Crunchy lettuce cups cuddling a mound of toasted coconut shreds, topped with roasted peanuts, slender batons of young ginger, puddles... The post Ban Thai Is Still The Boss, Three Decades On appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Welcome to The Edda or Whatever, where I’m spilling the tea on Norse mythology. We’re breaking down the Prose Edda,... The post The Edda Or Whatever: The Gylfa-Beginning of Gylfaginning appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The board of the humanitarian association Solaris (pictured: chairperson Sema Erla Serdaroglu) has pressed charges against Deputy Director of Public... The post Solaris Press Charges Against Deputy Director Of Public Prosecutions appeared first on Th...

News of the Play airline’s poor performance has resulted in a steep descent in its stock price. On July 23,... The post Play Airline Shares Nosedive On The Stock Market appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Reports emerged today of an increased likelihood of further volcanic eruption on Reykjanes peninsula. Magma has apparently continued to gather... The post Risk Of Another Eruption In Reykjanes Increases appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Andrými is a fixture of the Reykjavík community: both of the radical political scene, consistently being a space for collectives... The post A Safe Space: Andrými’s Radical Kitchens appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

New research has surfaced that suggests Google and Microsoft now consume more electricity per year than the whole of Iceland.... The post Google And Microsoft Now Use More Electricity Than The Whole Of Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

We already went over the greeting góðan daginn in a previous issue. It means “good day,” in case you weren’t... The post Word Of The Issue: Okay, Byeeee! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Erpur Snær Hansen navigates long hours and an uncertain future with the cutest study subjects “I haven’t taken a decent... The post Against Puffin Hunting: Meet Seabird Researcher Erpur Snær Hansen appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine....

In the cold of the summer, The Grapevine asked Hátíðni festival-goers if they prefer to stay stylish or warm Lindy,... The post Word On The Street: Fashion Or Functionality? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A global IT outage struck this morning, causing problems with ATM machines, bank services, and flights. Some services in Iceland... The post Global IT Outage Hits Iceland, Affects Some Flights appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Can you believe a bomb exploded at Keflavik Airport? Sounds like someone has seen Die Hard 2 too often. Yippee... The post Grapevine New Music: Kaktus Einarsson & Nanna, Davidsson, Pale Moon & More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine....

IT IS. THE FREAKIN. WEEKEND. And a lot of folks have packed off to LungA Festival on the Costa del... The post Grapevine Events: Drag Comedy, Street Food, Indigenous Dance appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Útlendingur’s ongoing guide to getting shit done Pensions. Hey, wake up, it’s not that boring! In fact, if you... The post Do Shit: Paying It Forward (To Yourself) appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A small explosion happened in Keflavík International Airport’s departure area today. The explosion occurred in the toilets, with the unidentified... The post Unknown Object Causes Small Explosion At Keflavík Airport appeared first on The Reyk...

Juggling long hospital shifts and family time, Seth Sutherland is on the hunt for extra krónur American expat Seth Sutherland... The post Nurse, Pilot, Host, Candle Maker: Seth Sutherland’s Side Hustles appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

The Directorate of Public Prosecution has ordered the Metropolitan Police Chief to launch a reinvestigation of supposed bribes committed by... The post Activists Accused Of Bribing Public Officials appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Reykjavík is a quirky place; a fishing village posing as a city that is replete with colourful iron-clad homes lining... The post The Wreck Walk: A DIY Tour Of Reykjavík’s Derelict Houses appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Growing up in ’90s Canada, whenever I had the chance to watch cable TV at a friend’s house it was... The post The Slimiest Festival In Iceland Is Almost Upon Us appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Everything is too damned expensive in this country. It’s a fact that is reportedly dissuading some would-be tourists from flying... The post Editorial: Don’t Hold Your Breath For The Housing Market appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Grapevine’s Guide To Sounding Icelandic, One Word At A Time Unless you don’t go outside, you will hear tons... The post Word Of The Issue: What The Fokk Are You Looking At? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Emilíana Torrini is on a family holiday in Wales when she speaks with The Reykjavík Grapevine. She radiates joy and... The post A Slow Motion Firework: The Story Of Emilíana Torrini’s ‘Miss Flower’ appeared first on The Reykjavik...

