Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
For & Against: The Icelandic Summer
by The Reykjavík Grapevine and Andie Sophia Fontaine
FOR: They say there are two seasons in Iceland: winter and summer. Spring and autumn are so brief, you’ll miss…
Mysterious Cat Killer Strikes Again
The mysterious cat poisoner who sparked great concern in south Iceland last year has apparently struck again – exactly one…
Parliamentary Elections Date Announced
After about four months of waiting, the government has at last decided on October 29 for early parliamentary elections. RÚV…
Surf’s Up In Iceland – VIDEO
As hard as it may be to believe, there is actually a history of surfing in Iceland, albeit a fairly…
Icelandic Red Cross To Help With Refugee Rescue Operations In Mediterranean
The Icelandic Red Cross will donate over 12 million ISK to help Italian refugee rescue efforts in the Mediterranean, and…
There Is Nothing To Celebrate About Bacon
This weekend, the Bacon Festival will be upon us again. Why this is still a thing, I have no idea….
Farmers And Government May Reach Agreement Over Cheese
Farmers and parliament have been at odds over a number of issues for years, but may reach harmony over the…
Summer Is Not Over, Meteorologist Reminds Public
Don’t let the cold, rainy weather fool you – it really is still summer in Iceland. “All talk about summer…
Pirates Propose Free Dental Care; Conservative Calls Idea “Populism”
Vísir reports that the Pirate Party has put forward the idea of dental care free of initial fees. While Icelandic…
Last Phone Booth In Iceland Is Now A Free Library
One solitary phone booth is still hanging in there, albeit by also acting as a little “take one, leave one”…
Another Hunt For Gold In East Iceland Begins
A tiny east Iceland village has found itself once again in the grips of a gold rush, as explorations for…
Man Repairs Over 100 Lighthouses In Iceland
One Icelandic mason has devoted over 20 years of his life to maintain and upkeep all 104 lighthouses around Iceland’s…
Iceland’s President Will Answer Questions Through Facebook
Iceland’s new president says he will do his best to respond directly to the people, with the opening of his…
Vegan Festival This Saturday
Vegans and those curious about veganism alike are welcome to attend this Saturday’s Vegan Festival in Hafnarfjörður. In an announcement…
Immigration Will Examine Iraqi Asylum Seeker’s Case
An Iraqi asylum seeker who has previously gone on hunger strike to protest deportations received some promising news over the…
We Have Already Had About 1 Million Tourists This Year
The year is barely two-thirds over, but the number of visitors to Iceland has already increased by some 34% from…
The Radical Summer School Begins Today!
The week-long event, featuring free lectures on a variety of subjects, officially begins today. The general public are welcome to…
The Reykjavík Pride March Is Here!
As announced on the city’s official site, Reykjavík Pride Week has reached its high point: the Pride march that winds…
Asylum Seekers Subjected To Possibly Illegal Restriction Of Movement
Asylum seekers at the Arnarholt shelter have their movements restricted in a manner that might violate Icelandic law. It has…
Yet Another Sunny Weekend In Reykjavík
The weather gods have once again smiled upon Iceland’s capital, as this weekend will be both warm and sunny. The…
Foreign Minister: No Plans To Re-Open Naval Air Base
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lilja Dögg Alfreðsdóttir says American authorities have made no request to re-open the base, and says…
Pirates Looking Into “Election Pokéstops”
The Pirate Party is looking into the idea of setting up “election Pokéstops” to attract more young people to take…
Large Quake Reported Near Bárðarbunga Volcano
One of the largest quakes since the famed volcano stopped erupting has been recorded near Bárðarbunga. RÚV reports that a…
Swedish Neo-Nazis Come To Iceland, Seeking Recruits
The Nordic Resistance Movement (NRM) has started actively looking for recruits in Iceland, and their leader is not disclosing who…
Icelanders Told Bible Verses Are From Koran, Hilarity Ensues
Taking a cue from similar experiments abroad, one Icelander tested just how well people know the Bible. Vísir reports that…