The Reykjavík Grapevine was in the local news in late February due to our layoffs. This is a devastating and... The post The Demise Of Icelandic Media appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

I received a phone call just before 9 AM from a local newspaperman, an experienced reporter doing his job. He’d... The post Humbling Moment For Community Journalism appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Iceland (the country) has won a decade-long trademark war over Iceland (the store) over the supermarket’s exclusive rights to the... The post Iceland (The Store) Drops Trademark Dispute Against Iceland (The Country) appeared first on The Reykjavik ...

The Icelandic public will vote on a referendum whether to continue EU membership negotiations on August 29, 2026. The government... The post Iceland Votes On EU Negotiations Next August  appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

It’s been a busy week at Grapevine HQ, but we just printed our latest issue, which you can find all... The post Grapevine Events: HAMPARAT, Exhibition Openings, Upprásin appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

For nearly two months, the Icelandic multidisciplinary artist Finnur Arnar Arnarson has been living and working inside Ásmundarsafn — the... The post Days And Nights At The Museum: Finnur Arnar Concludes His Fully Immersive Stay At Ásmundarsafn a...

In early 2003, Prime Minister Davíð Oddsson and Foreign Minister Halldór Ásgrímsson added Iceland to George W. Bush’s Coalition of... The post The Last King Of Iceland: Coming To Terms With Davíð Oddsson’s Legacy appeared first on The ...

IDM duo Amor Vincit Omnia veered strangely acoustic during their release show Outside, snowflakes engulf woollen clothes. “Inside,” chanteuse Salóme... The post Live Review: Bossanova Vincit Omnia appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On Julia, Ásgeir breaks away from a long-lasting routine It’s been 14 years since Ásgeir Trausti — now using the... The post Iceland’s Prodigal Son Ásgeir Pens A Path Forward appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Lindy Lin makes use of everyday ephemera in her multi-disciplinary piece Mirror Stage In just a few years, Lindy (Lidong... The post Sewing Machines, Combs, And A Xiao Flute  appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

When the legendary Gis Von Ice, band manager for Vök, Hatari and Lay Low, among others passed away in 2023,... The post Grief, AI, And One (Very Funny) Dead Dad: Alfrun Rose Brings Modern Tragicomedy To Tjarnarbíó appeared first on The Reykjavik G...

The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration reports that visibility will be poor on Hellisheiði and in Þrengslin due to a... The post Road Closures And Icy Conditions Across Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On Saturday, February 28, Björk made a rare live appearance, joining Rosalía on stage at the 2026 BRIT Awards. Wearing... The post VIDEO: Björk Joins Rosalía At The BRIT Awards appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Approximately half of all tourists visiting Iceland cite television and other entertainment programmes as their main reason for travelling to... The post Television And Film Drive Tourists To Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Davíð Oddsson, former Prime Minister of Iceland, Mayor of Reykjavík, Governor of the Central Bank of Iceland, and Editor-in-Chief of... The post Davíð Oddsson, Former Prime Minister Of Iceland, Dies At 78 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

So, how’s your week been? We’ve seen better days. Despite some bleakness, we can take solace in the exciting events... The post Grapevine Events: Baroque At Dómkirkjan, Garnival, Future Festival, Dead Air, And More appeared first on The ...

A new poll conducted by Prósent shows the Social Democratic Alliance (Samfylking) and the Centre Party (Miðflokkurinn) in the national... The post New National Poll Shows Social Democrats And Centre Party In The Lead appeared first on The Reykjavik...

Around 2,000 international flight passengers sat stuck in their airplanes at Reykjavík, Akureyri and Egilsstaðir airports yesterday, February 26, when... The post Two Thousand Passengers Delayed During Blizzard appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

The Norse god Óðinn obtained the mead of the poetry from the giants and shared it with those seeking divine... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Newcomer appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Norse god Óðinn obtained the mead of the poetry from the giants and shared it with those seeking divine... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Date Place appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir says that comments by Poland’s Prime Minister and former President of the European Council Donald Tusk... The post Iceland Won’t Join The EU On Just Any Terms, PM Says appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...

