Yeah yeah yeah! We have a new gem by Emíliana Torrini, a Gary Newman “Cars”-like single by Jae Tyler, and... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: Jae Tyler, Árstíðir, and Emíliana Torrini appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Valur Grettisson is quitting as editor-in-chief at the Reykjavík Grapevine. This means that this is the last episode of The... The post RVK Newscast 225: This Is The End – Valur And Pollý Bid Farewell appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

The majority of respondents to a poll conducted by Maskína do not trust the government to handle the sale of... The post Most Icelanders Do Not Trust Government To Handle Bank Sale appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

If you go downtown this weekend, do not be surprised if you see more police officers than you might be... The post Police To Have Increased Downtown Presence This Weekend appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Loft Karaoke November 24th at 20:00 – Loft Hostel – Free Those who’ve been around for a while may remember... The post Grapevine Events: Karaoke, Snorri Helgason & Magnús Trygvason Eliassen, and Ólöf Arnalds appeared first on Th...

The Klappið payment scanners for capital area bus service Strætó will begin to be replaced with a scanners that offer... The post Klapp Scanners To Be Replaced With Touch-Free Payment System appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

166 out of 168 bus stops in Iceland are poorly accessible or inaccessible, reports RÚV. The chairperson of ÖBÍ (The... The post 99% Of Bus Stops In Iceland Are Inaccessible appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Both the US and the British embassies have issued advisories to their citizens in Iceland to “be vigilant” if they... The post US And UK Embassies Advise People Be “Vigilant” Downtown In Wake Of Knife Attack appeared first on ...

On Monday, November 21st, the President of Iceland Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, raised the goal of Ramp Up Iceland from 1,000... The post President Raises The Goal Of Ramp Up Iceland To 1,500 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Shortly after a group stabbing was reported at Bankastræti Club over the weekend, videos of the incident found its way... The post Video Of Mass Stabbing Likely Leaked By Someone In Police appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

An announcement from Iceland’s government offices confirms that the government has signed an agreement with the National Queer Organisation to... The post Icelandic Government Pledges Funds To Support Queer Youth appeared first on The Reykjavik...

Following a horrifying group stabbing at Bankastræti Club over the weekend, including video of the attack that may have been... The post Justice Minister Declares “War Against Organised Crime” Amidst Downtown Violence appeared first on T...

More than twice as much blood may be taken from mares in Iceland as is recommended by international standards, states... The post More Than Twice As Much Blood As Recommended Is Taken From Mares In Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A foreign national in his thirties died this weekend after colliding with a bus, reports RÚV. The man was driving... The post Man On An Electric Scooter Dies After Colliding With A Bus appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Gay, bisexual, pansexual, and other men who have sex with men may be allowed to give blood after the new... The post Men Who Have Sex With Men May Soon Be Allowed To Donate Blood appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A photo taken in the centre of Reykjavík in 1943 has attracted the attention of the world press, reports Fréttablaðið.... The post Old Photo From Reykjavík Sparks Discussion About Time Travel appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

It was just last summer that Visit Iceland has caught international media attention with a bold marketing campaign suggesting you... The post Iceland Invites Tourists For An Out-Of-This-World Experience appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

November 20th is the Trans Day of Remembrance, wherein trans people the world over honour those who lost their lives... The post Trans Day Of Remembrance Memorialised In Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Linus Orri – Supine Linus offers us a really nice three minutes of serenity, beauty and a good melody in... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: Linus Orri, Dream Wife, gugusar appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Minister of Social Affairs and the Directorate of Labour plan to submit a bill to merge the Directorate of... The post All Services For Foreigners Might Soon Be Available Through One Organisation appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

18 offences classified as potential hate crimes were reported to the police in the first half of this year, reports... The post 18 Potential Hate Crimes Reported To Police appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The largest portion of respondents to a new poll from Prósent said they place the most trust in Social Democrat... The post Most Trust Towards Social Democrat Chair appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Screening: “Climbing Iran” November 17th at 19:00 – Bío Paradís – 2.500 ISK Tonight, the Icelandic Alpine Club (ÍSALP) and... The post Grapevine Events: Climbing Iran, Iceland Noir, and NOTHING BREAKING appeared first on Th...

Earlier this month, it was announced that the landowners of Kirkjufell, Háls and Búðá have decided to ban all walks... The post Hiking Ban At Mt. Kirkjufell Might Be Illegal appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The temporary road closure of Reykjanesbraut–the highway between Keflavík International Aiport on the greater Reykjavík area–has been temporarily delayed due... The post Reykjanesbraut Road Closure Delayed Due To Weather appeared first ...

Reykjavík District Court has acquitted the Icelandic state of culpability in the case of a man who was twice denied... The post Icelandic State Acquitted In Case Of Man Wanting Legal Name Change To “Lucifer” appeared first on The Reykjav...

