A severe cold spell affecting Iceland has brought winter-like conditions to most parts of the country. On the evening of Monday, June 2, the Icelandic Met Office announced an orange weather warning ...

In the TV programme Silfrið, aired by RÚV on June 2, Minister of Judicial Affairs Þorbjörg Sigríður Gunnlaugsdóttir admitted to have concerns about growing hate speech towards immigrants. The remarks ...

As of June 1, Reykjavík’s public swimming pools are once again staying open until 22:00 on weekends, reversing the previous year’s earlier closing time of 21:00, reports RÚV. The reduced hours, ...

At least 15 people were injured during a crowd surge at the FM95BLÖ concert in Laugardalshöll on Saturday, June 1, reports RÚV. According to Landspítali emergency department staff, multiple ...

On May 26, a small airplane conducted an emergency landing on Suðurlandsvegur, east of Hólmsheiði. The plane had stopped at Reykjavík airport before its journey to Britain, according to deputy police ...

Ásthildur Lóa Þórsdóttir is returning to Alþingi today, after having been on leave since resigning as Minister of Children and Education on March 23. Her resignation was submitted following reports ...

We just printed a new Grapevine last night, so we’re ready to hit the town and celebrate! Our plan is to check out a concert series, or two. Read more about them below. Then on Saturday, if you’re ...

The City of Reykjavík plans to invite interested parties to operate a Ferris wheel at Miðbakki this summer, following a profitable pilot project last year, reports Vísir. A Ferris wheel was installed ...

The story of the Samherji case is not only the largest bribery scandal in Icelandic history, but also a global tale of corporate malfeasance, political corruption, journalistic tenacity, and artistic ...

A man who was seriously injured in a fire in Hjarðarhagi yesterday has died from his injuries, reports Vísir. Another man had already died from injuries sustained in the same fire. Three people were ...

From May 24 to June 1, Danish guitarist Jakob Bro is joining Icelandic musicians Skúli Sverrisson and Óskar Guðjónsson for an ambitious project. They will travel to 5 locations for 5 concerts, in the ...

One male suspect has been arrested following a stabbing in Úlfarsárdalur on May 21. One is injured and is receiving medical care, RÚV reports. After being notified, the capital area police, along with ...