A lawyer for one of the 18 refugees who have recently been evicted from asylum seeker housing by the Directorate... The post Immigration Appeals Board Deems Refugee Evictions Unlawful appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

As Þjóðhátíðardagur, Icelandic National Day, is approaching this Thursday, the gathering ban has been loosened. Starting today, 300 people can... The post Tighter Restrictions This Year On Icelandic National Day Than Last Year appeared first on...

Foreign tourists and their wallets are in full force this year, compared to last year. Credit card charges accounted for... The post Spending From Locals And Tourists Is Making A Comeback appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

After last autumn’s dust-up over a photo of a police officer wearing hate symbols on her uniform, Minister of Justice... The post Justice Minister Bans Police From Wearing Racist Imagery appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

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 Cases, Vaccinations Take Sharp Upswing appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Iceland’s COVID-19 vaccination program recently hit top gear. Laugardalshöll—a huge sports hall in Reykjavík—has been turned into a mass vaccination... The post Picture Story: The Vaccination Of A Nation appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

Yesterday, Iceland took a significant step forward when Parliament voted in favour of abolishing the 9,000 ISK fee levied for... The post Iceland Eliminates Fees For Changing Name And Gender Marker appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

During the weekend, a hiker running on the lava field in front of the big lava-spitting crater was spotted on... The post American Tourist Risks His Life At The Volcano appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Foodies, unite! A gourmet food walking tour, or Sælkerarölt, has begun and will be occurring every Friday in Reykholt at... The post A Gourmet Food Walking Tour Through Reykholt Begins For The Summer appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

If you’re still mourning the dissolution of Daft Punk last year, now’s your chance to relive the magic “one more... The post Culture Pick: Experience Daft Punk Through The Magic Of A Church Organ appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

Friday night, a man endured a stab wound to the abdomen after another man attacked him outside the restaurant Fjallkona... The post Man Stabbed In Downtown Reykjavík Over The Weekend appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Three new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. While there were... The post COVID Roundup: Three Domestic Cases Over The Weekend, One Outside Quarantine appeared first on The Reykjavik...

It’s officially summer and we’re ready to sit in the sun, and by sit in the sun, we mean listen... The post Grapevine Playlist: amiina, Elín Hall, Kælan Mikla, kef LAVÍK & More! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Iceland’s herd immunity is progressing well, Þórólfur Guðnason, the chief epidemiologist, states in an interview with Vísir. “We have good... The post Iceland’s Herd Immunity Is Progressing Well appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

The Minister of Health announced this morning to Vísir, after a government meeting, that new COVID-19 restrictions will be implemented... The post Loosened Restrictions For The Month Of June appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Starting Monday, the Capital Area Health Service will offer rapid tests to detect Covid infections. Rapid tests are much faster... The post Rapid Covid Tests Coming On Monday appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

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 Yesterday, In Quarantine At Diagnosis appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

Þorvaldur Þórðarson, a professor of volcanology and petrology at the University of Iceland, told mbl.is on Monday that continuous eruptions... The post Volcano Crater Is Slowly Closing appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Ministry of Health recently told the RÚV news agency that Iceland has to send 16,000 doses of AstraZeneca back... The post Iceland Returning Vaccines To Norway appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Last night a very lucky Icelander won the Vikinglótto – and received the largest amount of money ever won in... The post New Billionaire In Iceland, Thanks To Largest Lottery Payout In Icelandic History appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

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 Yesterday appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Documentary geeks, listen! If you’re wondering what to do from June 23rd until June 27th and you’re heavily invested in... The post This Week’s Culture Pick: Iceland Documentary Film Festival In Akranes appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

The plans for open vaccination days in June have been dropped. Those who do not want to be vaccinated with... The post Open Vaccination Days In June Are Cancelled appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Jónas Guðmundsson, a project manager for tourist accident prevention at Slysavarnafélagið Landsbjörg (ICE-SAR), has called for a banning of self-portraits... The post Call For The Banning Selfies By Tourists appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

Yesterday, an attempt was made to abduct a seven-year-old girl on a playground in Funafold, Grafarvogur. The girl’s father assumes... The post Man Tries To Abduct 7-Year-Old Girl appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Historical European Martial Arts, or HEMA, is more than just learning to fight with ancient weaponry. It is a community... The post Swords & Friendship: Staying Fit the Medieval Way appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Four new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. All of these... The post COVID Roundup: Four Domestic Cases Yesterday, All In Quarantine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Never fear, for we’ve got some art exhibition picks right here. In conclusion: Have a blast.  Landscape With Human Until... The post Art! Art! Art! The Grapevine’s Favourite Exhibitions This Week appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

In this, our seventh edition of Grapevine’s Ask Me Anything, Valur Grettisson, editor-in-chief at Reykjavík Grapevine, and news editor Andie... The post The Reykjavík Grapevine’s 7th “Ask Me Anything” appeared first on The R...

