A Swede makes the case for Iceland connecting with Europe Dear Icelanders,  It is the year 2015. In the U.K.,... The post Drop The Fretting Over Fish, Join The EU appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Energy company Reykjavík Energy (Orkuveitan) has proposed constructing two wind farms at Mosfellsheiði pass, between Reykjavík and Hveragerði. The turbines... The post Reykjavík Energy Proposes Wind Farms Near City Limits appeared first on The R...

The Grapevine’s ongoing guide to getting shit done Jobs, am I right? In the last installment of this series we... The post Unemployed? There’s A Benefit For That appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Getting two experiences of Sumac in one night   It’s eye opening to dine with a vegan companion. The disparity of... The post An Omnivore And A Vegan Walk Into A Restaurant… appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Grapevine’s guide to sounding Icelandic, one word at a time One of the plights of tourists and foreign-born Icelanders... The post Word Of The Issue: Bakarameistarinn appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Charlie digs deep … like literally deep into the Earth Far, far below even the deepest delvings of Icelandic mining... The post Why Try Crack When You Can Frack? 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 2025 Opening Hours In Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In a conversation with Vísir, CEO of the South Iceland Health Inspection Authority Sigrún Guðmundsdóttir claimed that unchlorinated pools and... The post Unhealthy Bacteria In Pools Brought By Tourists, Says Health Inspector appeared first on The...

In the last three years, a significant increase has occurred in reports claiming suspicion of human trafficking. In 2022, two... The post Iceland: Once A Stopover For Human Trafficking, Now A Destination appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

 Julius Pollux Rothlaender scored an Oscar winner — but what matters is the Palestinian reality it documents A friend asks... The post The Subtle Score Behind Brutal Truth 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: Whaling Cancelled, ATM Blown Up, Lost Car, EU Defence Talks & more appeared first on The Reykj...

An 18-year-old is in custody for attempting to smuggle 13 kilograms of cocaine, Vísir reports. Keflavík Airport has seen a... The post 18-Year-Old Caught With 13 Kilos Of Cocaine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A recent study has uncovered that a collection of 12th-century sketchbooks, long considered mysterious due to their unusual bindings, may... The post Mysterious Medieval Books May Be Linked to Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Bíó Paradís’s speed dating events offer something new for local singles “If you had called me yesterday, I couldn’t have... The post Finding Love Fast appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Hvalur hf. has cancelled this summer’s whaling season, RÚV reported last Friday. According to RÚV’s sources, company employees were notified... The post Hvalur Hf. Cancels 2025 Whaling Season appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Proprietors of cinema chain Sambíó have decided to increase security during its screenings of the Minecraft movie. The decision was... The post Sambíó Theatres Increase Security For Minecraft Screenings appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Iceland women’s national handball team has issued a statement encouraging Icelandic sports authorities to bar Israeli teams from participating... The post National Handball Team Calls For Boycotting Israeli Sports Participation Following Wi...

The first of its kind, Flateyri Literary Festival brought the scene to the Westfjords “I am very risk-taking,” writer Helen... The post Decentralising The Literary Scene appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Deciphering the subtle transformation of Sundhöll Reykjavíkur Having opened to the public in 1937, Sundhöll Reykjavíkur is Reykjavík’s oldest swimming... The post Now And Then: Diving Into A Piece Of History appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...

Iceland’s strategic location in the Arctic could make for an eventful future amid shifting geopolitical alliances ​Donald Trump stood before... The post What Happens When The World Starts Paying Closer Attention? appeared first on The Reykjavik G...

It looks like there’s a divide forming within the Reykjavík noise scene, as a festival rivalling Þórir Georg’s RVK Noise... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: Laufey, Virgin Orchestra, Skrillex & Jónsi, & More appeared first on The...

Reykjavík hit a scorching 10°C yesterday, setting a new April record. But today? April snow and hail — because of... The post Grapevine Events: Two Noise Fests, Smátíðni, Reddingakaffi Repairathon, Exhibition Openings & More appeared firs...

Authentic and counterfeit pieces by Kjarval and others on display at the National Gallery In 1997, Iceland’s art world was... The post The Real And The Forged appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Examining the realities of making a living as a professional artist in Iceland Typical party conversation, any evening at random... The post Undoing The Romanticisation Of The Starving Artist appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Icelandic companies are being required to comply with U.S. laws that prohibit implementing policies promoting diversity, equity, or inclusion (DEI),... The post Icelandic Companies Asked To Abandon Diversity Policies For U.S. Contracts appeared first...