On a Friday night in early July, the campsite in Borðeyri is buzzing with activity. Having made the two-hour trip... The post Inside Hátíðni: The Post-Dreifing Kids’ Annual Hurrah appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

There’s been a resurgence of Covid-19 at the Landspítali hospital in Reykjavík for the third summer running, mbl reports today. ... The post Covid-19 Surge Reported In Reykjavík Hospitals appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

You’ve been sitting in this ugly room for roughly an hour. You’ve rambled about your problems at work and personal... The post Speedrunning Therapy: Charlie Is Thera-pissed appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Iceland Documentary Film Festival returns to Akranes for the sixth time on July 17-21 There are only a handful... The post Festival Picks: IceDocs appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Starting in October, folklorist Dagrún Ósk Jónsdóttir will lead a course at the University of Iceland’s Continuing Education program on... The post Folklorist Offers A Course On Cannibalism At The University Of Iceland appeared first on The...

The Útlendingur’s ongoing guide to getting shit done If you are working in Iceland you’re likely aware of the existence... The post Do Shit: Figuring Out Labour Unions appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The local force wielders present their Saber Academy for enthusiastic Padawans Do me a favor and imagine this intro flying... The post Fire Up Your Lightsaber and Become One With the Force! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Grapevine’s guide to sounding Icelandic, one word at a time Jæja. Have you ever met a more versatile word?... The post Word Of The Issue: The Infinite Uses Of Jæja appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A prologue that will literally leave you gagged Welcome to The Edda or Whatever, where I’m spilling the tea on... The post The Edda Or Whatever: It All Began In Turkey appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Saddle Up and Enjoy the Ride at Hestasnilld Giddyup and take the reins, it’s time to talk about horses! Iceland... The post This One’s For The Horse Girlies! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

With a superstar narrator, biophilia meets mycophilia in the new documentary Fungi: Web of Life “I can’t actually take credit... The post Fungal Magic, Narrated By Björk appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In the afternoon of June 25, 2020, a house on Bræðraborgarstígur in Reykjavík’s Miðbær neighbourhood was set ablaze. Smoke engulfed... The post Too Little, Too Late: Iceland’s Shambolic Housing Market appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

KEX Hostel’s block party KEX Port sees its final iteration Kex Hostel’s block party KEX Port, a regular fixture of... The post KEX Port ’24: Entertainment In The Front, Grilling In The Back appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Very few places in Reykjavík have endured or garnered such a unique reputation as downtown institution Prikið. Known today as... The post Grapevine Events: KEX Port, PIKKNIKK & More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Whether you live in Iceland, you’ve visited Iceland before, or you’re simply Googled “Iceland” in anticipation of one day travelling... The post The Good’Ol Golden Circle: Taking another spin on the classic travel route appeared first on Th...

A whirlwind tour of Reykjavík’s cocktail scene in four easy steps Cocktails have never been as elite as they’re made... The post Cocktail-Hopping in Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Grapevine’s guide to sounding Icelandic, one word at a time If you spend any time around a leikskóli, you’re... The post Word Of The Issue: Don’t Be Such A Buttface appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Just when you thought it was safe to explore nature… No one believes me, but I know what I saw... The post Musings On The Beast of Búrfellsgjá appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tríó Sól and Atli Arnarsson bring it home for a six-day tour Copenhagen-based Tríó Sól and Atli Arnarsson are crossing... The post Riding the Sound Waves appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A set of bones were discovered during routine pipe maintenance on Egilsgata in central Reykjavík. Contractor Guðmundur Traustason was digging... The post Bones Unearthed At Egilsgata appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Útlendingur’s ongoing guide to getting shit done Is there anything as wildly wonderful and simultaneously stressful as being a... The post Do Shit: Get Your Kid Into Leikskóli appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Andrea Geirsdóttir’s side gig takes her into the wild Every now and then, Andrea Geirsdóttir escapes the routine of her... The post Side Hustle: When Opportunity Knocks appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A new report on infectious diseases shows a significant increase in cases of STDs among people in Iceland. Kamilla Sigríður... The post Cases Of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Increase Significantly appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Kolbrún Björnsdóttir is nothing short of a modern-day potion maker Tucked away amid the bustle of Reykjavík’s Laugavegur shopping street... The post The Herb Whisperer Next Door appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Charlie’s latest musings take a dark turn … toward murder most foul You’re rumbling around in a beaten down jeep.... The post True Crime in the Countryside appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Icelandic Naming Committee approved six given names last week, including four female names and two male names, reports Vísir.... The post Six New Names Approved By The Naming Committee appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Una Schram’s latest album Pond Big, Tiny Fish exhibits newfound self-confidence Since releasing her debut album energy in 2019, Una... The post A Big Fish In A Small Pond appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Gaming offers players the chance to do the impossible: to roam fantastical worlds, defy gravity, use magic and travel between... The post Talk To The Skull: Aldin Dynamics aims to change the face of VR gaming appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...