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Fri, 29 Jul 2022 15:36:25 +0000
Grapevine New Music Picks: boncyan, Sandrayati, and Marína Ósk
Everyone pretends to be ready for the long weekend ahead, but we hadn’t published our new music picks yet so... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: boncyan, Sandrayati, and Marína Ósk appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 15:11:52 +0000
RVK Newscast 201: Icelandic Volcano Update!
Join journalist Josie Anne Gaitens for a RVK Newscast at Krýsuvík Víti, and an update on volcanic activity in Iceland.... The post RVK Newscast 201: Icelandic Volcano Update! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 11:21:19 +0000
Icelandic Potato Farmers Expect Good Harvest
Potato farmers in Þykkvabær hope for a good harvest, RÚV reports. Potato mold has been noticed, but farmers expect that... The post Icelandic Potato Farmers Expect Good Harvest appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 11:19:29 +0000
Capital Area Police Prepare For Busy Holiday Weekend
Police in the capital area will have traditional patrols during the shopping weekend, focusing on monitoring speeding, the use of... The post Capital Area Police Prepare For Busy Holiday Weekend appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 11:18:00 +0000
Iceland Begins Monkeypox Vaccinations
Iceland administered 40 doses of the monkeypox vaccine from Denmark this week, according to Morgunblaðið. Epidemiologist Guðrún Aspelund says Iceland... The post Iceland Begins Monkeypox Vaccinations appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 11:16:21 +0000
Dead Person Found In Skrið Is Most Likely Missing German Tourist
A Coast Guard helicopter found a dead person yesterday evening in the area known as Skrið, west of Skjálfand and... The post Dead Person Found In Skrið Is Most Likely Missing German Tourist appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 11:13:08 +0000
Earth Capacity Day Falls On July 28
July 28th marked 2022’s Earth Capacity Day, which marks the day each year when humans have depleted the planet’s ecological... The post Earth Capacity Day Falls On July 28 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:58:22 +0000
Grapevine Events: Tae Woong, SiGRÚN, and Mamma Mia!
I’m Tae Woong July 28th at 20:30 – Mengi – 2.500 kr. All the way from South Korea, Tae Woong... The post Grapevine Events: Tae Woong, SiGRÚN, and Mamma Mia! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 11:19:45 +0000
SÁÁ To Host Alcohol-Free Family Festival During Merchant’s Holiday Weekend
The addiction resource centre SÁÁ has organised an alcohol-free family festival in Skógar during the upcoming Merchant’s Holiday Weekend. The... The post SÁÁ To Host Alcohol-Free Family Festival During Merchant’s Holiday Weekend appe...

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 11:16:20 +0000
Two Risso’s Dolphins Wash Ashore
Two Risso’s dolphins, a species never before seen in Iceland, washed ashore in Hrútafjörður, reports RÚV. One of the dolphins... The post Two Risso’s Dolphins Wash Ashore appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 11:14:26 +0000
Net Migration To Iceland At All-Time High
In the second quarter of 2022, 3,600 people migrated to Iceland, marking the highest level of net migration recorded since... The post Net Migration To Iceland At All-Time High appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 11:10:40 +0000
Medication Shortages Across The Country
Several common medications have not been available across the country as wholesalers, manufacturers, and pharmacies have face shortages, reports RÚV.... The post Medication Shortages Across The Country appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 11:08:13 +0000
It’s Cheaper To Park A Private Jet In Reykjavík Than A Car
It is cheaper to park a private jet at Reykjavík Airport than a car in a parking garage in the... The post It’s Cheaper To Park A Private Jet In Reykjavík Than A Car appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:05:29 +0000
RVK Newscast 200: Attacks on LGBTQ+, Bomb Scare and Swimming For Charity
IT’S OUR 200TH EPISODE! Sure, we almost forgot, but we’d like to take the opportunity to thank you all for... The post RVK Newscast 200: Attacks on LGBTQ+, Bomb Scare and Swimming For Charity appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:55:56 +0000
Land Rising At Askja Could Indicate Potential Eruption, Experts Warn
Land around Askja has been rising steadily over the last year, resulting in about 35 centimeters of height increase. Experts... The post Land Rising At Askja Could Indicate Potential Eruption, Experts Warn appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:50:25 +0000
Rainbow Flag Vandalism At Church Is Part Of Larger Setback In Struggle For LGBTQ+ Rights
The rainbow flag painted in front of Grafarvogur Church has been vandalised again, according to a post on the church’s... The post Rainbow Flag Vandalism At Church Is Part Of Larger Setback In Struggle For LGBTQ+ Rights appeared first on The Re...