In March, a 72-year-old woman died a day after receiving her first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Now, the relatives... The post Woman Died After Vaccination – Family Demands Investigation appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Icelanders seem to have increased their drug use in the last four years. According to a study, the use of... The post Use Of Cocaine Has Increased In Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Ragnar Kjartansson is a man of surprises, seeming to delight in surprising himself as much, or even more, than surprising... The post Death Is Elsewhere: Ragnar Kjartansson On A Summer’s Night appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A new study conducted by deCODE Genetics has found that it can predict with “considerable accuracy” when people will die... The post Want To Know When You Could Die? Scientists In Iceland Might Have An Answer appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

No new domestic case of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. This marks the... The post COVID Roundup: No New Cases Yesterday, Either appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Auðunn Lúthersson, a singer and songwriter best known by his stage name Auður, has responded to multiple accounts of harassment,... The post Multiple Accounts Of Sexual Abuse Levied Against Famed Musician appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine....

Iceland’s civil defence relies heavily on local search and rescue (SAR) teams, highly-trained volunteers who undertake a huge range of... The post Picture Story: Guardians Of The Geldingadalsgos appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Chief epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason made statements regarding refugees and the coronavirus that some 19 organisations in Iceland have said are... The post Chief Epidemiologist Criticised For Remarks On Refugees And The Coronavirus appeared fir...

According to Fréttablaðið, a wooden parrot was courageously rescued by the Icelandic fire brigade on May 17th. At first, the... The post Lost in Google Translation: Iceland Saves All Animals, Real or Not appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

“I have always felt that it was my destiny to channel music to this world from the ethereal space around... The post The Possessed Flowerchild: Possimiste Channels The Music Of The Universe appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Two luxury yachts were in Reyjavík Harbor this weekend, owned by Russian billionaires Andrey Melnichenko and Eugene Shvidler, reports Vísir.... The post Yachts Of Russian Billionaires In Reykjavík Harbor appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

No new domestic case of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. However, seven cases... The post COVID Roundup: No New Cases Yesterday, 11 Over The Weekend appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Last week on Tuesday, a farmer was (un)pleasantly surprised by a geyser in his yard, Vísir reports. An old borehole... The post Farmer Found Geyser In His Yard appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The famous viewing hill that has been used for countless photos featuring the volcano erupting volcano in Geldingadalur has now... The post Lava Flows Through Hiking Trail To The Viewing Hill appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Strengths: Being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Weaknesses: Blind, naive, gullible and, again, naive. Modern Analogy: That... The post Gods of Iceland: Höður, The Forgotten Emo Kid appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Answering questions with as much honesty as money can buy—because well, you asked and we’re generous. Feeling a little anxious... The post Well, You Asked: Iceland’s New Mecca appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On March 19th, 2021, the world’s gaze turned to Iceland as fissures opened in the Geldingadalir valley—the first eruption on... The post The Message In The Magma: The Geldingadalir Eruption Site Is Growing—What Have We Learned? appeared first o...

The Grapevine has been informed that four more Palestinian refugees have been evicted by immigration authorities for refusing to assist... The post Four More Palestinian Refugees Evicted appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Elísabet Hulda Snorradóttir is the reigning Miss Universe Iceland 2020 as well as a Chinese Studies student at the University... The post Traditional Iceland With Miss Iceland: Elísabet Hulda’s Perfect Day appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...

Last month, the greater Icelandic public was reminded that the MeToo movement never really went away. This was kicked off... The post Iceland’s MeToo Movement: Breaking The Cycle appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

I am the luckiest girl in the world. It was those eight words that came into my head the moment... The post This Is A Story About A Girl Named Lucky (And The Sky Lagoon) appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.