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Fri, 26 Mar 2021 17:30:40 +0000
RVK Newscast #89: Two New Cinder Cones About To Emerge
The small cinder cone from the volcano at Geldingadal became very active on Wednesday and is now almost as big... The post RVK Newscast #89: Two New Cinder Cones About To Emerge appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:27:17 +0000
Concerns That Person Diagnosed Outside Of Quarantine Was Linked With Group Trips To Eruption Site
Þórólfur Guðnason, the chief epidemiologist, is worried that a person diagnosed outside of quarantine may be linked with the group... The post Concerns That Person Diagnosed Outside Of Quarantine Was Linked With Group Trips To Eruption Site appea...

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:14:27 +0000
Advised Not To Bring Dogs To The Volcanic Eruption
Kristín Jónsdóttir, group leader of nature conservation at the Icelandic Meteorological Office, has advised dog owners to leave their pets... The post Advised Not To Bring Dogs To The Volcanic Eruption appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:13:09 +0000
Former City Councilman Gets Six Months Probationary Sentence For Money Laundering
Iceland’s Supreme Court confirmed the money laundering conviction for former Reykjavík City Councilman for the Independence Party Júlíus Vífill Ingvarsson,... The post Former City Councilman Gets Six Months Probationary Sentence For Money L...

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:55:15 +0000
Volcano Site Closed By Weather And Gas
Police closed the volcanic eruption site in Geldingadalur last night, after weather conditions deteriorated and levels of airborne sulpher dioxide... The post Volcano Site Closed By Weather And Gas appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:05:43 +0000
COVID Roundup: Six Domestic Cases, One Outside Quarantine
Six new domestic case of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. All but one... The post COVID Roundup: Six Domestic Cases, One Outside Quarantine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:27:48 +0000
Government Believes It Can Vaccinate 40,000 People In April
The Ministry of Health believes it can fully vaccinate some 10,000 people per week in April, RÚV reports. This would... The post Government Believes It Can Vaccinate 40,000 People In April appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:01:48 +0000
New Border Policy Delayed Until April 6th
Iceland’s proposed border policy, of allowing those from outside Schengen to enter Iceland if they can prove they have been... The post New Border Policy Delayed Until April 6th appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:13:01 +0000
Iceland’s Newest Eruption Actually On Private Land
Hard as it may be to believe, the Geldingadalsgos eruption is actually on private land. The land in question is... The post Iceland’s Newest Eruption Actually On Private Land appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:40:06 +0000
No Reason To Close Kindergartens
According to Þórólfur Guðnason, our chief epidemiologist, the risk of COVID-19 infection does not appear to be higher in preschool... The post No Reason To Close Kindergartens appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:14:41 +0000
Pressure To Increase The Number Of Quarantine Days Between Screening At The Border
The founder and CEO of deCODE Genetics, Kári Stefánsson, wants to increase the number of quarantine days between the first... The post Pressure To Increase The Number Of Quarantine Days Between Screening At The Border appeared first on The Reykjavi...

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 13:50:01 +0000
Jansen Vaccine To Arrive In April, Sputnik V May Also Be On The Way
The Jansen vaccine, produced by Johnson & Johnson, is expected to arrive in Iceland by April 16th, RÚV reports. This... The post Jansen Vaccine To Arrive In April, Sputnik V May Also Be On The Way appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:46:11 +0000
Session Craft Bar Is Worried About The Financial Impact Of The New Restrictions
In an interview with Fréttablaðið, the owner of Session Craft Bar has stated that the financial impact of the government’s... The post Session Craft Bar Is Worried About The Financial Impact Of The New Restrictions appeared first on The Reyk...