In 2022, blood was taken from 4,141 mares to produce the eCG/PMSG hormone, reports Vísir. The total number of blooded... The post Blood Taken From 4,141 Mares At 90 Establishments appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The biggest story of the decade is here! The national census in Iceland was wrong. It turns out that the... The post RVK Newscast 224: Icelanders Are Fewer Than We Thought appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Björk’s latest album ‘Fossora’ has been nominated for the 2023 Grammy Awards. ‘Fossora’ will compete in the Best Alternative Music... The post Björk’s Latest Album Receives Grammy Nomination appeared first on The...

Reykjanesbraut–the highway between Keflavík International Airport and the greater Reykjavík area–will be closed from 20:00 this evening until 20:00 tomorrow,... The post Road From Keflavík Airport Temporarily Closed, Long Detour Will B...

American actress Jodie Foster is currently staying in Reykjavík, filming the new episodes of ‘True Detective.’ Last night, she was... The post Jodie Foster Seen Watching A Movie At Bíó Paradís appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

The Icelandic National Audit Office (INAO) has just released their report on the sale of a 22.5% share of Íslandsbanki... The post Report On Bank Sale Finds Numerous Errors, Finance Minister Back In Spotlight appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

As reported earlier, Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson, Member of Parliament for the Social Democratic party, has requested a written answer from... The post Prime Minister Spoke With Björk On The Eve Of UN Climate Summit appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...

The crew of the Coast Guard’s helicopter got into trouble on Friday when a seriously ill patient had to be... The post Coast Guard Helicopter Flies Backwards For Five Kilometres To Save A Man appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Three years since news first broke that Icelandic fishing company Samherji was bribing Namibian officials in order to get lucrative... The post Transparency International & IPPR Issue Scathing Statement On Fishrot Scandal appeared first on The R...

Welcome back to RVK Newscast! Editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson is back with all of the latest Icelandic news. Read on for... The post RVK Newscast 223: Tourists Might Be Charged For Visiting Iceland’s Hotspots appeared first on The Reykjavik Gr...

According to a new report by the Icelandic Tourist Board, 72,000 Icelanders travelled in October. This is an absolute record... The post Icelanders Set A Travel Record In October appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Foreign nationals in Icelandic have grown by 160% since 2010, RÚV reports, and now comprise some 15% of the total... The post As Foreign Population Grows, So Does Demand For Icelandic Classes appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A new parliamentary proposal, with the support of MPs from every party in Parliament except for the Left-Greens, calls for... The post Broad Political Support For Legalising Psychedelic Mushrooms For Medical Purposes appeared first on The Reykjavik G...

A report on the status and challenges of protected areas and national parks was presented today, reports RÚV. One of... The post 66% Of Icelanders Are In Favour Of Service Fees In Protected Areas appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Brynhildur Karlsdóttir has had a lot going on in the Icelandic music scene. She has been a founding member and... The post All That Glitters Is Girl: Brynhildur Karlsdóttir Of Kvikindi Promises Fun appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Welcome back to RVK Newscast! After a busy print week at Grapevine, editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson is back with all of... The post RVK Newscast 222: Prosecutor Appeals Case Against Sigur Rós Lead Singer appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

You spend a ridiculous amount of time waiting at festivals. Whether it’s waiting in line to get into a venue... The post Things We Overheard At Iceland Airwaves 2022 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In 2018, members of Sigur Rós were accused of tax evasion. The band denied all accusations, saying this must have... The post Tax Evasion Case To Continue Against Jónsi appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

If you live in Iceland, the odds are that you know exactly who Sigríður Hagalín Björnsdóttir is. As a well-known... The post The Writer, The Prophet: Sigríður Hagalín Has Gone From News To Nightmarish Dystopias appeared first on The Reykjavik...

Plantan has been open for a few months now, but we couldn’t just pass by without telling you about it.... The post New In Town: Plantan appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Margeir Pétursson has certainly lived an extraordinary life. A chess grandmaster, Icelandic Chess Champion, trainer of the Icelandic national chess... The post The Islanders: Margeir Pétursson, A Chessplayer Turned Businessman appeared first on The...

Ólafur Kram consider their latest album release ‘Ekki treysta fiskunum’ to be a culmination of everything that followed their win... The post Track By Track: ‘Ekki Treysta Fiskunum’ By Ólafur Kram appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In this edition of the Icelandic Roundup, editor-in-chief Valur Grettison and news editor Andie Sophia Fontaine talk about the controversy... The post The Icelandic Roundup: Asylum Seekers, Politics And Iceland Airwaves appeared first on The Reykjavi...

Busy between soundchecking and the upcoming gig in Helsinki, Kjartan Sveinsson finds time for a brief call. These days, he’s... The post The Sigur Rós Machine: Kjartan Sveinsson On Rejoining The Band, New Music, Touring, And Adulting appeared firs...