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Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:12:58 +0000
Grapevine New Music Picks: Björk, Aaron Hannes, Baldvin Hlynsson, Jónsi & co, and GDRN x Magnús Jóhann
The temperature may be dropping outside, but it’s getting hot in here! It’s not often we get to include two... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: Björk, Aaron Hannes, Baldvin Hlynsson, Jónsi & co, and GDRN x Magnús Jóhann appear...

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 10:09:37 +0000
RVK Newscast 214: Bomb Scares And News From The East
In this episode of RVK Newscast . . . we’re not in Reykjavík! Join journalist Josie Anne Gaitens in East... The post RVK Newscast 214: Bomb Scares And News From The East appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 10:01:24 +0000
Grapevine Events: Arctic Festival, Ólöf Arnalds & Skúli Sverrisson, Gary Hill
The Arctic Festival 2022 Avant-Punk from Czech Republic – Už jsme doma and Gróa September 15th at 20:00 – Gaukurinn... The post Grapevine Events: Arctic Festival, Ólöf Arnalds & Skúli Sverrisson, Gary Hill appeared first on The ...

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 10:00:16 +0000
Bird Of The Year: White Wagtail
This year, seven bird species competed for the title Bird of the Year in a competition organized by BirdLife Iceland... The post Bird Of The Year: White Wagtail appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:30:40 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: Best Artist-Run Gallery
Reykjavík is bustling with activities, from famous attractions to our small hidden gems. And we have busted our balls, pushing... The post Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: Best Artist-Run Gallery appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:30:39 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: Best Gallery
Reykjavík is bustling with activities, from famous attractions to our small hidden gems. And we have busted our balls, pushing... The post Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: Best Gallery appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:17:17 +0000
Samkaup Files An Appeal To Get Lucky Charms Ban Overturned
Samkaup has appealed the Reykjavík Health Authority’s decision to ban the sale of the popular Lucky Charms breakfast cereal, reports... The post Samkaup Files An Appeal To Get Lucky Charms Ban Overturned appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:51:02 +0000
​​Three Hundred Pairs Of Shoes Stolen In Selfoss
Three hundred pairs of shoes were stolen from Skóbúð Selfoss, reports Vísir. The thief or thieves cut a hole behind... The post ​​Three Hundred Pairs Of Shoes Stolen In Selfoss appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:35:33 +0000
Most Icelanders Support Rent Control And Caps
A new survey conducted by Maskína for the Association of Renters in Iceland shows broad political support for rent control... The post Most Icelanders Support Rent Control And Caps appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:58:52 +0000
The Number Of Women In The Women’s Shelter Is Higher Than Last Year
More women and children have stayed in the Women’s Shelter so far this year than during the whole of last... The post The Number Of Women In The Women’s Shelter Is Higher Than Last Year appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:54:34 +0000
RVK Newscast 213: Parliament Is Back, People’s Party In Trouble
Welcome back to RVK Newscast! In this episode, the editor-in-chief of the Reykjavík Grapevine, Valur Grettisson, is outside the Icelandic... The post RVK Newscast 213: Parliament Is Back, People’s Party In Trouble appeared first on The Reykjavik G...

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:49:52 +0000
Seismic Activity In Grímsey Continues
Earthquake series continue to occur northeast of Grímsey, reports RÚV. The number of earthquakes above magnitude 3, however, seems to... The post Seismic Activity In Grímsey Continues appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:45:44 +0000
Icelandic Classes During Working Hours Increasingly In Public Discussion
Offering free Icelandic classes during working hours is gaining significant traction in public discourse in Iceland, opening the question: how... The post Icelandic Classes During Working Hours Increasingly In Public Discussion appeared first on The ...

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:24:46 +0000
Practical Icelandic: Berry Picking (Berjamó)
Berry picking is a traditional late-summer activity in Iceland. Here are all the words and phrases you need to know... The post Practical Icelandic: Berry Picking (Berjamó) appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:19:52 +0000
The Tallest Tree In Iceland Since The Ice Age
Yesterday, we reported on the news that the Forestry Association of Iceland has nominated the tallest tree in the country... The post The Tallest Tree In Iceland Since The Ice Age appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:59:47 +0000
The Icelandic Roundup: Drugs, Fish, And Unions
It’s a blockbuster news week on The Icelandic Roundup, as journalists Josie Anne Gaitens and Valur Grettisson tackle the latest... The post The Icelandic Roundup: Drugs, Fish, And Unions appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:53:44 +0000
Prime Minister Co-Authors A Crime Novel With Ragnar Jónasson
Icelandic author Ragnar Jónasson and Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir have co-authored a crime novel, reports RÚV. The book by Ragnar... The post Prime Minister Co-Authors A Crime Novel With Ragnar Jónasson appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 13:30:48 +0000
Hallucinogenic Mushrooms Hold Promise For Depression Treatment
New research into the use of the active substance in hallucinogenic mushrooms for the treatment of depression is very promising,... The post Hallucinogenic Mushrooms Hold Promise For Depression Treatment appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 12:11:22 +0000
Prime Minister: “Not At All Enough” Being Done To Help Immigrants Learn Icelandic
Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir believes not enough is being done to help foreigners in Iceland learn Icelandic, Vísir reports, and... The post Prime Minister: “Not At All Enough” Being Done To Help Immigrants Learn Icelandic appear...

