Migratory birds are now arriving in Iceland one after another, and the Easter cold snap has not stopped their journey. According to ornithologist Jóhann Óli Hilmarsson, the first golden plover was spotted in Höfn on Easter Monday, and the first...

“Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. At this time, I ask that my family be given privacy as it deals with these difficult circumstances.”

Young people in Iceland who are in their 18th year now have the opportunity to win an Interrail pass and travel across Europe free of charge.

Icelandic authorities have not yet responded to a request from the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) for information on permits for sea-based fish farming in Iceland that were issued without prior classification of the status of water bodies, whic...

The documentary Ó góða gamla Grindavík was broadcast on Icelandic National Television over Easter. The film was directed by Margrét Hrafnsdóttir and focuses on the natural disasters on the Reykjanes Peninsula and the hardships the residents ...

One sunny Sunday in February, having exhausted the number of times I could do a day trip to Hveragerði, I... The post In A State Of Flux: Tumi Magnússon’s Exhibition Is A Meditation On Movement And Change appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

The Palestinian singer, flautist, and composer previews her upcoming Reykjavík debut “I always say that just being on stage —... The post Nai Barghouti On Developing A Vocal Technique, Stubbornness, And The Vulnerability Of Performance appeared ...

Whether you’re just visiting or it’s your first time spending Easter in Iceland, beware: the country’s official public holidays are... The post Easter 2026 Opening Hours In Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Foreign tenants pay 14 percent higher rent than local tenants, despite typically choosing smaller apartments, according to a new report... The post Foreign Tenants Pay More For Smaller Apartments appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Advertisement purchases by Icelandic companies have doubled since 2009, with 51 percent of all adverts being placed in foreign media... The post Majority Of Ad Revenue Goes To Foreign Media  appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.