celebration of Harpa’s 10th anniversary was introduced to the public in front of the... The post Harpa: The Wind Sings Through Art With New Sculpture appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Bram Stoker’s Dracula is a book that needs no introduction. The vampire’s cultural impact on the world is immense and... The post The Literary Mystery Of The Icelandic Dracula appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Social media influencer Kyana Sue Powers, who was denied an Icelandic residence permit twice, has now received a work permit and... The post TikTok Celebrity Eventually Gets A Work Permit In Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In this episode of the Futurecast, Start Up Iceland founder Bala Kamallakhram talks with Dagný Jónsdóttir at HS Orka and... The post Icelandic Circular Economy in Action: HS Orka & Blue Lagoon | RVK Futurecast appeared first on The Reykjavik ...

Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, addressed members of the Althingi, the Icelandic parliament which is one of the oldest... The post Zelensky Speaks At The Althingi, The Oldest Parliament In The World appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

The Tenants’ Association in Iceland says that the local elections in 2022 will most likely revolve around an emergency situation... The post Icelandic Tenants Association “Demands Answers” From Electoral Candidates appeared first on...

Must-see street art, free and in walking distance (for the most part) Street art in Reykjavík has a lot to... The post Reykjavík Street Art Walk Without A Guide appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On a stage in the centre of Reykjavík, 15 strangers are dancing. They move to the music in exaltation, arms... The post You Should Be Dancing: Iceland Dance Company’s Latest Production Celebrates The Joy Of Dance—For All appeared first on Th...

Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, will address Members of Parliament and the Icelandic nation at 14:00 today, RÚV reports.... The post Ukrainian President To Address The Icelandic Nation Today appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Hear ye, hear ye, biologists! A headline from today reads: The minke whale has laid six eggs. An egg laying... The post Lost In Google Translation: Cetacean Roe appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

It’s 2022, yet, it’s predominantly white cishet men who make movies about marginalised women. “Things need to change,” says Sólrún... The post A Platform For Marginalised Women In Film appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Have you ever had to throw away food and felt guilty afterward? Or cooked way too much pasta for a... The post Making Food Waste A Thing Of The Past appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Þórarinn Jónsson is an Icelandic photographer who has been running his own tour company, Thor Photography, since 2014, where he... The post Þórarinn Jónsson Wins European Photography Award appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Whether you’re already a fan of the MMORPG EVE Online, are considering joining, or just enjoy the company of people... The post EVE Fanfest This Weekend appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In February 2021, Parliament approved a parliamentary resolution which entrusted selected Ministers to appoint a working group of experts to... The post Landvernd Argues For Electric Train to Keflavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio has joined VitroLabs, the company which aims to create the world’s first slaughter-free leather, as... The post Leonardo DiCaprio Invests In A Company Founded By An Icelander appeared first on The Reykja...

The Blood Bank is in dire need of blood donations, RÚV reports, especially those with the blood types O-, O+... The post Dire Need For Blood Donations, Gay And Bisexual Men Still Not Allowed To Donate appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Kyana Sue Powers, who was denied Icelandic residence permit and submitted an appeal, was denied it again, RÚV reports.  ... The post American Influencer Denied Residence Permit Again appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Iceland’s largest design festival, DesignMarch, is about to return for its 14th year running—in May. Although the pandemic forced it... The post Celebrating Imagination: DesignMarch Is Back In Full Swing appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine....

Yesterday afternoon it was confirmed that the bird flu virus that has been causing all kinds of bird species both... The post Bird Flu Update: Harmful Variant H5N1 Confirmed appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Jón Ársæll’s latest work documents a 60-year search for gold “This is not the film I set out to make,”... The post Treasure Ísland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The University of Akureyri Research Centre (RHA) has released a new poll which asked Akureyri residents who they would vote... The post “Cat Party” Polling High Enough To Win Seat On Akureyri Town Council appeared first on The Reykjavik G...

Rökkvi Vésteinsson is an Icelandic comedian who brings good news for the non-native residents who, despite being well-intentioned and eager... The post Learning Icelandic? Despair No Longer, LingQ Is Here! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine....

Grapevine’s editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson and culture editor Josie Anne Gaitens are back with all of the latest Icelandic news: Georgian... The post The Icelandic Roundup: Horse Head Curses & Russian Blacklists appeared first on The Reykjav...