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Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:37:30 +0000
Day One: Iceland Airwaves 2025 Reykjavík Grapevine Coverage
The Reykjavík Grapevine presents our daily, comprehensive coverage of 2025 Iceland Airwaves. This year, we are pleased to introduce a... The post Day One: Iceland Airwaves 2025 Reykjavík Grapevine Coverage appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine....

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:10:39 +0000
The Grapevine’s Top Picks For Iceland Airwaves 2025
We decide what to see so you don’t have to At Grapevine HQ, Airwaves week is like Christmas. We get... The post The Grapevine’s Top Picks For Iceland Airwaves 2025 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:41:00 +0000
Mass Layoffs At Icelandair
On November 4, airline company Icelandair laid off 38 employees, Vísir reports. The majority were employed at the company’s office,... The post Mass Layoffs At Icelandair appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:19:15 +0000
Iceland Roundup: Snowpocalypse, Sheep Numbers On The Decline, Corruption, Housing & Prince Andrew
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: Snowpocalypse, Sheep Numbers On The Decline, Corruption, Housing & Prince Andrew appeared firs...

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:33:28 +0000
Grapevine New Music Picks: Ómar Guðjónsson, Joey Christ, Björk & More
As the snow disintegrates equally fast as it appeared, Reykjavík reaches an equilibrium. This is the mundane environment in which... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: Ómar Guðjónsson, Joey Christ, Björk & More appeared first on The Reykja...

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:26:23 +0000
Grapevine Events: Halloween Parties, A Feast, Sex Worker Stories And Public Policy
In a very Icelandic fashion, many parents are deciding to postpone Hrekkjavaka celebrations until tomorrow due to the weather. Despite... The post Grapevine Events: Halloween Parties, A Feast, Sex Worker Stories And Public Policy appeared first on Th...

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:37:19 +0000
Ring Road Closed At Two Locations In South Iceland Due To High Winds
Per Vedur.is, the Ring Road is closed at two locations in southern Iceland today. The location of the current closures... The post Ring Road Closed At Two Locations In South Iceland Due To High Winds appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:40:17 +0000
Cyclist Hit By Car In Reykjavík, Incident Caught On Video
A driver was seen hitting a cyclist with a car near Spöngin in Reykjavík yesterday, reports Vísir. The video, recorded... The post Cyclist Hit By Car In Reykjavík, Incident Caught On Video appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:17:23 +0000
Yellow Weather Warning Over Most Of Iceland
The Icelandic Met Office has issued yellow weather alerts for most regions due to strong northeasterly gales and storms, reports... The post Yellow Weather Warning Over Most Of Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:42:16 +0000
Man Dies In Blue Lagoon
On October 28, a man was pronounced deceased at the Blue Lagoon after losing consciousness, Vísir reports.  Around midday, emergency... The post Man Dies In Blue Lagoon appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:19:29 +0000
PHOTOS: First Snow In Reykjavík
Until today, Reykjavík has never before seen this much snow in October. We asked our readers to send us photos... The post PHOTOS: First Snow In Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:41:31 +0000
Police Urge Public To Seek Shelter As First Snow Falls In Reykjavík
Updated October 28, 14:00.  The Capital Area Police have issued a statement urging everyone to seek shelter before 15:00, on... The post Police Urge Public To Seek Shelter As First Snow Falls In Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:19:09 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Family Restaurant
There are guides and there are guides. Longevity sets us apart and for 20-plus-years we have dined, wined, ordered takeaways... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Family Restaurant appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:53:36 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Food Hall
There are guides and there are guides. Longevity sets us apart and for 20-plus-years we have dined, wined, ordered takeaways... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Food Hall appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:08:39 +0000
Iceland Roundup: Listener Questions, Winter Arrival, Fining The Bankers & Police Raids
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: Listener Questions, Winter Arrival, Fining The Bankers & Police Raids appeared first on The Re...

