Fire and medical emergency services were called to the rescue of a man in Kópavogur on the evening of February... The post Kópavogur Man Pinned By Car appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The results of a recent Gallup survey show that the new government’s approval rating measures at 69%. However, the total... The post New Government Approval Ratings Almost 70% appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

McDonald’s fans flocked to a café in Garðabær on Sunday, where a pop-up version of the fast-food chain was set... The post McDonald’s Opens In Iceland For One Day appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Víkingur Heiðar Ólafsson was awarded a Grammy last night for his album featuring Johann Sebastian Bach’s Goldberg Variations, reports RÚV.... The post Víkingur Ólafsson Wins Grammy Award appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Gear up for the big night with a peek at this year’s nominees  What a great year 2024 has been... The post It’s Almost Time For The 2025 Reykjavík Grapevine Music Awards appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Is McDonald’s opening in Iceland? Read more to find out. If fast food isn’t your thing, no worries: Pussy Riot... The post Grapevine Events: McDonald’s “Opening”, Atsuko Okatsuka & More appeared first on The Reykjav...

A crash between two airplanes over Iceland was narrowly avoided last February. The Safety Investigation Authority (SIA) has published the... The post Airplanes Almost Crashed Due To Football Game appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir said there is consensus within the government to increase relations with Greenland, following U.S. President... The post Foreign Minister Claims Government Willing To Increase Relations With Greenla...

Promoting their latest track “The End Is Fear”, electronic rock band Brotsjór has a brand new music video out. Active... The post Video Premiere — Brotsjór Releases “The End Is Fear” appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

A strong windstorm passing over Iceland will affect Icelandair’s flight schedule in the afternoon of January 31, reports Vísir. Flights... The post 60 Flights Cancelled Due To Bad Weather appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Residents are being warned about the dangers of heavy snow overhangs and icicles hanging from rooftops, which pose a serious... The post Homeowners Urged To Remove Icicles As Thawing Begins appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Icelandic teachers are yet again preparing for a strike. As reported in October, 2024, teachers in eight primary, secondary and... The post Teachers To Resume Strikes appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Among 37 European countries, Iceland and Sweden were the top funders of public preschool services in 2021 in proportion to... The post Iceland Invests Most In Preschools Compared To Europe appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Several political parties have received millions in public funds despite not fulfilling the necessary conditions for monetary support. On January... The post Several Political Parties Wrongfully Received Public Funds appeared first on The Reykjavik G...

Labour and Housing Minister Inga Sæland allegedly meddled in a case concerning lost shoes, Vísir reported on January 27. The... The post Minister Meddles In Mysterious Shoe Disappearance appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit… We almost got you there, didn’t we? Instead of spending your time... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: Kári Egilsson, Nýdönsk, Ellen Kristjánsdóttir & More appeared first on The...

The Capital Area Police were on high alert yesterday following a report of a youth carrying a firearm, Vísir reports.... The post Youth Pointed Weapon At Group In Reykjavík, Police Confirm appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The police were alerted to a bat flying in Reykjavík’s 105 district yesterday. Officers arrived at the scene and, after... The post Bat Spotted Flying In Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Reykjavík Grapevine’s office has been quite intense today as we’ve had all hands on deck working on our Best... The post Grapevine Events: Stare, Best Book Design Exhibition & More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Iceland’s national queer association Samtökin ’78 have received a surge of requests from American queer people since Donald Trump was... The post Samtökin ’78 Receive A Surge Of Requests From Americans appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

On January 22, the headmaster of Kópavogur primary school Hörðuvallaskóli sent a mass email to parents of the school’s students.... The post Kópavogur Headmaster Urges Parents To Mind Their Manners appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

The parents of a girl who fought for her life after an E. coli outbreak at Mánagarður preschool are calling... The post Police Investigation Requested Following Preschool E. coli Outbreak appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode,... The post Iceland Roundup: Valkyries, Volcanos, Icelandic Sagas, Lost Ballots And Greenland appeared first on The Reykjavik Gr...

Ground uplift at the Sundhnúkar crater row has slowed. However, the likelihood of a magma intrusion or even a volcanic... The post Eruption Likely At The End Of The Month appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

While in the summer months, Reykjavík’s Nauthólsvík beach is often alive with sun bathers and children splashing in the little... The post Oh, To Be In The Sea: Sea swimming could be just the self care you’ve been looking for  appeared first ...

