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Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:05:32 +0000
RVK Newscast #80: Interview with Earthquake Hazard Coordinator & Civil Guard
Things got serious yesterday. The Met Office picked up a harmonic tremor pulse midday Wednesday that indicated strongly that there... The post RVK Newscast #80: Interview with Earthquake Hazard Coordinator & Civil Guard appeared first on The Rey...

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:24:25 +0000
Iceland’s Possible Volcano Titled Þráinsskjaldarhraun: A News Anchor’s Nightmare
So you thought Eyjafjallajökull was a hard word to pronounce? Well, if this new eruption does go off—which seems pretty... The post Iceland’s Possible Volcano Titled Þráinsskjaldarhraun: A News Anchor’s Nightmare appeared first on The Reykja...

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:00:56 +0000
Twitter Opens A New Office In Reykjavík
Coinciding with Twitter’s acquisition of Ueno, the social media giant have opened a Twitter office in the capital, Viðskiptablaðið reports.... The post Twitter Opens A New Office In Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:35:25 +0000
You Can Now Have The Name ‘Kaos’ In Iceland
Iceland’s Naming Committee—which judges, and then accepts or rejects new names in the Icelandic lexicon—has approved and denied another round... The post You Can Now Have The Name ‘Kaos’ In Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Gr...

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:28:19 +0000
Animal Earthquake Anxiety: How To Reduce Doggy Distress
An Icelandic expert in animal behaviour yesterday urged dog owners to be aware of the anxiety that their pets might... The post Animal Earthquake Anxiety: How To Reduce Doggy Distress appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:20:33 +0000
Stay Clear Of Reykjanes Peninsula, Says Chief Of Civil Protection
Víðir Reynisson, chief police officer at the National Commissioner of Police’s Civil Protection Department, has told the public to avoid... The post Stay Clear Of Reykjanes Peninsula, Says Chief Of Civil Protection appeared first on The Reykj...

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:11:13 +0000
COVID Roundup: No New Domestic Cases Yesterday
No new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. Seven people are... The post COVID Roundup: No New Domestic Cases Yesterday appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:48:32 +0000
Seismic Roundup: Livestream Of Possible Eruption Site, Tremors Continue
In the wake of activity indicative of an impending eruption in Reykjanes, which began yesterday afternoon at around 14:20 Icelandic... The post Seismic Roundup: Livestream Of Possible Eruption Site, Tremors Continue appeared first on The Reykjavik Gr...

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 10:06:23 +0000
RVK Newscast #79: We’re Next To The Volcano Just Hours Before The Possible Eruption
Today, we went as close as we could to the volcano at Fagradalsfjall, just an hour before the news broke... The post RVK Newscast #79: We’re Next To The Volcano Just Hours Before The Possible Eruption appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:31:04 +0000
Press Conference On Eruption Situation In Southwest Iceland
Now that there are strong signs that an eruption in Reykjanes is on the way, a press conference was held... The post Press Conference On Eruption Situation In Southwest Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:30:00 +0000
BREAKING: Eruption Now Very Likely On The Way
New data being reviewed by scientists in Iceland now show strong signs that a volcanic eruption may be on the... The post BREAKING: Eruption Now Very Likely On The Way appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:25:18 +0000
Possible Volcanic Eruptions Unlikely To Cause Ash Clouds
Despite the possibility of volcanic eruptions as part of the current seismic activity in Iceland, there is little threat to... The post Possible Volcanic Eruptions Unlikely To Cause Ash Clouds appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:15:19 +0000
Landspítali Asking People To Look Elsewhere
The management at Landspítali have asked those with minor injuries or minor illnesses to not go to  the emergency room... The post Landspítali Asking People To Look Elsewhere appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:21:11 +0000
Research Scientists Rescued From Earthquake Region
Two researchers from the Icelandic Meteorological Office were rescued yesterday, after they became lost on the Reykjanes peninsula and requested help.... The post Research Scientists Rescued From Earthquake Region appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:02:01 +0000
COVID Roundup: No New Domestic Cases Yesterday
No new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. Seven people are... The post COVID Roundup: No New Domestic Cases Yesterday appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:53:12 +0000
Icelandic Islanders Are Happier Than Those Living In Reykjavík
A new report shows that inhabitants of Vestmannaeyjar are the happiest in the country, according to the Population Survey of... The post Icelandic Islanders Are Happier Than Those Living In Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:39:52 +0000
Earthquake Roundup: Most Likely That Quakes Stop Without Eruption
While Iceland’s current earthquake swarm may lead to an eruption, all available data shows it much more likely that the... The post Earthquake Roundup: Most Likely That Quakes Stop Without Eruption appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:41:48 +0000
Five Tourists Were Sent Out Of Iceland Today
Five foreign tourists who could not show the relevant certificates at the border have been removed from the country this... The post Five Tourists Were Sent Out Of Iceland Today appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:36:17 +0000
One Third Of Earthquakes In The Last 30 Years Have Occurred In The Last 12 Months
In the last 30 years, 66,348 earthquakes have shaken the Reykjanes peninsula. 23,210 of those earthquakes, have occurred in the... The post One Third Of Earthquakes In The Last 30 Years Have Occurred In The Last 12 Months appeared first on The Reykja...

