Author: Iryna Zubenko
Menningarnótt Is Getting Messy: Is It Spiralling Out Of Control?
My very first visit to Reykjavík fell on Menningarnótt. I landed here without a clue how to pronounce that word…
17-Year-Old Dies After Knife Attack On Culture Night
A 17-year-old has died following a knife attack that occurred during Reykjavík’s annual Menningarnótt (Culture Night) festivities. The incident took…
Brynhildur’s Blend: Physics And Oenology
A research engineer’s wine waitressing side gig Research engineer Brynhildur Þorbjarnardóttir enjoys the best of two worlds — a stable…
Between Heartbreak And Sunsets: Rúnar Rúnarsson’s Film ‘Ljósbrot’ Delves Into Grief
“I hate trailers,” director Rúnar Rúnarsson states confidently. “Trailers are getting worse. They are just answering the final question.” As…
Original Sleepy Girl Turns Daily Life In Iceland Into Meme Gold
If you look beyond the endless waterfalls and geothermal springs, living in Iceland can, at times, be just plain brutal….
New Grocery Store Promises Cheaper Prices Than Competitors
The grocery store Prís opened on August 17 in Kópavogur, reports RÚV. The store’s CEO promises lower prices than competitors…
Major Hot Water Shutdown In The Capital Area
Residents across a large area of Iceland are being advised to shut off their hot water intake tonight as nearly…
Inside Iceland’s Most Remote Cinema
For 700 residents of Seyðisfjörður, Herðubíó is a fixture — a meeting place, a chance to dress up a bit…
What Are People In Reykjavík Reading?
Iceland is often referred to as a book-reading nation, yet finding a person on the street with a book in…
Margrét’s Corporate Life Comes With A Side Of Burlesque
“We’re weird enough and lucky enough to be open about our bodies and sexuality. I’m not saying we’re perfect, but…
The Space For Everyone, Maybe
Artists-run Gallery Kannski is on a mission to amplify underrepresented voices of the local arts scene On an unusually bright…
Gender-Neutral Toilets Become Law
Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson, the Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources of Iceland, has announced a new regulation that requires…
Musician Halldór Bragason Dies In Fire
Musician Halldór Bragason died in a fire that broke out at his home on August 13, reports Vísir. Halldór, also…
Hagkaup To Start Alcohol Sales
Hagkaup supermarket is nearing the launch of its online alcohol sales platform, with the service expected to begin within the…
Over 450 Earthquakes In One Week, New Eruption Is Expected
Nearly 500 earthquakes have been measured on the Reykjanes Peninsula since Monday, August 5th, reports RÚV. Most of the earthquakes…
Search Underway For Tourists Missing At Kerlingarfjöll
The search continues for two tourists who became trapped in a cave after a rockfall at Kerlingarfjöll on August 5th,…
Throwing For Gold: Erna Sóley Chases Her Olympian Dream
“They’re all in boxes. If you’re moving everything, there’s no space for all of it,” says Erna Sóley Gunnarsdóttir, speaking…
Road Near Skálm Reopens Following Glacial Flood
The ring road has been has reopened near Skálm following a significant glacial flood from Mýrdalsjökull glacier over the weekend,…
Twists, Turns, And Tuk Tuks: Ray Snider’s Many Lives
Diplomat, editor, Time reporter, golfer, tuk tuk driver… just who is Ray Snider? Once a diplomat, Ray Snider swapped the…
LungA Casts Its Last Spell: The Ending Of Iceland’s Most Creative Festival
Along the seemingly tiny stretch of Ránargata, people spill from bars into the street — dancing, chatting, and making out….
A Touch Of Closure: Baltasar Kormákur Explores Love, Loss and Redemption
“I called him 24 hours after my daughter gave me the book. It drew me in immediately,” says director Baltasar…
Against Puffin Hunting: Meet Seabird Researcher Erpur Snær Hansen
Erpur Snær Hansen navigates long hours and an uncertain future with the cutest study subjects “I haven’t taken a decent…
Word On The Street: Fashion Or Functionality?
In the cold of the summer, The Grapevine asked Hátíðni festival-goers if they prefer to stay stylish or warm Lindy,…
Nurse, Pilot, Host, Candle Maker: Seth Sutherland’s Side Hustles
Juggling long hospital shifts and family time, Seth Sutherland is on the hunt for extra krónur American expat Seth Sutherland…
Inside Hátíðni: The Post-Dreifing Kids’ Annual Hurrah
On a Friday night in early July, the campsite in Borðeyri is buzzing with activity. Having made the two-hour trip…