Author: Alice Demurtas
Icelandic Composer Anna Þorvaldsdóttir Impresses New York
Icelandic composer Anna Þorvaldsdóttir recently performed her latest work, ‘Metacosmos’, in New York, receiving rave reviews from major American newspapers…
Well, You Asked: From Bus Issues To Becoming a Ghostbuster
Stuck in a tricky situation? Don’t worry. Grapevine’s official advice column is here to help you. Dear Grapevine, how can…
Keeping It Real: Icelandic Director Ísold Uggadóttir Talks “And Breathe Normally”
Not many Icelandic movies manage to step away from the idyllic scenery of nature and burst into the international scene…
Iceland One Of Best Destinations For Space Lovers, Says National Geographic
According to a new article from National Geographic, Iceland is one of the best travel destinations for international space enthusiasts. It’s…
Festival News: Airwaves, LungA, Eistnaflug Updates
Festival season is coming to Iceland, and new lineup information is creeping out day by day. Whether it’s the summer…
List Of Sole Female Candidates To Be Presented For Reykjavik Elections
Kvennaframboð, a list comprised solely of female candidates, will be running for municipal elections in Reykjavík in May, Kjarninn reports….
Which Tourist Destinations In Iceland Have Reached Their Tolerance Limit?
According to a new report presented to Parliament by Minister for Tourism, Industry and Innovation Þórdís Kolbrún Gylfadóttir, some of…
New Government Budget Makes Provisions To Reduce Carbon Emissions In Iceland
The Icelandic government has just approved a new government budget for the years 2019 to 2023 stipulating that the carbon…
Iceland To Propose A Ban On Use Of Heavy Fuel In The Arctic
Alongside eight other countries, Iceland has recently filed a proposal to the International Maritime Organisation to ban the use of…
A Land Of Ice And Sun
Although the scent of summer is already in the air here in Iceland, winter still clings on to us like…
Island Life: Ski Season, Privacy Laws And Iceland’s Beloved Plover
A little-known ruling for the Data Protection Authority (DPA) could have far-reaching consequences for Iceland. Last month, they ruled that…
Lost In A Vacuum: Melkorka From Milkywhale Returns With A Space-Age Pop Opera
In a crowded café, Icelandic dance extraordinaire Melkorka Sígríður Magnúsdóttir pours her fizzy drink into a glass, barely managing to contain her equally effervescent…
Number Of Asylum Applications In Iceland In Sharp Decline
According to new data from The Directorate of Immigration, the number of asylum seekers applying for international protection in Iceland…
Morphine Addiction In Iceland A Serious Epidemic Amongst Young Kids
According to Icelandic doctor Hjalti Már Björnsson, morphine addiction in Iceland is becoming an increasingly serious problems amongst young kids—one that…
Icelandic Comedian Appears On Australian TV To Teach Hosts Some Icelandic
When Icelanders head abroad for either work or pleasure, they often find themselves at the mercy of foreign curiosity when…
Monday News Edit: What Are Icelanders Talking About?
Now that we’re all back at the office with our bellies full and our spirits broken because of a classic…
Iceland Chosen Best Destination For Students Learning How To Be Vikings
In a remote town on the coast of Norway, a small junior college is currently offering a course to teach…
“HÚH!”, The Icelandic Viking Clap And How It All Started
The magnificence of the Viking Clap has captivated audiences from all over the world, whether they were affiliated with Iceland…
All You Need To Know About Easter Holidays In Iceland
Iceland works in mysterious ways, and because Easter holidays are upon us, with all that they entail, we compiled a…
Tourists In Grave Danger During Rock Storm At Black Sand Beach
Tourists were in great danger yesterday morning, when the windstorm at the black sand beach of Reynisfjara acquired such strength…
Agency For Child Protection In Iceland Also Speaks Up About Circumcision
According to a report from RÚV, the Government Agency for Child Protection recently stated that it will not support the…
It’s Party Time! FM Belfast Kicks Off Easter Celebrations In Reykjavik
You might be surprised to know that partying during Easter holidays in Iceland is a big no-no. You won’t be…
Icelandic Musician Björk Appears In New Documentary Series ‘Work In Progress’
File transfer service WeTransfer is producing a new brilliant documentary series called ‘Work In Progress,’ which aims to unveil the…
Iceland Signs A Deal To Help China Fight Pollution
According to international media company Bloomberg, Iceland has recently signed a 250 million USD deal to help China fight pollution…
Russia And Its Diplomats: Where Does Iceland Stand?
Minister of Foreign Affairs Guðlaugur Þór Þorðarson confirmed yesterday on national television that Iceland would not expel Russian diplomats from…