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Grapevine Events: Happy Beer Day

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Three words: Happy Beer Day! Go get yourself a pint and celebrate having the choice to drink it. It wasn’t…

The Race For President Is On

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The race for the Icelandic presidency is officially on as the portal for collecting electronic signatures supporting candidacy opened March…

The Hidden Scaffolding Of Ben Frost

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Deconstructing the architecture of Scope Neglect “I feel like I’m living in a time where my attention is being pulled…

Whaling Company Applies For New Licence

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Kristján Loftsson, owner Iceland’s one and only whaling company Hvalur hf, has applied for a new licence to hunt fin…

Volcanologist Calls For Increased Government Preparation

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Volcanologist Þorvaldur Þórðarson took to local radio station Bylgjan Monday morning to discuss satellite imagery showing land rise throughout the…

Escaping The Grey At One Of Iceland’s Most Storied Greenhouses

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On a mission to get lost in a lush wilderness under glass It’s one of the gloomiest days this December…

Ben Frost Releases New Single From Upcoming Album, Announces Show

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UPDATE: Ben Frost’s Scope Neglect release show will be happening April 3 at Iðnó. Get your tickets RIGHT HERE! Seven…

Meet The New Mayor Of Reykjavík

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From journalism to politics, Einar Þorsteinsson pledges a new chapter for Reykjavík “Trust me, I’m a reporter,” reads the mug…

Ground Survey Work Ongoing In Grindavík

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Ground survey work is ongoing in Grindavík as residents and business owners continue to be permitted into the area around…

First Artists Announced For Iceland Airwaves 2024

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Iceland Airwaves returns November 7 to 9 and we have the first round of artist names to share. In alphabetical…

Tourism Not Fuelling Inflation, Says Tourist Association

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The head of the Icelandic Travel Industry Association (SAF) insists that the constant influx of tourists into Iceland is not…

Grindavík Re-Opens 24/7 For Residents

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The town of Grindavík re-opened as of 7:00 Tuesday morning, permitting residents to visit their homes or work 24/7 at…

Edda Award Nominations Announced

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The nominations for the Edda Awards 2024 were publicly announced on February 16. The Edda Awards have been presented annually…

Natatorium: Where Family Bonds Crumble

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Helena Stefánsdottir’s feature debut documents the silent scream of a dysfunctional family Following the Golden Globes and ahead of the…

Grapevine Events: Víkingur Ólafsson, Upp og Kommandi II & More

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After a freezing few weeks in the capital, we finally got some sunshine. You can hear occasional birds chirping outside,…

Blue Lagoon Reopens Amid Volcanic Uncertainty

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The Blue Lagoon will open for business again today. The decision was reportedly made in consultation with local authorities. The…

Large Fire In Skeifan Service Centre

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A large fire broke out at the N1 garage on Fellsmúli in Reykjavík’s Skeifan neighbourhood Thursday evening. All units of…

People Aren’t Showing Up For Cancer Screenings

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Nearly half of all women invited for cancer screenings are making appointments, the Icelandic Cancer Society revealed. Just 52% of…

Outgoing President Enjoys 80% Approval Rating

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New polling from Gallup suggests that 80% of Icelanders are satisfied with the work of President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson. Guðni…

Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Football Player

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Heiða’s daily grind for the love of the game Heiða Ragney Viðarsdóttir can’t imagine her life without football. A project…