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Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:47:00 +0000
Two arrested with over 30 Kilos of amphetamine
Police in Suðurnes are investigating a major drug case after a significant quantity of amphetamine was seized upon passengers’ arrival in the country.

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:29:00 +0000
Ten million ISK for music venues
The City of Reykjavík plans to allocate ten million ISK to support and strengthen live music venues in the downtown area. To achieve this, the Music Venue Improvement Fund will be revived after previously operating from 2020 to 2022.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0000
Rescue teams carried an injured man across rough lava terrain
Just before 8:00 PM yesterday, the rescue teams Ingunn from Laugarvatn, Tintron in Grímsnes, and the Árborg Rescue Association were called out with the highest priority due to an injured individual at Davíðsgjá, located by the eastern side of...

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:21:00 +0000
Paid parking introduced at Egilshöll
Paid parking will be introduced at Egilshöll. Parking closest to the building will remain free, but only for up to 15 minutes. Other spaces will be free for up to three hours.

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:52:00 +0000
Prime Minister invited to meeting with Grindavík residents
The Grindavík town council has invited all residents of Grindavík, the Prime Minister, members of parliament from the South constituency, and representatives of the real estate company Þórkatla to an open public meeting on Wednesday, April 22,...

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Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:17:07 +0000
Ten Million ISK To Be Allocated For Strengthening Music Venues
Reykjavík City Council has approved a proposal to revive the Music Venue Improvement Fund, with 10 million ISK to be... The post Ten Million ISK To Be Allocated For Strengthening Music Venues appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:29:09 +0000
Grapevine Events: Nai Barghouti At Harpa, Kling & Bang Openings, First Day Of Summer Festival
If you’re looking for something fun to do in Reykjavík this weekend, you’re in the right place! Today (April 17),... The post Grapevine Events: Nai Barghouti At Harpa, Kling & Bang Openings, First Day Of Summer Festival appeared fir...

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:19:51 +0000
Airplane Fuel Reserves In Iceland Good, Despite AFP Report Suggesting Otherwise
As reported by RÚV, the likelihood of jet fuel diminishing increases as each day of the Hormuz Strait closure. AFP... The post Airplane Fuel Reserves In Iceland Good, Despite AFP Report Suggesting Otherwise appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine....

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:01:54 +0000
Going For Baroque*: Live Music Review Of The Early Music Festival At Harpa In Reykjavík
Early music in Iceland is new: this week was only the third edition ever of the annual Early Music Festival... The post Going For Baroque*: Live Music Review Of The Early Music Festival At Harpa In Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:21:08 +0000
2026 Edda Awards Nominations Announced
The nominations for the Edda Awards 2026 were publicly announced on April 10. The Edda Awards are Icelandic film and... The post 2026 Edda Awards Nominations Announced appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

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