On a date with a local tastemaker Few names have been as instrumental to the electronica scene of Reykjavík as... The post Pan Thorarensen Experiments, Or Rather, Adventures appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In a world where watching TV without looking at your phone equals reading a book, actually reading a book is... The post Get Your Read On: Einar Björn Magnússon Recommends appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs has announced its third phase of Íslandsbanki’s share sale. The public is given... The post Government Starts Íslandsbanki Share Sale appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In the evening of May 13, a dead body was discovered between the islands Engey and Viðey just outside Reykjavík,... The post Dead Body Found Near Viðey appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

We reached out to VÆB, who this year will represent Iceland at Eurovision, held in Basel, Switzerland between May 13-17th.... The post Editorial: Can We Separate Art From Politics? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Will the economics of Icelandic whaling be its undoing? On April 11, 2025, Kristján Loftsson, CEO of Hvalur hf., was... The post Whale-In, Whale-Out appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Icelandic Naming Committee has published twelve new rulings on names, reports Vísir. This time, the committee approved ten new... The post Icelandic Naming Committee Disapproves Of Hel appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Around 240 earthquakes have been recorded near Grímsey since early this morning, the largest measuring 4.7 in magnitude, reports RÚV.... The post Around 240 Earthquakes Recorded Near Grímsey appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Charlie’s here to answer your questions — big or small! Hey there! Charlie here. The Grapevine has informed me that... The post Help? Call Charlie! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Armchair psychoanalysis of Iceland’s pop obsession Eurovision has always been an oddity. A kind of quasi-Olympics for questionable pop music,... The post Eurovision: A Weird Form Of Therapy For A National Inferiority Complex appeared first on The R...

Staff at Landspítali Hospital are missing the once-available biscuits in their break rooms, reports RÚV. Employees have voiced their dissatisfaction,... The post Landspítali Staff Upset Over Snack Shortage appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

Kata í Ameríku (Kati in America in English), by Astrid Lindgren, was returned to Kópavogur Library during the library’s fine-free... The post After 56 Years, Overdue Book Returned To Kópavogur Library appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Testing Iceland’s first via ferrata One Thursday afternoon, I find myself balancing on a slippery rock somewhere on the outskirts... The post Clocked Out, Clipped In, And Climbing Mt. Esja appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Delirious, emotional, and sometimes unsettling, Bergur Bernburg’s Storm Alerts takes a raw look inside life with a mental condition Euphoric... The post The Storms Within appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mabrúka brings North Africa to the North Atlantic “I went to visit my parents after living here for two years... The post Spice Up Your Life appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Our new issue is hot off the press, and we might have celebrated a little too hard last night. Not... The post Grapevine Events: Juníus Meyvant & Bear The Ant, Loose Threads, & More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

 Iceland Dance Company’s latest show is a layer cake — easier to devour than to explain My car rolls by... The post Through The Orphic Circles appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A divided Iceland approaches Eurovision Iceland’s 2025 Eurovision entry, VÆB, made up of Hálfdán Helgi Matthíasson and Matthías Davíð Matthíasson,... The post Is Eurovision Still A Good VÆB? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Multi-genre musician and dedicated folklorist Derek Piotr is travelling to Iceland in the next week to work on his ongoing... The post Derek Piotr Is Looking For Iceland’s Oral Traditions appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Gísli Már Gíslason, a former biology professor, believes that mosquitoes found in Scandinavia and the British Isles could easily survive... The post Mosquitoes Likely To Reach Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A group of more than 30 Icelandic Eurovision participants have joined dozens of artists from 13 countries in calling on... The post Former Eurovision Contestants Call For Israel’s Exclusion From The Contest appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

According to the public, the City of Reykjavík should spend less and review its transportation agreement, based on suggestions submitted... The post Public Suggests Cutting Spending And Revising City’s Transportation Agreement appeared first o...

An Icelandic bus driver claims a tourist he drove to the Blue Lagoon on Saturday, May 3, was sexually harassed... The post Tourist Sexually Harassed In Blue Lagoon appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

As Justin Timberlake sang in NSYNC’s chart-topping single, it’s gonna be May — and it is! Welcoming warmer weather, more... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: Gróa, Gugusar, Soffía & More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Festivals, festivals, everywhere! And the sun is out — on a Friday! Almost a miracle, right? Are you team “first... The post Grapevine Events: The Clock, Other-Grounds Film Festival, Icelandic Sorcery Festival & More appeared first on Th...

