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Mon, 15 Feb 2021 17:20:41 +0000
RVK Newscast #74: COVID-Free For 3 Days & A Callous Murder In Reykjavík
Yesterday was the third day in a row that Iceland was COVID-19 free. In the past weeks, Iceland has only... The post RVK Newscast #74: COVID-Free For 3 Days & A Callous Murder In Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 13:33:39 +0000
THE PRESENT IS OVER! Helena Margrét Jónsdóttir Talks Ghosts, 2020 & The Importance Of Humour
As a flicker of light appears at the end of the pandemic tunnel, we sat down with the next generation... The post THE PRESENT IS OVER! Helena Margrét Jónsdóttir Talks Ghosts, 2020 & The Importance Of Humour appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 13:15:44 +0000
Brunch, Darts & The CeaseTone Studio: Hafsteinn Þráinsson’s Perfect Day
Hafsteinn Þráinsson, a.k.a. CeaseTone, creates the type of cinematic indie music that just makes you feel all the feelings at... The post Brunch, Darts & The CeaseTone Studio: Hafsteinn Þráinsson’s Perfect Day appeared first on The Rey...

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:51:09 +0000
Track By Track: Occurrence – Iceland Symphony Orchestra Project, Vol. 3
The finale in the trio of albums from the Iceland Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with Sono Luminus, ‘Occurrence’ presents works... The post Track By Track: Occurrence – Iceland Symphony Orchestra Project, Vol. 3 appeared first on The R...

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:28:19 +0000
Stricter Measures Proposed At The Border And More Vaccines On The Way.
Þórólfur Guðnason, the country’s chief epidemiologist, has submitted a new proposal to the Minister of Health regarding measures at the... The post Stricter Measures Proposed At The Border And More Vaccines On The Way. appeared first on The...

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:22:21 +0000
Just Saying: Spá í
Have you ever predicted that you’d fall in love with someone? Icelanders do it all the time, (to mixed results).... The post Just Saying: Spá í appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:16:29 +0000
Students At Landakotsskóli Tell All: It’s Time To Hear What The Children Have To Say
We at the Grapevine have often covered the difficulties of immigrating to Iceland, but we have never asked the children... The post Students At Landakotsskóli Tell All: It’s Time To Hear What The Children Have To Say appeared first on The Reykjavi...

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 11:11:41 +0000
Albanian Shot in Reykjavík, Man Arrested
On Saturday night an Albanian man was shot dead outside his home in the Rauðagerði area of Reykjavík, Frettablaðið reports.... The post Albanian Shot in Reykjavík, Man Arrested appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 10:59:47 +0000
COVID Roundup: No New Domestic Cases Last Weekend
No new cases of coronavirus were diagnosed domestically yesterday or Saturday, according to the latest data from covid.is. 8 people... The post COVID Roundup: No New Domestic Cases Last Weekend appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 10:02:50 +0000
Ask a Water Research Scientist: Is It Safe To Drink Water From The Hot Tap?
Travellers often arrive at a new destination harbouring nagging anxieties. Will the taxi drivers try to rip me off? Can... The post Ask a Water Research Scientist: Is It Safe To Drink Water From The Hot Tap? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine....

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:40:16 +0000
Two Girls vs 58 Bollur – Reykjavik’s Best Bollur
It’s Bollurdagur! The only day of the year where stuffing your face with dough balls is completely acceptable. It’s an... The post Two Girls vs 58 Bollur – Reykjavik’s Best Bollur appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 08:31:08 +0000
Lost In Google Translation: British Bríet And The Thirst For Balls
Google mistranslates a couple of recent Icelandic news headlines into English, and we giggle behind our hands. Ball-thirsty ballers Here... The post Lost In Google Translation: British Bríet And The Thirst For Balls appeared first on The Reykjavik G...

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 07:58:41 +0000
Well You Asked: Undiplomatic Diplomacy And Investment Idiocy
You asked. We answered. You ignored our advice. We’re so done with you. “I’d love to move to Iceland! I... The post Well You Asked: Undiplomatic Diplomacy And Investment Idiocy appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 07:58:14 +0000
Hot Dogs, Dongs and Woolly Tongues: Ýrúrarí’s Quest To Create A Better Sweater
Ýrúrarí certainly has a fascination with the squishier, more interesting parts of the human body. The textile designer first piqued... The post Hot Dogs, Dongs and Woolly Tongues: Ýrúrarí’s Quest To Create A Better Sweater appeared first on T...

