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Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:28:51 +0000
Two Women Jailed For Cocaine Trafficking
Two women were sentenced to 15 months in prison and an 1.6 million ISK fine at Reykjanes District Court for... The post Two Women Jailed For Cocaine Trafficking appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:25:30 +0000
Most Voters Support Iceland’s NATO Membership, Survey Finds
The majority of voters across all parties are in favor of Iceland staying in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, reports... The post Most Voters Support Iceland’s NATO Membership, Survey Finds appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:45:40 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Seafood
They say that adversity breeds creativity; that adage has certainly held true for Reykjavík restaurants. When we first started to... The post Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Seafood appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:43:51 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Brunch
They say that adversity breeds creativity; that adage has certainly held true for Reykjavík restaurants. When we first started to... The post Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Brunch appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:38:58 +0000
Icelandic Climate Council Criticises Iceland’s Climate Action Plan
The Icelandic Climate Council has criticised the Icelandic government for their Climate Action Plan following the newest Intergovernmental Panel on... The post Icelandic Climate Council Criticises Iceland’s Climate Action Plan appeared first on...

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:26:20 +0000
Health Centers Host Open House For Fourth COVID Vaccine
Many people have requesting the fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine, so health centers are hosting an open house for the... The post Health Centers Host Open House For Fourth COVID Vaccine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:14:11 +0000
Guðrún Aspelund Hired As Chief Epidemiologist
Guðrún Aspelund will take over as chief epidemiologist when Þórólfur Guðnason retires September 1, the Directorate of Health announced today.... The post Guðrún Aspelund Hired As Chief Epidemiologist appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine....

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:03:42 +0000
120 Million ISK For Musicians Due To Pandemic
The Minister of Culture has allocated 120 million ISK in grants to musicians as a pandemic response, reports RÚV. Over... The post 120 Million ISK For Musicians Due To Pandemic appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:24:36 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Place For A Fancy Meal
They say that adversity breeds creativity; that adage has certainly held true for Reykjavík restaurants. When we first started to... The post Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Place For A Fancy Meal appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:22:29 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Goddamn Restaurant
They say that adversity breeds creativity; that adage has certainly held true for Reykjavík restaurants. When we first started to... The post Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Goddamn Restaurant appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:11:20 +0000
COVID Cases Increasing In Iceland Despite Widespread Immunity
The number of COVID-19 cases in Iceland is increasing, with around 200 people testing positive each day. But the true... The post COVID Cases Increasing In Iceland Despite Widespread Immunity appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:57:01 +0000
Hospitalisation For Psychosis Increases With Number Of ADHD Stimulant Prescriptions
An increasing number of people are going to psychiatric wards for symptoms of psychosis after being prescribed stimulant ADHD medication,... The post Hospitalisation For Psychosis Increases With Number Of ADHD Stimulant Prescriptions appeared first o...

