On February 14, Sigur Rós published an Instagram post saying that their former keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson has returned to the... The post Sigur Rós Keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson Returns To The Band appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Just four days after announcing further relaxations of domestic coronavirus restrictions, Minister of Health Willum Þór Þorsson is now aiming... The post Health Minister May Lift All Coronavirus Restrictions In 10 Days Or Sooner appeared first on ...

A new poll from Gallup shows very little movement in terms of individual party support, but support for the ruling... The post Poll: Little Movement In Party Support Between Months appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

According to the latest figures on covid.is, there are now 53 in hospital due to the coronavirus, up from 41... The post COVID Roundup: Cases Down, Hospitalisations Up appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Four journalists will soon be questioned by Northeast Iceland police over their coverage of fishing giant Samherji; specifically, their revelations... The post Police Seek To Question Four Journalists Over Samherji Reporting appeared first on The Rey...

The gun that was used in yesterday’s shooting was, according to sources close to Vísir, created through 3D printing. Such... The post Shooting Weapon 3D-Printed Gun, Difference Of Opinion On Arming Police Further appeared first on The Reykjavi...

The capital, as well as the southwestern part of Iceland, has seen a heavy overnight snowfall that continues until now.... The post Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Valentine’s Day In Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A cat with the distinguished name of Ómar Ingimundar has become notorious for stealing various items from people in his... The post Thieving Cat Cannot Be Stopped, Owners Set Up Lost-And-Found Bin appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In case you missed it: there are new coronavirus regulations now in place. The most significant of these is that... The post COVID Roundup: Reminder Of New Regulations, Daily Numbers appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Another shooting occurred in downtown Reykjavík at around one in the morning of February 13th, Vísir reports. Police are now... The post Second Shooting In Reykjavík: Two In Custody, Police Investigating Possible Connection To Previous Shooting ap...

Reykjavík Grapevine’s 15th ‘Ask Me Anything’ session is now available to watch online Editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson and Youtube Content Coordinator... The post Reykjavík Grapevine’s 15th ‘Ask Me Anything’ Now ...

On Friday, February 11, the Government of Iceland has announced that it will ease Covid-19 safety measures starting from midnight.... The post Covid-19 Measures in Iceland Eased: Groups Of 200 Are Now Allowed appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

All four bodies of the men who died in a plane crash in the lake Þingvallavatn have now been recovered... The post Four Bodies Recovered From Plane Crash In Þingvallavatn appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A young female and her boyfriend were shot early on Thursday outside their home in the east of Reykjavík. The... The post Shooting in Reykjavík: Young Female Seriously Injured appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Road and Coastal Administration reported record-high waves at the south coast of Iceland as a severe storm swept the county... The post 40-Meter High Wave Hits Icelandic Coast appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

After a hard debate and an unexpected knife fight between the writers at the office, we came to the conclusion... The post The Grapevine’s New Music Picks: Axel Flóvent, Lord Pusswhip and Daughters Of Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...

Welcome back to RVK Newscast! Today Reykjavík Grapevine editor-in-chief Valur Grettison (joined by his Chief Morale Officer, Pollý) takes a... The post RVK Newscast 164: Inflation And A Whaling Ban? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Iceland has had its fair share of celebrity visitors over the years; Justin Bieber got his kit off in a... The post Lost In Google Translation: Famous Swamp Dwellers appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A new report from the National Registry shows that foreign nationals in Iceland now number over 55,000 individuals. Specifically, there... The post Foreign Nationals Increase By Over 200 From Last December appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Dozens of trans people in Iceland are still on the waiting list for gender affirmation surgery, Vísir reports, some having... The post Numerous Trans People In Iceland Still Waiting For Gender Affirmation Surgery appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

A woman in her nineties passed away yesterday due to complications arising from COVID-19, Fréttablaðið reports. This marks the 50th... The post COVID Roundup: 50th Death From Coronavirus, Daily Numbers appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Welcome to Reykjavík Grapevine’s Newscast. Today editor-in-chief Valur Grettison (and Pollý) visits Þingvellir National Park to talk about a recent... The post RVK Newscast 163: Tragedy at Þingvallavatn appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

Musical duo Hugar have been a creative partnership for 10 years now, a fact that seems to take the individuals... The post The Quiet Music Men: Hugar Create Chilled Classics appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A new report from the Housing and Construction Authority shows that the average price for residential real estate in the... The post Housing Prices Continue Climbing, Supply Continues Falling appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A new poll from Maskína indicates that holding New Year’s resolutions is waning in popularity overall, but maintains popularity with... The post New Year’s Resolutions Waning In Popularity Amongst Icelanders appeared first on The Reykjav...

