Articles: 937
25 Jun 2025, 12:50
Domestic
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.
25 Jun 2025, 12:09
News
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.
25 Jun 2025, 12:01
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.
24 Jun 2025, 18:40
Welcome to The Haul, where we give you a peek into our shopping bag (or the shopping bag of someone... The post The Haul: This List Is Downtown Rat Approved appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.
24 Jun 2025, 17:35
Travel
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.
24 Jun 2025, 13:15
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.
24 Jun 2025, 10:35
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.
24 Jun 2025, 10:31
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 Reykjavik Grapevine.
23 Jun 2025, 17:45
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 The Reykjavik Grapevine.
23 Jun 2025, 17:01
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 Grapevine.
23 Jun 2025, 15:42
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.
23 Jun 2025, 15:37
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.
23 Jun 2025, 11:47
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.
23 Jun 2025, 11:29
Culture
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.
22 Jun 2025, 12:49
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.
22 Jun 2025, 11:57
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.
22 Jun 2025, 11:52
Music
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 Grapevine.
20 Jun 2025, 15:07
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.
20 Jun 2025, 13:03
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.
20 Jun 2025, 12:51
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.
20 Jun 2025, 12:48
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.
20 Jun 2025, 11:45
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.
20 Jun 2025, 11:26
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.
20 Jun 2025, 10:55
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 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.
19 Jun 2025, 15:55
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.
19 Jun 2025, 15:44
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 Grapevine.
18 Jun 2025, 10:46
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.
18 Jun 2025, 10:44
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.
16 Jun 2025, 23:06
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.
16 Jun 2025, 15:31
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.