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:52:37 +0000
Fourteen People Rescued From Glacier
Last week, a group of fourteen people was rescued from the Öræfajökull volcanic glacier, RÚV reports. Fourteen hikers, including twelve... The post Fourteen People Rescued From Glacier appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:48:49 +0000
25 International Sailing Race Participants Stranded in Eastfjords
25 sailors had to land in Fáskrúðsfjörður this weekend due to high winds and a third of the boats were... The post 25 International Sailing Race Participants Stranded in Eastfjords appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:28:59 +0000
Grapevine New Music Picks: Ólafur Arnalds, Krassasig, and Ari Árelíus
What is National Day without music from nationals, am I right? Hit that play button and celebrate everything this country... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: Ólafur Arnalds, Krassasig, and Ari Árelíus appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:18:24 +0000
Grapevine Events: Art, Benefit Screening, & EXPAT
The city is buzzing with cultural events! No need to overwhelm yourself though, we did that for you. We selected... The post Grapevine Events: Art, Benefit Screening, & EXPAT appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:24:21 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Bakery
They say that adversity breeds creativity; that adage has certainly held true for Reykjavík restaurants. When we first started to... The post Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Bakery appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:21:44 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Chinese
They say that adversity breeds creativity; that adage has certainly held true for Reykjavík restaurants. When we first started to... The post Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Chinese appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:19:23 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Coffeehouse
They say that adversity breeds creativity; that adage has certainly held true for Reykjavík restaurants. When we first started to... The post Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Coffeehouse appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:15:58 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Sushi
They say that adversity breeds creativity; that adage has certainly held true for Reykjavík restaurants. When we first started to... The post Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Sushi appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:08:51 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Vegan Meal
They say that adversity breeds creativity; that adage has certainly held true for Reykjavík restaurants. When we first started to... The post Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Vegan Meal appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:03:26 +0000
RVK Newscast 190: Death At Reynisfjara, Iceland’s Black Beach
Reykjavík Grapevine’s editor-in-chief Valur Grettison is at the black sand beach, Reynisfjara, to discuss the tragic news of the second... The post RVK Newscast 190: Death At Reynisfjara, Iceland’s Black Beach appeared first on The Reykj...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:43:31 +0000
Iceland’s Post Office Aims To ‘Go Green’ By 2025
Iceland’s Post Office Pósturinn is collaborating with the company VETNIS to investigate using hydrogen for trucks on longer routes where... The post Iceland’s Post Office Aims To ‘Go Green’ By 2025 appeared first on The Reykj...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:38:42 +0000
Icelandic National Day
June 17th marks Iceland’s 78th year of independence from those filthy Danes down south. The day is filled with various... The post Icelandic National Day appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:36:37 +0000
Parliament Adjourned Until September
Last night at 1:30 am, Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir postponed Parliament meetings until September, reports Vísir. Members of Parliament settled... The post Parliament Adjourned Until September appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:29:18 +0000
Lowest Number of Advertised Apartment Rentals Recorded
As of today, there are only 179 apartments advertised for rent in Reykjavík, the lowest recorded number of available rentals.... The post Lowest Number of Advertised Apartment Rentals Recorded appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:19:41 +0000
Parliament Approves Resolution To Allow More People To Donate Blood
Parliament approved a resolution earlier this week to allow blood donations from gay men, who have previously been forbidden from... The post Parliament Approves Resolution To Allow More People To Donate Blood appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:15:51 +0000
Glerá Church Makes Statement Of Inclusivity
Volunteers painted their version of the “Progress Pride” flag on the doorstep of Glerá Church in Akureyri to demonstrate the... The post Glerá Church Makes Statement Of Inclusivity appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:01:58 +0000
Long Summer Holiday, Short Work Week Increase Inflation, Says Trade Minister
The International Institute for Management Development puts Iceland in the 16th spot on a worldwide competitiveness ranking—below Denmark at first,... The post Long Summer Holiday, Short Work Week Increase Inflation, Says Trade Minister appeared fi...

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:40:04 +0000
Report Finds Abuse Of Disabled Are Widespread
Audits of nursing homes for the disabled show that abuse and mistreatment of the disabled is widespread, not localized to... The post Report Finds Abuse Of Disabled Are Widespread appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:11:33 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Traditional Icelandic Food
They say that adversity breeds creativity; that adage has certainly held true for Reykjavík restaurants. When we first started to... The post Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Traditional Icelandic Food appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:11:31 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Thai
They say that adversity breeds creativity; that adage has certainly held true for Reykjavík restaurants. When we first started to... The post Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Thai appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:07:28 +0000
Technical College Will Turn Away Hundreds Of Students
The Technical College and other vocational schools will have to turn away hundreds of students in upcoming terms, reports RÚV.... The post Technical College Will Turn Away Hundreds Of Students appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:03:48 +0000
Cat Escapes Reykjavík Animal Services Via Window
The recently caught cat, Nóra, escaped the Reykjavík Animal Services by leaping out of a window, reports Vísir. A resident... The post Cat Escapes Reykjavík Animal Services Via Window appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 11:51:40 +0000
Ministry Of Health Wants To Obtain 80 Doses Of Vaccine For Monkeypox
The Ministry of Health is attempting to obtain 80 doses of a vaccine that could help protect at-risk individuals from... The post Ministry Of Health Wants To Obtain 80 Doses Of Vaccine For Monkeypox appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 11:42:22 +0000
MP Offended By Sculpture In Front Of Parliament, Wants It Moved Elsewhere
Since 2012, Spanish artist Santiago Sierra’s ‘The Black Cone, Monument To Civil Disobedience’ has stood in front of Parliament, a... The post MP Offended By Sculpture In Front Of Parliament, Wants It Moved Elsewhere appeared first o...