The first fin whale hunted by Hvalur hf. after the whaling ban was lifted endured a prolonged 35-minute death struggle,... The post First Fin Whale Of The Season Endured 35-Minute Death Struggle appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Exploring Greenland’s lost independence and the downfall of the colonies You know the Sagas. They’re about Icelanders, right? Well, there’s... The post The End Of An Era appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A total of 13.022 people signed a petition urging authorities to cancel plans to allow open-pen fish farming in Seyðisfjörður,... The post 13.000 People Opposed To Fish Farm In Seyðisfjörður appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The first puffins to return to Iceland settled in Grímsey last weekend, reports akureyri.is. The small bird was unusually punctual,... The post First Puffins Return As Breeding Season Begins appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Steikhúsið delivers an undeniably tasty portion of protein Steikhúsið has made the bold choice of claiming the title of being... The post Let Them Eat Meat appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On April 9, four aircraft were diverted from Keflavík Airport around midnight after the runway landing lights malfunctioned, reports RÚV.... The post Four Planes Diverted Due To Runway Lights Malfunction appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Directorate of Health has sent a statement to contacts and principals of health-promoting primary schools, advising against screening the... The post Directorate Of Health Warns Against Screening “Adolescence” Series appeared first on...

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: Orcas, Penguins, Rockfall Fatality, Drunk Driving, Tariffs & Travel Warnings appeared first on...

BakaBaka wears many hats, some better than others Whether you are a local or a visiting guest, chances are we... The post Is It A Bakery, Is It A Café, Is It A Pizzeria? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Ever feel like you’re stuck listening to the same, repetitive podcasts, where people yap nonstop about boring stuff? Say no... The post New Podcast Northern Rising Debuts With Virgin Orchestra appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Þórir Georg books purely harsh noise at R6013 “Noise just keeps becoming more and more interesting to the point where... The post Sonic Extremities: A Preview Of RVK Noise Fest  appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

When The Dust Settles Starting his music career with the indie-pop band Vio, Magnús Thorlacius’ solo project debuted with the... The post Track By Track: Rykfall By Myrkvi appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On April 6, the annual battle of the bands competition Músíktilraunir showcased its finalists at Harpa. Following four nights of... The post Punk Band Geðbrigði Wins First Place At Músíktilraunir appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Approximately 44% of the Icelandic population is in favour of joining the European Union, according to a new Gallup survey,... The post More People In Favour Of EU Membership Than Opposed appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Independent electronic label LÍM is redefining Iceland’s underground music   Iceland’s electronic scene may be small, but LÍM isn’t holding back.... The post LÍM Builds Rhythm That Sticks  appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Seyðisfjörður continues its fight against open net-pen salmon farming “The government said that they wanted to work for the people... The post A Disaster Waiting To Happen appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Theremin master Hekla opens up a new dimension with Turnar  A spectral pitch opens theremin-master Hekla’s latest album Turnar. Reverberating... The post Towering Voices Of Theremin: Hekla Releases Turnar appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine....

The chair of the Writers’ Union of Iceland says works by Icelandic authors are among those Meta downloaded from a... The post Icelandic Authors Among Victims In Massive Meta Theft appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Two teenage girls, one of them underage, are in custody following a drug smuggling case last week, reports RÚV. They... The post Two Teenage Girls In Custody Following Drug Smuggling Case appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Útlendingur’s ongoing guide to getting shit done Jobs. You can’t live with them, you can’t live without them. Well,... The post Do Shit: Whether You’re Fired Or You Quit, You Have Rights appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Íris Indriðadóttir and Signý Jónsdóttir of Studio Erindrekar built their design practice — and their lives — around the nesting... The post A Life Dictated By Ducks appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

This is the day we exhale after a long issue print run and head into a weekend-long (and far too... The post Grapevine Events: DesignMarch, Stockfish, Belonging? & More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Foreign Ministry has published a travel advisory aimed at LGBTQ+ people, encouraging travellers to be mindful of the attitudes... The post Iceland Foreign Ministry Publishes Travel Advisory For LGBTQ+ People appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

The Grapevine’s guide to sounding Icelandic, one word at a time It’s been a fickle few weeks, weather-wise. Is it... The post Word Of The Issue: Grýlukerti appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In late March, customs officers at Keflavík Airport confiscated around 20.000 nonprescription tablets. At first glance, they seemed to be... The post 20.000 Oxycontin Proxy Tablets Confiscated At Keflavík Airport appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...