The weather office has never issued as many weather warnings as this summer since the new warning system was put... The post A Total Of 50 Weather Warnings This Summer appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Extreme Chill Festival co-founder Pan Thorarensen sure has a lot of plates spinning. Sitting in latest venture, Space Odyssey—a record... The post What’s Cooler Than Being Cool? Extreme Chill Festival Is A Celebration Of Subculture Specificity ap...

Don’t hate us but we’re glad it’s raining today! It’s the perfect weather to really get into the music that... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: Hekla, SIGGY, and Björk appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In this episode of RVK Newscast, editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson, and his trusty chief morale officer Pollý are at Bessastaðir–home of... The post RVK Newscast 212: The Icelandic / Danish Candy War appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

About 243,000 foreign tourists passed through Keflavík Airport last month, reports RÚV. This is about the same as in August... The post 243,000 Tourists Came To Iceland In August appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Oral arguments are being heard today in the case of the Icelandic government against the British store chain Iceland, RÚV... The post Iceland (The Country) In Court Against Iceland (The Store) Again appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Svartbysvart Relaunch Party / New collection release September 10th at 17:00 – Týsgata 1 – Free After exhibiting a collection... The post Grapevine Events: Svartbysvart, Burlesque, and Icelandic language games appeared first on The Reykj...

Residents of Skerjafjörður have repeatedly complained to the city authorities about the noise that has come from an art and... The post Art And Concert Venue Closes Due To Noise Complaints appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Unemployment was at 3.2% in July, according to the Directorate of Labour, and there is a distinct labour shortage in... The post Business Leaders Want Government To Make It Easier For Non-EEA Citizens To Immigrate appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

MATEY Seafood Festival will take place on September 8-10th. The festival aims to celebrate food and producers of the Westman... The post MATEY Seafood Festival Starts In Westman Islands appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A new report from the National Registry shows that while the National Church is still the largest registered religious organisation... The post National Church Membership Continues To Decline appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

An earthquake of a magnitude of 4.9 was measured around four o’clock in the morning about twelve kilometers east-northeast of... The post 4.9 Earthquake Struck The North Last Night appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 occurred on September 5 just north of the crater in Meradalir, reports RÚV.... The post Volcano Briefing: Up To Thirty Meters Of Lava Under The Crust appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Earlier this week, we reported about a Danish company trying to take credit for an old Icelandic candy-making tradition. According... The post Iceland Wins The Candy Dispute With Denmark appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Björk has just released a new single titled ‘Atopos.’ This is the first single from her upcoming 10th studio album... The post Björk Releases New Single ‘Atopos’ appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Hello! It’s been a while (we’ve been printing a magazine), but welcome back to RVK Newscast. Valur and Pollý are... The post RVK Newscast 211: Swimming With Whales appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The visionary tech-nerd and electro musical genius Futuregrapher has released not one, but two world class ambient and electronic albums.... The post Track By Track: Green Beans And Catfish Sprinkled With Ambient appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

What’s as Icelandic as volcanoes, hot springs and liquorice? Nepotism! Reykjavík Grapevine journalists Josie Anne and Valur discuss how Icelandic... The post The Icelandic Roundup: Home-Grown Icelandic Nepotism appeared first on The Reykjavik ...

The police of the capital area police received four calls about suspected spiking cases on Friday, reports RÚV. Blood samples... The post Four Drink Spiking Cases Over The Weekend appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Cannes, Berlin, Venice… Reykjavík? Our petite, northern city might not be the first to spring to mind when it comes... The post Riff It Up And Start Again: Reykjavík International Film Festival Welcomes Arthouse Cinema To Iceland appeared first o...

Residents of Vogar are encouraged to celebrate love during the month of September, reports RÚV. They hope it will increase... The post Residents Of Vogar Celebrate Love appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Beluga whales Little White and Little Grey, based at the Sea Life Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary in Heimaey in the... The post Beluga Whales’ Move To Klettsvík Bay Postponed appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The voting for The Bird of the Year began yesterday, on September 5th, and will continue until September 12th. The... The post Voting Has Commenced For The Icelandic Bird Of The Year appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

All questions are stupid if you ask us. I’m coming to Iceland at the end of September, how will the... The post Well, You Asked: Weather Or Not, There Will Be A Volcano appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Representatives of the Danish company Lakrids by Bülow seem to claim that the Danes invented a popular way of coating... The post Danes Try To Take Credit For Old Icelandic Candy-Making Tradition appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Musician Ingibjörg Friðriksdóttir’s newest release, ‘Brotabrot’, explores the complex relationship between entertainment and imprisonment, calling into question the morality of... The post Dancing Behind Bars: Exploring The Relationship Betw...

A red heron (reddish egret), or Ardeola ralloide, was photographed yesterday at Oddsstaði in Melrakkastätte, reports Fréttablaðið. Red herons breed... The post Red Heron Seen In Iceland For The First Time Since 1969 appeared first on The Reykjav...

If you’ve ever walked down Hverfisgata, or any street in Iceland for that matter, you’ve probably noticed a wide range... The post Ask An Expert: Why Are Icelandic Houses So Colourful? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On Friday night, ambulance workers in the capital area had difficulties getting patients out of ambulances and into Landspítali’s emergency... The post Landspítali’s ER Lacks Beds, Patients Wait In Ambulances appeared first on The Reykj...

“Reply To A Letter From Helga” (Svar við bréfi Helgu) has a special spot in the hearts of Icelanders. Published... The post The Human State Is Epic: “Reply To A Letter From Helga,” is now a feature film appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

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...