The Norse god Óðinn obtained the mead of the poetry from the giants and shared it with those seeking divine... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Place For Cocktails appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Norse god Óðinn obtained the mead of the poetry from the giants and shared it with those seeking divine... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Bar To End The Night appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe opposes the planned detention of children, soon to be implemented with... The post Council Of Europe Commissioner Opposes Legislation Imprisoning Children appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

Workers’ organisation BHM states that foreign labour is underutilised in Iceland, with the majority working in jobs that are not... The post Foreign Labour Is Underutilised In Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Updated February 25 at 14:09: The Icelandic Met Office has now issued a yellow weather warning for the capital area region.... The post Public Encouraged To Limit Travel As Weather Intensifies appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Hertex, the Salvation Army’s thrift shops in Iceland, have asked the public to help with monetary appraisals of their merchandise,... The post The Salvation Army Auctions Bust Of Mao Zedong appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Reykjavík Grapevine is broke. We need money. Yesterday we had to inform our staff journalists, Iryna, Ish (pictured holding... The post Helvítis Fokking Fokk! Dear Reader, The Reykjavík Grapevine Needs Your Help! appeared first on The Reykjavi...

The Norse god Óðinn obtained the mead of the poetry from the giants and shared it with those seeking divine... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Bar To Start The Night appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

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The Norse god Óðinn obtained the mead of the poetry from the giants and shared it with those seeking divine... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Wine Bar appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Norse god Óðinn obtained the mead of the poetry from the giants and shared it with those seeking divine... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Outdoor Drinking appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Norse god Óðinn obtained the mead of the poetry from the giants and shared it with those seeking divine... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Sports Bar appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Norse god Óðinn obtained the mead of the poetry from the giants and shared it with those seeking divine... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Place For Live Music appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Norse god Óðinn obtained the mead of the poetry from the giants and shared it with those seeking divine... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Goddamn Bar appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Members of the student party Vaka, who comprise a majority of the University of Iceland Student Council, passed a motion... The post Students Vote Motion Of No Confidence On University Rector  appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A brush fire broke out near Elliðavatn on Sunday and spread rapidly, reaching Guðmundarlundur and the Þingahverfi neighbourhood in Kópavogur,... The post Fire Near Elliðavatn Contained After Four-Hour Battle appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

A bus carrying 27 passengers left the road and slid into a ditch at Reynisfjall shortly before noon yesterday, reports... The post Bus Carrying 27 Passengers Skids Off Road Near Vík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

We’d be preaching from an ivory tower if we didn’t have boots on the ground, ingesting and processing the cultural... The post Art Being Consumed At The Grapevine Office This Week appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A new survey conducted by Maskína finds that Icelanders are more likely to think of Americans as adversaries, as opposed... The post Icelanders More Likely To Perceive Americans As Adversaries Than Allies, Report Finds appeared first on The Reykjavi...

Today is a textbook example of gluggaveður, the Icelandic word for when the sun shining through your window makes it... The post Grapevine Events: SAMPL, Kling & Bang Opening, Concert For Ukraine, And More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

The Reykjavík Preschool Plan was approved by the City Council yesterday, reports RÚV. The changes include substantial adjustments to the... The post Reykjavík Preschool Plan Approved By The City Council appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Rescue teams assisted four foreign travellers whose vehicle became stuck in heavy snow in Mælifellsdalur yesterday evening, reports RÚV. It... The post Tourists Walk 10 Kilometres To Call For Help appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

For a city the size of Reykjavík, there’s definitely a lot going on (per capita, of course), and luckily for... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Newcomer appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

For a city the size of Reykjavík, there’s definitely a lot going on (per capita, of course), and luckily for... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Event Space appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

For a city the size of Reykjavík, there’s definitely a lot going on (per capita, of course), and luckily for... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Cinema appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

For a city the size of Reykjavík, there’s definitely a lot going on (per capita, of course), and luckily for... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Theatre appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

For a city the size of Reykjavík, there’s definitely a lot going on (per capita, of course), and luckily for... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Artist-Run Space appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

For a city the size of Reykjavík, there’s definitely a lot going on (per capita, of course), and luckily for... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Gallery appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

For a city the size of Reykjavík, there’s definitely a lot going on (per capita, of course), and luckily for... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Permanent Exhibition appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.