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Emergency Care Provided For Deprived Refugees

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Minister of Social Affairs Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson has negotiated with the Icelandic Red Cross on an emergency care plan for…

A Celebration of Film, Food And Dance

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The Latin American Film Festival is bringing a true feast to town As I stroll toward Bíó Paradís, where I’m…

“Ha? Ha? Ha?” – What Is This Raven Trying To Tell Us?

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When I heard about a talking raven in Iceland, I knew I had to meet him; no other options were…

Dumpster Diving By Necessity, Not Choice

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As prices in Iceland continue to soar, some turn to garbage bins to avoid starvation Iceland’s reputation as an expensive…

I’m Thinking Of Buying A Boat

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A love letter to Hlölli One of the last times I went on a djamm night (or party night, if…

A Story of How Iceland Fell

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The end of days in the North Atlantic Day 5012 since the great disappearance. The metal shell of this braggi…

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,…

Grapevine Events: Octoberfest, Midgard & More

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September started off with a bang this year, as we were treated to our first yellow-level storm in many months…

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…

Whaling Protests Ceased

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Elissa Bijou and Anahita Babaei, the two protesters who chained themselves to whaling ships in the Reykjavík harbour, have ceased…

Two Protesters Chained To Whaling Ships

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On the morning of September 4, protesters Elissa Bijou and Anahita Babaei climbed onboard two whaling ships docked in 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…

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….

Rediscovering One’s Roots

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The Vaka Folk Music Festival celebrates Icelandic tradition Iceland’s musical exports tend to generate buzz. Since the advent of the…

Everybody In The Pool!

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RIFF turns 20 with the world’s biggest* swim-in cinema Anyone familiar with the Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF) knows that…

Reaching The Sky

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A how-to guide to hikes around Reykjavík A hike is nothing more than a walk on a mountain. Sure, you’ll…

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…

Tacos Served With A Side Of Jazz

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Tacoson’s simple menu brings big flavour Situated on the docks of Reykjavík harbour is Tacoson – a food truck overlooking a…

The Eighth Gate Of Hell

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Norðanpaunk, Iceland’s biggest DIY festival in the world One does not simply go to Norðanpaunk. Firstly, because it is held…

Treading Lightly Around Iceland

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How to travel without a massive impact Is any travel technically eco-friendly? Nearly every aspect of our daily lives has…

Grapevine New Music Picks: Pálmi Gunnarsson, Ultraflex, Daniil & More

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Is it the long weekend yet? Almost! Tomorrow kicks off Merchant’s Day weekend (Verslunamannahelgi) and we’ve got some fresh new…