The Reykjavík Grapevine

24/01/2025

We made it to the weekend! Hallelujah! With the French film festival happening at Bíó Paradís and a slew of interesting exhibitions ongoing or opening, it's going to be a busy one.

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24/01/2025

Hey, wanna hit the beach? Yes, now! we know it's -2º.

No matter the season, taking a dip in the cold sea around Iceland is worth a try. we caught up with sea swimming enthusiast (and course leader) Tinna Thorlacius about the practice.

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24/01/2025

Have you been listening to the Grapevine's news roundup? On the agenda this week are politicians past and present, ancient manuscripts, rumbling volcanoes and so more.

Will hilarity ensue? Listen and be the judge.

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24/01/2025

Remember when all those poor preschool kids were infected with e.coli in October? Well, now the parents want an investigation — and they're arguing the staff’s negligence was so extreme that it could be considered intentional misconduct.

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24/01/2025

The Icelandic government just announced it is working with the Nordic countries and the United States to boost the security of its underwater infrastructure.

The Grapevine's Catharine Fulton explored the security of the country's submarine cables — and what telecommunications in Iceland would look like if they were damaged — back in 2023. Give it a read: https://grapevine.is/mag/2023/02/03/iceland-disconnected-what-if-our-submarine-cables-went-bust/

23/01/2025

Iceland's national q***r association is getting a lot of requests from Americans since Donald Trump's inauguration about how to immigrate to Iceland.

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23/01/2025

One school headmaster is demanding manners amid parents' increasing hostility toward teachers.

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23/01/2025

Just over two hours away from Reykjavík, on the north shore of the Snæfellsnes peninsula, is the rocky and colourful seaside town of Stykkishólmur.

Jóhannes Bjarkason went there and you should, too.

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23/01/2025

In this economy, working two or more jobs seems to be the norm. But hand in hand with the rise of the gig economy and side hustles, is a whole lot of confusion about how much of that extra dough you can pocket and what is taxable.

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23/01/2025

Look, we're not advocating for trying to bring drugs into Iceland. But circumstances would suggest now is the time to try.

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23/01/2025

Seyðisfjörður welcomes its first baby in 30 years earlier this week. But this is less a celebratory time for the small town and more a reminder of the sad state of medical care in East Iceland.

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20/01/2025

"When Magnús suggested we do this record, my first thought was, ‘OK we have to get to know each other.’ Doing something for a longer period, you usually ferment something.”

Grapevine contributor Irina Streis connected with Magnús Jóhann and Óskar Guðjónsson about their new collaboration.

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20/01/2025

We hope you weren't betting on an eruption happening imminently outside of the Reykjanes peninsula — Bárðarbunga is calming down (for now).

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20/01/2025

Increased risk of avalanches around Seyðisfjörður and Neskaupstaður have necessitated evacuations from the towns.

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20/01/2025

Psst... did you know you can add your events to events.grapevine.is to spread the word, attract attendees and alert our editorial team for potential coverage in our pages? Create your event already!

Looking for events in Reykjavík or Iceland in general? You've come to the right place! All events, concerts, art exhibitions, festivals, screenings, guided tours, you name it. Your go-to guide to ALL events in Iceland.

19/01/2025

There's a lot to see, do and eat in Akureyri. Here's what Shruthi Basappa got up to on her visit last summer:

What happens when you send a food writer to write a travel piece in Akureyri? A whole lot of noshing between cultural activities in Iceland's north.

18/01/2025

"What sets the success and endurance of Austur-Indía apart from other restaurants is their tenacious focus on serving Indian food the way it’s meant to be."

Have you checked out Austur-Indíafjelagið's 30th anniversary menu yet?

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17/01/2025

Latin for the act of speaking in tongues, Glossolalia continues multi-hyphenate artist Ásta Fanney Sigurðardóttir’s years-long exploration of language as a means of artistic expression.

Jóhannes Bjarkason caught up with Ásta Fanney ahead of Glossolalia's Jan. 24 premier at Dark Music Days.

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