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 07:57:53 +0000
Gods Of Iceland: Heimdallur, Bouncer At Club Ásgarður
Superpowers: Bionic eyesight and hearing, (anyone else remember The Six Million Dollar Man?) Weaknesses: The wives of cuckold mortals Modern... The post Gods Of Iceland: Heimdallur, Bouncer At Club Ásgarður appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:18:35 +0000
Dreaming Dim Sum: Handmade Dumplings From Dragon Dim Sum, Reykjavik’s Only Dumpling House
“If we did something well at school when I was a kid, we would get a dumpling,” Kunsang, pauses as... The post Dreaming Dim Sum: Handmade Dumplings From Dragon Dim Sum, Reykjavik’s Only Dumpling House appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:30:11 +0000
The Underwater Cathedral Of Ice, Rock And Light: Diving Daviðsgjá
As the frigid lake swirls around and envelops you, it‘s not unusual to experience a sharp involuntary intake of breath.... The post The Underwater Cathedral Of Ice, Rock And Light: Diving Daviðsgjá appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:27:14 +0000
Autocannibalism For Beginners: Helen Cova Deals With Her Dark Past
Here’s the odd thing: eating oneself, literally, is not technically illegal in Iceland. Nor is it anywhere else—if you insist... The post Autocannibalism For Beginners: Helen Cova Deals With Her Dark Past appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:27:08 +0000
What Are Icelanders Talking About? The Continuing Saga Continues
One of the most talked about stories in the Icelandic press right now is the shooting of Reykjavík Mayor Dagur... The post What Are Icelanders Talking About? The Continuing Saga Continues appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:11:01 +0000
The Surreal Life Of Sturle Dagsland… Is Now Available on His Self-Titled Debut
“When I was 10 years old, I got the Aqua ‘Aquarium’ album for Christmas from my Grandmother,” Sturle Dagsland explains,... The post The Surreal Life Of Sturle Dagsland… Is Now Available on His Self-Titled Debut appeared first on The Rey...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:04:04 +0000
In Wake Of Shooting, Icelanders Reflect On Discourse
Iceland is not a country known for political violence. Typically, the most heated event to unfold in any political sphere... The post In Wake Of Shooting, Icelanders Reflect On Discourse appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:29:50 +0000
First Shopping App That Understands Icelandic
The first ever shopping app to understand Icelandic was released to the public today. Aha.is developed the app, which allows... The post First Shopping App That Understands Icelandic appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:13:13 +0000
Police Quarantine Hunt: Visitors Have Already Left Iceland
Four men wanted by police on suspicion of breaking pandemic law appear to have left the country, Vísir reports. Two... The post Police Quarantine Hunt: Visitors Have Already Left Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:18:11 +0000
Sunna Friðjóns & Her Spells: Forage Through A Dewy Forest For Some Magical Music
When Sunna Friðjónsdóttir, who performs under Sunna Fridjóns, approached making her newest effort ‘Let the Light in’, she says she... The post Sunna Friðjóns & Her Spells: Forage Through A Dewy Forest For Some Magical Music appeared fi...

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:59:16 +0000
Self Driving Buses Will Be The Future, Says CEO Of Strætó
Jóhannes Svavar Rúnarsson, CEO of Strætó, wants to experiment with the idea of self driving buses over the next two... The post Self Driving Buses Will Be The Future, Says CEO Of Strætó appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:05:40 +0000
COVID Roundup: Four New Domestic Cases Yesterday, All In Quarantine
Four new cases of coronavirus were diagnosed domestically yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. All were in quarantine... The post COVID Roundup: Four New Domestic Cases Yesterday, All In Quarantine appeared first on The Reykjavik Gr...

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:22:32 +0000
Central Bank Warns Against Use Of Cryptocurrencies
The Icelandic Central Bank has warned against the use of cryptocurrencies, RÚV reports, due to the lack of regulatory protection.... The post Central Bank Warns Against Use Of Cryptocurrencies appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:51:34 +0000
Iceland Expresses Interest In Greenland Mining Projects
As protests against several mining projects in Greenland continue to reveal the tensions between international mining concerns and Greenland residents,... The post Iceland Expresses Interest In Greenland Mining Projects appeared first on The Reykjavi...

