Gísli Már Gíslason, a former biology professor, believes that mosquitoes found in Scandinavia and the British Isles could easily survive in Iceland. They just haven’t arrived yet, reports Vísir. He ...

A group of more than 30 Icelandic Eurovision participants have joined dozens of artists from 13 countries in calling on the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to exclude Israel from the 2025 Eurovision ...

According to the public, the City of Reykjavík should spend less and review its transportation agreement, based on suggestions submitted through a recently concluded online consultation portal, ...

According to a recent survey by Maskína, about 30% of Icelanders are worried about the negative impacts of U.S.-imposed tariffs, mbl.is reports. About seven percent are very worried, while 22.5% are ...

A reindeer went for a 20-minute swim near Djúpavogur last week, reports Vísir. Sigurður Már, a cameraman in the area, spotted the reindeer and told Vísir that it’s not something you see every day — a ...

Icelanders’ love for hot tubs shows no signs of cooling, with sales seeing a significant jump this year. According to RÚV, sales have risen by 10% year over year, while some manufacturers report even ...

As Justin Timberlake sang in NSYNC’s chart-topping single, it’s gonna be May — and it is! Welcoming warmer weather, more sunlight, and a seasonal buzz in the capital, we at the Grapevine are preparing ...

Today’s Topic: The Volcano! Welcome to our revival of Pylsuspjall, a Grapevine feature made 11 years ago in which we accost strangers at the Bæjarins Beztu hot dog stand and ask them questions.

It’s no secret to any visitor to Reykjavík who has ever solicited my advice that I love the Settlement Exhibition. I’ve taken visiting family and friends there, and pop in regularly with my Reykjavík ...

Festivals, festivals, everywhere! And the sun is out — on a Friday! Almost a miracle, right? Are you team “first summer pint outside” or team “packed weekend with zero minutes to rest”? If you’re the ...

An Icelandic bus driver claims a tourist he drove to the Blue Lagoon on Saturday, May 3, was sexually harassed at the location. According to the driver, the staff showed little response. A Blue Lagoon ...

The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist ...