As the frigid water swirls around and envelopes you, it‘s not unusual to experience a sharp involuntary intake of breath.... The post The Underwater Cathedral Of Ice, Rock And Light: Diving Daviðsgjá appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Here’s the odd thing: eating oneself, literally, is not technically illegal in Iceland. Nor is it anywhere else—if you insist... The post Autocannibalism For Beginners: Helen Cova Deals With Her Dark Past appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

One of the most talked about stories in the Icelandic press right now is the shooting of Reykjavík Mayor Dagur... The post What Are Icelanders Talking About? The Continuing Saga Continues appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

“When I was 10 years old, I got the Aqua ‘Aquarium’ album for Christmas from my Grandmother,” Sturle Dagsland explains,... The post The Surreal Life Of Sturle Dagsland… Is Now Available on His Self-Titled Debut appeared first on The Rey...

Iceland is not a country known for political violence. Typically, the most heated event to unfold in any political sphere... The post In Wake Of Shooting, Icelanders Reflect On Discourse appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The first ever shopping app to understand Icelandic was released to the public today. Aha.is developed the app, which allows... The post First Shopping App That Understands Icelandic appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Four men wanted by police on suspicion of breaking pandemic law appear to have left the country, Vísir reports. Two... The post Police Quarantine Hunt: Visitors Have Already Left Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

When Sunna Friðjónsdóttir, who performs under Sunna Fridjóns, approached making her newest effort ‘Let the Light in’, she says she... The post Sunna Friðjóns & Her Spells: Forage Through A Dewy Forest For Some Magical Music appeared fi...

Jóhannes Svavar Rúnarsson, CEO of Strætó, wants to experiment with the idea of self driving buses over the next two... The post Self Driving Buses Will Be The Future, Says CEO Of Strætó appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Four new cases of coronavirus were diagnosed domestically yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. All were in quarantine... The post COVID Roundup: Four New Domestic Cases Yesterday, All In Quarantine appeared first on The Reykjavik Gr...

The Icelandic Central Bank has warned against the use of cryptocurrencies, RÚV reports, due to the lack of regulatory protection.... The post Central Bank Warns Against Use Of Cryptocurrencies appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

As protests against several mining projects in Greenland continue to reveal the tensions between international mining concerns and Greenland residents,... The post Iceland Expresses Interest In Greenland Mining Projects appeared first on The Reykjavi...

Iceland is set to make more money from holidaying Brits than anywhere else in the world, according to new figures.... The post Brits Predicted To Spend More In Iceland Than Anywhere Else In The World appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Despite the future of the charity shop looking bleak, the store is set to remain open. The shop is located on... The post The Good Shepard Charity Store Will Remain Open appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Reykjavík police are looking for two American men after a suspected breach of pandemic law last Sunday. They were in... The post Reykjavík Police Hunt American Duo For Possible Breach Of Quarantine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Immigration Advice Centre officially opened today at Laugavegur 116. At the centre, immigrants can get advice on their rights and... The post Immigration Counselling Centre Opens Today appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

No new cases of coronavirus were diagnosed domestically yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. This marks the second... The post COVID Roundup: No New Domestic Cases Yesterday, Again appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The rumoured Pfizer trial did not happened, but what did happen is that stocks in Icelandair plummeted nonetheless because of... The post RVK Newscast #73: Pfizer Rumours & Oscar Nominations appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

“Husavik”, from the film ‘Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga’, has the possibility of being nominated for the... The post “Husavik” Shortlisted For The Best Original Song At 93rd Oscars appeared first on The Reykjavik...

A man who received two replacement arms in a transplant last month remains optimistic, despite his body showing signs of... The post Arm Transplant Patient Gives Finger To Rejection Concerns appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Some two hundred people gathered in freezing temperatures yesterday to show solidarity for Uhunoma Osayomore, a human trafficking survivor who... The post Demonstration Supports Human Trafficking Survivor, Lawyer Optimistic appeared first on The Reyk...

Chief epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason has stated he had no hope that an agreement would be reached between Pfizer and the... The post No Hope Of Reaching An Agreement With Pfizer appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

No new cases of coronavirus were diagnosed domestically yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. 12 people are currently... The post COVID Roundup: No New Domestic Cases Yesterday appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Reykjavík’s annual French Film Festival, which is currently running at Bíó Paradis, ends on St. Valentine’s Day. So if you’re... The post Bears, Shrinks and Umbrellas—Reykjavík’s French Film Festival appeared first on Th...

Around a quarter of foreign nationals working in Iceland are struggling to make ends meet and just over a fifth... The post A Quarter Of Workers In Iceland Struggle To Makes Ends Meet appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A thousand people have applied to take part in the Puffin Run in May, a 20km race through the environs... The post A Thousand People Will Take Part In This Years Puffin Run appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The lawyer for Uhunoma Osayomore, who escaped human trafficking and is facing deportation from Iceland, has revealed new details about... The post New Details On Deportation Case Indicate Human Trafficking Aspect Was Ignored appeared first on The Rey...

A vehicle shed its load on a road in south Iceland yesterday evening. The load—a wooden shed—was discovered by local... The post Shed Load On Southern Road appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Two years after the incident originally occurred, prosecutors have dropped a case of discrimination against a trans woman. The woman... The post Trans Woman Pursuing Discrimination Case That Prosecutors Dropped appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

The Icelandic government will meet with representatives from Pfizer this afternoon to discuss possibility of conducting a herd immunization test... The post Icelandic Government To Meet With Pfizer Today appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

One new case of coronavirus was diagnosed domestically yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. This individual was in... The post COVID Roundup: One New Domestic Case, In Quarantine At Time Of Diagnosis appeared first on The Reykjavik ...

Disney have confirmed that they will add Icelandic voiceover and translation to Disney+ after Lilja Alfreðsdóttir, Minister of Education and... The post Icelandic Voiceover Will Be Added To Disney+ appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

COVID-19 numbers are still low in Iceland, and government restrictions have subsequently been eased for companies. In short, we can... The post RVK Newscast #72: Icelandic Man Lost At K2 & Women Murdered In Denmark appeared first on The Reykjavi...

After being laid off last week, staff at Geysir are yet to hear about their future with the company or... The post Geysir Staff Yet To Hear From Owner About The Future Of The Company appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

According to Víðir Reynisson and Jón Pétur Jónsson, chief police officers at the office of the National Commissioner of Police,... The post One Third Of Passengers Picked Up At Keflavík Airport appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Einar Hansberg Árnason lifted a total of 528 tonnes this weekend, making it a new world record, Visir reports. Einar... The post World Record For Most Weight Lifted Standing In A Day Broken appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Two military helicopters began a search for John Snorri Sigurjónsson and his party this morning however nothing has yet to... The post Search For John Snorri Continues, Still No Sign appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Chief epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason has told the nation that a deal has yet to be made between Iceland and Pfizer,... The post No News Of A Deal With Pfizer Yet appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

One new case of coronavirus was diagnosed domestically yesterday, with another new case on Saturday and none on Friday, according... The post COVID Roundup: Two New Cases This Weekend, All In Quarantine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

This is the third in the ‘Saga Stories’ series from the Reykjavík Grapevine. Join Dr Matthew Roby on a trip... The post Saga Stories #3: Flóamanna Saga appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Minister of Health today announced a relaxation of domestic pandemic measures in Iceland, following advice from the nation’s chief... The post Domestic Pandemic Restrictions Relaxed appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A storm in a skyr pot is brewing over the authenticity of an American version of Iceland’s traditional yogurt-esque foodstuff,... The post Hold My Skyr: American Consumers Start Legal Fight Over Yankee Yogurt appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...

Russian citizens have planned to protest outside of the Russian consulate in Reykjavik, a statement from organisers to the press... The post Planned Russian Protest To Take Place In Reykjavik appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A young man who fled Nigeria and subsequent human trafficking is now facing deportation from Iceland, despite having a strong... The post Survivor Of Human Trafficking Facing Deportation appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Iceland’s head of civil defence issued a reminder yesterday that overcoming the pandemic requires all Icelanders to show consideration and... The post Mask Wearing Simply A Matter Of Respect For Others appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine....

One new case of coronavirus was diagnosed domestically yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. This individual was in... The post COVID Round-Up: One New Domestic Case, In Quarantine At Time Of Diagnosis appeared first on The Reykjavik...

Over the past year there has been a 12% increase in sales of the beer brand Corona, despite there being... The post Increase In Sales Of Corona Beer Last Year appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Progressive Party MP Þórarinn Ingi Pétursson and others from his party have submitted a bill to Parliament which aims to... The post Bill Aims To Support Microbreweries In Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Dagur B. Eggertsson, the Mayor of Reykjavik, has shown concerns about recent plans to make a bridge connecting Holtavegur and... The post Mayor Of Reykjavik Not Convinced By Bridge Project Idea appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A member of Parliament for the Left-Greens has taken a public stance about political discourse, drawing a connection between verbal... The post Has Decided Not To Tell People To “Go F*ck Themselves” In Public Discussions appeared first on...