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:47:20 +0000
The Tallest Tree In Iceland Becomes The “Tree Of The Year”
The Forestry Association of Iceland has nominated the tallest tree in the country for the honorary title “Tree of the... The post The Tallest Tree In Iceland Becomes The “Tree Of The Year” appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:41:03 +0000
An Injured Hiker Picked Up On Esja
The help of the fire brigade in the capital area was requested for an injured hiker on Esja at eight... The post An Injured Hiker Picked Up On Esja appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:26:36 +0000
A Total Of 50 Weather Warnings This Summer
The weather office has never issued as many weather warnings as this summer since the new warning system was put... The post A Total Of 50 Weather Warnings This Summer appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:19:38 +0000
What’s Cooler Than Being Cool? Extreme Chill Festival Is A Celebration Of Subculture Specificity
Extreme Chill Festival co-founder Pan Thorarensen sure has a lot of plates spinning. Sitting in latest venture, Space Odyssey—a record... The post What’s Cooler Than Being Cool? Extreme Chill Festival Is A Celebration Of Subculture Specificity ap...

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:18:52 +0000
Grapevine New Music Picks: Hekla, SIGGY, and Björk
Don’t hate us but we’re glad it’s raining today! It’s the perfect weather to really get into the music that... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: Hekla, SIGGY, and Björk appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:14:58 +0000
RVK Newscast 212: The Icelandic / Danish Candy War
In this episode of RVK Newscast, editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson, and his trusty chief morale officer Pollý are at Bessastaðir–home of... The post RVK Newscast 212: The Icelandic / Danish Candy War appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:00:03 +0000
243,000 Tourists Came To Iceland In August
About 243,000 foreign tourists passed through Keflavík Airport last month, reports RÚV. This is about the same as in August... The post 243,000 Tourists Came To Iceland In August appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 10:54:54 +0000
Iceland (The Country) In Court Against Iceland (The Store) Again
Oral arguments are being heard today in the case of the Icelandic government against the British store chain Iceland, RÚV... The post Iceland (The Country) In Court Against Iceland (The Store) Again appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:01:53 +0000
Grapevine Events: Svartbysvart, Burlesque, and Icelandic language games
Svartbysvart Relaunch Party / New collection release September 10th at 17:00 – Týsgata 1 – Free After exhibiting a collection... The post Grapevine Events: Svartbysvart, Burlesque, and Icelandic language games appeared first on The Reykj...

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:14:59 +0000
Art And Concert Venue Closes Due To Noise Complaints
Residents of Skerjafjörður have repeatedly complained to the city authorities about the noise that has come from an art and... The post Art And Concert Venue Closes Due To Noise Complaints appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:10:21 +0000
Business Leaders Want Government To Make It Easier For Non-EEA Citizens To Immigrate
Unemployment was at 3.2% in July, according to the Directorate of Labour, and there is a distinct labour shortage in... The post Business Leaders Want Government To Make It Easier For Non-EEA Citizens To Immigrate appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:40:43 +0000
MATEY Seafood Festival Starts In Westman Islands
MATEY Seafood Festival will take place on September 8-10th. The festival aims to celebrate food and producers of the Westman... The post MATEY Seafood Festival Starts In Westman Islands appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:39:00 +0000
National Church Membership Continues To Decline
A new report from the National Registry shows that while the National Church is still the largest registered religious organisation... The post National Church Membership Continues To Decline appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:20:36 +0000
4.9 Earthquake Struck The North Last Night
An earthquake of a magnitude of 4.9 was measured around four o’clock in the morning about twelve kilometers east-northeast of... The post 4.9 Earthquake Struck The North Last Night appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:34:13 +0000
Volcano Briefing: Up To Thirty Meters Of Lava Under The Crust
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 occurred on September 5 just north of the crater in Meradalir, reports RÚV.... The post Volcano Briefing: Up To Thirty Meters Of Lava Under The Crust appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:22:55 +0000
Iceland Wins The Candy Dispute With Denmark
Earlier this week, we reported about a Danish company trying to take credit for an old Icelandic candy-making tradition. According... The post Iceland Wins The Candy Dispute With Denmark appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:00:01 +0000
Björk Releases New Single ‘Atopos’
Björk has just released a new single titled ‘Atopos.’ This is the first single from her upcoming 10th studio album... The post Björk Releases New Single ‘Atopos’ appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:57:06 +0000
RVK Newscast 211: Swimming With Whales
Hello! It’s been a while (we’ve been printing a magazine), but welcome back to RVK Newscast. Valur and Pollý are... The post RVK Newscast 211: Swimming With Whales appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 16:16:48 +0000
Track By Track: Green Beans And Catfish Sprinkled With Ambient
The visionary tech-nerd and electro musical genius Futuregrapher has released not one, but two world class ambient and electronic albums.... The post Track By Track: Green Beans And Catfish Sprinkled With Ambient appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 15:22:41 +0000
The Icelandic Roundup: Home-Grown Icelandic Nepotism
What’s as Icelandic as volcanoes, hot springs and liquorice? Nepotism! Reykjavík Grapevine journalists Josie Anne and Valur discuss how Icelandic... The post The Icelandic Roundup: Home-Grown Icelandic Nepotism appeared first on The Reykjavik ...