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:38:13 +0000
Landspítali Is Now Working At Crisis Level Due To COVID Restrictions
Landspítali’s activities will move to a level of crisis in response to the COVID restrictions that were put in place... The post Landspítali Is Now Working At Crisis Level Due To COVID Restrictions appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:47:37 +0000
COVID Roundup: Tightened Restrictions Now In Place, Tourism Industry On Defensive
New domestic restrictions are now in place and will continue to be until at least April 9th. The new infections... The post COVID Roundup: Tightened Restrictions Now In Place, Tourism Industry On Defensive appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:33:57 +0000
Bus Trips To The Eruption Site Have Begun
Reykjavik Excursions have started offering bus trips for people to go visit the volcano at Geldingadalur. This is being done... The post Bus Trips To The Eruption Site Have Begun appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:29:47 +0000
Photos: Day Five Of The Geldingadalur Eruption
Five days on from lava finally emerging near Fagradalsfjall in Reykjanes, the Geldingadalur volcano shows no signs of slowing down... The post Photos: Day Five Of The Geldingadalur Eruption appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:19:59 +0000
New Domestic Restrictions Announced In Wake Of Rising Domestic Infections
In the wake of a recent spike of domestic infections over the weekend and yesterday, new domestic restrictions were announced... The post New Domestic Restrictions Announced In Wake Of Rising Domestic Infections appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000
RVK Newscast #88: The Geldingadal’s Volcano May Last For Years
The basalt lava from the volcano at Geldingadalir comes from a deeper place than any that has come from volcanoes... The post RVK Newscast #88: The Geldingadal’s Volcano May Last For Years appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:30:25 +0000
Hear Ye! The Gospel Of Reykjavík Galleries: Thine Guide To Locale Arte
Jesus Christ (a figure you might know from art history), there are a lot of new galleries in Reykjavík right... The post Hear Ye! The Gospel Of Reykjavík Galleries: Thine Guide To Locale Arte appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:22:55 +0000
Geldingadalur Open Today: Will Keep Monitoring Air Quality
The chief of police in Suðurnes has decided to open the eruption site today as the air quality is better... The post Geldingadalur Open Today: Will Keep Monitoring Air Quality appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:33:40 +0000
Pressure On Government To Enforce Stricter Disease Control Measurements
Kári Stefánsson, founder and CEO of deCODE, has publicly stated that he believes the government should lock everything down in... The post Pressure On Government To Enforce Stricter Disease Control Measurements appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:24:41 +0000
Eruption Could Last A While, Lava May Exit Valley In Matter Of Weeks
Now that the initial fascination with the eruption of Geldingadalsgos has passed, scientists are now assessing what the future of... The post Eruption Could Last A While, Lava May Exit Valley In Matter Of Weeks appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:15:42 +0000
Eruption Can Be Seen Well From Hafnarfjörður
The eruption in Geldingadalur could be seen rather well from the greater capital area last night, especially in Hafnarfjörður. Vísir... The post Eruption Can Be Seen Well From Hafnarfjörður appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:04:13 +0000
COVID Roundup: 17 Domestic Cases Yesterday, Three Outside Quarantine
17 new domestic case of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. Three of them... The post COVID Roundup: 17 Domestic Cases Yesterday, Three Outside Quarantine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:10:49 +0000
Lava From Geldingadalur Is The Most Primitive Iceland Has Seen In 7000 Years
Magnús Tumi Guðmundsson, professor of geophysics, has spoken about the results of the research done on the lava flowing from... The post Lava From Geldingadalur Is The Most Primitive Iceland Has Seen In 7000 Years appeared first on The Reykjavik Gr...

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:52:15 +0000
Increased Interest In Iceland After Decision To Allow Vaccinated Tourists From Outside Schengen
Daði Guðjónsson, Director of Consumer Marketing at Business Iceland (Íslandsstofa), has stated in an interview with Fréttablaðið that he believes... The post Increased Interest In Iceland After Decision To Allow Vaccinated Tourists From Outsid...

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:07:43 +0000
Health Minister: Those From “Red Areas” Must Go Into Quarantine
Minister of Health Svandís Svavarsdóttir has announced two important changes to border screening procedures, RÚV reports. First of all, those... The post Health Minister: Those From “Red Areas” Must Go Into Quarantine appeared first on...

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:14:49 +0000
People Urged To Leave Eruption Site Before 17:00
The Meteorological Office are encouraging people who plan to visit the eruption site to leave before 17:00 today as toxic... The post People Urged To Leave Eruption Site Before 17:00 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:05:33 +0000
Rescue Team Finished New Route To The Eruption Site
The rescue team Þorbjörn has completed a new hiking route to the eruption site at Geldingadalur, Vísir reports. The trail... The post Rescue Team Finished New Route To The Eruption Site appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:38:55 +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, 22 Mar 2021 20:41:48 +0000
RVK Newscast #87: Volcano Updates & An Interview with The Search And Rescue Team
We visited the starting point of a controversial hiking route close to the Blue Lagoon and spoke with a member... The post RVK Newscast #87: Volcano Updates & An Interview with The Search And Rescue Team appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:03:31 +0000
Iceland Collaborating With Nordic Countries In Investigating Side Effects Of AstraZeneca
Alma Möller, the Medical Director of Health, has announced that Iceland will collaborate with other Nordic countries to investigate whether... The post Iceland Collaborating With Nordic Countries In Investigating Side Effects Of AstraZeneca appeared...

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:51:36 +0000
Believed That Tourists Are Breaking 5-Day Quarantine
Þórólfur Guðnason, the chief epidemiologist, believes that tourists who are visiting Iceland are breaking the five-day quarantine between the first... The post Believed That Tourists Are Breaking 5-Day Quarantine appeared first on The Reykjavik G...

