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 2000 international flight passengers sat stuck in their airplanes at Reykjavík, Akureyri and Egilsstaðir airports yesterday, February 27, when... The post Two Thousand Passengers Delayed During Blizzard appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

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.

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 Craft 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 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.

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 Art Museum 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 Museum appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On February 16, the Icelandic social media platform Slapp was opened. The new platform is intended exclusively for people with... The post New Iceland-Only Social Media Platform Opens 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: Didda Flygenring On Corn Cakes, Sketchbooks, And Her Plea To Góði Hirðirinn appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Ministry of Justice has approved the initiation of work to assess conditions in a fissure in Grindavík where Lúðvík... The post Ministry Approves Fissure Recovery Attempt Year After Accident appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Icelandic Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings due to a northeasterly snowstorm, reports RÚV. The first takes... The post Yellow Weather Warnings In The South Due To Winds And Snow appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A new survey conducted by Prósent indicates that a large majority of the public supports banning the sale of energy... The post Majority Of Public Favours Energy Drink Ban For Minors appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On February 16, amounts of particulate matter measured at noon exceeded average pollution measurements in the Capital Area. According to the... The post High Level Of Pollution Measured In Capital Area  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: Cream Buns, Horse & Tooth, Sugar Tax, Slow News Week, “Colonised By Immigrants” ap...

Lilja Dögg Alfreðsdóttir, former MP and minister, was elected as the head of Framsóknarflokkurinn (The Progressive Party) during the party’s... The post Lilja Alfreðsdóttir Elected Progressive Party Chair  appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...

This issue, we reached out to some friends of the Grapevine to ask a simple question: what is the perfect... The post Last Words: What Is The Perfect Reykjavík Valentine’s Day Date? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

You might imagine our office as a European wonderland, with espresso machines and turtlenecks and sophisticated furniture. As a street... The post Music Being Played At The Grapevine Office This Week appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

As pink, heart-filled advertisements take over the screens by bus stops, and every restaurant prepares for a busy Saturday night,... The post Grapevine Events: Ljós Í Myrkri, Throuple, Art Festivity, And More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

Since the severe erosion affecting Reynisfjara, landowners have been attempting to make due with the changed landscape. In conversation with... The post Reynisfjara Said To Recover With Changing Winds appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Live concert review from the cutting edge As the days are still awfully short, this past weekend Dark Music Days... The post Dark Music Days: From Teenage Bedroom To Vibrating Metal Plates appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.