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Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:54:36 +0000
Very Cold Day In Iceland Today
Temperatures are expected to dip into the double-digits below zero today across much of the country, the latest report from... The post Very Cold Day In Iceland Today appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 22:14:52 +0000
Katrín Jakobsdóttir Decries Pro-Trump Mob Riots As “Attack On Democracy”
Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir has responded to the pro-Trump rioters, who only hours ago breached the U.S. capitol building in... The post Katrín Jakobsdóttir Decries Pro-Trump Mob Riots As “Attack On Democracy” appeared first on...

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:30:33 +0000
RVK Newscast #64: Sweden In Trouble & A Good Year for Icelandic Musicians
Unofficial discussions have been underway between Sweden and other Nordic countries, including Iceland, about helping the country in its struggle... The post RVK Newscast #64: Sweden In Trouble & A Good Year for Icelandic Musicians appeared firs...

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 14:35:44 +0000
COVID-Roundup: Five With COVID-19, Two In Quarantine
Five people were diagnosed with COVID-19 domestically yesterday. Two were in quarantine but three were not at the time of... The post COVID-Roundup: Five With COVID-19, Two In Quarantine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:18:51 +0000
Immigrant Job-Seekers Keen For Education
Job-seekers that are not of Icelandic origin are very keen on starting school here, RÚV reports this morning. At the... The post Immigrant Job-Seekers Keen For Education appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:17:40 +0000
Sweden In Unofficial Talks With Other Nordic Countries About COVID-19 Relief
Unofficial discussions have been underway between Sweden and other Nordic countries, including Iceland, about helping the country in its struggle... The post Sweden In Unofficial Talks With Other Nordic Countries About COVID-19 Relief appeared first ...

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:28:15 +0000
Domestic Infection Rate Declining, As Attention Turns To Border Screening
In the wake of today’s encouraging news that there were only four new domestic cases of the coronavirus detected in... The post Domestic Infection Rate Declining, As Attention Turns To Border Screening appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine....

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 13:30:13 +0000
Reminder: Plastic Bags Are Now Banned In Shops
On January 1st, Iceland put into effect new European regulations which ban shops from providing plastic bags to shoppers at... The post Reminder: Plastic Bags Are Now Banned In Shops appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:50:10 +0000
Icelandic Musicians Got 250 Million ISK From Streaming Last Year
Icelanders streamed music 1.2 billion times last year, RÚV reports, who asked the Icelandic Association of Record Publishing Companies to... The post Icelandic Musicians Got 250 Million ISK From Streaming Last Year appeared first on The Reykjavik Gr...

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:26:09 +0000
Daði Freyr Wants You To Do Backing Vocals For His Eurovision Song
Daði Freyr, who will represent Iceland in Eurovision this year, needs a choir for the song he will be performing... The post Daði Freyr Wants You To Do Backing Vocals For His Eurovision Song appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:13:09 +0000
COVID-19 Roundup: Four New Cases, All In Quarantine
Four new cases of coronavirus were diagnosed domestically yesterday, with all of the diagnosed already in quarantine at the time... The post COVID-19 Roundup: Four New Cases, All In Quarantine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:50:09 +0000
Alcohol Sales Went Through The Roof Last Year
The Icelandic government-run liquor store, Vínbúðin, has never sold as much alcohol as they did last year according to Morgunblaðið.... The post Alcohol Sales Went Through The Roof Last Year appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 17:00:26 +0000
RVK Newscast #63: Crime Statistics In Iceland & The Catholic Church Violates The Gathering Ban
Iceland is doing well when it comes to COVID-19. Ten new cases of coronavirus were diagnosed domestically yesterday, and vaccines... The post RVK Newscast #63: Crime Statistics In Iceland & The Catholic Church Violates The Gathering Ban appeared...

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:42:16 +0000
Ari Eldjárn Wins Icelandic Optimism Award
Icelandic comedian and recent Netflix star Ari Eldjárn was awarded the Icelandic Optimism Award last Saturday, President of Iceland Guðni... The post Ari Eldjárn Wins Icelandic Optimism Award appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:15:41 +0000
Bishop Cancels All Public Services, Asks Authorities For Consistency In COVID Regulations
Bishop of Iceland David B. Tencer has released a statement regarding today’s news that the Catholic Church in Reykjavík, Landakotskirkja,... The post Bishop Cancels All Public Services, Asks Authorities For Consistency In COVID Regulations app...

