As the leaves are starting to brown and slooowly cover up the streets, you’d think autumn is already here. It’s... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: Mugison, Unnsteinn, and Benni Hemm Hemm appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mammút and Kælan Mikla are setting up a feast for music lovers When Rokk í Reykjavík announced an all-male lineup... The post Celebrating Women In Rock, By Accident Or Not appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

According to a new study, women are at very different risk of sexual harassment or violence depending on the workplace,... The post Women In The Public Sphere Are At Greater Risk Of Harassment Or Violence appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Ceramic artist Anna Wallenius on her love for pastels and clouds “I’ve never seen such fluffy clouds before,” says Anna... The post Rainbow Clouds Inspired By Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Whether you think of yourself as a pro home chef or you’re most comfortable microwaving frozen dinners, you’ll find yourself... The post Don’t Disown Us, Here’s Our Favourite Bónus appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The summer of 2022 has broken low temperature records, says a recent report by the Icelandic Met Office. Compared to... The post The Summer Was Historically Cold, Met Office Says appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Type: Room in shared apartment Size: 15 sq m Cost per month: 170,000 ISK Available on: housinganywhere.com The state of... The post The Worst Place To Rent In Reykjavík This Month: Hope You Don’t Need Your Liver appeared first on The Reykjavik...

The president of Iceland used to be a largely ceremonial position. All we ever expected of our heads of state... The post Great Moments In Icelandic History: President Refuses To Sign Law appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The American film magazines, Hollywood Reporter and Variety are convinced that Cate Blanchett’s new film, Tár, will receive a few... The post Oscar Buzz Around Hildur Guðnadóttir’s New Movie appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Aurore Pélier Cady has traded the bustling streets of Paris for quietness of Reykjavík, bringing French delicacies to Iceland in... The post Perfect Day: Aurore Pélier Cady appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In a second-floor room in a nondescript industrial building by Grindavík’s harbour—notable only for a handful of red and neon... The post Helping People Who Can’t Help Themselves: The Volunteers Keeping Iceland Safe appeared first on The Reykj...

Josephine Foster with special guest Gyða Valtýsdóttir September 3rd at 21:00 – Mengi – 2,500 kr She is a multi-talented... The post Grapevine Events: Josephine Foster, Walther von Goethe events, and a dance workshop for children appear...

Even if humanity stops all greenhouse gas emissions today, it is impossible to avert more disasters due to climate change.... The post Climate Change Brings Irreversable Consequences, Icelanders Must Prepare appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine....

On August 30, the temperature on the Tjörnes peninsula near Húsavík reached 25 degrees Celsius. This is the highest temperature... The post The Warmest Summer Temperature Measured Near Húsavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The story of an eight-year-old boy who got lost after taking the wrong bus this week has attracted a lot... The post Young Student Helps Boy Lost On Bus appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Reykjavík is bustling with activities, from famous attractions to our small hidden gems. And we have busted our balls, pushing... The post Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: Best Pool appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Lars, a giant stuffed panda bear who was kidnapped over the weekend, has been returned to his home at Bullseye... The post Lars The Bear Returned To Bullseye Darts After Brief Kidnapping appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Only ten percent of those who sought help from Stígamót last year after being sexually assaulted reported their cases to... The post Only 10% Of Victims Seeking Support From Stígamót Report To The Police appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine....

The Icelandic Institute of Natural History recommends that no more than 26,000 ptarmigan be caught this year, which equates to... The post Institute Of Natural History Wants To Limit Ptarmigan Hunting To Maintain Population appeared first on The Reyk...

No activity has been detected in the crater in Meradalir since the morning of August 21. However, officials warn that... The post Volcano Briefing: Don’t Walk On Lava, Children Allowed On Newly Completed Trail appeared first on The Reykjavik Gr...

“Who belongs to the Icelandic nation?” the opening page of ‘A Rainbow Thread’ asks. The pamphlet is the physical version... The post Weaving Through Time: ‘A Rainbow Thread’ Highlights Queer History In Iceland appeared first on The Reykja...

“No, no, no, you can’t go in there yet!,” a harried waitress stops me in my tracks as I approach... The post Restaurant Review: Óx appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Prosthetic device manufacturer Össur is providing Ukrainian amputees with prosthetic devices and training experts to offer services to individuals with... The post Prosthetics Manufacturer Össur Provides Devices, Training For Ukrainian Amputees app...

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of his debut album “Dýrð í Dauðaþögn,” Ásgeir Trausti performed a special concert for hundreds... The post Ásgeir Celebrates Debut Album’s 10th Anniversary With Harpa Concert appeared first ...

World-famous singer and artist, Björk Guðmundsdóttir, heavily criticised the Icelandic prime minister, Katrín Jakobsdóttir, in a recent interview with The... The post The Icelandic Roundup: Björk Criticises The Prime Minister appeared first on ...

