The Icelandic Art Prize celebrated its ninth edition at Austurbæjarbíó yesterday, March 11, recognising outstanding contributions to the Icelandic art... The post Icelandic Art Prize 2026 Winners Announced appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

The Icelandic government has decided to participate in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel, brought before the International Court of... The post Iceland Joins ICJ Genocide Case Against Israel appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Comparing literature to the finest confectionery truffles was for many years the go-to analogy of literary critics in this country.... The post Message In A Vessel: Words Of Wisdom In Times Of Chocolate appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

As you drive east along the south coast ring road towards Vatnajökull National Park, you encounter one of the most... The post The Battle For Skaftafell: A New Development Threatens Our Most Cinematic Beauty appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

Tax Day in Iceland is March 13, 2026. If you’ve got this all covered, congratulations. If you struggle with anxiety... The post Reminder To File Taxes In Iceland March 13, 2026 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

As of March 10, fans of Laufey — Laufers, if you will — can celebrate the jazz star at the new... The post LaufeyLand Pop-up Opens In Smáralind As Artist Continues World Tour appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

From Hlemmur to Selfoss, food halls owners are raking it in We’ve been reliably informed that in less literate households... The post Free Business Idea: Open A Food Hall appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A one-man panel on best locations for the best hobby Every year, The Reykjavík Grapevine defines the city by featuring... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Of Birding appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Local chef opens a new contender on the corner of Tryggvagata The stately corner of Tryggvagata is an arresting moment... The post Lóla: Chef Sigurður Laufdal’s Latest Venture Is Proof Of Iceland’s Enduring Love For Italian Cuisine appeared fir...

The first lóa, or golden plover in English, has arrived in Iceland after spending the winter in warmer climates. Ólöf... The post Spring Is Here: Lóa Spotted In Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

According to a quarterly report from the National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police, police officers in Iceland used tasers 11... The post Police Have Used Tasers Eleven Times appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Grapevine’s guide to sounding Icelandic, one word at a time Some international political commentators have voiced the opinion that... The post Word Of The Issue: A Fish With A Reversed Fin Bombs Iran appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

An Icelandic woman has confessed to stealing more than seven million ISK from the University of Iceland Lottery (Happdrætti Háskóla... The post Summer Employee Stole Seven Million ISK From The University Of Iceland Lottery appeared first on The Re...

In this year’s Best of Shopping, a lot of us had the recent uptick in quickly made and cheaper products... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Second-Hand Store appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In this year’s Best of Shopping, a lot of us had the recent uptick in quickly made and cheaper products... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Design Store appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In this year’s Best of Shopping, a lot of us had the recent uptick in quickly made and cheaper products... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Fashion Boutique appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In this year’s Best of Shopping, a lot of us had the recent uptick in quickly made and cheaper products... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Goddamn Store appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In this year’s Best of Shopping, a lot of us had the recent uptick in quickly made and cheaper products... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Newcomer appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In this year’s Best of Shopping, a lot of us had the recent uptick in quickly made and cheaper products... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Jewellery Store appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In this year’s Best of Shopping, a lot of us had the recent uptick in quickly made and cheaper products... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Men’s Clothing appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In this year’s Best of Shopping, a lot of us had the recent uptick in quickly made and cheaper products... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Niche Store appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In this year’s Best of Shopping, a lot of us had the recent uptick in quickly made and cheaper products... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Record Store appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In this year’s Best of Shopping, a lot of us had the recent uptick in quickly made and cheaper products... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Grocery Store appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In recent weeks, thousands of dead puffins have washed ashore along the coasts of Europe, reports RÚV. Since January, tens... The post Thousands Of Puffins Wash Ashore Dead appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

If you’ve flown through Keflavík Airport lately, you might have noticed that it’s always changing — shops are constantly being... The post The Cod That Became A Unicorn: How Kerecis Turned Leftover Fish Skin Into A Billion-Dollar Idea appeared...

Theatremaker Benedict Andrews expounds on his latest undertaking with Þjóðleikhúsið “If you went, ‘We’re doing four hours and 15 minutes... The post Óresteia At The National Theatre Is Gruesome And Glorious appeared first on The Reykjavik...

In this year’s Best of Shopping, a lot of us had the recent uptick in quickly made and cheaper products... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Place To Buy A Wool Sweater appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In this year’s Best of Shopping, a lot of us had the recent uptick in quickly made and cheaper products... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Bookstore appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The 2026 Stockfish Film & Industry festival is just around the corner, running from March 19 to 29. Reykjavík isn’t... The post Stockfish Has Plans For You: Irish Focus, Daring Documentaries, And Seven-Hour Béla Tarr Screening appeared first ...

In the last issue, I wrote a eulogy for Iceland’s vegan boom. Trend came, trend went, true believers survived. And... The post Gróa: The Long Road To A Good Salad appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A draft bill from the Icelandic government would allow Icelandic universities to introduce tuition fees for students from outside the... The post The Price Of Icelandic: Defending A Language They Refuse To Fund appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

On a cold day in February, I met with two librarians at the Reykjavík Library (borgarbókasafn) to discuss a Future... The post Celebrate The Future Like An Optimistic Farmer At The Reykjavík Library appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

“I like the term,” Stefán Svan tells me when I use the awkward description ‘cancer socks’ for his Mottumars (moustache... The post Stefán Svan And Team Design The 2026 Cancer Socks To Raise Awareness appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

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...