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:45:12 +0000
New Poll Shows Overwhelming Majority Of Icelanders Want Coronavirus Vaccine
A new poll from Gallup shows that some 92% of Icelanders surveyed consider it likely that they will try to... The post New Poll Shows Overwhelming Majority Of Icelanders Want Coronavirus Vaccine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:43:31 +0000
Horror-Scopes: Go Agrarian, Not Vegetarian
The Grapevine’s team of amateur astrologists followed all pandemic restrictions over their cosmic New Years celebrations. They, along with all... The post Horror-Scopes: Go Agrarian, Not Vegetarian appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:19:03 +0000
New Years In The Time Of Coronavirus: Pollution, Maskless Crowds And Fireworks Litter
While the coronavirus pandemic and the attendant travel restrictions made New Years Eve in Reykjavík slightly less well attended than... The post New Years In The Time Of Coronavirus: Pollution, Maskless Crowds And Fireworks Litter appeared first on...

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:39:08 +0000
COVID Affected Criminal Behaviour – But Not The Statistics
It made national headlines when the police in Iceland asked criminals to take it easy at the beginning of the... The post COVID Affected Criminal Behaviour – But Not The Statistics appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:21:45 +0000
Catholic Church Breaks Gathering Ban…Again
A mass at the Catholic Church, Landakotskirkja, in downtown Reykjavík was stopped by the police on Sunday for violating the... The post Catholic Church Breaks Gathering Ban…Again appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:07:48 +0000
COVID-19 Roundup: 10 New Cases, Seven In Quarantine
Ten new cases of coronavirus were diagnosed domestically yesterday. Seven of the diagnosed were already in quarantine at the time... The post COVID-19 Roundup: 10 New Cases, Seven In Quarantine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 15:22:24 +0000
New Years Eve 2020/2021 — Walking Downtown Reykjavík
A virtual tour through downtown Reykjavík as the fireworks go off all around. It’s a 20min walk from Harpa, our... The post New Years Eve 2020/2021 — Walking Downtown Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 19:36:12 +0000
RVK Newscast #62: Happy New Year!
There has been no spike in COVID numbers so it seems that Icelanders were cautious over the Christmas holidays. In... The post RVK Newscast #62: Happy New Year! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 14:49:54 +0000
Increase In Number Of People Experiencing Homelessness
RÚV reports that there has been an increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness. Volunteers at Mrs. Ragnheiður (a... The post Increase In Number Of People Experiencing Homelessness appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 13:42:28 +0000
Our Favourite Scandals Of The Year
Iceland, like any modern nation, always has its share of scandals. Most of ours involve government officials, as they typically... The post Our Favourite Scandals Of The Year appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 12:31:54 +0000
2949 Senior Citizens To Be Vaccinated
RÚV reported yesterday that 2949 senior citizens will be offered the chance to be vaccinated against coronavirus. Vaccinations began earlier... The post 2949 Senior Citizens To Be Vaccinated appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 12:18:52 +0000
Our Editor-In-Chief’s Most Intriguing Icelandic Albums In 2020
The Icelandic music year was better than we expected at the beginning of the pandemic. Icelandic artists didn’t let it... The post Our Editor-In-Chief’s Most Intriguing Icelandic Albums In 2020 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 12:11:48 +0000
More Seyðisfjörður Residents Allowed to Return Home
RÚV reported yesterday that more Seyðisfjörður residents have been allowed to return home. This decision was made after the Icelandic... The post More Seyðisfjörður Residents Allowed to Return Home appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 11:46:37 +0000
2020 In Culture: Joker, Please Perform “Ja Ja Ding Dong”
2020 was pretty heavy on very serious political news. Not naming any names, of course, especially not one whose name... The post 2020 In Culture: Joker, Please Perform “Ja Ja Ding Dong” appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 11:33:27 +0000
Poor Air Quality Due To Firework Pollution and Weather Conditions
Vísir reports that poor air quality is to be expected as many people will continue to set off fireworks throughout... The post Poor Air Quality Due To Firework Pollution and Weather Conditions appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 11:12:53 +0000
COVID-19 Roundup: Nine New Cases, Six In Quarantine
Nine new cases of coronavirus were diagnosed domestically yesterday. Six of the diagnosed were already in quarantine at the time... The post COVID-19 Roundup: Nine New Cases, Six In Quarantine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 09:35:31 +0000
Grapevine’s Person Of The Year 2020: The Healthcare Worker
2020 has been a very challenging year for all of us due to the global coronavirus pandemic, and even a... The post Grapevine’s Person Of The Year 2020: The Healthcare Worker appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 16:50:41 +0000
Just Sayings: Those White Ravens
This saying, ‘Sjaldséðir eru hvítir hrafnar’ is something that all Icelanders use at least once over their lifetime. It is... The post Just Sayings: Those White Ravens appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 16:46:23 +0000
The Year’s News In Review: Things Could Certainly Have Been Better
So, how about this year? It wasn’t a very good one, was it? If nothing else, though, it was certainly... The post The Year’s News In Review: Things Could Certainly Have Been Better appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 15:57:46 +0000
Obesity Rate In Iceland Highest In Europe, Says OECD
A bar chart that the OECD posted on their Facebook page shows that the obesity rate in Iceland is the... The post Obesity Rate In Iceland Highest In Europe, Says OECD appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 15:54:39 +0000
Cervical Cancer Screening Fee To Be Reduced
Vísir reports that the cervical cancer screening fee is to be reduced in the new year. This news comes from... The post Cervical Cancer Screening Fee To Be Reduced appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 15:45:28 +0000
Our Culture Editor’s Top Three Albums Of 2020: An Exhaustive Write-Up
This was supposed to be a top five list but after writing 2,000 words about three albums, I decided to... The post Our Culture Editor’s Top Three Albums Of 2020: An Exhaustive Write-Up appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 14:11:41 +0000
11 Diagnosed With The “British Variant” Of Coronavirus Before Christmas
RÚV reports that 11 people were diagnosed with what is being called the “British variant” of coronavirus before Christmas. The... The post 11 Diagnosed With The “British Variant” Of Coronavirus Before Christmas appeared first...