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:13:40 +0000
Brits Predicted To Spend More In Iceland Than Anywhere Else In The World
Iceland is set to make more money from holidaying Brits than anywhere else in the world, according to new figures.... The post Brits Predicted To Spend More In Iceland Than Anywhere Else In The World appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:22:41 +0000
The Good Shepard Charity Store Will Remain Open
Despite the future of the charity shop looking bleak, the store is set to remain open. The shop is located on... The post The Good Shepard Charity Store Will Remain Open appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:11:14 +0000
Reykjavík Police Hunt American Duo For Possible Breach Of Quarantine
Reykjavík police are looking for two American men after a suspected breach of pandemic law last Sunday. They were in... The post Reykjavík Police Hunt American Duo For Possible Breach Of Quarantine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:08:48 +0000
Immigration Counselling Centre Opens Today
The Immigration Advice Centre officially opened today at Laugavegur 116. At the centre, immigrants can get advice on their rights and... The post Immigration Counselling Centre Opens Today appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:03:07 +0000
COVID Roundup: No New Domestic Cases Yesterday, Again
No new cases of coronavirus were diagnosed domestically yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. This marks the second... The post COVID Roundup: No New Domestic Cases Yesterday, Again appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:30:39 +0000
RVK Newscast #73: Pfizer Rumours & Oscar Nominations
The rumoured Pfizer trial did not happened, but what did happen is that stocks in Icelandair plummeted nonetheless because of... The post RVK Newscast #73: Pfizer Rumours & Oscar Nominations appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:37:26 +0000
“Husavik” Shortlisted For The Best Original Song At 93rd Oscars
“Husavik”, from the film ‘Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga’, has the possibility of being nominated for the... The post “Husavik” Shortlisted For The Best Original Song At 93rd Oscars appeared first on The Reykjavik...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:05:26 +0000
Arm Transplant Patient Gives Finger To Rejection Concerns
A man who received two replacement arms in a transplant last month remains optimistic, despite his body showing signs of... The post Arm Transplant Patient Gives Finger To Rejection Concerns appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:48:37 +0000
Demonstration Supports Human Trafficking Survivor, Lawyer Optimistic
Some two hundred people gathered in freezing temperatures yesterday to show solidarity for Uhunoma Osayomore, a human trafficking survivor who... The post Demonstration Supports Human Trafficking Survivor, Lawyer Optimistic appeared first on The Reyk...

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:45:54 +0000
No Hope Of Reaching An Agreement With Pfizer
Chief epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason has stated he had no hope that an agreement would be reached between Pfizer and the... The post No Hope Of Reaching An Agreement With Pfizer appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:07:20 +0000
COVID Roundup: No New Domestic Cases Yesterday
No new cases of coronavirus were diagnosed domestically yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. 12 people are currently... The post COVID Roundup: No New Domestic Cases Yesterday appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:56:10 +0000
Bears, Shrinks and Umbrellas—Reykjavík’s French Film Festival
Reykjavík’s annual French Film Festival, which is currently running at Bíó Paradis, ends on St. Valentine’s Day. So if you’re... The post Bears, Shrinks and Umbrellas—Reykjavík’s French Film Festival appeared first on Th...

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:36:40 +0000
A Quarter Of Workers In Iceland Struggle To Makes Ends Meet
Around a quarter of foreign nationals working in Iceland are struggling to make ends meet and just over a fifth... The post A Quarter Of Workers In Iceland Struggle To Makes Ends Meet appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:02:55 +0000
A Thousand People Will Take Part In This Years Puffin Run
A thousand people have applied to take part in the Puffin Run in May, a 20km race through the environs... The post A Thousand People Will Take Part In This Years Puffin Run appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:52:30 +0000
New Details On Deportation Case Indicate Human Trafficking Aspect Was Ignored
The lawyer for Uhunoma Osayomore, who escaped human trafficking and is facing deportation from Iceland, has revealed new details about... The post New Details On Deportation Case Indicate Human Trafficking Aspect Was Ignored appeared first on The Rey...

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:58:58 +0000
Shed Load On Southern Road
A vehicle shed its load on a road in south Iceland yesterday evening. The load—a wooden shed—was discovered by local... The post Shed Load On Southern Road appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:26:40 +0000
Trans Woman Pursuing Discrimination Case That Prosecutors Dropped
Two years after the incident originally occurred, prosecutors have dropped a case of discrimination against a trans woman. The woman... The post Trans Woman Pursuing Discrimination Case That Prosecutors Dropped appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:18:47 +0000
Icelandic Government To Meet With Pfizer Today
The Icelandic government will meet with representatives from Pfizer this afternoon to discuss possibility of conducting a herd immunization test... The post Icelandic Government To Meet With Pfizer Today appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:04:11 +0000
COVID Roundup: One New Domestic Case, In Quarantine At Time Of Diagnosis
One new case of coronavirus was diagnosed domestically yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. This individual was in... The post COVID Roundup: One New Domestic Case, In Quarantine At Time Of Diagnosis appeared first on The Reykjavik ...

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 10:55:04 +0000
Icelandic Voiceover Will Be Added To Disney+
Disney have confirmed that they will add Icelandic voiceover and translation to Disney+ after Lilja Alfreðsdóttir, Minister of Education and... The post Icelandic Voiceover Will Be Added To Disney+ appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:20:11 +0000
RVK Newscast #72: Icelandic Man Lost At K2 & Women Murdered In Denmark
COVID-19 numbers are still low in Iceland, and government restrictions have subsequently been eased for companies. In short, we can... The post RVK Newscast #72: Icelandic Man Lost At K2 & Women Murdered In Denmark appeared first on The Reykjavi...

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:45:52 +0000
Geysir Staff Yet To Hear From Owner About The Future Of The Company
After being laid off last week, staff at Geysir are yet to hear about their future with the company or... The post Geysir Staff Yet To Hear From Owner About The Future Of The Company appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.



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