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The Reykjavík Grapevine Design Awards 2018
Design, both consciously and unconsciously, penetrates our mind. Good design adds to the innate appreciation of an object while bad…
Refugee Children See The Snow For The First Time
If their arrival to Iceland weren’t already a moment to cherish, the magical snowfall that welcomed the group of refugees…
A Week Of Gluggaveður
Have you ever heard of ‘gluggaveður’? Literally translated as ‘window-weather,’ gluggaveður manifests itself in beautiful clear skies and lovely sunny…
New Open-Air Food Market Set To Open In Reykjavík This Summer
After these few days of sun and beautiful weather we’re more than ready for summer—and so is the city. We’ve…
Search For Missing Man In Iceland Ends In Tragedy
An Icelandic man was found dead at the site of a newly opened ice cave that had dangerously high levels…
#SmiteTheWorld: Siberian Exile, Power Tattoos, And A Giant On The Bench
by John Rogers and Greig Robertson
As accursed frozen weather creeps over Russia with the deadly, intractable purpose of a slowly growing glacier, terrified locals are…
Monday News Edit: What Are Icelanders Talking About?
With no more weather-related complaints to issue, what has been on Icelanders’ minds as of late? Here’s a round-up of…
Iceland Trip Blown Off Course? Save Your Holiday With Our Reykjavík Rúntur
by John Rogers
“You can’t plan Iceland. Iceland just sort of happens,” wrote Grapevine contributor Parker Yamasaki, during an Iceland trip back in…
Another Storm In Iceland Today, But Then A Respite Will Follow
Yet another storm will roll over Iceland today, but the good news is this should be the last one for…
Miserable Storm Hits Iceland, Many Roads Closed
Today’s wind storm has resulted in many closed roads. Knowing how to keep updated will keep you safe. Once again,…
Weather Warning: More Storms To Come!
Don’t get too used to today’s beautiful sunshine. Wind, rain and snow are about to make a comeback and it’s…
Professor Issues Dire Warning About Ice Caves
When you’re told that Iceland is a dangerous country, do you actually believe it? Sure, it’s no Queensland, but even…
#SmiteTheWorld: Icelandic Football Team Hits New High In FIFA Rankings
by John Rogers
The squabbling sewing circle of FIFA have deemed this month, in their continuing infinite wrongness, that the Icelandic national men’s…
Chinese Couple Stuck In A Storm Gets Rescued By Icelandic Farmer
For a Chinese couple driving through the snow-flooded Westfjörds, the weekend could have easily turned into a nightmare when their…
Weekend Storm In Iceland Leaves Tourists Stranded
Last weekend’s snow storm cancelled all flights to and from Keflavík International Airport yesterday afternoon, and most roads connecting towns…
Avalanche Risk Rising Across The Country
Following heavy snowfall covering most of the country in recent days, RÚV reports that the weather might only get worse…
News In Brief: Drug Smuggling, French Fries and Rude Drones
Like every other year, for as long as we can remember, Iceland’s 2018 began with storms, strong winds and a…
A Snowy Week Ahead
For those who like the snow, few things feel as magical as waking up in the middle of the night…
Our Monthly Picks – Festival February
by Alice Demurtas and John Rogers
With infinite days of miserable weather ahead and not a whiff of spring flowers to be smelt for the next…
New In Town: Tales From Iceland – The Story of A Country Told Through News
This brand new video exhibition takes you directly into the heart of Iceland through two radically different perspectives. On the…
Warning: Storms Are Back, And Here To Stay
With the spectacle of the super blue moon to brighten up the early hours of yesterday morning and a similarly…