Jónfrí tackles national mundanity, mountains and maritime affection on Draumur um Bronco     Shifting between genres and moods faster... The post Track By Track: Draumur Um Bronco By Jónfrí appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

According to a new cruise ship policy adopted by the municipality of Ísafjörður, the number of ship passengers allowed to... The post Ísafjörður Limits Cruise Ship Passengers to 5,000 Per Day appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A vote of no confidence was proposed to Alþingi on April 17. The Pirate Party and the People’s Party (Flokkur... The post Vote Of No Confidence Submitted To Alþingi appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Along the southeastern coast of the Westfjords, in the town of Hólmavík, resides The Museum of Sorcery and Witchcraft, a... The post The Ceremony of Community: The Icelandic Sorcery Festival Readies Its New Ritual appeared first on The Reykjavik Gr...

You can find a therapy dog Leó, a mature Labrador with great charisma, working at Akureyri Hospital, reports RÚV. His... The post Therapy Dog Leó Works At Akureyri Hospital appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on April 16 that Iceland was in violation of the European Convention... The post Iceland Found In Violation Of The European Convention appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A release show in Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík made for holy moments “Doing it in a church felt somehow appropriate. Even... The post Supersport! Wants You To Sing Along appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

  After a much longer break than anticipated, we are very pleased to announce the comeback of our new music... The post 66 Degrees of Sound: Artist Spotlight — BSÍ appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In the woods of Iceland, a figurehead stands at a podium wrapped in gold-adorned silk. The congregation kneels before them... The post I’m Starting a Cult: Really, How Hard Can It Be? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The 2024 Edda Film Awards were presented April 13, with 20 awards presented to films that premiered between January 1,... The post Driving Mum Wins Film of the Year and Takes Home Multiple Edda Awards appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Supergroup of the Reykjavík Do-It-Together scene shares a beautiful and impressive night at Mengi On a windy Skírdagur, six guitars... The post While Six Guitars Gently Weep appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Stockfish continues, BSÍ is back and the whole community is finally waking up from the winter slumber. We know we’ve... The post Grapevine Events: Stockfish, BSÍ & So Much More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) has filed three complaints with the police regarding tourists who illegally imported dogs... The post Tourists Face Fines For Illegally Importing Dogs Into Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...

Imagine this: You’re blasting down Hverfisgata on an electric scooter on this fine afternoon. The wind is almost blowing you... The post Grapevine New Music: Kiriyama Family, Paddan, K.óla & More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Over 100 artists and panellists dropped their shows over festival’s military sponsors On March 7, Reykjavík-based punk trio Gróa announced... The post Gróa Scrapped Their SXSW Performance In Solidarity With Palestine appeared first on The Reykja...

A social media campaign protesting the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest was launched by a grassroots group of Nordic artists Thursday... The post Icelandic Artists Participating In Nordic Eurovision Boycott Initiative appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

Two individuals were recently diagnosed with pertussis (whooping cough) in the capital area. These are the first cases of the... The post First Case Of Pertussis Recorded In Iceland Since 2019 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Three generations of women step into the changing room of Flateyri pool, one item of clothing catching my attention. Each... The post A Fishing Warehouse Comes Alive appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Icelandic-Mexican Association (AMEIS) staged an event at Gallery Hafnartorg on April 7 in which they bestowed Reykjavík’s two Mexican-owned... The post It’s a Taco Takeover: Reykjavík’s Mexican Renaissance Is A Delicious Affair appeared f...

Meet an American immigrant who followed his nose toward the scents of Iceland “I worked as a software developer until... The post The Unlikely Perfumer appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

  More than 18.600 people have signed a petition proclaiming their lack of support for the prime ministership of Independence... The post Thousands Sign Petition Against Bjarni Benediktsson As Prime Minister appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

A group of protesters convened near the presidential residence of Bessastaðir Tuesday evening during a Council of State meeting. They... The post Three Protesters Arrested At Bessastaðir appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

There are now 1,327 children waiting for a place in preschools in Reykjavík. It can be expected that over 500... The post Over 1,300 Children On Preschool Waiting Lists appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Former prime minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir appears to have made a smart move in jumping ship from Alþingi to run for... The post Katrín Jakobsdóttir’s Presidential Bid Off To Strong Start appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

UPDATED 09.04.24, 14:25 The party leaders representing the ruling coalition government held a press conference at Harpa at 14:00, announcing... The post UPDATED: Bjarni Ben Becomes Prime Minister appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A popular brand of muesli sold under the brand name MUNA is being recalled after it was found to contain... The post Contaminated Muesli Recalled appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

