no h00man left behind July 9 at 16:00 – Post-húsið – By donation This Friday, join a number of local... The post Grapevine Events: No H00man Left Behind, Myuné, MSEA, And Pikknikk! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Where does one go when you only have one day off from work this week, but you’re long overdue for... The post Laugarvatn: Waterproof Entertainment appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Óskar Hallgrímsson and Mariika Lobyntseva, power couple behind textile art collaboration “Comfortable Universe”, join us on video call from Kyiv,... The post Art of Defiance: Ukrainian Art Comes To Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

Starting this weekend and running every weekend through the rest of the summer, capital region residents can take night buses... The post Strætó Brings Back Night Bus From City Centre appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Icelandic Meteorological Office has issued yellow weather alerts for most of the country through the end of today, warning... The post High Winds Expected Around Iceland Today appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Center for Helping Ukrainians is hosting a Ukrainian-Icelandic Friendship Day at 18:00 on July 13 to thank Icelanders for... The post Center To Host Ukrainian-Icelandic Friendship Day Next Week appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Welcome to Landsmót! The National Icelandic Horse Competition is currently under way in Hella, South Iceland, and for this RVK... The post RVK Newscast 194: The National Icelandic Horse Competition (Landsmót) appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

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 Wine Bar appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Icelandic dentists prescribe antibiotics to more individuals than their Nordic counterparts, but more often choose narrow-spectrum antibiotics, which affect a... The post Icelandic Dentists Prescribe Antibiotics More Than Their Nordic Colleagues appe...

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 For Live Music appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

The prime ministers of Iceland, Denmark, and Norway released a joint statement stating that everything is in place to ratify... The post Joint Statement On Finnish And Swedish NATO Membership appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Greenhouse gas emissions are increasing and are on track to return to pre-pandemic levels, reports Landsbankinn. Iceland’s greenhouse gas emissions... The post Emissions Are Returning To Pre-Pandemic Levels appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

The number of COVID-19 cases has increased rapidly since the beginning of June, with recent figures showing 44 individuals are... The post 44 People Hospitalised, 67 Landspítali Employees Isolating Due To COVID-19 appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...

A recent survey by Prósent found 31% of Icelanders believe in elves, while 57% said they do not. Additionally, 11%... The post One Third Of Icelanders Reportedly Believe In Elves appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

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.