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:46:38 +0000
Geldingadalsgos Eruption: What Happens Next?
The eruption at Geldingadalsgos is currently closed to visitors on account of higher gas emissions, complicated by worsening weather, demonstrating... The post Geldingadalsgos Eruption: What Happens Next? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:46:35 +0000
Eruption Area Temporarily Closed Due To Gas Emissions
Civic Protection has a statement this morning saying that visiting the Geldingadalsgos eruption is now off-limits, for the time being,... The post Eruption Area Temporarily Closed Due To Gas Emissions appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:19:07 +0000
Missing Man At Geldingadalur Has Been Found Safe And Sound
The owner of a car left at Geldingadalur has been found after he was thought to be missing. The man... The post Missing Man At Geldingadalur Has Been Found Safe And Sound appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:41:40 +0000
Five Domestic Infections Diagnosed – Three Of Which Outside Of Quarantine
Five people were diagnosed with the coronavirus domestically yesterday. Three of those were outside of quarantine meaning that only 40%... The post Five Domestic Infections Diagnosed – Three Of Which Outside Of Quarantine appeared first on The ...

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 19:15:09 +0000
Photos: The Geldingadalsgos Eruption, Shot By Art Bicnick
As soon as the Reykjanes peninsula started spitting out the lava it had been promising for weeks, The Grapevine’s intrepid... The post Photos: The Geldingadalsgos Eruption, Shot By Art Bicnick appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 12:04:36 +0000
Photos: The Geldingadalsgos Eruption, Shot By Axel Sigurðarson
Axel Sigurðarson is a Reykjavík photographer with a keen interest in the natural world as subject matter. He was at... The post Photos: The Geldingadalsgos Eruption, Shot By Axel Sigurðarson appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 22:27:17 +0000
RVK Newscast #86: We Visited The Volcano In Iceland & It Blew Our Mind
We visited the new volcano in Fagradalsfjall, called Geldingardalsgos. It’s safe to say that nature put out the most impressive... The post RVK Newscast #86: We Visited The Volcano In Iceland & It Blew Our Mind appeared first on The Reykjavik ...

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 15:07:41 +0000
The Best Way To Visit The Eruption Site, According To Civic Protection
If you live in Iceland, or plan to be here soon, you might be tempted to check out the Geldingadalsgos... The post The Best Way To Visit The Eruption Site, According To Civic Protection appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 13:38:21 +0000
Seismic Roundup: Eruption Decreases, Flights Still Safe, Photos And Video Within
Things have calmed considerably since Geldingadalsgos erupted at around 21:40 Icelandic time last night, and a better understanding of the... The post Seismic Roundup: Eruption Decreases, Flights Still Safe, Photos And Video Within appeared first on ...

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 10:42:02 +0000
RVK Newscast #85: Eruption has begun!
Eruption has begun at Fagradalsfjall, long expected to be the location of a possible volcanic eruption. Small town of Þorlákshöfn... The post RVK Newscast #85: Eruption has begun! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 02:05:04 +0000
Seismic Roundup: Eruption Underway, Residents Advised To Keep Windows Closed
As reported, there is now an ongoing eruption at Fagradalsfjall. Icelandic media outlets have been calling this eruption Geldingadalsgos, after... The post Seismic Roundup: Eruption Underway, Residents Advised To Keep Windows Closed appeared first on...

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 22:26:14 +0000
BREAKING: Eruption At Fagradalsfjall
The Icelandic Met Office has just reported that an eruption has begun at Fagradalsfjall, long expected to be the location... The post BREAKING: Eruption At Fagradalsfjall appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:30:53 +0000
Iceland Rated Second Happiest Country On Earth
Iceland has achieved second place in a new global ranking of population happiness, following a study intended to reflect the... The post Iceland Rated Second Happiest Country On Earth appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:49:28 +0000
Iceland Officially Recognises Judaism As A Religious Organisation Within The Country
Iceland’s Jewish community is now in the final stage of being recognised as an official religious group; the sole remaining... The post Iceland Officially Recognises Judaism As A Religious Organisation Within The Country appeared first on The R...

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:44:55 +0000
Austurlands Food Coop Sushi Pop-Up: Just Eat It!
Remember that landslide in Seyðisfjörður in December? Austurlands Food Coop, the Seyðisjörður initiave that seeks to bring hitherto unavailable fresh... The post Austurlands Food Coop Sushi Pop-Up: Just Eat It! appeared first on The Reykjavik G...

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:19:28 +0000
Local Politician Finds Buried Gun
A councillor for the Seltjarnarnes area of Reykjavík recently found a pistol buried in the foundations of his house—prompting a... The post Local Politician Finds Buried Gun appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.



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