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The Unlikely Perfumer
Meet an American immigrant who followed his nose toward the scents of Iceland “I worked as a software developer until…
Thousands Sign Petition Against Bjarni Benediktsson As Prime Minister
More than 18.600 people have signed a petition proclaiming their lack of support for the prime ministership of Independence…
Three Protesters Arrested At Bessastaðir
A group of protesters convened near the presidential residence of Bessastaðir Tuesday evening during a Council of State meeting. They…
Over 1,300 Children On Preschool Waiting Lists
There are now 1,327 children waiting for a place in preschools in Reykjavík. It can be expected that over 500…
Katrín Jakobsdóttir’s Presidential Bid Off To Strong Start
Former prime minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir appears to have made a smart move in jumping ship from Alþingi to run for…
UPDATED: Bjarni Ben Becomes Prime Minister
by Catharine Fulton and Jóhannes Bjarkason
UPDATED 09.04.24, 14:25 The party leaders representing the ruling coalition government held a press conference at Harpa at 14:00, announcing…
Contaminated Muesli Recalled
A popular brand of muesli sold under the brand name MUNA is being recalled after it was found to contain…
Grapevine New Music: BSÍ, Kiasmos, Magnús Jóhann, Eivør & More
What was last weekend’s Easter holiday good for? For one, it brought upon a general disdain for chocolate as those…
Stockfish Is Back, Bringing Movies On The House
Stockfish Film & Industry Festival celebrates its tenth anniversary with a diverse program open to everyone “It’s been harder and…
Heading Into Pleasure Valley With Kira Kira
Kira Kira’s Unaðsdalur Embraces Light And Truth Since the premiere of her debut film Grandma Lo-Fi at the Copenhagen International…
Katrín Jakobsdóttir Running For President, Resigning As Prime Minister
Katrín Jakobsdóttir has launched her presidential bid, ending weeks of speculation. She made the announcement on her social media account Friday…
Grapevine Events: Stockfish, SMÁTÍÐNI & So Much More
It’s a good time to be in Reykjavík this weekend! Yes, the spring weather gods might not be cooperating, but…
A Measure Of Iceland’s Cultural Atomic Mass
The massive impact of the nation’s historic manuscripts “This feels strangely intimate,” Ryan Boudinot jokes as he removes stacks of…
Social Democratic Alliance Polls Highest Since 2009
A recent Gallup national survey indicates the Social Democratic Alliance (Samfylkingin) is heading for an electoral victory. The party currently…
Superpod Of Dolphins Spotted In Reykjavík Harbour
Move over Hafnarfjörður whales, there’s a new catch in town. A superpod of more than 100 dolphins was spotted near…
Comedian And Former Reykjavík Mayor Jón Gnarr Announces Presidential Bid
Comedian and former mayor of Reykjavík Jón Gnarr announced his presidential bid Tuesday in a video posted on social media….
Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir Seriously Considering Presidential Bid (For Real)
Though the Grapevine crafted a side-slappingly good April Fool’s article on the topic, Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir said in a…
Composer Anna Þorvaldsdóttir Wins Chanel Next Prize
Icelandic composer Anna Þorvaldsdóttir has been selected as one of the 10 winners of the CHANEL Next Prize, announced last…
This Is Not A Drill: Vegan Hot Dogs In Akureyri
If Akureyri can’t be the northern capital of Iceland, could it be the vegan hot dog capital? “Eina með öllu,”…
What a Drag: A maiden voyage into the wild and wonderful world of drag
The lights are burning straight into my eyes. One wobbly step at a time I click-clack onto the stage like…