Who hasn’t at one point dreamt of dramatically pulling back their bowstring and hitting that impossible mark in the far-off... The post Nocking It Out Of The Park At Iceland’s Archery Club appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Former prime minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir is polling at 31% in a recent Gallup poll measuring presidential candidates. According to the... The post Katrín Jakobsdóttir Leads Presidential Race appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Another week, another brand new cycle of 66 Degrees of Sound, our podcast highlighting new music and events in Iceland.... The post 66 Degrees of Sound: Artist Spotlight — Dustin O’Halloran appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Sigríður Soffía Níelsdóttir’s side hustle sparks fireworks and profit “I found it very uncomfortable that I was so interested in... The post The Lazy Gardener With A Blooming Business appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A Japanese ski jumper will attempt to beat the current world record in ski jumping on April 23. Ryōyū Kobayashi’s... The post Japanese Ski Jumper Tries For World Record In Akureyri appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Police officers in Akureyri found an unconscious woman in her home on Monday morning. Resuscitation attempts failed and the woman... The post Police Investigate Potential Homicide In Akureyri appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Grapevine’s Guide To Sounding Icelandic, One Word At A Time In many languages, telling someone “Listen!” is a good... The post Listen! It’s Heyrðu’s Time To Shine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Four men are in custody pending an investigation into the death of another man at a summer house in Grímsnes,... The post Homicide Under Investigation In South Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Meteorologist Sigurður Þ. Ragnarsson, known as Siggi the Storm, is promising warmth and sunshine for the summer ahead, reports Vísir.... The post Meteorologist Predicts Warm Summer appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Útlendingur’s ongoing guide to getting shit done For 14 years living in Reykjavík, I found myself lamenting the lack... The post Do Shit: Making Sense Of Recycling In Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Hafnarfjörður residents turn living rooms into music venues on April 24 I remember one spring day in 2023 when a... The post Ten Years Of Hafnarfjörður’s HEIMA Music Festival appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

What a comeback week we’ve had for our little show that could! Rounding out our new weekly cycle, today we... The post 66 Degrees of Sound: Saturday Morning Mix #1 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Ahead of Record Store Day on April 20, Grapevine’s journalists Jóhannes Bjarkason and Rex Beckett discussed the hottest happenings in... The post Grapevine Events: Icelandic Sorcery Festival, Drag Expanded & So Much More appeared first on The...

Somebody told me that you had a girlfriend that looked like a boyfriend, who never wanted to miss out on... The post Grapevine New Music: Teitur Magnússon, Logi Pedro, Cyber & More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

You are an iridescent bug, skating at high velocity across a wide, glassy surface. You speed effortlessly forward, arcing smoothly... The post Chasing The Phantom Spark: The Iceland-made racing game that’s gathering real momentum appeared first on ...

Iceland’s real estate market is heating up, with nearly twice as many sales contracts signed in February as in January,... The post Home Sales Saw Big Increase In February appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

It’s been a couple of days since the great comeback of our podcast 66 Degrees of Sound with an absolutely... The post 66 Degrees Of Sound: Hot Happenings #1 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Jónfrí tackles national mundanity, mountains and maritime affection on Draumur um Bronco     Shifting between genres and moods faster... The post Track By Track: Draumur Um Bronco By Jónfrí appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

According to a new cruise ship policy adopted by the municipality of Ísafjörður, the number of ship passengers allowed to... The post Ísafjörður Limits Cruise Ship Passengers to 5,000 Per Day appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

UPDATED 18.04 A vote of no confidence was proposed to Alþingi on April 17. The Pirate Party and the People’s... The post Vote Of No Confidence Fails At Alþingi appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Along the southeastern coast of the Westfjords, in the town of Hólmavík, resides The Museum of Sorcery and Witchcraft, a... The post The Ceremony of Community: The Icelandic Sorcery Festival Readies Its New Ritual appeared first on The Reykjavik Gr...

