Even though it’s almost the middle of July, that doesn’t stop the Icelandic sniffles. Currently writing this with a sore... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: Ólafur Arnalds & Talos, Bríet, Moses Hightower & More appeared fir...

It’s Friday! While our editor is headed south to run the Laugavegur Ultra tomorrow, the rest of GVHQ is hitting... The post Grapevine Events: Raving, Accordion Festival, Flea Market & More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Safety measures at Brúará are currently being upgraded following an accidental death that occurred last June, RÚV reports.  On June... The post Increased Safety Measures At Brúará Following Fatality appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The police claim to have identified 36 potential human trafficking victims during an extensive, multi-national operation in June. Up to... The post Potential Human Trafficking Victims Identified Following Police Action appeared first on The Reykjavik...

A visit to Iceland’s premier bird museum Ask any tourist to Iceland which bird they’re most looking forward to seeing... The post A Bird On A Stand Is Worth Two In The Bush appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On Tuesday afternoon, July 8, the cords were cut on two flagpoles flying the Ukrainian and Palestinian flags at Reykjavík... The post Cords Cut On Ukrainian And Palestinian Flags appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The wife of the vice-chair of Íslandsbanki’s board accidentally bought shares in the bank, reports RÚV. Stefán Pétursson, vice-chair of... The post Wife Of Íslandsbanki Board Vice-Chair Accidentally Bought Shares In The Bank appeared first on ...

Don’t surrender to mediocrity I recently turned 40.  The days are long, and I feel good. In fact, I’ve always... The post Taylor Swift Doesn’t Need Me appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Make money fast with ancient magic The Grapevine, deeply worried about the global economy, has commissioned a series of articles... The post Free Business Idea: Nithing Pole Craft Kit appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A closer look at the tensions between authentic tradition, modernist aesthetics and globalised bakery trends behind Iceland’s bakeries Icelanders love... The post Crust And Crumbs: Unpacking Iceland’s Bakery Culture appeared first on The Reykjavi...

At the southern tip of Lagarfljöt lies Fljótsdalur, a scenic river valley carved out by meltwater from the northern edge... The post The Joy Of Milk: Sauðagull Puts Sheep Milk On The Map appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In this day and age, it’s hard to travel without breaking the bank. Left and right, you hear everyone complaining... The post No Car? No Problem! Travelling Iceland For Cheap appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Hip-hop artist Birnir lives for 2,000 years It’s been about a month since Birnir’s third LP Dyrnar came out. His... The post Open The Doors For Birnir appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Camping in Iceland is a risk-reward gamble with a high ceiling and a low floor. You might find yourself sitting... The post Totally In Tents: Camping In Iceland Will Blow You Away appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Before Friðrik Þór Friðriksson earned Iceland its first (and so far only) Best Foreign Language Film Oscar nomination for Children... The post Around Iceland In Eighty Minutes: Friðrik Þór Friðriksson’s “Hringurinn” appeared fir...

A ruling majority of the public supports Alþingi’s contested bill on fisheries resource rent, according to a new survey by... The post Almost 70% Of Public Support Fisheries Rent Bill appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On July 9, an American nuclear submarine is set to dock at Grundartangi for servicing. This is the eight submarine... The post American Nuclear Sub Docks At Grundartangi appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Welcome to The Haul, where we give you a peek into our shopping bag (or the shopping bag of someone... The post The Haul: This List Is Downtown Rat Approved appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Most of us grew up with grandparents who owned a special set of plates or dinnerware that sat untouched in... The post Fun At The Table: Hvíslustell Gives Dinnerware A Playful Spin appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A police officer in his sixties was attacked at the Goslok Festival (also known as the Vestmannaeyjar Eruption Festival) in... The post Off-Duty Officer Attacked In Vestmannaeyjar appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A Play aircraft was turned back for landing shortly after takeoff from Poland yesterday, after the plane got caught in... The post Play Aircraft Damaged In Hailstorm, Returned To Airstrip appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Unsolicited advice from an unreliable advisor Help is a four-letter verb meaning “to make it easier or possible for someone... The post Help? Call Charlie! Campsites, Expensive Vegetables, Beautiful But Harmless Eruption & More appeared first ...

No Borders Iceland organise the upcoming Festival Against Borders After hosting a series of concerts last spring, activist group No... The post More Music, Less Borders appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The end of the only mice-free area in Iceland On 14 July 1974, the Ring Road formally opened; the picture... The post Bridges Over Troubled Waters 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: Filibuster, Euro Cup, Bomb, Bald Eagle, Hospital Report & Listeners’ Questions appeared...

