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There’s A New President In Town: Halla Tómasdóttir Assumes Office
Two months after Icelanders went to the polls to vote in the presidential elections, the country’s new head of state…
Keep It Simple, Stupid: Rock ‘N’ Roll Band Hasar Takes The Stage
Hasar wants to move you From the ruins of punk band Hórmónar comes Hasar — the solo project of Hórmónar…
When Death Sparks Life: Davidsson’s Debut Album Lifelines
Davidsson processes the death of a father on debut album Lifelines Following the sudden death of his father, musician Þorleifur…
Foreign Employees In Iceland Overqualified Compared To EU
According to a recent report by Eurostat, approximately 53% of foreign employees in Iceland are overqualified for their positions….
Deputy Director Of Public Prosecutions Temporarily Suspended
Chief Public Prosecutor Sigríður Friðjónsdóttir has temporarily suspended deputy prosecutor Helgi Magnús Gunnarsson for his failure to abide by a…
Track By Track: Inn Í Borgina By Anya Shaddock
Surviving Loneliness And The Local Dating Game Working within the realm of jazz, funk and RnB, Anya Shaddock’s debut…
Throwing For Gold: Erna Sóley Chases Her Olympian Dream
“They’re all in boxes. If you’re moving everything, there’s no space for all of it,” says Erna Sóley Gunnarsdóttir, speaking…
The Haul: A Let’s-Get-Real Summer Shopping Guide
by John Rogers
If you’re a regular GV reader, then 1) you’re clearly very smart and tasteful, and 2) you may have noticed…
Icelander Arrested For Vandalism In Mexico
On Friday July 26, an Icelandic man was arrested in the city of Mazatlán on Mexico’s west coast for vandalising…
Do Shit: Have A Life Laundry
by John Rogers
I dunno about you guys, but I’m a bit of a hoarder. Not the living-in-a-junk-cave, stepping on plates, sleeping under…
Home On The Rangá: Friðrik Pálsson’s Oasis Of Countryside Luxury
by John Rogers
Hotel Rangá is one of southern Iceland’s travel institutions. Located in the southwest near the small town of Hella, it…
Road Near Skálm Reopens Following Glacial Flood
The ring road has been has reopened near Skálm following a significant glacial flood from Mýrdalsjökull glacier over the weekend,…
Grapevine New Music: Lúpína & Daði Freyr, Mammaðín, Supersport & More
With the Merchant’s Day weekend coming up before us, here are the newest tracks you should add to your playlist….
Twists, Turns, And Tuk Tuks: Ray Snider’s Many Lives
Diplomat, editor, Time reporter, golfer, tuk tuk driver… just who is Ray Snider? Once a diplomat, Ray Snider swapped the…
The Paint Witch: Caitlin Ffrench’s Earthy Art
by John Rogers
A single visit to Iceland can turn into something bigger. For some people, this country exerts a magnetic fascination that…
The Many-Splendored Joys Of A Trip To ÚTL
The couches give way till you can feel the lumps underneath. The long queues are managed by a workforce too…
Road Trip Snacks & Questionable Life Choices
It’s summer (kinda), you’ve packed the car to head out for a weekend adventure. There’s just one thing to do…
Grapevine Events: Skóffin, Mannfólkið Breytist í Slím & More
Breaking: Sun in Reykjavík! Drop what you’re doing (unless you’re a surgeon) and get out to the streets. We can’t…
LungA Casts Its Last Spell: The Ending Of Iceland’s Most Creative Festival
Along the seemingly tiny stretch of Ránargata, people spill from bars into the street — dancing, chatting, and making out….
Editorial: Video Games Are Growing Up
by John Rogers
There’s a certain stigma attached to being a gamer. And I mean… I get it. For a lot of Gen…
Let The Games Begin: Inside Iceland’s Rising Video Game Development Scene
by John Rogers
It isn’t often that an entirely new cultural medium is born. But over the last few decades, video games have…