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South By Southwest: Nature, Culture And Fine Dining In The Westman Islands
by Kelley Rees
Iceland seems fantastical so much of the time. Travelling around the country, I’m always reminded of novels and films of…
10% Of Nation Greet Footballing Heroes; Team Eyes Russia 2018
by John Rogers
Iceland’s footballing heroes came to Reykjavík last night after their improbable run into the final eight teams of Euro 2016….
Guide: What To Do On A Rainy Or Sunny Day?
by Geidi Raud and Kelley Rees
Rainy Day Guide: The Pool You’re thinking this should be over on the sunny side guide. But trust us, there…
THEE LOST & FOUND SECTION
A lot of interesting music came out in 2015. Some got more attention while other music fell between the cracks—such…
Let Them Eat Fish: Messinn, Matur og Drykkur and Icelandic Fish and Chips
Believe it or not, fish restaurants are relatively new in Iceland. Cod was sold from Iceland to the rest of…
Presidential Elections Today
Today, Iceland votes for their new president. Here’s what you need to know. If you are an Icelandic citizen, then…
Days Before Election, New Poll Shows One Frontrunner
A new poll taken last Tuesday shows historian Guðni Th. Jóhannesson to be the clear frontrunner in the Icelandic presidential…
Bára Gísladóttir’s Five Favourite Albums
Bára Gísladóttir is a young Icelandic composer. Her album “Different Rooftops” was released earlier this year and she has been…
ICELAND SMITE HUNGARY, SCORING TWICE IN 2-0 DRAW
by John Rogers
Iceland’s second game on the road to their certain victory at Euro 2016 was, of course, another dramatic battle, this…
Our Local Regent: Great Moments In Icelandic Presidential History
As hard as it may be to believe, Iceland has only had five presidents since first gaining independence from Denmark…
Happening Today: Icelandic National Day
by Geidi Raud
Let’s celebrate! Þjóðhátíðardagurinn (let’s just call it Icelandic National Day, shall we?) is an annual holiday in Iceland which commemorates…
Straumur: Icelanders Abroad
For the first time in the history of this column, the Straumur editorial board went outside of Iceland to mine…
The Closed Doors Of Bessastaðir, The Presidential Residence
If you look south over Skerjafjörður, the inlet that frames Reykjavík’s south coast, a striking collection of red-roofed houses might…
Festival Explores Contemporary Connections Between Winnipeg And Reykjavík
The historic connections between Reykjavík and Winnipeg run deep, but these days the cultural connections between the two cities may…
Sturla Atlas SEASON2: One year old and fresher than ever
People say Iceland has just two seasons: winter and light winter. However, for about a year now, a third, #sturlaseason,…
Why Cats Are Better Than Dogs
by Valur Gunnarsson and Andie Sophia Fontaine
The most characteristic sound of Reykjavík is neither the desperate noise of drunkards during the weekend nor the lonely song…
Road Trip: 12 Hours In The South West
by John Rogers
Iceland’s southern Ring Road is, understandably, one of the most popular and well-trodden routes in Iceland. But if you have…
Music History on Display on New Walking Tour
From Harpa to Hitt Húsið, Arnar Eggert Thoroddsen knows his way around Reykjavík’s music scene. As Arnar describes it, Iceland’s…
Heroes & Villains: Immigrants and Expats
by The Reykjavík Grapevine and Andie Sophia Fontaine
This week’s hero is immigrants. We live with the many benefits of immigrants every single day. They do the jobs…
Magic Happens: Inside the STEiNUNN studio
by John Rogers
Like a fresh breeze heralding the change in seasons, a group exhibition entitled ‘The Weather Diaries’ blew into Reykjavík’s Nordic…
Watch The UEFA Championship Outdoors
The City of Reykjavík will be broadcasting live coverage of the UEFA European Championship on a giant screen overlooking Ingólfstorg…