Culture Editor Josie Anne Gaitens is joined by photographer, director, adventurer and author Chris Burkard to discuss his latest project... The post The Icelandic Roundup: Chris Burkard appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Climate change is really taking a turn for the (even) worse, with the ocean recently deciding to call it quits... The post Lost In Google Translation: The Sea Bids Farewell—To Itself appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Blær Örn Ásgeirsson is a 19-year-old disc golfer from Reykjavík. Don’t let his young age fool you though, he has... The post Perfect Day: Blær Örn Ásgeirsson appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

As we step into Post-húsið, the headquarters of Reykjavík-based music collective Post-dreifing, we see Diego Manatrizio gesturing over odd-looking objects:... The post Everything Is An Instrument: Diego Manatrizio, aka Flaaryr, Knows How To Make M...

This Friday, July 8th, at 14:30 Icelandic time, the Reykjavík Grapevine will hold its twentieth Ask Me Anything (AMA). You,... The post Grapevine’s 20th ‘Ask Me Anything’ This Friday! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Parents of Anna Bára say as soon as their daughter turned 18, the system no longer provided necessary support for... The post Parents In Selfoss Say System Harms Disabled People appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Iceland’s first electric aircraft has been cleared to fly, and pilots will begin training to operate the plane at the... The post Pilot Training To Begin On Iceland’s First Electric Aircraft appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Farmers in southern Iceland are worried about the risk of potato blight for the second year in a row, reports... The post Farmers Wary About Potato Fungus appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The restaurant ÓX on Laugavegur received a Michelin star yesterday at an awards ceremony for Nordic countries in Stavanger, Norway.... The post ÓX Earns, Dill Maintains Michelin Star appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Two loose pigs made a scene at the Bakkakotsvellinum golf course in Mosfellsbær, reports RÚV. The pigs escaped from a... The post Two Pigs Wreak Havoc At Golf Course appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Even if you ask reasonable questions, we are under no obligation to give you reasonable answers. Cry about it. What... The post Well, You Asked: Problematic Bugs and Unfortunate Dating appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Art lovers unite in Seyðisfjörður—it’s LungA time In the middle of July, people from all over Iceland and beyond flock... The post A Crazy Microcosm On A Fjord: LungA Is Back And Better Than Ever appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Jóhann Guðmundsson on inadvertently turning passion into a job you love while bettering his home, the island of Heimaey “Now... The post Brotherly Beer: New Brews Crackin’ Open In The Westman Islands appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

A family made a rare spotting of white-tailed eagles in Mjóafjörður on their way to Þingeyri, reports Visir. According to... The post White-Tailed Eagles Seen In Mjóafjörður appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Overnight stays at Icelandic accommodations were almost three times higher in May than at the same time last year. This... The post Overnight Stays Tripled Between Years appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Icelandic Meteorological Office issued a yellow weather warning for the Northeast, East, Eastfjords, and Southeast last night through parts... The post Icelandic Meteorological Office Issues Yellow Warning For Much Of East appeared first on The R...

President of the Confederation of Icelandic Labour Unions (ASÍ) Drífa Snædal considers it strange that members of Parliament, government ministers,... The post Union Head Questions Why Top Gov’t Officials Get Percentage Pay Rises Beyond Gene...

It’s sunny so that of course has to be compensated with dark, psychedelic and broody music. I mean this is... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: ELINBORG, Ari Árelius & Ísidór appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tourism was the unexpected saviour of the Icelandic economy after the financial crisis of 2008, and since then social media... The post Instagram vs Reality: How The Digital Age Of Tourism Changed Iceland Forever appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

Gyða’s latest album, “Ox,” has been garnering accolades the world over lately, as the artist continues to exceed expectations. But... The post Track by Track: “Ox” by Gyða appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Grapevine’s guide on where to pitch your tent this summer The season is here. Grab your sleeping bag, a tent... The post Let’s Go Camping! Some Of Our Favourite Campsites appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The winner of this year’s Skjaldborg film festival truly proves the saying “you’re never too old.” The film, “Velkominn Árni,”... The post Finding Family: The Saga Of “Velkominn Árni” appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

With three days of music from underground Icelandic artists and several favourite foreign bands, Norðanpaunk is the place not only... The post School Of DIY: Norðanpaunk Is Back appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

If you have ever driven through the Icelandic countryside, you have likely caught glimpses of majestic Icelandic horses standing in... The post Ask An Expert: Why Are Icelandic Horses So Important To Icelanders? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

It’s been two years of off-and-on single-or-double flip-cup-flip-flopping, but as of 2022, bars are officially back in action—and oh, how... The post Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Sports Bar appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

It’s been two years of off-and-on single-or-double flip-cup-flip-flopping, but as of 2022, bars are officially back in action—and oh, how... The post Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Craft Beer appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

It’s been two years of off-and-on single-or-double flip-cup-flip-flopping, but as of 2022, bars are officially back in action—and oh, how... The post Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Goddamn Bar appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

It’s been two years of off-and-on single-or-double flip-cup-flip-flopping, but as of 2022, bars are officially back in action—and oh, how... The post Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Place To End The Night appeared first on The Reykjavik Gr...

