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Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Football Player
Heiða’s daily grind for the love of the game Heiða Ragney Viðarsdóttir can’t imagine her life without football. A project…
Palestinian Family Violently Deported, But Safety Of Refugees Remains Top Priority Officials Say
A Palestinian family, detained by special forces on Saturday, February 10, has been deported from Iceland to Greece, reports Vísir….
Magma Continues To Accumulate, Hot Water Restored
It was confirmed at a meeting this morning between geologists and the Department Of Civil Protection and Emergency Management that…
Eruption Is Almost Over
The eruption that started early in the morning of February 8 is now almost diminished, reports RÚV. Einar Bessi Gestsson,…
Grapevine Events: Wasteland Iceland, Krossfest I, Kraftgalli & More
The volcano is almost dead, the weekend is here and it seems like there’s a lot going on: gigs, exhibitions,…
UPDATED: New Eruption On The Reykjanes Peninsula
A new eruption started on the Reykjanes peninsula around 6:00 on February 8. This eruption is the sixth volcanic eruption…
Giant Crevasse Discovered In Grindavík, Next Eruption Expected
A giant crevasse was discovered on February 6 beneath the Hópur sports hall in Grindavík, reports Vísir. Concerns had been…
Italian Man Arrested In Iceland For Sexual Coercion
A man in his fifties has been arrested for sexually exploiting underage girls, reports RÚV. Though he is a resident…
All In The Haus
by Rex Beckett
The Hafnar.Concert Series keeps the community strong Since throwing open its doors in September 2022, the multipurpose Hafnar.haus coworking and…
Well, You Asked: We’re Not Very Picky Around Here
The Grapevine’s finest answer your most pressing questions What is a food that even an Icelander won’t eat? Your Mo…nah….
The Palestinian Entrepreneur Innovating Geothermal And Boosting Other Women
GeoSilica founder Fida Abu Libdeh on paving the way and shattering ceilings Slowly but surely, Reykjavík is evolving into a…
OMG It’s The 2024 Reykjavík Grapevine Music Awards
by Catharine Fulton and Jóhannes Bjarkason
Celebrating the best that the local music scene offered And just like that, 2023 has come and gone. It was…
Famous Cat Banned From Hagkaup
Diegó, a cat living in Reykjavík’s Skeifan neighbourhood, has become famous for being a regular at the local A4 store,…
Laufey Wins Grammy For “Bewitched”
On February 4, Laufey’s Bewitched won a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. This is the artist’s first Grammy. Among…
PREMIERE: Seabear — Cut My Hair
by Rex Beckett
As we close out this dreary blustery January, Reykjavík’s stalwart twee darlings Seabear have come to the rescue with a…
Six Names Added To Naming List
Iceland’s Personal Names Committee has added six new names to its approved list. From the list of female monikers, parents…
Hvalur Files Claim Against Icelandic State Over Temporary Whaling Ban
Hvalur hf. filed a claim against the state for “massive income loss,” reports RÚV. The whaling company asserts that the…
Fifteen Strætó Buses Damaged Due To The Weather
Fifteen Strætó buses were damaged due to sudden slippery conditions that occurred last week, reports Vísir. The damage ranges from…
Grapevine Events: French Film Festival, Japan Festival And More
It’s that time of the year again. You’ve been eating too much for a month now, you haven’t given up…
Who Turned Out The Lights? Power Out Throughout Reykjavík
UPDATE @ 16:13: The power is back. Hallelujah. The power went out throughout Reykjavík at 15:50 Thursday afternoon, roughly an…