Representatives of the Independence Party have submitted a proposal to take action against birds in Reykjavík, reports RÚV. The proposal... The post Representatives Propose Measures To Rid Reykjavík Of Seagulls appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

There was an unusually high number of deaths among people aged 70 and over in March, April, and May this... The post Quarantine Measures Have Likely Protected The Elderly appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A recent study conducted by Lensa looked at the length of paid paternity leave and the average pay rate to... The post Iceland Is Among Best Countries For Working Fathers appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Stokkseyri held one of the first autumn fairs of the year on Saturday, reports Vísir. The Farmer’s Association of Old... The post Stokkseyri Holds Autumn Fair With Five-Horned Sheep appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tourists in Hornvík called the Westfjords after seeing a polar bear, reports Vísir. A Coast Guard helicopter flew over the... The post Polar Bear Turned Out To Be A Seal appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The administrators and school board of the Polytechnic School of Suðurland say they take the alleged sexual offense that occurred... The post School Board Responds To Alleged Sexual Offense During School Hours appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

Minister of Justice Jón Gunnarsson will try once again to pass a controversial bill that aims to make broad changes... The post Justice Ministry Attempts To Pass Sweeping Immigration Bill For Fifth Time appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Residents of Akureyri have been ordering a delivery from a restaurant in Reykjavík, reports Vísir. It all started when a... The post Residents Of Akureyri Order Dinner From Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

We all know that quote by Frank Zappa, “Jazz isn’t dead, it just smells funny.” I never understood why people... The post Reykjavík Jazz Festival: It May Smell Funny, But It Tastes Great! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

It’s a sunny Friday in Reykjavík, which means it’s time to put your headphones in, put on your sunglasses, and... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: Laufey, Jónsi, Karen Ósk, & Jelena Ćirić appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

Reykjavík Fringe is over for another year: the hubbub around Tjarnarbíó has died down, the flurry of wrist-banded guests marching... The post Choose Wisely: ‘A Study Of Choices’ Wins The RVK Fringe Grapevine Award appeared first on The Reykjav...

Bónus manager Guðmundur Marteinsson believes it is not responsible to freeze the company’s product prices, reports RÚV. This comes after... The post Bónus Will Not Freeze Product Prices appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Streets were closed for a short time yesterday for a visit from the presidents and foreign ministers of the Baltic... The post Baltic State Dignitaries Visit Capital Area appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A hundred dogs and their owners ran a race Thursday evening in the UMFÍ dog run in Seltjarnarnes, the first... The post Dogs, Owners Run Race In Seltjarnarnes appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On a beautiful August Thursday, Reykjavík Grapevine editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson is back with his trusty sidekick Pollý with all of... The post RVK Newscast 210: Tragic Shooting In The North appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Crews have created a trail that runs all the way to now-defunct Meradalir eruption site, making it much more accessible,... The post Crews Complete Meradalir Eruption Trail appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Last weekend the municipality of Strandir hosted the Icelandic ram palpating competition, reports RÚV. Gunnar Steingrímsson from Stóra-Holt farm became... The post Strandir Hosted Ram Palpation Competiton, New Champion Known appeared first on The ...

Reykjavík-based singer-songwriter Jelena Ćirić releases her single ‘Rome’ on August 26, 2022—that’s tomorrow for those of you who haven’t bought... The post PREMIERE: Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Jelena Ćirić Reveals Debut S...

Myrkfælni Presents: Rex Pistols, Guðir Hins Nýja Tíma, ROHT, Svartþoka – Live at Gaukurinn August 26th 20:00 – Gaukerinn –... The post Grapevine Events: Rex Pistols, Kjass, and art by Hafmeyja appeared first on The Reykjavik Gr...

High school students drink many energy drinks daily and sleep less than seven hours, reports Fréttablaðið. Older adults rate their... The post More Than Half Of Teenagers Drink Energy Drinks Daily appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The City of Reykjavík expects that 20,000-25,000 people could live in the Vatnsmýri area if the domestic airport is relocated,... The post Domestic Airport Must Expand, But Officials Can’t Agree Where appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

Proper handling of firearms and use of force is an increasingly important part of police education and training, reports RÚV.... The post Police Undergo Firearms, Use Of Force Trainings appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Immigrants have lower wages than locally-born Icelanders, but they are no more dissatisfied with them, reports Fréttablaðið. A new report... The post Immigrants Paid Less, Have Fewer Options Than Locally-Born Icelanders, Study Finds appeared first...

Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir, Miss East Reykjavík, was just crowned Miss Universe Iceland 2022, reports Vísir. Hrafnhildur will represent Iceland in the... The post Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir Crowned Miss Universe Iceland appeared first on The Reykja...

Welcome back to RVK Newscast! In this episode editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson visits the island of Geldinganes to bring you all... The post RVK Newscast 209: The Volcano Is Dead, Long Live The Volcano appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.