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:03:31 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Ice Cream
There are guides and there are guides. Longevity sets us apart and for 20-plus-years we have dined, wined, ordered takeaways... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Ice Cream appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:56:27 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Late Night Bite
There are guides and there are guides. Longevity sets us apart and for 20-plus-years we have dined, wined, ordered takeaways... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Late Night Bite appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:19:01 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Goddamn Restaurant
There are guides and there are guides. Longevity sets us apart and for 20-plus-years we have dined, wined, ordered takeaways... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Goddamn Restaurant appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:41:49 +0000
Heavy Snowfall Expected This Week
Heavy snowfall is expected this week, and the Icelandic Met Office anticipates a considerable amount of snow in the capital... The post Heavy Snowfall Expected This Week appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:39:50 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Brunch
There are guides and there are guides. Longevity sets us apart and for 20-plus-years we have dined, wined, ordered takeaways... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Brunch appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:22:54 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Seafood
There are guides and there are guides. Longevity sets us apart and for 20-plus-years we have dined, wined, ordered takeaways... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Seafood appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:52:18 +0000
AI Video Showing Teacher Kissing Student Distributed In Primary School 
An AI-generated video showing a teacher and student kissing was distributed among students in Víðistaðaskóli primary school, RÚV reports.  In... The post AI Video Showing Teacher Kissing Student Distributed In Primary School  appeared first on...

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:41:15 +0000
Páll Óskar and Benni Hemm Hemm Enjoy Two Weeks At Number One, Endure Two Hour Grapevine Podcast
In the two weeks since releasing an album together, the Páll Óskar and Benni Hemm Hemm single “Eitt af blómunum”... The post Páll Óskar and Benni Hemm Hemm Enjoy Two Weeks At Number One, Endure Two Hour Grapevine Podcast appeared first on Th...

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:33:56 +0000
Grapevine Events: Kvennaverkfall And Kvennaár Celebrations
This week marks the 50th anniversary of Kvennafrídagurinn, or the Women’s Day Off, where 90% of women in Iceland went... The post Grapevine Events: Kvennaverkfall And Kvennaár Celebrations appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:48:28 +0000
Gale Force Winds Prompt Road Warning In Southeast Iceland, Snow Prompts Warnings In East And Northeast
The Icelandic Met Office has posted a yellow alert, or road warning, for Southeast Iceland from 06:00 October 22, to... The post Gale Force Winds Prompt Road Warning In Southeast Iceland, Snow Prompts Warnings In East And Northeast appeared first on ...

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:44:02 +0000
Icelanders Expected To Spend 36 Billion ISK Gambling Online
According to an extensive news report by RÚV’s investigative programme Kveikur, Icelandic people are expected to spend approximately 36 billion... The post Icelanders Expected To Spend 36 Billion ISK Gambling Online appeared first on The Reykjavik...

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:40:06 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Vegan Meal
There are guides and there are guides. Longevity sets us apart and for 20-plus-years we have dined, wined, ordered takeaways... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Vegan Meal appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:26:46 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Value For Money
There are guides and there are guides. Longevity sets us apart and for 20-plus-years we have dined, wined, ordered takeaways... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2025: Best Value For Money appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:17:35 +0000
Last Words: In The 50 Years Since The First Women’s March, What Has Changed?
This issue, we reached out to some friends of the Grapevine to ask one question: in the 50 years since... The post Last Words: In The 50 Years Since The First Women’s March, What Has Changed? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:55:43 +0000
Cartoonist Hugleikur Dagsson Survives Meta Cancellation
On October 19, celebrated cartoonist and comedian Hugleikur Dagsson announced that he’d been “kicked out of Meta”. According to Hugleikur,... The post Cartoonist Hugleikur Dagsson Survives Meta Cancellation appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:58:32 +0000
Iceland Roundup: Coast Guard Drunk, Drugs On Boats, State And Church, Defence & Julian Assange
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: Coast Guard Drunk, Drugs On Boats, State And Church, Defence & Julian Assange appeared first o...

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:00:51 +0000
A Different Kind Of Haul
Women-run businesses and organisations you should know about Usually in The Haul, we give you a peek into our shopping... The post A Different Kind Of Haul appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:58:29 +0000
Anton Corbijn On 50 Years Of Capturing Icons, Making Movies, And Never Losing The Spark
“I went to a photography school one day a week, but it was just hopeless. They put you off photography,... The post Anton Corbijn On 50 Years Of Capturing Icons, Making Movies, And Never Losing The Spark appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:26:22 +0000
Iceland And Germany Strengthen Defence Cooperation
Germany’s Minister of Defence, Boris Pistorius, met with Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir at the Icelandic government offices today, reports RÚV.... The post Iceland And Germany Strengthen Defence Cooperation appeared first on The Reykjavik ...