You can find a therapy dog Leó, a mature Labrador with great charisma, working at Akureyri Hospital, reports RÚV. His... The post Therapy Dog Leó Works At Akureyri Hospital appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on April 16 that Iceland was in violation of the European Convention... The post Iceland Found In Violation Of The European Convention appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A release show in Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík made for holy moments “Doing it in a church felt somehow appropriate. Even... The post Supersport! Wants You To Sing Along appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

  After a much longer break than anticipated, we are very pleased to announce the comeback of our new music... The post 66 Degrees of Sound: Artist Spotlight — BSÍ appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In the woods of Iceland, a figurehead stands at a podium wrapped in gold-adorned silk. The congregation kneels before them... The post I’m Starting a Cult: Really, How Hard Can It Be? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The 2024 Edda Film Awards were presented April 13, with 20 awards presented to films that premiered between January 1,... The post Driving Mum Wins Film of the Year and Takes Home Multiple Edda Awards appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Supergroup of the Reykjavík Do-It-Together scene shares a beautiful and impressive night at Mengi On a windy Skírdagur, six guitars... The post While Six Guitars Gently Weep appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Stockfish continues, BSÍ is back and the whole community is finally waking up from the winter slumber. We know we’ve... The post Grapevine Events: Stockfish, BSÍ & So Much More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) has filed three complaints with the police regarding tourists who illegally imported dogs... The post Tourists Face Fines For Illegally Importing Dogs Into Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...

Imagine this: You’re blasting down Hverfisgata on an electric scooter on this fine afternoon. The wind is almost blowing you... The post Grapevine New Music: Kiriyama Family, Paddan, K.óla & More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Over 100 artists and panellists dropped their shows over festival’s military sponsors On March 7, Reykjavík-based punk trio Gróa announced... The post Gróa Scrapped Their SXSW Performance In Solidarity With Palestine appeared first on The Reykja...

A social media campaign protesting the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest was launched by a grassroots group of Nordic artists Thursday... The post Icelandic Artists Participating In Nordic Eurovision Boycott Initiative appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

Two individuals were recently diagnosed with pertussis (whooping cough) in the capital area. These are the first cases of the... The post First Case Of Pertussis Recorded In Iceland Since 2019 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Three generations of women step into the changing room of Flateyri pool, one item of clothing catching my attention. Each... The post A Fishing Warehouse Comes Alive appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Icelandic-Mexican Association (AMEIS) staged an event at Gallery Hafnartorg on April 7 in which they bestowed Reykjavík’s two Mexican-owned... The post It’s a Taco Takeover: Reykjavík’s Mexican Renaissance Is A Delicious Affair appeared f...

Meet an American immigrant who followed his nose toward the scents of Iceland “I worked as a software developer until... The post The Unlikely Perfumer appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

  More than 18.600 people have signed a petition proclaiming their lack of support for the prime ministership of Independence... The post Thousands Sign Petition Against Bjarni Benediktsson As Prime Minister appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

A group of protesters convened near the presidential residence of Bessastaðir Tuesday evening during a Council of State meeting. They... The post Three Protesters Arrested At Bessastaðir appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

There are now 1,327 children waiting for a place in preschools in Reykjavík. It can be expected that over 500... The post Over 1,300 Children On Preschool Waiting Lists appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Former prime minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir appears to have made a smart move in jumping ship from Alþingi to run for... The post Katrín Jakobsdóttir’s Presidential Bid Off To Strong Start appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

UPDATED 09.04.24, 14:25 The party leaders representing the ruling coalition government held a press conference at Harpa at 14:00, announcing... The post UPDATED: Bjarni Ben Becomes Prime Minister appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A popular brand of muesli sold under the brand name MUNA is being recalled after it was found to contain... The post Contaminated Muesli Recalled appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

What was last weekend’s Easter holiday good for? For one, it brought upon a general disdain for chocolate as those... The post Grapevine New Music: BSÍ, Kiasmos, Magnús Jóhann, Eivør & More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Stockfish Film & Industry Festival celebrates its tenth anniversary with a diverse program open to everyone “It’s been harder and... The post Stockfish Is Back, Bringing Movies On The House appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Kira Kira’s Unaðsdalur Embraces Light And Truth  Since the premiere of her debut film Grandma Lo-Fi at the Copenhagen International... The post Heading Into Pleasure Valley With Kira Kira appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Katrín Jakobsdóttir has  launched her presidential bid, ending weeks of speculation. She made the announcement on her social media account Friday... The post Katrín Jakobsdóttir Running For President, Resigning As Prime Minister appeared first ...

It’s a good time to be in Reykjavík this weekend! Yes, the spring weather gods might not be cooperating, but... The post Grapevine Events: Stockfish, SMÁTÍÐNI & So Much More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The massive impact of the nation’s historic manuscripts “This feels strangely intimate,” Ryan Boudinot jokes as he removes stacks of... The post A Measure Of Iceland’s Cultural Atomic Mass appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A recent Gallup national survey indicates the Social Democratic Alliance (Samfylkingin) is heading for an electoral victory. The party currently... The post Social Democratic Alliance Polls Highest Since 2009 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...