The Grapevine’s guide to sounding Icelandic, one word at a time As you’ve gathered from our beautiful cover photo by... The post Here’s A New Word For You, Dummy! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Highway robbery: The parking meters are running on the Ring Road Like any intrepid tourist knows, Iceland is famed for... The post Parking In Paradise At A Hellish Price appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Acclaimed music maker Bjarki tells us about the BUXUR collective’s upcoming rave There’s nothing else like BUXUR. The mysterious Reykjavík... The post Put Down Your Phone And Take Off Your Pants appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On Friday evening, July 4, a search party was sent to locate a missing 19-year-old tourist travelling in Öræfi. He... The post Tourist Aged 19 Dies In Öræfi appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On the morning of July 7, a short surge of earthquakes was recorded near Árnes in South Iceland, about 20... The post Earthquake Surge Near Hekla In South Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Emma’s phantasmagoric debut Halidome embraces opposites  Avant-folk collective Emma talks about their journey from Músíktilraunir to the sterling debut album... The post Escapist Fantasies: Inside Avant-folk Band Emma’s Debut appeared firs...

Faster than lightspeed There are fewer bands active in Iceland truer to their craft and ethos than GRÓA. Whether it’s... The post Track By Track: Drop P By GRÓA appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

“What happens when artists are transported to a studio far away from the comfort zone of the familiar?” This question... The post Sacred Spaces, Sacred Places: Icelandic Artists In Varanasi appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Trouble in Moomin paradise Plans of opening a Moomin-themed playground in Kjarnaskógur forest near the town of Akureyri under the... The post Welcome To Cucumber Season appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

It’s print day here at Grapevine HQ, with our recent cover feature exploring the wonderful intricacies of the Icelandic Ring... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: Of Monsters And Men, Hoym, Benjamín Gísli & More appeared first on The Reykja...

  July 14, 1974 saw the opening of the then-biggest and most expensive man-made structure in the history of Iceland... The post Editorial: The Ring Road, Forging A Nation appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The beginning of the month means it’s time for gallery openings! At 16:00, if you fancy a bus ride, Anna... The post Grapevine Events: Lots Of Art And A Very Long Table appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Route One is Iceland’s main highway. It circles the country over a distance of 1,321 km, rolling over mountain passes,... The post The Summer Ring Road: Around Iceland In 12 Days appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Independence Party city councillors do not support the Reykjavík City Council’s decision to fly the Palestinian flag outside Reykjavík City... The post Independence Party Opposes Flying Palestinian Flag Outside City Hall appeared first on The Rey...

Four individuals were arrested following searches at several locations in the capital area this week, reports RÚV. Police seized about... The post Police Seize Cocaine, Marijuana, And Nearly 20 Million ISK In Cash appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...

May was unusually warm this year, with temperatures measuring higher than June in some parts of the country, the Icelandic... The post June Temperatures Below Average Nationwide appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The French woman suspected of killing her husband and daughter at the Reykjavík Edition hotel in June denies conviction. As... The post Edition Hotel Murderer Sent Last Will To Relatives  appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Icelandic District Prosecutor has concluded its inquiry into the activities of fisheries company Samherji in Namibia, which began five... The post Five Year Inquiry Into Samherji’s Activity In Namibia Concluded appeared first on The Reykjavik G...

On June 30, a costal fishing vessel sunk off the coast of Patreksfjörður. The Icelandic Coast Guard was dispatched after... The post Former MP Dies After Boat Sinks Off Patreksfjörður Coast appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A difference of 20,000 ISK in the subsidised annual Strætó bus pass can be found between University of Iceland staff... The post Students Pay More For Bus Pass Than University Staff appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Extensive road construction around Hornafjörður, East Iceland, will be completed before the New Year. This will shorten the Ring Road... The post Ring Road To Be Shortened By 12 Kilometres 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: Silicon, Meth, Self-Defeating Socialists, MRI Scanner, Moomins & Hearts appeared first on The ...

President of Iceland Halla Tómasdóttir has weighed in — albeit informally — about the controversial decision to remove Akureyri’s heart-shaped... The post President Halla Tómasdóttir Weighs In On Heart-Shaped Traffic Lights appeared first o...

Icelandic authorities are set to deport a pregnant woman who uses a wheelchair, in defiance of her doctor’s recommendations, RÚV... The post Disabled Pregnant Woman To Be Deported appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Look, Reykjavík isn’t exactly a street food paradise. It’s also not the easiest city to walk around in and eat... The post Food Truck Frenzy: All You Can Eat, Off The Street appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.