The opening of the Pussy Riot concert at the National Theatre is almost unbearably sad. When Putin was first appointed... The post Velvet Terrorism Will Save the World appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

“This will be the creme de la creme,” says Árni Már Erlingsson, visual artist and one of the owners of... The post Visual Arts Are Booming And Christmas Is Coming! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

“Do you see a paintbrush here?” artist Halldór Ragnarsson asks. He is buzzing around his studio in Skeifan, seemingly fuelled... The post In The Beginning Was The Word: Halldór Ragnarsson Searches For Meaning Through Repetition appeared first o...

HOW IS IT DECEMBER?! I mean… happy Friday. If you too are feeling overwhelmed by the final chapter of this... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: Isafjørd and Baggalútur appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Probably The World’s Longest Running Fart Joke On the road between Reykjavík and the North stands a wall that should... The post Great Moments In Icelandic History: Flatus Lifir Enn appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

This is perhaps an odd editorial. Writers like to write about themselves, but journalists hate it. I’ll admit, I’m a... The post Editorial: A Thank You Letter appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

I was walking home through downtown Reykjavík one day in April when I came across a large crowd blocking the... The post From Sagas To The Silver Screen: Icelandic Cinema Comes Of Age appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In an inconspicuous shipping container down by Heimaey’s harbour in Vestmannaeyjar, Einar Sigurður Einarsson conducts his work. Step inside the... The post The Islanders: Einar Sigurður Einarsson, The Microgreens Dealer appeared first on The Reyk...

Let the Christmas spirit fill the hollow inside  Unless you live in a cave, it’s hard to avoid Christmas. Whether... The post Getting Ready For Jesus’ Birthday Party appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Hannes Þór Halldórsson’s first feature is making waves on the worldwide stage It’s Tuesday night, but the arthouse cinema Bíó... The post ‘Leynilögga’ Competes For Best European Comedy appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Heavy Knife presents: Daniel Ness, Countess Malaise, Smjörvi and Drexler December 2nd at 21:00 – Húrra Heavy Knife–a record label... The post Grapevine Events: Heavy Knife Presents, Geigengeist, and Unnur Ýrr Helgadóttir appeared first on...

A falcon, originally from the Westfjörds and who was brought to the Reykjavík Zoo last September, is still recovering from... The post Falcon Enjoys Life Of Luxury At Reykjavík Zoo appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Þórður Ingi Jónsson, better known to our readers as Lord Pusswhip, has lived an exceptionally interesting life in the short... The post Islanders: Þórður Ingi Jónsson, aka Lord Pusswhip appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Budding pop singer-songwriter Brynja will soon be blessing us with her debut album, ‘Repeat.’ Inspired by contemporary themes such as... The post Track by Track: ‘Repeat’ by Brynja appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Think of Icelandic food culture, and few things spring to mind—and not all of them pleasant. Sheep heads, salted cod,... The post Desert Island Dishes: MATEY Food Festival Proves Vestmannaeyjar Is The Food Capital Of Iceland appeared first on The R...

Andie Sophia Fontaine is a journalist, writer, and Trans Iceland board member living in Reykjavík. Originally from Baltimore, she has... The post Andie Sophia’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Guðlaug Sóley Höskuldsdóttir, better known to our readers as gugusar, has just released a new album, ‘12:48.’ The young singer-songwriter... The post Track by Track: gugusar, ‘12:48’ appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On October 21st, 2014, Icelanders woke to the news that the Icelandic police had acquired an arsenal of MP5 machine... The post Great Moments In Icelandic History: Police Try To Buy Machine Guns From Norway appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The director of labour union Efling told RÚV that she is optimistic that Business Iceland (SA) will accept the terms... The post Union Optimistic Management Will Approve Short-Term Collective Bargaining Agreement appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

Epidemiologist Guðrún Aspelund tells RÚV that cases of mpox have been on the decline in Iceland. You read that correctly:... The post Mpox Cases In Iceland Declining appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

An employee of the capital area police has been fired for leaking footage of the mass stabbing at Bankastræti Club,... The post Person Who Leaked Video Of Mass Stabbing Fired From Police appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Residents and tourists of the capital, now have a chance to see lava flowing in the city centre of Reykjavík... The post Lava Show Opens In Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Yesterday, the traditional Christmas tree of Austurvöllur square in front of Parliament–often referred to as the “Oslo tree” after its... The post The Austurvöllur Christmas Tree Has Been Lit appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

There have been three earthquakes with a magnitude three in Mýrdalsjökull yesterday, reports Vísir. The largest one was measured at... The post Earthquakes Shake Up Mýrdalsjökull appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

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...