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:17:07 +0000
Scientists Consider Delaying Clock In Westman Islands As Pilot Project
Sleep scientists are pushing for increased research and piloting a one hour time delay in Vestmannaeyjar to better regulate Icelanders’... The post Scientists Consider Delaying Clock In Westman Islands As Pilot Project appeared first on The Rey...

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:54:13 +0000
All Passengers Released After Bomb Threat
This is an update on Bomb Threat Halts Air Traffic At Keflavík posted on 26/07/22. After extensive interrogation, authorities could... The post All Passengers Released After Bomb Threat appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:52:30 +0000
National Festival Expected To Bring 15,000 People
Organisers say this year’s Merchant’s Holiday Weekend Festival could boast the festival’s largest turnout with an expected 15,000 people heading... The post National Festival Expected To Bring 15,000 People appeared first on The Rey...

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:11:37 +0000
The Icelandic Roundup: Xenophobia, Monkeypox and Slutwalk
Josie Anne Gaitens (culture editor) and Andie Sophia Fontaine (news editor) are joined by journalist Emma Ledbetter to go over... The post The Icelandic Roundup: Xenophobia, Monkeypox and Slutwalk appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:08:06 +0000
Man Who Died In Brúará Was Trying To Save His Son
A man who died Sunday after falling in Brúará near Brekkuskógur was trying to rescue his son from the river,... The post Man Who Died In Brúará Was Trying To Save His Son appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:05:20 +0000
Bomb Threat Halts Air Traffic At Keflavík
A bomb threat on board a flight flying from Frankfurt, Germany to Seattle, United States, halted air traffic at Keflavík... The post Bomb Threat Halts Air Traffic At Keflavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:00:01 +0000
Cruise Ship To Greenland Ends Up In Norway
A cruise with the advertised destination of Greenland ended up traveling to Norway due to poor weather conditions, reports RÚV.... The post Cruise Ship To Greenland Ends Up In Norway appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 10:57:09 +0000
National Queer Association To Report Deputy State Prosecutor For Hate Speech
The National Queer Association (Samtökin ’78), an LGBTQ+ organisation in Iceland, will report Deputy State Prosecutor Helgi Magnús Gunnarsson to... The post National Queer Association To Report Deputy State Prosecutor For Hate Speech appeared...

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:06:42 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Best Bookstore
Let’s be real: there are few things that could temper our love for shopping. Thankfully, our delightful city has kept... The post Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Best Bookstore appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:04:55 +0000
Number Of Students With Foreign Background In Icelandic Schools Is Increasing
The number of foreign students enrolled in Icelandic compulsory school has increased over the last year, reflecting the increasing migrant... The post Number Of Students With Foreign Background In Icelandic Schools Is Increasing appeared first on The...

