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Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:18:34 +0000
Fancies: Diana Breckmann
Fancies is a Grapevine series where we highlight an individual with supreme style. Our latest subject is Diana Breckmann, a... The post Fancies: Diana Breckmann appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:08:51 +0000
Sensory Overload: The Delicious Cacophony Of Susan_creamcheese
Enter the fantasy: You’re on a weirdly positive bath salts trip. It’s the peak of the party and the noise... The post Sensory Overload: The Delicious Cacophony Of Susan_creamcheese appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:56:34 +0000
Fancies: Anthony Hoang Duy Nguyen
Fancies is a Grapevine series where we highlight an individual with supreme style. Our latest subject is Anthony Hoang Duy... The post Fancies: Anthony Hoang Duy Nguyen appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:50:28 +0000
People Vaccinated Outside Schengen May Enter Iceland
At a meeting this morning, the government have decided to accept valid COVID vaccination certificate from passengers entering Iceland from... The post People Vaccinated Outside Schengen May Enter Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:50:07 +0000
Opponents Of Bus Rapid Transit Propose One Electric Car For Each Current Bus Rider
While the City of Reykjavík is still planning to go ahead with Borgarlínan, a proposed capital area Bus Rapid Transit... The post Opponents Of Bus Rapid Transit Propose One Electric Car For Each Current Bus Rider appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:08:44 +0000
The Raw Power Of Pop Baroque: Erró’s Energy Sparks A New Exhibition
The name Erró is often followed by the phrase “Iceland’s most famous artist,” a custom which can leave the uninitiated... The post The Raw Power Of Pop Baroque: Erró’s Energy Sparks A New Exhibition appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:51:44 +0000
Húsavík Nominated For An Oscar
The song ‘Húsavík’ from the film Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga is nominated for the award in... The post Húsavík Nominated For An Oscar appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:40:56 +0000
Seismic Roundup: Quakes Quieting, Eruption Still On The Table, Grindavík Residents Fleeing
The earthquake swarm that started late last February has calmed considerably, according to the latest data from the Icelandic Met... The post Seismic Roundup: Quakes Quieting, Eruption Still On The Table, Grindavík Residents Fleeing appeared first o...

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:14:12 +0000
Whale Carcass In Garðskagi Pulled Out Into The Sea
The whale carcass that washed ashore in Garðskagi has been pulled back out into the sea. Many people had visited... The post Whale Carcass In Garðskagi Pulled Out Into The Sea appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:05:09 +0000
COVID Roundup: One New Domestic Case, In Quarantine At Diagnosis
One new domestic case of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. This person was... The post COVID Roundup: One New Domestic Case, In Quarantine At Diagnosis appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:35:44 +0000
RVK Newscast #83: 3,000 Earthquake in One Day & Stranded Humpback Whale in Garður
Around 3,000 earthquakes bothered Icelanders yesterday—the most powerful one was 5.4 in magnitude. Geologists think that the longer this unrest... The post RVK Newscast #83: 3,000 Earthquake in One Day & Stranded Humpback Whale in Garður appe...

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:54:00 +0000
Hildur Guðnadóttir Wins Grammy for Joker
Icelandic composer Hildur Guðnadóttir won a Recording Academy Grammy Award yesterday for her soundtrack to Joker, which she accepted over... The post Hildur Guðnadóttir Wins Grammy for Joker appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:41:19 +0000
Top Five Volcanoes Someone Should Write A Book About: A Symposium By Valur & Hannah Jane
You would think that a nation that is both as obsessed with literature and as seismically active as Iceland would... The post Top Five Volcanoes Someone Should Write A Book About: A Symposium By Valur & Hannah Jane appeared first on The Reykjavi...

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:04:06 +0000
Enter Eldstæðið: Reykjavík’s Latest Food Tech Incubator Prizes Community
Eva Michelsen is showing me around Eldstæðið, Reykjavík’s latest commercial kitchen for food entrepreneurs and small producers. The kitchen is... The post Enter Eldstæðið: Reykjavík’s Latest Food Tech Incubator Prizes Community appeared f...

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:02:19 +0000
People Warned Against Approaching Beached Whale In Garðskagi
A large crowd of people were gathering at the carcass of a humpback whale that has recently just washed ashore... The post People Warned Against Approaching Beached Whale In Garðskagi appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:48:35 +0000
The Reykjavík Tattoo Guide a.k.a. Where To Get Your Grapevine Tattoo
The last few years have seen a boom of tattoo parlours around Reykjavík. In fact, there’s now so many that... The post The Reykjavík Tattoo Guide a.k.a. Where To Get Your Grapevine Tattoo appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:26:52 +0000
Iceland Levels Up! The Dawn Of An eSports Era In Iceland
Whether we wanted it or not, eSports is on the rise. Across the world, tournaments pack stadiums while players win... The post Iceland Levels Up! The Dawn Of An eSports Era In Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:24:07 +0000
From Reykjavík To Rainy-Vík: The South Coast In The Rain
We had a great plan for this month’s travel feature: a road trip along the south coast of Iceland, a... The post From Reykjavík To Rainy-Vík: The South Coast In The Rain appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:10:20 +0000
New Regulation Proposals Submitted To The Minster Of Health
Þórólfur Guðnason, the chief epidemiologist, has submitted new proposals regarding disease control measures to the Svandís Svavarsdóttir, the Minister of Health.... The post New Regulation Proposals Submitted To The Minster Of Health appeared ...

