There is no simple way to explain Jón Mýrdal, one of Reykjavík’s most prolific restaurant moguls. His varied CV includes... The post The Almost Fishmonger Who Launched a Restaurant appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Icelanders are perhaps not the most romantic people in the world, but underneath our cold exterior, our amorous hearts still... The post Icelandic Love Stories: There Is Nothing Simple About The Icelandic Love Story appeared first on The Reykjavik Gr...

“The summer has been very good in general when it comes to selling books, but we haven’t sold this many... The post Booming Interest In Icelandic Books appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Justice Minister Jón Gunnarsson’s plans to arm the Icelandic police with tasers have been criticized, reports Vísir. Júlía Birgisdóttir, the... The post Plans To Arm The Icelandic Police Are Heavily Criticised appeared first on The Reykjav...

A man was stabbed to death in a house in Ólafsfjörður last night, reports Vísir. Four were arrested in connection... The post Man Stabbed To Death In Ólafsfjörður appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The popularity of tattoos continues to grow in Iceland. Up to three out of ten adult Icelanders have tattoos, with the... The post 38% Of Reform, Pirate And People’s Party Supporters Have Tattoos appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

You made it! It’s the last Friday of the month! To celebrate, here’s a load of lovely new music to... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: Björk, Systur and Uppáhellingarnir appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

It’s been a busy week of news in Iceland! To bring you all the latest, Reykjavík Grapevine editor-in chief, Valur... The post RVK Newscast 218: Airport Bomb Scare appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Icelandic startup GreenBytes has announced a €1 million pre-seed round led by Crowberry Capital, with participation from Berlin-based APX, and... The post GreenBytes Raises €1M To Help Restaurants Fight Food Waste appeared first on The Reykjavik ...

At yesterday’s press conference on the ongoing investigation of a suspected terrorist plot involving two men who are still in... The post Most Of The Guns Seized Were Legally Registered, Home Of National Commissioner’s Father Also Searche...

Svavar Pétur Eysteinsson, perhaps better known to our readers by the stage name Prins Póló, passed away yesterday after a... The post Musician And Artist Svavar Pétur Eysteinsson Has Died appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

RIFF Swim In Cinema – The Truman Show September 30th at 19:30 – Sundhöllin – 3,400 ISK Reykjavík International Film... The post Grapevine Events: Cinema Extravaganza! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

At a press conference held just moments ago, Grímur Grímsson, the chief of the capital area police; and Sveinn Ingiberg... The post Police Press Conference: Planned Terrorist Attack Suspects Still In Custody, Investigations Ongoing appeared first o...

Reykjavík is bustling with activities, from famous attractions to our small hidden gems. And we have busted our balls, pushing... The post Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: Best Hike appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Reykjavík is bustling with activities, from famous attractions to our small hidden gems. And we have busted our balls, pushing... The post Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: Best Place To Spend Time With The Kids (Summer!) appeared first on The Rey...

Inflation due to the current energy crisis in Europe will likely affect the prices for many consumer goods, including Christmas... The post Inflation To Affect Christmas Book Market appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A bomb threat closed Keflavík International Airport from about half past midnight last night until about 04:30 this morning, ending... The post Early Morning Bomb Scare Temporarily Shuts Down Airport appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Vínbúðin could be allowed to be open on Sundays and other holidays if a bill that five members of the... The post Vínbúðin Might Expand Opening Hours appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In this episode of RVK Newscast, Grapevine editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson is in Grafarvogur, the home of two suspects in the... The post RVK Newscast 217: Limited Evidence In Terrorism Case appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The fire station in Reyðarfjörður was heavily damaged during the weekend’s stormy weather, reports RÚV. In addition, many buildings in... The post Major Damage Was Done Due To Stormy Weather appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

An iceberg roughly the size of a football pitch has floated its way north of Siglufjörður and west of Grímsey,... The post Iceberg Size Of Football Pitch Spotted North Of Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The announcement from capital area bus service Strætó that they would be raising their fares from October 1st has raised... The post Bus Fare Increase Sharply Criticised appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Police in Iceland revealed that they had thwarted a massive terrorist plot last week, but as the days go by,... The post The Icelandic Roundup: Terrorist Plot And Monstrous Weather appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Reykjavík is bustling with activities, from famous attractions to our small hidden gems. And we have busted our balls, pushing... The post Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: For A Night Out appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Just 40 minutes from Reykjavik city centre, in the gorgeous landscape of Hvalfjörður, lies Iceland’s latest thermal baths experience. A... The post Hvammsvík: Where Time Stands Still appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The historic house Angró in Seyðisfjörður will be built in a new location after it collapsed during the storm last... The post The Angró House To Be Moved To A New Location appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A new announcement from Strætó, the capital area bus service, outlines how fares are going to be raised effective October... The post Strætó Changing Fares Starting October 1st appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A lawyer for a man arrested last week on suspicion of conspiring to commit a terrorist attack says his client... The post Suspect Denies All Ties With Far-Right Extremism, Lawyer Says appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The national court confirmed today the two-and-a-half-year sentence for football player Andres Escobar, reports RÚV. He played with Leiknir in... The post The National Court Confirms The Rape Sentence Against A Footballer appeared first on The Reykj...