It’s been two years of off-and-on single-or-double flip-cup-flip-flopping, but as of 2022, bars are officially back in action—and oh, how... The post Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Place To Start The Night appeared first on The Reykjavik ...

They say that adversity breeds creativity; that adage has certainly held true for Reykjavík restaurants. When we first started to... The post Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Value For Money appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

They say that adversity breeds creativity; that adage has certainly held true for Reykjavík restaurants. When we first started to... The post Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Lunch Place appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

MIMRA June 30th at 22:00 and July 1st at 20:00 – Hús Máls og menningar – 3,600 ISK Join the... The post Grapevine Events: MIMRA, Your Flaws: The Musical, Gýða Valtýsdóttir, and art! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Hveragerði is an odd town, occupying a strange space in the hearts of elder millennials and Gen Xers. The town,... The post Food Review: The Greenhouse appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Culture is a strange and amorphous thing, hard to pin down, and driven, often, by the most disenfranchised in society.... The post The Kids Are Alright: Rapper Daniil talks TikTok, leaks and good vibes. appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The books to read while travelling around Iceland Moonstone: The Boy Who Never Was Author: SJÓN Sjón is hands down... The post Get Your Summer Read On appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A middle-aged man is the fourth person to be diagnosed with monkeypox in Iceland, according to the Directorate of Health.... The post Fourth Monkeypox Case Diagnosed In Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Arnar Grant issued a statement yesterday rejecting the allegations of extortion made against him and his former partner Vítalía Lazareva,... The post Arnar Grant Rejects Extortion Allegations appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Negotiations between Vítalía Lazareva and three prominent Icelandic businessmen whom she accused of sexual offenses included discussion of a silence... The post Negotiations With Vítalía Lazareva And Three Prominent Businessmen Included Silence A...

Inflation has been rising in Iceland over the last twelve months. According to Statistics Iceland’s consumer price index it now... The post 8.8% Inflation Hits Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

They say that adversity breeds creativity; that adage has certainly held true for Reykjavík restaurants. When we first started to... The post Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Newcomer appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A new UK study on the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines found they prevented nearly 20 million deaths in the first... The post Study Determines Vaccines Prevented 20 Million COVID-19 Deaths Worldwide appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Facing a staffing shortage, the Icelandic Nurses’ Association is concerned that “pangs of conscience” might force nurses to work exceedingly... The post Managers Appeal To The Conscience Of Weary Nurses appeared first on The Reykjav...

A safety audit will be conducted at Reykjalundur following an increase in shootings and other violent crimes, reports RÚV. Presently,... The post Safety Audit At Reykjalundur Following Recent Shootings appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Icelanders are shattering their international and domestic travel records, reports Visir. May was a record month for international departures for... The post Icelanders Break Travel Records appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Icelandic Road Administration says it will install warning lights in Reynisfjörður within the next three weeks. Officials used police... The post Light System Will Alert Visitors Of Dangerous Conditions At Reynisfjara appeared first on The Reyk...

Iceland Documentary Film Festival took place in Akranes last weekend, on June 22-26. The First Lady of Iceland, Eliza Reid,... The post Iceland Documentary Film Festival Took Place At Akranes appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Recently published statistics from the Office of the Medical Director of Health reveal 38 people in Iceland—or 10.2 per 100,000... The post Directorate Of Health Releases 2021 Suicide Statistics appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Vítalía Lazareva and Arnar Grant have been sued by district prosecutors for attempted extortion, threats, and invasion of privacy following... The post Vítalía Lazareva, Arnar Grant Sued By Prominent Icelandic Businessmen For Attempted Extortion ...

A team from the Forestry Commission is conducting the annual forest inventory to measure the carbon sequestration ability of Icelandic... The post Annual Forest Inventory Commences appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Climeworks will build Mammoth, the company’s second air purifier, at Hellisheiði to dispose of carbon dioxide, reports Visir. Climeworks already... The post Hellisheiði To Massively Increase Carbon Capture and Sequestration appeared first on ...