What was last weekend’s Easter holiday good for? For one, it brought upon a general disdain for chocolate as those... The post Grapevine New Music: BSÍ, Kiasmos, Magnús Jóhann, Eivør & More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Stockfish Film & Industry Festival celebrates its tenth anniversary with a diverse program open to everyone “It’s been harder and... The post Stockfish Is Back, Bringing Movies On The House appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Kira Kira’s Unaðsdalur Embraces Light And Truth  Since the premiere of her debut film Grandma Lo-Fi at the Copenhagen International... The post Heading Into Pleasure Valley With Kira Kira appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Katrín Jakobsdóttir has  launched her presidential bid, ending weeks of speculation. She made the announcement on her social media account Friday... The post Katrín Jakobsdóttir Running For President, Resigning As Prime Minister appeared first ...

It’s a good time to be in Reykjavík this weekend! Yes, the spring weather gods might not be cooperating, but... The post Grapevine Events: Stockfish, SMÁTÍÐNI & So Much More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The massive impact of the nation’s historic manuscripts “This feels strangely intimate,” Ryan Boudinot jokes as he removes stacks of... The post A Measure Of Iceland’s Cultural Atomic Mass appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A recent Gallup national survey indicates the Social Democratic Alliance (Samfylkingin) is heading for an electoral victory. The party currently... The post Social Democratic Alliance Polls Highest Since 2009 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

Move over Hafnarfjörður whales, there’s a new catch in town. A superpod of more than 100 dolphins was spotted near... The post Superpod Of Dolphins Spotted In Reykjavík Harbour appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Comedian and former mayor of Reykjavík Jón Gnarr announced his presidential bid Tuesday in a video posted on social media.... The post Comedian And Former Reykjavík Mayor Jón Gnarr Announces Presidential Bid appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

Though the Grapevine crafted a side-slappingly good April Fool’s article on the topic, Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir said in a... The post Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir Seriously Considering Presidential Bid (For Real) appeared fi...

Icelandic composer Anna Þorvaldsdóttir has been selected as one of the 10 winners of the CHANEL Next Prize, announced last... The post Composer Anna Þorvaldsdóttir Wins Chanel Next Prize appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

If Akureyri can’t be the northern capital of Iceland, could it be the vegan hot dog capital? “Eina með öllu,”... The post This Is Not A Drill: Vegan Hot Dogs In Akureyri appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The lights are burning straight into my eyes. One wobbly step at a time I click-clack onto the stage like... The post What a Drag: A maiden voyage into the wild and wonderful world of drag appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

UPDATE: April Fool’s!! Icelandic Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir will hold a press conference at Kjarvalsstaðir  today to formally announce that... The post Icelandic Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir To Announce Presidential Bid appe...

Don’t fear your fortune (or do, it’s up to you) The Dark Lord Skuggamyrkur’s armies are beating down the forces... The post Horrortropes: Fantastical Fortunes appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The evolution of luxury tourism is just one eruption away The azure waters wash over you. The innate healing properties... The post Blue Lagoon 2: The Lost World™ appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A total of 3,493 complaints were filed with Strætó last year, averaging nearly 10 per day, according to the company’s... The post Strætó Received 3,493 Complaints In 2023, Or An Average Of Ten Per Day appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

Two men absconded with roughly 30 million ISK from a cash transport van parked making the rounds in Kópavogur on... The post Police Search For Two Men Following Cash Truck Heist appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

As the upcoming presidential elections draw near, more and more viable candidates are entering the race. Potential contenders need to... The post People Accidentally Entering Presidential Race appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Whether you’re just visiting or it’s your first time spending Easter in Iceland, beware: the country’s official public holidays are... The post Easter 2024 Opening Hours In Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Crafting comedy and crossing creative streams with Sindri Sparkle A poet, a painter and a drag queen walk onto the... The post Calling All The Muses appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Blue Lagoon is likely to remain closed due to the ongoing volcanic activity on the Reykjanes peninsula. Helga Árnadóttir,... The post Blue Lagoon Closure Likely To Be Extended Amid Volcanic Gas Pollution appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

The Reykjavík Early Music Festival will be held for the very first time March 26 to 28. Occupying Harpa’s Norðurljós... The post The Reykjavík Early Music Festival Is On appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A child was filmed driving a taxi in Reykjavík’s Breiðholt neighbourhood over the weekend. In a video circulating online, a... The post Child Filmed Driving Taxi In Reykjavík Suburb appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.