Reykjavík is bustling with activities, from famous attractions to our small hidden gems. And we have busted our balls, pushing... The post Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: Best Tech Exhibition appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Reykjavík is bustling with activities, from famous attractions to our small hidden gems. And we have busted our balls, pushing... The post Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: Best Day Trip appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir expects that numerous Russian citizens will apply for international protection in Iceland, RÚV reports, in the... The post Prime Minister Expects Russian Citizens Will Apply For Asylum In Iceland appeared first o...

Fourth coronavirus vaccination shots will be made available tomorrow, Vísir reports, at Laugardalshöll for those aged 60 and older. Influenza... The post Fourth Coronavirus Vaccination Shots Beginning This Month appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

High winds pummeled northeast Iceland over the weekend, especially on Sunday, with extensive damage done to buildings and cars. No... The post East Iceland Battered By Storms, Extensive Damage appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Autumn has truly arrived in Iceland, and the nights are fair drawing in… no better time to check out some... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: Ægir, russian.girls/bngr boy, Kraftgalli & In3dee appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

‘Ask Me Anything’ is back! We’re tackling members’ questions and eatin’ hot dogs in the rain. Please consider becoming a... The post Ask Us Anything! What Do Icelanders Eat, And Is There Gold In The Volcano?! appeared fi...

Reykjavík is bustling with activities, from famous attractions to our small hidden gems. And we have busted our balls, pushing... The post Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: Best Cinema appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Reykjavík Grapevine editor-in-chief, Valur Grettisson is back with news about a dramatic arrest made by the Icelandic special forces—a situation... The post RVK Newscast 216: Potential Terrorist Plot Foiled, Four Suspects Arrested appeared first o...

Iceland Airwaves, the long-awaited music festival that returns to Reykjavík after a pandemic-induced 2-year hiatus, has announced the final lineup.... The post Iceland Airwaves 2022: New Names & Day Passes Added appeared first on The Reykjavik ...

Yesterday’s arrest of four Icelandic men in their twenties, two of whom are still in custody, on suspicion of conspiring... The post Terrorist Suspects: Possible Far-Right Ties; Justice Minister Proposes Pre-Emptive Investigations appeared firs...

Icelandic Dance Company – Ball September 23rd at 20:00 – Borgarleikhúsið- 5,900 ISK Have a Ball this Friday night by... The post Grapevine Events: Icelandic Dance Company, Sea Zumba And Pantheon! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

Four Icelandic men in their twenties were arrested yesterday, RÚV reports, alleged to have engaged in the production of weapons... The post Suspected Terrorists Arrested, Plot Reportedly Foiled appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

An Icelander has contacted several media outlets in the country with the offer from a Russian fund to pay for... The post Russian Fund Offers To Pay Icelandic Journalists For Ukraine Trip, No One Accepts appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Many tourists in Iceland try to avoid bathing before going to swimming pools, reports Fréttablaðið. The staff at the swimming... The post Tourists Do Not Shower Properly In Swimming Pools appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On the occasion of the European Mobility Week and Leave Your Car At Home initiative, Strætó will provide free bus... The post Strætó Provides Free Bus Rides Today appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Last June, Reykjavík District Court ruled in favour of the capital area police that a hosting company in Iceland is... The post Terrorist Website Was Hosted In Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In this episode of RVK Newscast, Grapevine editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson (and his Chief Morale Officer, Pollý!) are in Grandí to... The post RVK Newscast 215: The Lava Show On Fire And The People’s Party “Godfather” appeared fi...

About 90 employees are needed at preschools in Reykjavík to be considered fully staffed, reports RÚV. The staffing problem has... The post 90 Employees Needed To Fully Staff Kindergartens appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On September 20th, the temperature in East Iceland exceeded 20 degrees, reports RÚV. The highest recorded temperature, 20.8 degrees, was... The post Temperature Above 20 Degrees In The East appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A new report (.pdf) from the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute details that garbage on the sea floor within Icelandic... The post Garbage Piling Up On Sea Floor Of Icelandic Waters, Report Says appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.