This Friday, February 11th, at 14:30 Icelandic time, the Reykjavík Grapevine will hold its fifteenth Ask Me Anything (AMA). You,... The post Grapevine’s 15th ‘Ask Me Anything’ This Friday! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Minister of Health Willum Þór Þorsson told Vísir yesterday that he was planning to announce more relaxations of domestic pandemic... The post COVID Roundup: Record Number Of Daily Cases, Further Relaxation Of Domestic Restrictions On Friday appea...

The risk of an avalanche has increased around the towns of Ísafjörður and Patreksfjörður in the Westfjords, reports the Icelandic... The post Avalanche Danger Reported In Ísafjörður And Patreksfjörður appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

Yesterday, the Icelandic Met Office reported an orange alert for most of the country with heavy snowfall and strong winds.... The post As Bad Weather Continues, Lightning Was Spotted in Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

What does Iceland sound like? Perhaps it’s an odd question to ask about a big chunk of rock in the... The post An Icelandic Noise: Dance Music, Wild Sounds And Gentle Folk appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Welcome, lovers! It’s February, aka lurrrrve month, and your favourite Grapevine mystics have dutifully donned our cupid costumes in order... The post Horror-Scopes: Valentine’s Day appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A sad day for poop emoji enjoyers has dawned, brought about by a recall announcement from the popular office supplies... The post Poop Emoji Reflective Badges Being Recalled appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Iceland is one of the few countries that continues to practice commercial whaling. However, whaling could be banned by 2024,... The post Iceland Plans To End Commercial Whaling By 2024 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Following yesterday’s news that hospitalisations due to the coronavirus have increased, that trend continues, as Landspítali hospital reports there are... The post COVID Roundup: Hospitalisations Increase Further, Daily Numbers appeared first ...

Welcome to Supernatural Iceland! In this episode we take a peak into the world of the infamous Icelandic elves, or... The post Supernatural Iceland: Elves appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Ice caves are a popular winter tourist attraction here in Iceland, with visitors travelling from far a wide to witness... The post Ask An Expert: How Are Ice Caves Formed? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

You’ll probably never need to consider quite how heavy a snowmobile is until you roll one over on a glacier,... The post A Cathedral Of Ice: Langjökull’s Newest Natural Glacial Cave appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The mercurial Kælan Mikla defy description in many ways. Although it might appear that many of the band’s motifs and... The post The Cold Light Of Night: Kælan Mikla Have A Dark New Universe To Share appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The identities of those who past away in last Thursday’s plane crash have now come to light, DV reports. The... The post Identities Of Those Lost To Plane Crash Revealed appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

According to the latest data from Landspítali hospital, there are currently 31 people in hospital with the coronavirus, with three... The post COVID Roundup: Hospitalisations Rise, Reduced Isolation Time In Effect, Daily Numbers appeared first on Th...

Divers for the Icelandic Coast Guard found four bodies in Þingvallavatn lake last night, RÚV reports, not far from the... The post Tragic End To Search For Missing Plane appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Schools and afterschool programmes for most of the country were cancelled last night in expectation of severe storms this morning.... The post Stormy Weather Across The Country Until Tomorrow Evening appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

When you visit Reykjavík, come and meet Pollý and the Grapevine crew! New dates for our Walking Tour Of Reykjavík... The post Reykjavík Grapevine Walking Tours: Throw A Frisbee For Pollý appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Three stories from the music news desk at Grapevine Towers… Laufey Jazz wunderkind Laufey Lin—who established an enviable international profile... The post Grapevine Music News: Laufey, Bríet And A Eurovision Ding-Dong appeared first on The ...

Linus Orri describes himself as a reluctant conductor. He had been singing with and teaching traditional songs to friends for... The post Traditional Values: Kvæðakórinn Are Reimagining Icelandic Folk Music appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

Lenya Rún is a Pirate Party politician. In September 2021 it was announced that she was to become the youngest... The post Lenya Rún Taha Karim’s Perfect Day: Politics And Chill appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

As Reykvíkingurs emerge from yet another contraction-expansion cycle of their ability to gather, we present illuminating art, Sámi cinema, and... The post Grapevine Picks: Illuminating Art, Sámi Cinema And Gluttonous Ramen Gobbling appeared first ...

In the post-terrestrial TV world, with myriad streaming options (does anyone else feel like they spend more time on the... The post Catch Of The Day: Icelanders Have Fallen For Verbúðin Hook, Line And Sinker. appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

Hallgrímur Helgason is in some ways a rebel when it comes to Icelandic fiction, and his weapons are pleasantly disarming;... The post Hallgrímur Helgason: Torn Between Keith Haring and the Sagas appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Iceland’s glaciers are a rich source of symbolism. We observe these majestic ice caps melt and recede as a stark... The post Dancing Between The Cracks: Hvíla Sprungur Explores Our Personal Crevasses appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.