Author: Logan Sigurðsson
Well, You Asked: Sagas, Slang & Socialising
Stuck in a tricky situation? Don’t worry. Grapevine’s official advice column is here to help you. Is it GIF or…
A Decade Of Extreme Chill: A Celebration Of Experimental Music & Family
The Icelandic experimental music festival, Extreme Chill, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Located in Reykjavík, the Electronic Music Capital…
Pence Visits From Land Of “You’re Fired” And I.C.E.
US Vice President and no-homo bunny lover Mike Pence has confirmed his visit to Iceland on September 4th—the first stop…
Reynisfjara Still Closed, Tourists Still Coming
After large rocks collapsed onto the easternmost shore of the Reynisfjara beach in Vík on August 18th injuring some tourists,…
Food Of Iceland: Hjónabandssæla
The Icelandic model may seem odd from a foreign perspective, with cohabitation being a popular option for couples rather than…
Still Angered, Duterte Slams Icelandic Abortion Law
Yesterday, in Quezon City, President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte strongly criticised Iceland’s policy regarding pregnancy termination. Switching to English…
Hope For Victims Escaping Trafficking In Iceland
For years, Iceland has been under international and domestic pressure to take government action to address what experts have persistently…
Food of Iceland: Icelandic Liquorice Booze
A sunny day of camping turned ugly due to a flavour still lingering in my darkest nightmares. I took a…
Police Respond To Unnecessary Force Allegations
After police criticism for using unnecessary force at summer festivities, chairman of the Reykjavik City Human Rights Council, Dóra Björt…
The History Of Foreign Countries Trying To Claim Greenland
Greenland has a long history of foreign claims. Primarily, the dispute has been between Norway and Denmark, but Iceland, and…
No Borders Activist Arrested At Pride Parade
“I was just walking, not protesting anything,” No Borders activist Elínborg Harpa Önundardóttir told Fretablaðið, when asked about the Pride…
Rockfall in Reynisfjara Injures Three
Large rocks have collapsed onto the easternmost shore of the Reynisfjara beach in Vík. The location is a popular tourist…
Farewell To Lost Glacier: Iceland To Combat Climate Change
Five years have passed since Ok, a glacier, was announced by geologist Oddur Sigurðsson to have lost its glacier status….
Teigsskógur Forest In Jeopardy Due To Road Construction
Reykhólahreppur has been waiting for a new road for decades, as the current gravel roads are both worn and time-consuming….
Reykjavík University Students Help NASA Test Mars Rover In West Iceland
This summer scientists will be testing their prototype rover in West Iceland for NASA’s next mission to Mars. With NASA’s…
Palm Trees Planted in Reykjavík: Reykjavík Officially Tropical
During the first week of the summer 2019, we were nobody’s fool, carrying around our coats, mumbling skepticism under our…
Refugee-Owned Afghan And Persian Restaurant Opens Up In Grafarvogur
New restaurants seem to be popping up every other day, but on August 7th, the opening of Afghan Style marked…
Iceland To Face Financial Challenges As Brexit Approaches
As British Prime Minister Boris Johnson pushes for the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union with or without a…
Merchant’s Weekend Weather Forecast
After the chilly, rainy summer of 2018, this summer is making quite the comeback. This July’s average temperature totalled up…