A teenager, aged seventeen, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for murdering Bryndís Klara Birgisdóttir on Culture Night... The post Culture Night Killer Sentenced To Prison appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On May 1, a man in his thirties was arrested in a police raid in downtown Reykjavík. The police received... The post Tourist Held Hostage On May Day appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Vesturbæjarlaug swimming pool will be closed this summer due to necessary renovations of the pool’s area, requiring it to be... The post Vesturbæjarlaug To Close For A Month This Summer For Renovations appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

Iceland’s richest man, Björgólfur Thor Björgólfsson, allegedly hired police officers to carry out covert surveillance on a group of citizens... The post Police Officers Spied On Citizens For Iceland’s Richest Man appeared first on The Reykjav...

The town across the tunnel from Ísafjörður is full of character, coffee, and culture There are many a “Population: 200”... The post An Ode to Flateyri 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: Shorts, Naval Exercise, Fewer Birds, Lobbying Mistakes, Marriage In Iceland appeared first on The R...

According to a recent survey by Maskína, about 30% of Icelanders are worried about the negative impacts of U.S.-imposed tariffs,... The post One In Three Worried About U.S.-Imposed Tariffs, Inflation Increases appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

On April 28, NATO’s annual anti-submarine warfare exercise, Dynamic Mongoose, began in Faxaflói Bay. Iceland is the primary host nation... The post NATO Military Exercises Conducted In Faxaflói appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Settlement Exhibition recaps the history of Reykjavík It’s no secret to any visitor to Reykjavík who has ever solicited... The post A Quick Trip Back In Time appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Pylsuspjall: 1. Hot Dog Chat 2. A Brief Conversation Held With Strangers Holding Sausages  Today’s Topic: The Volcano! Welcome to... The post The Return Of Pysluspjall appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A reindeer went for a 20-minute swim near Djúpavogur last week, reports Vísir. Sigurður Már, a cameraman in the area,... The post Reindeer Seen Swimming Near Djúpavogur appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Icelanders’ love for hot tubs shows no signs of cooling, with sales seeing a significant jump this year. According to... The post Hot Tubs Flying Off The Shelves appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The military past of Reykjavík’s west side Eighty years is a lifetime. And a lot of things can change in... The post From Army Brats To Luxury Flats appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

This morning, Pussy Riot member Diana Burkot spilled her blood across Skólavörðustígur in an act of performance art. The artist... The post Pussy Riot Member Spills Blood On “Rainbow Street” 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: Easter Egg Idioms, Pope Francis, Dinosaurs, Summer Weather, Windmills appeared first on The Reykjav...

The Icelandic Housing and Construction Authority (HMS) claims that housing investment offers more gains and fewer risks than purchasing stocks.... The post Houses Are A Better Investment Than Stocks, Says Housing Authority appeared first on The Reykj...

Holy smokes, summer’s here! We’ve reached the time where selfies taken from rooftop bars and balconies start to fill our... The post Grapevine New Music: Daði Freyr, Króli, Salóme Katrín & More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Despite being the first overcast day in what feels like eternity, it is still 10° today and officially summer. Reykjavík... The post Grapevine Events: Global Book Crawl, BSÍ, Queer Comedy & More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Reykjavík International Literary Festival turns 40  Although Iceland may be best known internationally for its dramatic and alien landscapes,... The post Reykjavík Gets Lit appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A Swede makes the case for Iceland connecting with Europe Dear Icelanders,  It is the year 2015. In the U.K.,... The post Drop The Fretting Over Fish, Join The EU appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Energy company Reykjavík Energy (Orkuveitan) has proposed constructing two wind farms at Mosfellsheiði pass, between Reykjavík and Hveragerði. The turbines... The post Reykjavík Energy Proposes Wind Farms Near City Limits appeared first on The R...

The Grapevine’s ongoing guide to getting shit done Jobs, am I right? In the last installment of this series we... The post Unemployed? There’s A Benefit For That appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Getting two experiences of Sumac in one night   It’s eye opening to dine with a vegan companion. The disparity of... The post An Omnivore And A Vegan Walk Into A Restaurant… appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Grapevine’s guide to sounding Icelandic, one word at a time One of the plights of tourists and foreign-born Icelanders... The post Word Of The Issue: Bakarameistarinn appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Charlie digs deep … like literally deep into the Earth Far, far below even the deepest delvings of Icelandic mining... The post Why Try Crack When You Can Frack? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.