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Statue Of Missionary In Greenland Targeted By Activists: “Stop Celebrating Colonisers”
A statue of Dano-Norwegian missonary and coloniser Hans Egede in Nuuk, Greenland was the target of direct action on June…
Two Icelandic CrossFit Athletes Condemn Tweet From CrossFit Co-Founder
Two Icelandic CrossFit stars—Katrín Tanja Davíðsdóttir and Annie Mist Þórisdóttir (seen above)—have spoken out against a tweet by CrossFit co-founder…
Racism Very Much Present In Iceland
An 8-month-old boy was the subject of a racist confrontation at Vesturbæjarlaug swimming pool last week, RÚV reports. The parents…
Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2020: Best Art Space
So, you finally checked one off the bucket list and arrived in Iceland. Velkomin! But what now? Reykjavík is bustling…
Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2020: Best Jewellery Shop
Consumerism might be destroying the planet, but hey, you can’t walk around naked. While Iceland may not be a worldwide…
Today’s Muse: Postprent Showcases Local Pandemic-Inspired Artwork
by Poppy Askham
The surreal circumstances spawned by the global spread of the novel coronavirus offer an unrivalled artistic stimulus, something Viktor Weisshappel…
Man Suspected Of Drunk Horse Riding
What began as a mishap on horseback may end in a conviction of riding under the influence. Capital area police…
Jónsi Releases First New Single In A Decade
Jónsi has released a new single for the first time in a decade. The lead singer of the band Sigur…
Sportacus Offers Words Of Hope To Icelanders
by Poppy Askham
Magnús Scheving, perhaps better known as Sportacus from the Icelandic children’s TV show, Lazy Town, has offered his insight into…
Bishop Voices Support In Case Of Trans Teen Seeking Asylum; Lawyer Given Extension
The Bishop of Iceland has joined the chorus of Icelanders calling for the government to grant asylum to an Iranian…
VIDEO: Trans Refugee Supporters Temporarily Blockade Traffic, Brief Tussle Ensues
Roughly 50 people converged on the Ministry of Justice today to hand over a petition, with over 7,500 signatures at…
VIDEO: Trans Teen Facing Deportation Admitted To Hospital, Situation Still Perilous
A teenaged trans boy and his family, originally from Iran, were facing deportation from Iceland today. That decision was postponed…
Breaking Down Hatari: Iceland’s Most Famous Trio Unmasked
From their early years as the dystopic darlings of the underground Reykjavík scene to their 2019 media takeover at the…
The Grapevine Music Awards 2020: The Winners Are Here!
The Grapevine Music Awards 2020 is here! As is tradition, we at the Grapevine once again convened a panel of…
Grapevine Music Awards 2020: One To Watch – Ra:tio
Producers Bjarki Sigurðarson and Teitur Helgi Skúlason could best be described as low-key. In person, the duo—which works under the…
Last Words: To The Nazi In The Café
Thank you for so publicly displaying your hate in the form of a sizeable decal on your otherwise standard issue…
The Fishrot Files: A Tale Of Two Countries
In mid-November, Wikileaks dropped a bombshell of a story: the Fishrot Files, over 30,000 documents detailing how Samherji, Iceland’s largest…
Last Words: 101 Doom And Gloom
“Would you rather it be like a decade ago when half the storefronts were empty and run-down?” Over the course…
We Are A Fire Cult: Andri Snær Magnason Talks Oil, Humans As Volcanoes & Pancake Sci-Fi
by a rawlings and Andie Sophia Fontaine
“At first, people think I am messing around. But it’s all about the journey around the black hole,” laughs Andri…
Airwaves 2019 Wednesday Super-Review: Magical Countess Malaise, Cowboy Orville Peck & Much-Enjoyed Misery
Day one of Airwaves down and to call The Grapevine pumped would be an understatement. Here’s what went down in…
MPs, Bishop Of Iceland And Others Condemn Deportation Of Pregnant Asylum Seeker
Yesterday’s deportation of an Albanian asylum seeker family, including a woman who is nine months pregnant, has raised pointed questions…