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Iceland Found In Violation Of The European Convention
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on April 16 that Iceland was in violation of the European Convention…
Supersport! Wants You To Sing Along
A release show in Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík made for holy moments “Doing it in a church felt somehow appropriate. Even…
66 Degrees of Sound: Artist Spotlight — BSÍ
by Rex Beckett
After a much longer break than anticipated, we are very pleased to announce the comeback of our new music…
I’m Starting a Cult: Really, How Hard Can It Be?
In the woods of Iceland, a figurehead stands at a podium wrapped in gold-adorned silk. The congregation kneels before them…
Driving Mum Wins Film of the Year and Takes Home Multiple Edda Awards
The 2024 Edda Film Awards were presented April 13, with 20 awards presented to films that premiered between January 1,…
While Six Guitars Gently Weep
Supergroup of the Reykjavík Do-It-Together scene shares a beautiful and impressive night at Mengi On a windy Skírdagur, six guitars…
Grapevine Events: Stockfish, BSÍ & So Much More
Stockfish continues, BSÍ is back and the whole community is finally waking up from the winter slumber. We know we’ve…
Tourists Face Fines For Illegally Importing Dogs Into Iceland
The Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) has filed three complaints with the police regarding tourists who illegally imported dogs…
Grapevine New Music: Kiriyama Family, Paddan, K.óla & More
Imagine this: You’re blasting down Hverfisgata on an electric scooter on this fine afternoon. The wind is almost blowing you…
Gróa Scrapped Their SXSW Performance In Solidarity With Palestine
Over 100 artists and panellists dropped their shows over festival’s military sponsors On March 7, Reykjavík-based punk trio Gróa announced…
Icelandic Artists Participating In Nordic Eurovision Boycott Initiative
A social media campaign protesting the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest was launched by a grassroots group of Nordic artists Thursday…
First Case Of Pertussis Recorded In Iceland Since 2019
Two individuals were recently diagnosed with pertussis (whooping cough) in the capital area. These are the first cases of the…
A Fishing Warehouse Comes Alive
Three generations of women step into the changing room of Flateyri pool, one item of clothing catching my attention. Each…
It’s a Taco Takeover: Reykjavík’s Mexican Renaissance Is A Delicious Affair
The Icelandic-Mexican Association (AMEIS) staged an event at Gallery Hafnartorg on April 7 in which they bestowed Reykjavík’s two Mexican-owned…
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…