this day in icelandic history — The Reykjavik Grapevine %

Grapevine New Music: Hipsumhaps, Jelena Ciric, Benni Hemm Hemm & More

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It was 15 years ago today, that the Icelandic economy officially crashed, much to the dismay of – well –…

Grapevine Events: Flesh Machine, Anna Þorvaldsdóttir & So Much More

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We have entered the tenth month of 2023 and it’s time to embrace the shorter days and sudden weather changes*….

Diving In With Ármann

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In a country that boasts 180 pools, there exist only two water polo clubs with just 40 active players. To…

Bombs And Guns And Stuff

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The recent resumption of fin whale hunting has drawn attention onto Hvalfjörður, the fjord near Reykjavík where the whaling station…

A Rather Unsuccessful Fungi Foray

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Lessons learned on the first foraging trip of the year Wild mushroom risotto, oyster mushroom tacos, chanterelle pie, porcini soup,…

In Tune With Nature

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Two days of hiking, pooling, horseback riding and more in Dalir Every time I spend too long in Reykjavík –…

The Islanders: An Old Book Collector On A Rescue Mission

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Did you know that to restore old books, they are submerged in water? There are very few things that can…

The Indefensible Defence Of An Obsolete Industry

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Examining the past, present and still uncertain future of whaling in Iceland “It’s been a crazy day,” Valgerður Árnadóttir says,…

Wake up, Reykjavik!

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The dining slumber that afflicts the hospitality industry has got to shake loose “Ostpaj med murklor” is scribbled on the…

Rock, Rust And Road Trip Dust

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Taking a long awaited trip up West “We’ll have to drive around a lot of fjords.” “Yup.” “That’s going to…

Grapevine Events: Ingibjörg Turchi, Supersport! and so much more

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August is ending on a bleak note as Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture Svandís Svavarsdóttir announced today that whale hunting…

Whaling Ban Ended With Concession

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The moratorium on whaling, enacted by Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Svandís Svavarsdóttir on June 20, has been lifted….

SÆKÝR: Myths In Motion

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 In her short film SÆKÝR, Edith Morris breathes life into folklore-inspired creatures I’m a chronic doom-scroller, I’ll admit. But I…

Grapevine Events: Reykjavík Jazz Festival, Hamraborg Festival, Love Record Shops & More

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So, did you have a nice summer? Did you take an exciting holiday or have a chill staycation? This week…

In The Land Of Constant Inflation

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 The arrival of Wolt presents a jarring implication Gig work has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, offering an attractive…

Grapevine Events: Culture Night, Swim-in Cinema & So Much More

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Can you believe what date it is? How are we already more than halfway through 2023? It seems like yesterday…

Bound By All Things Kinky

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Exploring BDSM in Iceland and how it fits into the larger queer community What is BDSM? Typically considered sexual preferences…

How Did Reykjavík Pride Begin?

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Iceland enjoys one of the queer friendliest reputations in the world and it just so happens that another Pride festival…

Grapevine Events: A Run-Down Of Merchant’s Day Weekend & RVK Pride

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After months of being starved for a good long holiday since the Extended Easter Remix holidays ended, we’re finally heading…

Grapevine Events: Pavement, Mannfólkið Breytist í Slím, LJÓS, & More

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After over a week of volcanic smog polluting the city, the skies have finally cleared to blue. And just in…

Where There’s Smoke

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The Reykjanes peninsula’s period of volcanic activity continues There’s something melancholic about approaching for landing at Keflavík International Airport. Perhaps…