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.

Cities need wastelands Walk along the harbour road at Geirsgata today, and you’ll be greeted by something relatively novel in... The post Now And Then: Pits Of Despair appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

It’s Friday, and it looks like the weekend might be a rainy one. Our advice? Plan where you want to... The post Grapevine Events: Daniil, SAMPL 2, Fundraiser For Palestine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In a world becoming increasingly unstable, there is but one, sturdy pillar lifting the spirits here at Grapevine HQ. That... The post Grapevine New Music: Amor Vincit Omnia, Eydís Evensen, JóiPé & Króli, & More appeared first on The Rey...

According to the new report by the OECD, a number of reforms are needed to maintain quality of life in... The post OECD Urges Education And Energy Reforms in Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (Vegagerðin) has requested that Akureyri’s town planning committee remove the heart-shaped traffic lights that... The post Icelandic Road Agency Wants Hearts Removed From Akureyri Traffic Lights appear...

That tourism has changed Icelandic culture is a truism — but it’s harder to say how. It’s subtle. You might... The post The Westman Islands Are A Taste Of The Old Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Nordic Music Export (NOMEX), a joint project of the Nordic music export offices, has announced the recipients of their... The post Two Icelanders Recognised Among NOMEX’s Top 20 Under 30  appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The public artwork Partnership (Samband), which is on display on Sæbraut near Höfði in Reykjavík, has been vandalised in an... The post Sæbraut Public Artwork Vandalised In “Politically Motivated” Act  appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

Pastels and auroras in a new art exhibition in Djúpavík “When you turn onto the Strandavegur, you really feel like... The post Sky Dancers In A Herring Factory appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Italians are not known for their generosity with the world’s freewheeling ways when it comes to their cuisine. Publish a... The post Charming Suburban Restaurant Channels 90s Italianate Nonna Vibes appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Is now the time for experimental bans? On June 17th, a man in Reykjavík was charged with disrespecting our flag... The post Bring Back The Bans appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries has upheld a decision by the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) to... The post Fined 240.000 ISK For Keeping Sheep In Grindavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Many trees that had leafed out during the warm May weather were badly affected by the cold spell at the... The post Trees Changed Colour In Early June Cold Spell appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

What our dear visitors really think of our most beloved waterfalls, according to Google Reviews One might think that Iceland’s... The post Not Falling For These Waterfalls appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

We went on the Reykjavík Botanical Garden’s free tour! On a sunny Friday, I take a quick bus to Laugardalur... The post Laugardalur In Full Bloom appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

From June 30 to July 6, an open collaborative project named KRAFS will take over The Workshop (Verkstæðið) in the... The post KRAFS Creates From Scratch At The National Gallery appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Reykjanes District Court sentenced Sigurður Fannar Þórsson to 16 years in prison for murdering his 10-year-old daughter in September... The post Father Sentenced 16 Years For Murdering Daughter appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In 2024, individuals with foreign citizenships comprised 42% of the Icelandic prison population, RÚV reports. The proportion has increased threefold compared... The post Foreign Nationals Comprise 42% Of Prison Population appeared first on The Reyk...

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: Pilot Whales, Chess, Cats, Drugs In Raufarhöfn, Filibuster & Iran/Israel appeared first on Th...

Charlie’s here to answer your questions — big or small! As a graduate of the Help Academy founded by Gregory... The post Help? Call Charlie: Pollý, Grapevine In 2050, Biggest Band Coming Out Of Iceland & More appeared first on The Reykjavik...

On June 21, over 60 pilot whales stranded on a beach in Ólafsfjörður, North Iceland, reports RÚV. An emergency response... The post Pilot Whales Stranded In Ólafsfjörður Successfully Returned To Sea appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The cat shelter Kattholt is currently overflowing with homeless cats, and its managers are now appealing to the public for... The post Kattholt Shelter Overwhelmed As Summer Brings Spike In Abandoned Cats appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In order to advance themselves, and their causes, politicians in democracies have always had to appeal to voters by all... The post Editorial: Hello, And Welcome To My Podcast   appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Sódóma Reykjavík: A lost remote, teenage moonshine, iconic pop stars and a damn good soundtrack When I first heard the... The post A Nostalgic Ride Through 90s Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Want to deepen your relationship with Icelandic literature in English translation but don’t know where to start? We’ve asked US-based... The post Reading Beyond Halldór Laxness: One U.S.-Based Writer’s take appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