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:55:49 +0000
Cold-Resistant Mosquitoes Found In Iceland
Having imported an American version of Halloween, Iceland has now imported actual bloodsuckers, as documented by Matthías Alfreðsson, an entomologist... The post Cold-Resistant Mosquitoes Found In Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:09:10 +0000
Grapevine Events: RAKEL, Skjaldborg Screenings, Opera Days
Reykjavík’s currently the overcast city we know and love, but there’s no harsh wind making it harder to walk from... The post Grapevine Events: RAKEL, Skjaldborg Screenings, Opera Days appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:01:54 +0000
Grindavík Plans To Reopen School Next Autumn
Contractors and the Road Administration have been working hard in recent months to repair Grindavík’s main infrastructure. Schooling is set... The post Grindavík Plans To Reopen School Next Autumn appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:32:05 +0000
Laugarás Lagoon Opens, Creating Fifty New Jobs
A brand new lagoon, Laugarás Lagoon, opened yesterday in Laugarás, about an hour and 20 minute drive from Reykjavík. According... The post Laugarás Lagoon Opens, Creating Fifty New Jobs appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:06:33 +0000
Thousands Of Cars In Iceland Still At Risk From Faulty Airbags
Nearly 6,000 cars in Iceland still have faulty airbags despite being recalled, reports RÚV. Thousands of car owners have not... The post Thousands Of Cars In Iceland Still At Risk From Faulty Airbags appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:10:20 +0000
Jelena Ćirić: From Playing On RÚV To Presenting
The musician discusses working at the national broadcaster, her podcast, and learning Icelandic Reykjavík is no stranger to Jelena Ćirić’s... The post Jelena Ćirić: From Playing On RÚV To Presenting appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:37:58 +0000
Free Business Idea: Start A Budget Airline
Fourth time’s the charm Before we reached the delirious heights which The Reykjavík Grapevine now enjoys, with our marble staircases,... The post Free Business Idea: Start A Budget Airline appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:19:20 +0000
Now & Then: The Women’s Strike 50 Years Ago Has Changed Iceland
An initiative that had a meaningful impact On October 24, 1975, 50 years ago this month, 90 percent of all... The post Now & Then: The Women’s Strike 50 Years Ago Has Changed Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:17:10 +0000
Help? Call Charlie! Swans, Appelsín, And Mirrors
When you dream, make sure to dream big! Cause dreams can often become reality. Not mine, though, only my nightmares... The post Help? Call Charlie! Swans, Appelsín, And Mirrors appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:54:38 +0000
RAKEL’s Debut LP Mixes The Natural With The Unnatural
RAKEL finds her place with a place to be One of the busiest people in the Icelandic music scene, solo... The post RAKEL’s Debut LP Mixes The Natural With The Unnatural appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:56:40 +0000
Air Traffic Controllers Announce Strike On Sunday
Air traffic controllers are planning to go on strike on Sunday, unless circumstances change. The work stoppage is scheduled to... The post Air Traffic Controllers Announce Strike On Sunday appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:40:52 +0000
Tourist Narrowly Escapes Wave At Reynisfjara
A new video of tourists being splashed by waves at Reynisfjara has attracted a lot of attention on social media... The post Tourist Narrowly Escapes Wave At Reynisfjara appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:10:52 +0000
Iceland Roundup: Drinking, Laxness, New Icelandic Names, Eurovision, Israel & 1970s Murder Case
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: Drinking, Laxness, New Icelandic Names, Eurovision, Israel & 1970s Murder Case appeared first ...

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:44:46 +0000
Sex Tape On Full Display: Artist Couple Viðar Logi and Miles Greenberg Exhibit In Ásmundarsalur
In the Ásmundarsalur office, I sit across from artists Miles Greenberg and Viðar Logi. Even through the closed door, atmospheric... The post Sex Tape On Full Display: Artist Couple Viðar Logi and Miles Greenberg Exhibit In Ásmundarsalur appeared ...

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:47:12 +0000
Honey Pie: Pizza 107’s Neighbourhood Charm Works Wonders
There’s a scene in the quintessential rom-com Along Came Polly where Philip Seymour Hoffman scoffs at Ben Stiller for dabbing... The post Honey Pie: Pizza 107’s Neighbourhood Charm Works Wonders appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:20:45 +0000
Opinion: What’s Missing From The Discussion
Auður Jónsdóttir responds to Stefán Einar Stefánsson’s author list Will only rich people be able to write books in the... The post Opinion: What’s Missing From The Discussion appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

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