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:01:10 +0000
Magnitude 4.4, 4.9 Earthquakes Recorded At Bárðarbunga Caldera
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was measured 4.3 km northeast of the Bárðarbunga caldera yesterday afternoon. Less than half an hour... The post Magnitude 4.4, 4.9 Earthquakes Recorded At Bárðarbunga Caldera appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 10:59:07 +0000
The Pink Elephant Prevention Group Plans To Retire
The prevention group The Pink Elephant, which has been prominent in the Westman Islands around the Merchant’s Weekend, plans to... The post The Pink Elephant Prevention Group Plans To Retire appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:51:44 +0000
Plane Makes Emergency Landing On Nýjabæjarfjall
A plane made an emergency landing on Nýjabæjarfjall, a mountain located northwest of Galtárvatn about forty kilometers away from Akureyri,... The post Plane Makes Emergency Landing On Nýjabæjarfjall appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:49:46 +0000
Car Chase Ends In Fatal Accident In West Iceland
Police received reports around 17:00 on Friday of a car speeding west along the Hvalfjörður corridor. Vesturland police traveled from... The post Car Chase Ends In Fatal Accident In West Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 11:57:22 +0000
Grapevine New Music Picks: Snny, Luke Duffy, Kjass, and K.óla
We’re always extra excited on Fridays because, yes weekend, but also NEW MUSIC! And this week is packed with new... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: Snny, Luke Duffy, Kjass, and K.óla appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:55:42 +0000
RVK Newscast 199: Culture In Iceland
For this episode of RVK Newscast, Culture Editor Josie Anne is joined by Reykjavík Grapevine’s Listings and Events Coordinator Kim... The post RVK Newscast 199: Culture In Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:37:34 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Best Jewellery Shop
Let’s be real: there are few things that could temper our love for shopping. Thankfully, our delightful city has kept... The post Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Best Jewellery Shop appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:32:10 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Best Clothing Store
Let’s be real: There are few things that could temper our love for shopping, and we’re doing our best to... The post Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Best Clothing Store appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:27:17 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Best Homeware Shop
Let’s be real: there are few things that could temper our love for shopping. Thankfully, our delightful city has kept... The post Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Best Homeware Shop appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:25:34 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Best Second-Hand Store
Let’s be real: there are few things that could temper our love for shopping. Thankfully, our delightful city has kept... The post Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Best Second-Hand Store appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:23:14 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Best Place To Buy A Wool Sweater
Let’s be real: there are few things that could temper our love for shopping. Thankfully, our delightful city has kept... The post Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Best Place To Buy A Wool Sweater appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:20:07 +0000
Slut Walk Returns On Saturday
The annual sexual violence solidarity walk, Slut Walk, is returning after a two-year hiatus due to COVID, reports RÚV. The... The post Slut Walk Returns On Saturday appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:59:56 +0000
Fourteen-Year-Old Boy Taken To Hospital After Traffic Collision
At half past ten last night, capital area police received a report of car and motorcycle colliding in Garðabær, reports... The post Fourteen-Year-Old Boy Taken To Hospital After Traffic Collision appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:56:45 +0000
New Hopp Scooters Arrive in Reykjavík, Service Area Expanded
Earlier this month new Hopp scooters arrived in the capital, the company announced on Facebook. Hopp’s service area has now... The post New Hopp Scooters Arrive in Reykjavík, Service Area Expanded appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:22:49 +0000
Grapevine Events: Slut Walk, Humans Become Slime, Nr.4 Umhverfing
Slut Walk (Druslugangan) July 23rd at 14:00 – Hallgrimskirkja – Free After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the Slut Walk is... The post Grapevine Events: Slut Walk, Humans Become Slime, Nr.4 Umhverfing appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:47:06 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Best Grocery Store
Let’s be real: there are few things that could temper our love for shopping. Thankfully, our delightful city has kept... The post Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Best Grocery Store appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:45:37 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Best Record Store
Let’s be real: there are few things that could temper our love for shopping. Thankfully, our delightful city has kept... The post Best Of Reykjavík Shopping 2022: Best Record Store appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:43:54 +0000
Customers Can Shop 24 Hours A Day At Fully Automatic Neighbourhood Store
Iceland’s first fully automatic neighbourhood store opened in Garðabær yesterday. The store will be open 24 hours a day, every... The post Customers Can Shop 24 Hours A Day At Fully Automatic Neighbourhood Store appeared first on The Reykjavi...

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:40:50 +0000
Tourists Leave Mess In Iceland
The vice chairman of the Icelandic Guides’ Association says that the mess in tourist places in Iceland has increased significantly,... The post Tourists Leave Mess In Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:37:51 +0000
Icelandic Beer Recalled From The Shelves
Cyclopath Pale Ale has been recalled from the shelves of ÁTVR, the company behind the country alcohol stores, Fréttablaðið reports.... The post Icelandic Beer Recalled From The Shelves appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:34:37 +0000
Trees In West Reykjavík Are Dying
West Reykjavík could be devoid of trees in 20 years if nothing is done says horticulturalists and gardening experts, reports... The post Trees In West Reykjavík Are Dying appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:29:36 +0000
Rescued Seal Pup Receiving Care
A seal pup that was rescued at the Reykjavík harbour has been transported to the zoo to be taken care... The post Rescued Seal Pup Receiving Care appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:26:27 +0000
Nine People In Iceland Have Monkeypox While Country Awaits Vaccines From Abroad
Nine people have been diagnosed with monkeypox in Iceland, according to reports from RÚV. Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason suggested ​​borrowing vaccines... The post Nine People In Iceland Have Monkeypox While Country Awaits Vaccines From Ab...

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 15:02:37 +0000
RVK Newscast 198: Icelandic Football Team In The Euros
SPORTS. Not something Josie Anne knows a lot about, but for this edition of RVK newscast, our journalist visits the... The post RVK Newscast 198: Icelandic Football Team In The Euros appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.



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