Let us move away from “for or against” debates The world is suffering the consequences of unresolved trauma with terrifying... The post Opinion: Reality Is Not Black Or White appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Grapevine’s guide to sounding Icelandic, one word at a time  If you’re reading this hot off the press, then... The post Word Of The Issue: Another Trip Around The Sun appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Sátan’s second year brings more heavy metal to Snæfellsnes As the seventh issue of Grapevine goes to print, I hop... The post Moshing In Stykkishólmur: Visiting Metal Festival Sátan’s Sophomore Iteration appeared first on The Reykjavik Gr...

We’re about to hit the longest day of the year, so there’s no time like the present to channel those... The post Grapevine Events: Improvised Music, Midsummer Celebrations, And A Picnic appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Disobedient duo BSÍ talk about their new EP triptych, DIY culture and living in the moment Because honestly by BSÍ... The post This Bus Is On A Diversion: BSÍ’s Defiant EP Progress appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Irish police officers are expected to arrive in Iceland next week as part of the investigation into the disappearance of... The post Irish Police To Question 35 In Iceland Over Disappearance Of Jón Þröstur appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

Our latest issue is now out on the streets of Reykjavík. In a cover feature illustrated by visual artist Baldur... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: múm, GRÓA, Elín Hall & More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The police have seized a knife in connection with the investigation into the deaths of two French tourists at the... The post Knife Seized And Extension Sought In Edition Hotel Homicide Case appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

For reference, read this article for a deep-dive character analysis of the Brosphere’s main players. It was very clear in... The post The Big Vibe Shift: Inside The Icelandic Brosphere appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Our Jordans, Rogans and Shapiros Readers of this publication are more often than not unfamiliar with many aspects of Iceland’s... The post The Who’s Who Of The Icelandic Brosphere appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

OSMIUM by OSMIUM The latest project featuring Icelandic composer and Academy Award winner Hildur Guðnadóttir, experimental group Osmium self-titled debut... The post Man-made Mechanical Wilderness: Supergroup Osmium Releases Eponymous Debut appeare...

On June 18, one person was transported to a hospital when a car collided into the side of a bus... The post Car Collided With Bus At Hverfisgata appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On June 18, representatives of the Reykjavík City Council majority agreed to make Austurstræti and Veltusund permanent pedestrian streets, Vísir... The post Austurstræti And Veltusund To Become Pedestrian Streets appeared first on The Reykjavik G...

A group of 15 Icelanders were awarded the prestigious Order of the Falcon by President Halla Tómasdóttir at a formal... The post Fifteen Awarded With The Order Of The Falcon At Bessastaðir appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Two ash heaps and traces of the old Laugavegur road have been uncovered during archaeological monitoring at Hlemmur Square in... The post Antique Remains Discovered Underneath Hlemmur appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

As of June 2025, six homicides have been reported in five separate police cases. In 2024, homicides reached a record... The post Six Homicides Reported As Of This Year appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On the morning of Saturday, June 14, two tourists were found dead at the Reykjavík Edition hotel. A French woman... The post Double Homicide At The Reykjavík Edition Hotel, Suspect In Custody appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Sun’s out, and today’s Grapevine’s 22nd birthday! We’ll be celebrating at our birthday party, but we’ve got some ideas for... The post Grapevine Events: Happy 22nd Birthday To Us! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

On May 31, 2024, a group of anti-war and pro-Palestine protesters gathered to demonstrate outside a government meeting on Skuggasund.... The post Artist Árni Már Auctions A Piece For The Right To Protest appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Video games are a complex phenomenon. Simultaneously a multi-billion-dollar global industry, a modern form of mass entertainment, an emerging art... The post No Time to Relax: Porcelain Fortress Simulates The Chaos Of Life appeared first on The Reykj...

An old Douglas Dakota aircraft, purchased this March by the landowners of Sólheimasandur from the Icelandic DC-3 Friends Association, was... The post Old DC-3 Transported To Sólheimasandur appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.