In 1917, the United States purchased Denmark's Caribbean colonies, marking a shift in Denmark's diminished global influence. Once a major colonial power, Denmark had lost key territories over the 19th ...

“Do you see that big rock over there?” the hotel reception manager gestured out into the remarkably sunny day on the northern tip of Denmark. “That’s where the bus normally stops.” I nodded to ...

In an unassuming corner of Laugardalur sits Ásmundarsafn — one of the Reykjavík Art Museum’s three locations for the past four decades and, before that, the home and studio of pioneering Icelandic ...

As the poet said, “Gotta get down on Friday.” The Reykjavík Grapevine released its first issue of the year today. Our cover story features journalist Iryna Zubenko and photographer Joana Fontinha’s ...

Opening on January 10, “Motion to Change Colour Names to Reflect Planetary Boundary Tipping Points” is Dr. angela snæfellsjökuls rawlings’ exhibition exploring exactly what the title tells you. The ...

According to RÚV, a fire broke out early this morning at a trailer park at Sævarhöfði in Reykjavík, destroying a trailer and a campervan. One person was taken to the hospital on suspicion of smoke ...

The fox escaped from the Reykjavík Family Park and Zoo last night, reports RÚV. According to Þorkell Heiðarsson, an employee of the Reykjavík Family Park and Zoo, the fox managed to get out through a ...

Well, well, well. If it isn’t the new year. I bet you’ve already failed your New Year’s resolutions — I know I have. But regardless of the empty promises we make to ourselves once a year, we can all ...

The future of Reykjavík’s downtown flea market Kolaportið faces uncertainty following the bankruptcy of its operating company. On December 29, RÚV reported that merchants and vendors in Kolaportið — ...

Reykjavík-based electronic musician Árni Grétar Jóhannesson, known under his artist moniker Futuregrapher, died after his car drove into the Reykjavík harbour. Árni’s brother, Ólafur Sveinn ...

Bjarni Benediktsson has decided not to seek re-election as chairman of the Independence Party at the upcoming party congress. He has held the position for 16 years and will also step down from his ...

Hello, 2025! If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to catch more concerts, see more exhibitions, and generally stay in the loop with what life in Reykjavík and Iceland has to offer, we’ve got you ...