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 11:12:34 +0000
COVID-19 Roundup: Seven New Cases, One Death
7 new cases of coronavirus were diagnosed domestically yesterday. 2 of the diagnosed were already in quarantine at the time... The post COVID-19 Roundup: Seven New Cases, One Death appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 11:12:06 +0000
Iceland To Receive An Additional 80,000 Vaccination Doses From Pfizer
Iceland will receive an additional 80,000 vaccination doses from Pfizer, RÚV reports. This was stated during an announcement from the... The post Iceland To Receive An Additional 80,000 Vaccination Doses From Pfizer appeared first on The Reykjavik G...

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 10:31:00 +0000
Fireworks Sales Will Not Be Restricted This Year After All
Despite recent calls to severely limit—or even ban altogether—the sale of fireworks this year, the law will not be changed... The post Fireworks Sales Will Not Be Restricted This Year After All appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 19:52:53 +0000
RVK Newscast #61: Vaccine Arrives & Finance Minister Busted At A Party
The vaccine is here! Vaccinations will begin tomorrow! In other news, our Finance Minister Bjarni Benediktsson is in hot water... The post RVK Newscast #61: Vaccine Arrives & Finance Minister Busted At A Party appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 13:37:45 +0000
Gods Of Iceland: Jörð, The Biracial Earth Mother
Strengths: She’s Odin’s daughter. Weaknesses: She’s also his wife. (Or one of them anyway). Modern Analogy: Is unschooling her children... The post Gods Of Iceland: Jörð, The Biracial Earth Mother appeared first on The Reykjavik G...

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 12:56:56 +0000
Iceland Dance Company Wins 2020 Subjektprisen Cultural Prize
The Iceland Dance Company (IDC) has been awarded the 2020 Subjektprisen, one of the most coveted cultural awards in Norway,... The post Iceland Dance Company Wins 2020 Subjektprisen Cultural Prize appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 12:52:01 +0000
The Pandemic Holiday Diaries #3: Gógó Starr & Bobo Starr
How does one approach the holiday season in the midst of gathering bans and social distancing? To learn, we’re sitting... The post The Pandemic Holiday Diaries #3: Gógó Starr & Bobo Starr appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 12:04:22 +0000
Covid-19 Round-Up: 3 New Cases, 2 In Quarantine
3 new cases of coronavirus were diagnosed domestically yesterday. 2 of the diagnosed were already in quarantine at the time... The post Covid-19 Round-Up: 3 New Cases, 2 In Quarantine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 11:51:47 +0000
Horror-Scopes: New Year, Same Leo
The Grapevine’s team of amateur astrologists consulted the deepest stars in the galaxy to give you the insights into making... The post Horror-Scopes: New Year, Same Leo appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 11:44:31 +0000
Finance Minister Breaks COVID Restrictions, Scandal Ensues
It started with a somewhat innocuous announcement from the police blotter—and has now blown up into calls to disband the... The post Finance Minister Breaks COVID Restrictions, Scandal Ensues appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 10:00:07 +0000
First Batch Of Coronavirus Vaccines Touch Down In Iceland
The first shipment of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine has just arrived in Iceland, Vísir reports. It has also been confirmed that... The post First Batch Of Coronavirus Vaccines Touch Down In Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 17:30:11 +0000
Saga Stories #1: Þingvellir
Meet Dr Matthew Harold Roby, a postdoctoral fellow from the University of Iceland, who will be the host of a... The post Saga Stories #1: Þingvellir appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.



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