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:42:40 +0000
Huginn’s Artist Playlist: A Mixtape To Make You Feel It All
Huginn plays those weirdly special easy-going autotune hip-hop jams that kind of work in every situation. It’s actually kind of... The post Huginn’s Artist Playlist: A Mixtape To Make You Feel It All appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine....

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:38:56 +0000
Seismic Roundup: Chance Of Eruption Increases, Grindavík Residents Fed Up
While last night was a fairly calm one in Reykjanes, seismically speaking, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 struck... The post Seismic Roundup: Chance Of Eruption Increases, Grindavík Residents Fed Up appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:29:08 +0000
‘Yes, a falling tree makes a sound (and it has a lot to say)’ Serves Up Feminist Queer Insect AI Fantasies
Imagine a utopian world where gender roles are inconceivable, alien life forms live among us, interplanetary travel is dirt cheap... The post ‘Yes, a falling tree makes a sound (and it has a lot to say)’ Serves Up Feminist Queer Insect AI Fantasi...

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:18:03 +0000
Cuddling Cats, Preparing Pancakes and Whittling Wood: Margrét Rán’s Perfect Day
Margrét Rán Magnúsdóttir is most often found fronting Vök, Iceland’s premier purveyors of lucid-dream pop, but she also makes music... The post Cuddling Cats, Preparing Pancakes and Whittling Wood: Margrét Rán’s Perfect Day appeared fi...

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:08:12 +0000
The Rules Of A New Dimension: Kristín Morthens’ ‘Gegnumtrekkur’ Exists In Another World
‘Gegnumtrekkur’—the title of Kristín Morthens’ newest exhibition at Þula—directly translates to ‘the Bernoulli Principle.’ It’s a physics term that describes... The post The Rules Of A New Dimension: Kristín Morthens’ ‘Gegnumtr...

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:01:10 +0000
COVID Roundup: One Domestic Case Over The Weekend, In Quarantine At Diagnosis
One new domestic case of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. This person was... The post COVID Roundup: One Domestic Case Over The Weekend, In Quarantine At Diagnosis appeared first on The Reykjavik Gr...

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:40:39 +0000
The Art Of Making A Stand: Hatari Show Strength In ‘A Song Called Hate’
If you live in Iceland the chances are that you’ll know Hatari—at least by reputation. If not, they may well... The post The Art Of Making A Stand: Hatari Show Strength In ‘A Song Called Hate’ appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 21:44:52 +0000
VIDEO: Iceland’s Song For This Year’s Eurovision Releases Today
Daði and Gagnamagnið’s song for this year’s Eurovision contest, titled “10 Years”, releases to the public today. The song is... The post VIDEO: Iceland’s Song For This Year’s Eurovision Releases Today appeared fi...

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:29:40 +0000
Lost In Google Translation: Sir Elton Is Dead! Long Live Sir Elton!
When the team at Grapevine Towers read on mbl.is that Sir Elton John had died, the well-lubricated VineMachine sprang into... The post Lost In Google Translation: Sir Elton Is Dead! Long Live Sir Elton! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:18:23 +0000
Sin Fang Slam Dunks New Video
Icelandic musician Sindri Már Sigfússon has many different aspects to his musicality, making him pleasingly impossible to put in a... The post Sin Fang Slam Dunks New Video appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:21:15 +0000
Just Sayings: Rúsínan í Pylsuendanum
Ever had a hot dog filled with raisins? Doesn’t sound good, does it? Still, Icelanders have the saying “Rúsínan í... The post Just Sayings: Rúsínan í Pylsuendanum appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:16:15 +0000
Well, You Asked: Grinding Gears And A Whale Tasty Meal
You asked. We answered. Isn’t that enough? “How do you really piss off an Icelandic person?” Icelanders are touchy on... The post Well, You Asked: Grinding Gears And A Whale Tasty Meal appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:15:27 +0000
Ask A Scientist: What Effect Will Rising Sea Levels Have On Iceland?
Global warming is on everyone’s minds; summers are getting hotter, glaciers are melting and greenhouse gases are filling the skies... The post Ask A Scientist: What Effect Will Rising Sea Levels Have On Iceland? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:13:55 +0000
Gods Of Iceland: Mímir, Ásgarður’s Reddit User
Strengths: Astonishingly clever, very portable Weaknesses: Lack of body, being a bit of a pushover, being not smart enough to... The post Gods Of Iceland: Mímir, Ásgarður’s Reddit User appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:02:48 +0000
The Sleeping Giant: Earthquakes And Volcanoes In Reykjanes
By the time you read this, a volcano may have erupted in Reykjanes, Iceland’s southwestern peninsula and the home of... The post The Sleeping Giant: Earthquakes And Volcanoes In Reykjanes appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:12:43 +0000
Falafel For The Soul: Chickpea Brings A Homey Touch To The Downtown Dining Scene
Tucked in next to downtown’s Kronan supermarket lies Chickpea, a new bijoux vegetarian eatery. Walk by too fast and you... The post Falafel For The Soul: Chickpea Brings A Homey Touch To The Downtown Dining Scene appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:06:52 +0000
A Tourist, No More: On His Debut Effort, Axel Flóvent Returns Home
Perhaps Axel Flóvent’s debut album ‘You Stay by the Sea’ is the album 2021 needs, even if it doesn’t know... The post A Tourist, No More: On His Debut Effort, Axel Flóvent Returns Home appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 11:48:35 +0000
Seismic Roundup: Livestreams Of Possible Eruption Site, Quakes Over 3.0 Magnitude Continue
There have been 22 earthquakes of a magnitude greater than 3.0 since midnight last night, at the time of this... The post Seismic Roundup: Livestreams Of Possible Eruption Site, Quakes Over 3.0 Magnitude Continue appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 11:23:57 +0000
COVID Roundup: No New Domestic Cases, Another Vaccine Gets Use Permit In Iceland
No new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. One person is... The post COVID Roundup: No New Domestic Cases, Another Vaccine Gets Use Permit In Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik G...