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 11:04:17 +0000
What’s Next For Reynisfjara?
Following last Friday’s death at Reynisfjara beach, the fifth such death in the past seven years, discussion has renewed over... The post What’s Next For Reynisfjara? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 13:09:03 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Vegan Burger
They say that adversity breeds creativity; that adage has certainly held true for Reykjavík restaurants. When we first started to... The post Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Vegan Burger appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 13:07:50 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Pizza
They say that adversity breeds creativity; that adage has certainly held true for Reykjavík restaurants. When we first started to... The post Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Pizza appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 13:02:56 +0000
Reykjavík Grapevine’s 19th ‘Ask Me Anything’ Online Now
Valur Grettisson (Editor-In-Chief), Andie Sophia Fontaine (News Editor) and Josie Anne Gaitens (Culture Editor) were joined by Youtube and High... The post Reykjavík Grapevine’s 19th ‘Ask Me Anything’ Online Now appeared first on T...

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 13:02:30 +0000
The Volcano: A Memoir – Part Three
On the 19th of March 2021 a new eruption started in the southwest corner of Iceland, on the Reykjanes peninsula.... The post The Volcano: A Memoir – Part Three appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 13:02:08 +0000
RVK Newscast 189: Huge Drug Bust
In this beautifully sunny RVK Newscast, Reykjavík Grapevine editor-in-chief, Valur Grettisson, is at Kleifervatn to go over the latest news:... The post RVK Newscast 189: Huge Drug Bust appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:59:01 +0000
The Icelandic Roundup: Death at Reynisfjara
Another death has occurred at ‘the black beach’, Reynisfjara, the 4th in recent years. With tourism numbers increasing again, who—if... The post The Icelandic Roundup: Death at Reynisfjara appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:31:06 +0000
Almost Magnitude Four Earthquake Felt Near Grindavík
A 3.9-magnitude earthquake rocked the Reykjanes peninsula about 3km northwest of Grindavík last night, reports the Icelandic Meteorological Office. The... The post Almost Magnitude Four Earthquake Felt Near Grindavík appeared first on The Reykjavik...

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:17:25 +0000
Beluga Whales To Move To Klettsvík Bay Shortly
Beluga whales Little White and Little Grey, who are now based at the Sea Life Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary in... The post Beluga Whales To Move To Klettsvík Bay Shortly appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 22:24:03 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Burger
They say that adversity breeds creativity; that adage has certainly held true for Reykjavík restaurants. When we first started to... The post Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Burger appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:38:31 +0000
Organisations Demand Icelandic Government To Implement Women’s Charter
Several organisations are calling on the Icelandic government to incorporate the Women’s Charter into Icelandic law, reports RÚV. The demand... The post Organisations Demand Icelandic Government To Implement Women’s Charter appeared firs...

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:34:28 +0000
Track By Track: Lemon Street With Pale Moon 
Pale Moon is an intriguing psychedelic rock band comprised of husband-wife duo Árni Guðjónsson and Natalia Sushchenko and signed to... The post Track By Track: Lemon Street With Pale Moon  appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:29:07 +0000
Another Tourist Dies At Reynisfjara, Prompting Calls For Closure
Officials are considering closing Reynisfjara after a tourist was swept out to sea and died there on Friday. The man... The post Another Tourist Dies At Reynisfjara, Prompting Calls For Closure appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 11:42:15 +0000
Rent Prices Rose Over 100% In Last Decade
Real estate and rental prices have risen disproportionately more in Iceland than in the rest of Europe in the last... The post Rent Prices Rose Over 100% In Last Decade appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.



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