Author: Catherine Magnúsdóttir - The Reykjavik Grapevine

Seagull Turf Wars In Garðabær

by

Seagulls have been causing much trouble in Garðabær, particularly around the nursing home Ísafold where the birds have caused the…

Horse Daringly Rescued From A Ditch In Grímsnes

by

Last weekend, a horse named Esja was found stuck in a big mud ditch at Árveg in Grímsnes. The mare…

More Earthquakes Felt In Eyjafjörður

by

A series of earthquakes was felt yesterday in the north of Iceland. According to Iceland’s Meteorological Office, the first occurred…

Icelandic Publishing Company Bought Up

by

Last week it was announced that the Swedish company Storytel had aquired a 70% majority interest in Iceland’s leading book…

Milk Wars In Icelandic Courts

by

The founders and former owners of the milk company Mjólka have sued the Milk Association MS (Mjólkursamsalan) for the payment…

Biggest Earthquake In Over A Week Measured In The North

by

Last night around half past seven an earthquake of magnitute 3.6 was measured about 17km northwest of Gjögurtá. The earthquake…

Bíó Paradís Is Saved!

by

After facing the very real possibilty of closing its doors forever, the arthouse cinema and cultural institution Bíó Paradís has…

“We Welcome You!” – New Bus Ad Causes Controversy

by

There’s a new bus ad on the streets of Reykjavík these days, and it’s quite the eyecatcher, too. Unlike the…

Thunderbolts And Lightning In East Iceland

by

Nearly 60 lightning strikes have been reported in the Eastfjords of Iceland, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office. Many residents…