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Whether you’re just visiting or it’s your first time spending Easter in Iceland, beware: the country’s official public holidays are April 17, 18, 20 and 21, meaning that most people will be off on ...
A recent study has uncovered that a collection of 12th-century sketchbooks, long considered mysterious due to their unusual bindings, may trace back to Iceland — or at least the North Atlantic region.
“So much of it is so horrible, I felt like there was no music that could be added to that in many places.” A friend asks another simple question: “Do you want to have a family?” This quiet moment in ...
In a conversation with Vísir, CEO of the South Iceland Health Inspection Authority Sigrún Guðmundsdóttir claimed that unchlorinated pools and lagoons could contain unhealthy bacteria brought in by ...
An 18-year-old is in custody for attempting to smuggle 13 kilograms of cocaine, Vísir reports. Keflavík Airport has seen a spate of drug smuggling arrests in recent weeks. Among the most notable was ...
In the last three years, a significant increase has occurred in reports claiming suspicion of human trafficking. In 2022, two cases of suspected trafficking were reported in the first three months. In ...
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 ...
“If you had called me yesterday, I couldn’t have done it. If you had called me tomorrow, I couldn’t have done it,” Cezary told me as we walked up to Bíó Paradís. We’re here — well, more accurately, he ...
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What is the Reykjavik Grapevine? Your essential guide to life, travel and entertainment in Iceland. The Reykavík Grapevine is Iceland's biggest, best and most widely read English-language publication.
What is the Reykjavik Grapevine? Your essential guide to life, travel and entertainment in Iceland. The Reykavík Grapevine is Iceland's biggest, best and most widely read English-language publication.
What is the Reykjavik Grapevine? Your essential guide to life, travel and entertainment in Iceland. The Reykavík Grapevine is Iceland's biggest, best and most widely read English-language publication.