The Útlendingur’s ongoing guide to getting shit done Life in Iceland is very expensive. While nothing here has never been... The post Gig While Keeping On The Tax Man’s Good Side appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Since July, 2024, the Suðurnes Police have not been able to use a drug detection dog during its monitoring of... The post No Replacement For Deceased Drug Detection Dog  appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The first child to be born in Seyðisfjörður for more than 30 years entered the world on January 20, Heimildin... The post First Child Born In Seyðisfjörður For 30 Years appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Alien Jesus, Vanishing Glaciers We navigate our car out onto the less-trodden Snæfellsnes peninsula in the dim-lit dusk of late... The post 24 Hours In Stykkishólmur appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Low seismic activity was recorded at Bárðarbunga on Monday morning, leading the National Commissioner of Police to lift the uncertainty... The post Uncertainty Phase Around Bárðarbunga Lifted appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

An uncertainty phase was declared on January 19 due to avalanche risk in the Eastfjords. Evacuations in areas outside avalanche... The post Evacuations Due To Avalanche Risk In Seyðisfjörður And Neskaupstaður appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

Musicians Magnús Jóhann and Óskar Guðjónsson create beautiful connections on Fermented Friendship Being idiosyncratic artists with a distinct body of... The post The Spice Of Life: Magnús Jóhann And Óskar Guðjónsson On Fermenting Friendship...

We’re planning a museum stroll this weekend and you can tag along! There are plenty of exhibition openings and finissages... The post Grapevine Events: Icelandic Photography Festival, Last Chance To See Jónsi’s FLÓÐ & Much More appe...

Every single one of Reykjavík’s swimming pools have received the rainbow certification, as reported by a press release sent by... The post Every Reykjavík Swimming Pool Rainbow Certified appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On January 17, Minister of Transport and People’s Party MP Eyjólfur Ármannsson will ceremoniously break first ground on the Fossvogsbrú... The post Construction Starts On Fossvogsbrú Pedestrian Bridge appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Ásta Fanney Sigurðardóttir explores ultimate freedom in Glossolalia For the upcoming Dark Music Days (Myrkir Músíkdagar) — a festival platforming contemporary... The post Speaking In Tongues: Ásta Fanney’s Glossolalia appeared first on...

A delivery containing up to 25 absentee votes for the Alþingi election last November was not transferred to its corresponding... The post Several Absentee Ballots Not Delivered To Tally Stations appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn (Independence Party) commission has confirmed the dates for its upcoming national conference. The party’s next leader is expected... The post Independence Party Confirms National Conference Dates appeared first on The R...

The French Film Festival brings a certain je ne sais quoi back to Bíó Paradís  Back in the dark ages... The post Thank God for French Cinema appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

What happens when tens of thousands of inhabitants are transferred from Danish sovereignty to the US? Well, I am glad... The post When Danes Become Americans: A True Story appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Two cars of tourists got into trouble last night while travelling up Holtavörðuheiði. A large section of the road flooded... The post Tourists Rescued After Cars Nearly Submerged On Holtavörðuheiði appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Civil Protection Department has declared an uncertainty level due to a powerful earthquake swarm that began in Bárðarbunga shortly... The post Powerful Earthquake Swarm In Bárðarbunga, Scientists Are Cautious appeared first on The Reykjavik G...

New series follows Vigdís Finnbogadóttir’s path to presidency  “We were all kids in the 80s when Vigdís was president. She... The post Vigdís: The Making Of The Nation’s Role Model appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Long-standing friend of the Grapevine and indie sadboy gone composer Sin Fang is out with a new video. Releasing the... The post Video Premiere: “Serious Damage” By Sin Fang appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Directorate of Immigration (ÚTL) has denied an appeal to postpone the deportation of a Venezuelan family, despite a scheduled... The post Infirm Child To Be Deported From Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In recent days, the City of Reykjavík’s Animal Control employees have been identifying and removing dead birds suspected of carrying... The post Reykjavik Residents Asked To Show Vigilance Against Bird Flu appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

Kjartan and Sveinn of Grugg & Makk capture the flavours of Iceland with their wild ales “It’s a little bit... The post Your Favourite Place, In A Glass appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Kátt á línunni concert series brings the grassroots music scene to Kópavogur “I moved there two or three years... The post Just Outside The City Limits appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Police in Northeast Iceland, backed by the National Commissioner’s Special Forces Unit, arrested five individuals on January 12 during an... The post Five Arrested In Armed Operation In Akureyri appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A zoology professor discovered nearly 20 dead greylag geese in Vatnsmýri yesterday, reports RÚV. Gunnar Þór Hallgrímsson, a zoology professor... The post Up To 20 Dead Geese Found In Vatnsmýri, Bird Flu Suspected Cause appeared first on The Rey...