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 17:32:17 +0000
RVK Newscast #82: Volcano Could Go Off Without A Warning & COVID On The Rise
Over the last 48 hours, we’ve had well over 2,000 earthquakes, with the strongest one being 5.1 in magnitude. Currently,... The post RVK Newscast #82: Volcano Could Go Off Without A Warning & COVID On The Rise appeared first on The Reykjavik G...

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:45:23 +0000
Iceland’s Film History Traced In New TV Series
“Iceland: bíóland” is a new TV series starting on Sunday that explores the history of Icelandic cinema since the beginning... The post Iceland’s Film History Traced In New TV Series appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:29:10 +0000
Iceland Temporarily Stops Vaccinations With The AstraZeneca Vaccine
It has been decided to temporarily stop all vaccinations with the AstraZeneca vaccine due to reports of possible serious side... The post Iceland Temporarily Stops Vaccinations With The AstraZeneca Vaccine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:24:42 +0000
Carcass Of A Humpback Whale Spotted Near Garðskagaviti
The carcass of a deceased humpback whale has been floating around the sea near Garðskagaviti and has attracted the attention... The post Carcass Of A Humpback Whale Spotted Near Garðskagaviti appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:32:31 +0000
Seismic Roundup: Roughly 50/50 Chance Of Volcano, Most Icelanders Not Worried
There have been 14 earthquakes of a magnitude of 3 or greater since midnight last night, at the time of... The post Seismic Roundup: Roughly 50/50 Chance Of Volcano, Most Icelanders Not Worried appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:04:38 +0000
COVID Roundup: One New Domestic Case, In Quarantine At Time Of Diagnosis
One new domestic case of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. This person was... The post COVID Roundup: One New Domestic Case, In Quarantine At Time Of Diagnosis appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:51:38 +0000
Plans To Improve Accessibility To Natural Tourist Attractions
Thórdís KR Gylfadóttir, Minister of Tourism, and Guðmundur I. Guðbrandsson, Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources, announced that work... The post Plans To Improve Accessibility To Natural Tourist Attractions appeared first on The Re...

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:04:32 +0000
Nine Women Filing Appeals Against Icelandic State With European Human Rights Court
Nine women who live in Iceland, including one of foreign origin, have all filed appeals against the Icelandic state with... The post Nine Women Filing Appeals Against Icelandic State With European Human Rights Court appeared first on The Reykjavik Gr...

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:59:48 +0000
Lucky Escape For Young Boy Hit By Runaway Car
The two-year-old boy who was hit by a runaway car on Sunday afternoon has left intensive care, and appears to... The post Lucky Escape For Young Boy Hit By Runaway Car appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:28:14 +0000
Bus Stop Art Given A Higher Profile
Reykjavík is famous for its street art, and the city’s creative community is known for supporting talented individuals when they... The post Bus Stop Art Given A Higher Profile appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:55:45 +0000
Horse Owners Warned Of A Serious Disease
A serious infectious disease caused by the equine herpes virus occurred in February at a major equestrian event held in... The post Horse Owners Warned Of A Serious Disease appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:50:00 +0000
Seismic Roundup: Eruption Could Occur With Little Warning, Quakes Continue
There have been 27 earthquakes since midnight that were measured with a magnitude greater than 3 in Reykjanes, at the... The post Seismic Roundup: Eruption Could Occur With Little Warning, Quakes Continue appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.



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