Author: Catharine Fulton
Minister: No Basis For Revoking Whaling Company’s Fishing Permit
Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture Svandís Svavarsdóttir said there is no legal basis for revoking the fishing permit of Hvalur…
Embracing Innovation, Finding Inspiration
Iceland Innovation Week returns to showcase the big ideas of Icelandic and international startups Iceland has a shockingly flourishing start-up…
Better Weather Predicted By The End Of May — But First, A Yellow Warning
It feels to soon after Sunday’s wind rain and torrent of hail to trust that fairer weather is on the…
Making Sense Of The Senseless
“Congratulations On Being Human” looks for the beauty in the bewildering A not insignificant volume of art has emerged from…
Reykjavík Closed To Traffic For Council Of Europe Summit
If you find yourself driving around in circles around the perimeter of downtown Reykjavík this week, you can blame the…
Video Premiere: “It’s Always Nice To Be Wanted” by Sara Flindt
Hot on the heels of the May 5 release of her album It’s Always Nice To Be Wanted, Sara Flindt…
Diljá Fails To Qualify For Eurovision Grand Final
Iceland’s Eurovision entry Diljá was booted from the competition after Thursday’s second semi-final. The “Power” singer failed to garner enough…
Marko Svart Closes Reykjavík Store
It’s the end of an era on Týsgata. After four years in business, Marko Svart’s boutique and creative space, Svartbysvart,…
EFTA Warns Iceland Over Its Operation Of “Blood Farms”
The saga of Iceland’s so-called “blood mares” continues, with the European Free Trade Association Surveillance Authority (ESA) serving the country…
Björk Cancels Cornucopia Shows in Reykjavík
Björk fans are crying into their decorative masks upon learning that the queen of Iceland has cancelled her upcoming performances…
The Útlendingur’s Guide To Getting Shit Done — Are you ready to be an Íslendingur?
Have you lived in Iceland for seven consecutive years*? Then, my fellow immigrant, you may be interested in Icelandic citizenship….
We All Scream! It’s the kids’ choice ice cream battle royale
by Krakkaveldi and Catharine Fulton
It’s been a week since the Krakkaveldi kids descended on Grapevine HQ for the ultimate ice cream taste test and…
Iceland Touring Association In Favour Of Closing Hiking Trails
The Iceland Touring Association (FÍ) says it would support the spring closure of the country’s hiking trails in order to…
Up To A Decade To Breed Scrapie-Free Sheep
Researchers at the Agricultural University of Iceland estimate it could take from four to 10 years to breed a sheep…
Send Your Stuffies On The Adventure Of Their Lives
We’ve heard of a teddy bear hospital. We’ve attended a teddy bear picnic or two in our day. But a…
Conference Spotlights Women of Foreign Origin Working In The Arts
Women of foreign origin working in the arts are the focus of a conference happening at Borgarleikhúsið on April 1….
The Fucking Genius of Reykjavík Ensemble
Ewa Marcinek and Pálína Jónsdóttir are a dream team. A playwright powerhouse. The future of Icelandic theatre. Since establishing the…
The Renaissance of Milk Cartons
The happy tones of Italian children’s music fill the cavernous workspace of Íslensk Grafík. The peppy pop feels at odds…
The Haul: The Self-Care Shopping Bag
Welcome to The Haul, where we give you a peek into our shopping bag (or the shopping bag of someone…
How It’s Made: Harðfiskur
They say necessity is the mother of invention. In Iceland, the need for foods to last through potentially lengthy periods…
Iceland Disconnected: What if our submarine cables went bust?
It’s something out of a Hollywood blockbuster, or at least a symptom of some global crisis more central to the…
Make Every Month Veganuary
by Catharine Fulton and Grapevine Staff
Much like all vegans are contractually obligated to announce their veganism to everyone within earshot, I feel it’s apt to…
What The News!? Young Icelanders Keep Living At Home
Breaking news: fewer young adults than ever are living at home with their parents … but also more young adults…