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 15:05:07 +0000
Four Drink Spiking Cases Over The Weekend
The police of the capital area police received four calls about suspected spiking cases on Friday, reports RÚV. Blood samples... The post Four Drink Spiking Cases Over The Weekend appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 14:52:53 +0000
Riff It Up And Start Again: Reykjavík International Film Festival Welcomes Arthouse Cinema To Iceland
Cannes, Berlin, Venice… Reykjavík? Our petite, northern city might not be the first to spring to mind when it comes... The post Riff It Up And Start Again: Reykjavík International Film Festival Welcomes Arthouse Cinema To Iceland appeared first o...

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:22:43 +0000
Residents Of Vogar Celebrate Love
Residents of Vogar are encouraged to celebrate love during the month of September, reports RÚV. They hope it will increase... The post Residents Of Vogar Celebrate Love appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:16:11 +0000
Beluga Whales’ Move To Klettsvík Bay Postponed
Beluga whales Little White and Little Grey, based at the Sea Life Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary in Heimaey in the... The post Beluga Whales’ Move To Klettsvík Bay Postponed appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:07:57 +0000
Voting Has Commenced For The Icelandic Bird Of The Year
The voting for The Bird of the Year began yesterday, on September 5th, and will continue until September 12th. The... The post Voting Has Commenced For The Icelandic Bird Of The Year appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 16:04:52 +0000
Well, You Asked: Weather Or Not, There Will Be A Volcano
All questions are stupid if you ask us. I’m coming to Iceland at the end of September, how will the... The post Well, You Asked: Weather Or Not, There Will Be A Volcano appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 16:02:47 +0000
Danes Try To Take Credit For Old Icelandic Candy-Making Tradition
Representatives of the Danish company Lakrids by Bülow seem to claim that the Danes invented a popular way of coating... The post Danes Try To Take Credit For Old Icelandic Candy-Making Tradition appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 12:00:44 +0000
Dancing Behind Bars: Exploring The Relationship Between Entertainment And Imprisonment
Musician Ingibjörg Friðriksdóttir’s newest release, ‘Brotabrot’, explores the complex relationship between entertainment and imprisonment, calling into question the morality of... The post Dancing Behind Bars: Exploring The Relationship Betw...

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 11:48:52 +0000
Red Heron Seen In Iceland For The First Time Since 1969
A red heron (reddish egret), or Ardeola ralloide, was photographed yesterday at Oddsstaði in Melrakkastätte, reports Fréttablaðið. Red herons breed... The post Red Heron Seen In Iceland For The First Time Since 1969 appeared first on The Reykjav...

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 11:29:12 +0000
Ask An Expert: Why Are Icelandic Houses So Colourful?
If you’ve ever walked down Hverfisgata, or any street in Iceland for that matter, you’ve probably noticed a wide range... The post Ask An Expert: Why Are Icelandic Houses So Colourful? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 11:18:57 +0000
Landspítali’s ER Lacks Beds, Patients Wait In Ambulances
On Friday night, ambulance workers in the capital area had difficulties getting patients out of ambulances and into Landspítali’s emergency... The post Landspítali’s ER Lacks Beds, Patients Wait In Ambulances appeared first on The Reykj...



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