Author: - The Reykjavik Grapevine

RVK Newscast 215: The Lava Show On Fire And The People’s Party “Godfather”

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In this episode of RVK Newscast, Grapevine editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson (and his Chief Morale Officer, Pollý!) are in Grandí to…

The Icelandic Roundup: Homemade Bombs In Selfoss And Knife Violence

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In this week’s Podcast, we cover multilingual children in kindergarten, unusually frequent knife violence in Iceland, homemade bombs scaring the…

Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: Best Art Museum

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Reykjavík is bustling with activities, from famous attractions to our small hidden gems. And we have busted our balls, pushing…

Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: Best Museum

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Reykjavík is bustling with activities, from famous attractions to our small hidden gems. And we have busted our balls, pushing…

Grapevine New Music Picks: Björk, Aaron Hannes, Baldvin Hlynsson, Jónsi & co, and GDRN x Magnús Jóhann

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The temperature may be dropping outside, but it’s getting hot in here! It’s not often we get to include two…

RVK Newscast 214: Bomb Scares And News From The East

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In this episode of RVK Newscast . . . we’re not in Reykjavík! Join journalist Josie Anne Gaitens in East…

Grapevine Events: Arctic Festival, Ólöf Arnalds & Skúli Sverrisson, Gary Hill

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The Arctic Festival 2022 Avant-Punk from Czech Republic – Už jsme doma and Gróa September 15th at 20:00 – Gaukurinn…

Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: Best Artist-Run Gallery

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Reykjavík is bustling with activities, from famous attractions to our small hidden gems. And we have busted our balls, pushing…

Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: Best Gallery

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Reykjavík is bustling with activities, from famous attractions to our small hidden gems. And we have busted our balls, pushing…

RVK Newscast 213: Parliament Is Back, People’s Party In Trouble

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Welcome back to RVK Newscast! In this episode, the editor-in-chief of the Reykjavík Grapevine, Valur Grettisson, is outside the Icelandic…

Practical Icelandic: Berry Picking (Berjamó)

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Berry picking is a traditional late-summer activity in Iceland. Here are all the words and phrases you need to know…

The Icelandic Roundup: Drugs, Fish, And Unions

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It’s a blockbuster news week on The Icelandic Roundup, as journalists Josie Anne Gaitens and Valur Grettisson tackle the latest…

Grapevine New Music Picks: Hekla, SIGGY, and Björk

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Don’t hate us but we’re glad it’s raining today! It’s the perfect weather to really get into the music that…

RVK Newscast 212: The Icelandic / Danish Candy War

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In this episode of RVK Newscast, editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson, and his trusty chief morale officer Pollý are at Bessastaðir–home of…

Grapevine Events: Svartbysvart, Burlesque, and Icelandic language games

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Svartbysvart Relaunch Party / New collection release September 10th at 17:00 – Týsgata 1 – Free After exhibiting a collection…

RVK Newscast 211: Swimming With Whales

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Hello! It’s been a while (we’ve been printing a magazine), but welcome back to RVK Newscast. Valur and Pollý are…

The Icelandic Roundup: Home-Grown Icelandic Nepotism

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What’s as Icelandic as volcanoes, hot springs and liquorice? Nepotism! Reykjavík Grapevine journalists Josie Anne and Valur discuss how Icelandic…

Grapevine New Music Picks: Mugison, Unnsteinn, and Benni Hemm Hemm

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As the leaves are starting to brown and slooowly cover up the streets, you’d think autumn is already here. It’s…

The Worst Place To Rent In Reykjavík This Month: Hope You Don’t Need Your Liver

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Type: Room in shared apartment Size: 15 sq m Cost per month: 170,000 ISK Available on: housinganywhere.com The state of…

Grapevine Events: Josephine Foster, Walther von Goethe events, and a dance workshop for children

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Josephine Foster with special guest Gyða Valtýsdóttir September 3rd at 21:00 – Mengi – 2,500 kr She is a multi-talented…

Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: Best Pool

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Reykjavík is bustling with activities, from famous attractions to our small hidden gems. And we have busted our balls, pushing…

The Icelandic Roundup: Björk Criticises The Prime Minister

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World-famous singer and artist, Björk Guðmundsdóttir, heavily criticised the Icelandic prime minister, Katrín Jakobsdóttir, in a recent interview with The…

Grapevine New Music Picks: Laufey, Jónsi, Karen Ósk, & Jelena Ćirić

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It’s a sunny Friday in Reykjavík, which means it’s time to put your headphones in, put on your sunglasses, and…

RVK Newscast 210: Tragic Shooting In The North

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On a beautiful August Thursday, Reykjavík Grapevine editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson is back with his trusty sidekick Pollý with all of…

Grapevine Events: Rex Pistols, Kjass, and art by Hafmeyja

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Myrkfælni Presents: Rex Pistols, Guðir Hins Nýja Tíma, ROHT, Svartþoka – Live at Gaukurinn August 26th 20:00 – Gaukerinn –…