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Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:50:00 +0000
Reykjanesbraut and many roads on uncertainty alert
Reykjanesbraut will be under an uncertainty alert from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM today, meaning the road could close on short notice.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Charging for parking “out of necessity”
“This is simply done out of necessity, unfortunately,” says Magnús Hafliðason, CEO of N1, which has recently introduced parking fees at the gas station parking lot in Ártúnsbrekka.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:30:00 +0000
From pub idea to 1,000 matches: The story of Dickenbauch Sportverein
On March 10, the 1,000th match in the history of the Icelandic recreational football club Dickenbauch Sportverein GmbH was played (Match 1000). Every single game has been recorded in a database, who showed up, the result, whether anyone arrived la...

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000
Bláskógabyggð to purchase Laugarás land
The four municipalities in the upper Árnessýsla region, which have jointly owned the Laugarás land in Bláskógabyggð, have agreed that Bláskógabyggð will buy the shares of the other three municipalities.

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:30:00 +0000
Two German warships in Reykjavik Harbor
Two German frigates have docked in Reykjavik Harbor, according to Ásgeir Erlendsson, spokesperson for the Icelandic Coast Guard.

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Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:01:02 +0000
“AirBnB” Law Confirmed In Alþingi 
New legislation concerning short-term leasing allows residents to rent out their private dwelling, while simultaneously limiting the subletting of other... The post “AirBnB” Law Confirmed In Alþingi  appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:55:39 +0000
Live Concert Review: Rakel At South By Southwest 2026
In an unusual cold spell, a singer songwriter enchanted the SXSW audience during the Icelandic Showcase. The songs felt comfortable... The post Live Concert Review: Rakel At South By Southwest 2026 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:55:38 +0000
The Haul: Magnús Jóhann Knows What’s Good
Welcome to The Haul, where we give you a peek into our shopping bag (or the shopping bag of someone... The post The Haul: Magnús Jóhann Knows What’s Good appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:22:29 +0000
UPDATED: One Dead, Two Injured In Commercial Building Explosion In Reykjavík
UPDATED: According to a new statement from the capital area police, a man in his forties died in the accident.... The post UPDATED: One Dead, Two Injured In Commercial Building Explosion In Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:03:05 +0000
UPDATED: Yellow Weather Warning With Cancelled Flights And Road Closures
UPDATED: As of 13:30, it has been confirmed that all flights, both domestic and international, have been cancelled today. The... The post UPDATED: Yellow Weather Warning With Cancelled Flights And Road Closures appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

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