Author: Lea Müller - The Reykjavik Grapevine

Author: Lea Müller

Ragnarök Isn’t Here Yet

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On the edge of a break, Skálmöld guitarist Þráinn reflects on an eventful decade At the start of 2020, after…

Police Warn About Icy Roads

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Early this morning, the capital area police department released a warning about dangerous road conditions. The icy roads are especially…

The Vasulka Effect – The Importance Of Having Fun

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‘The Vasulka Effect’ is a heartwarming documentary about the lives of the legendary video artists Steina and Woody Vasulka, who…

Green Choices: Greta’s Dream Day In Reykjavík

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Unless you’ve chosen to deem the life’s work of thousands of scientific experts to be “fake news,” you’re likely a…

Mandi Pizza Replaces Nonnabiti

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Syrian restaurant chain Mandi plans to open a pizza place in Hafnarstræti, where Nonnabiti was located for the previous 27…

Icelandair To Increase Automation and Equality

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Icelandair plans to increase automation and gender equality, Bogi Nils Bogason, CEO of Icelandair and Managing Director Elísabet Helgadóttir said…

Pancake Thieves Take Advantage Of Kind Pancake Bakers

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Strangers are taking more than their fair share of free pancakes, which are offered at the gas station N1 in…

Here Comes The Sun (And the Cold)

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After a stormy start to the week, the weather has calmed down significantly. The rest of the week looks very…

Horror-Scopes: PISCES IS KING

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In HorrorScopes, the Grapevine’s dedicated team of amateur astrologists breaks down your upcoming weeks based on shit like Venus. Aries…

Airwaves 2019 Tuned In: Episode 2 Of Your Airwaves Daily Podcast Has Arrived

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The first day of Iceland Airwaves was a blast! While our six fantastic reporters are out and about to keep…

No (Of)fence Bra

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Some things simply cannot be explained by science, like what would happen if a person fell into a black hole…

New App Seeks To Help You Find The Northern Lights

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Ever drove around the countryside for hours desperately searching for the Northern Lights? We have. But fear no more, for…

Increasing Number Of Unlicensed Flights In Iceland

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In recent years, Icelandic air traffic has seen an increase in unlicensed flights, especially around the time of the annual…

Hatari To Support Klausturgate Whistleblower Bára Halldórsdóttir

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Whistleblower Bára Halldórsdóttir, who recorded the infamous conversation between members of the Central Party and People’s Party at the bar…

Halldór Eldjárn: Finding Stillness In This Hectic World

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Eldjárn—the Icelandic word for “fireiron”—suggests a sort of burning rage, but Halldór Eldjárn evokes anything but. Taking a seat at…

Artist Playlist: A Dreamy Autumn with Elín Sif

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This autumn is a busy time for young singer-songwriter Elín Sif, best known for her up-beat indie-pop tune “Make You…

Giving The Women Of Icelandic History A Voice: The Reykjavík Feminist Walking Tour

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On a chilly Wednesday evening, I stand at the foot of Ingibjörg H. Bjarnason’s statue in front of Alþingi, shivering…

Ask A Scientist: What Actually Happened During The Turkish Raid Of 1627?

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One of the most infamous events in Icelandic history is the Tyrkjaránið (The Turkish Raid) of 1627. Although it‘s commonly…

Catholic Congregation in Iceland Growing Rapidly

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Since the turn of the century, the Catholic congregation in traditionally Lutheran Iceland has grown rapidly, mainly due to immigration….

Grapevine Playlist 18: The Soul Of The Beat

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Moses Hightower – Lyftutónlist The Icelandic kings of soul, Moses Hightower, are back—with a vengeance, but with a piece of…

Well, You Asked: I’ll Tell You A Story Of Rock Bottom

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What is the best age to hit rock bottom? I’m glad you asked! Frankly though, is there ever a good…

The Icelandic Ghost Manual: Don’t Disturb The Dead, Or Else

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Anyone remotely interested in Icelandic folklore knows how to behave around hidden people, elves and trolls: avoid contact altogether. But…

Ask An Expert: Why Can Icelanders Still Read Their Medieval Manuscripts?

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Icelanders are famous for still being able to read their medieval manuscripts. But why is this? We reached out to…

Art For Free: Get Outside And Save That Cash

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Culturally immersing yourself in Iceland can be an expensive undertaking. But it doesn’t have to be. You can discover artistic…

More Than A First Lady: Iceland’s Eliza Reid Tells Her Story

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Eliza Reid, First Lady of Iceland since 2016, criticises the public depiction of women representing similar roles as hers in…