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:34:57 +0000
90% Of Music Sales In Iceland Through Spotify
A new report from Statistics Iceland shows that up to 90% of sales value of recorded music in Iceland came... The post 90% Of Music Sales In Iceland Through Spotify appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:31:23 +0000
Icelandic Central Bank Warns Against “Bitcoin Pyramid Scheme”
The governor of the Icelandic Central Bank yesterday repeated his warning against investing in Bitcoin, likening activity around the cryptocurrency... The post Icelandic Central Bank Warns Against “Bitcoin Pyramid Scheme” appeared first o...

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:19:08 +0000
Gallup: Centre Dips, Socialists Rise In Support
A new poll from Gallup shows some interesting changes from their previous poll taken the month prior. Just over 9,000... The post Gallup: Centre Dips, Socialists Rise In Support appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:07:06 +0000
COVID Roundup: No New Domestic Cases, Previous Recorded Case Was False Positive
No new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. Furthermore, the single... The post COVID Roundup: No New Domestic Cases, Previous Recorded Case Was False Positive appeared first on The Re...

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 10:18:49 +0000
Earthquake Roundup: New Data Raises Concerns Of Eruption, Swarms Continue
New satellite imagery indicates that the ongoing cluster of earthquakes which Iceland has been experiencing could be attributed, in part,... The post Earthquake Roundup: New Data Raises Concerns Of Eruption, Swarms Continue appeared first on The Reyk...

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:55:10 +0000
RVK Newscast #78: More Than 10,000 Earthquakes Over The Last Days
Iceland—or its capital area to be more precise—is currently being hit by large earthquakes several times a day. Scientists fear... The post RVK Newscast #78: More Than 10,000 Earthquakes Over The Last Days appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:46:14 +0000
Emissions From Icelanders Are Twice As Much As Swedes
Iceland’s greenhouse gas emissions were twice as high per capita as Sweden this year, Stundin reports. The greenhouse gas emissions... The post Emissions From Icelanders Are Twice As Much As Swedes appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:30:21 +0000
Icelandair Flight Has Returned From Antarctica
The crew of Icelandair who flew to Antarctica last week have returned safely from their long haul flight. The passengers... The post Icelandair Flight Has Returned From Antarctica appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:03:41 +0000
Gas From University Students Upsets Reykjavík Residents
Students at the University of Iceland caused a ripple of concern among the residents of west Reykjavík last Friday, after... The post Gas From University Students Upsets Reykjavík Residents appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:01:55 +0000
All Citizens Aged 81 And Over To Be Vaccinated This Week
The capital area’s health experts want to vaccinate all persons aged 81 or over this week. There are 5,400 people... The post All Citizens Aged 81 And Over To Be Vaccinated This Week appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:26:05 +0000
A Year After COVID-19 First Reached Iceland, Domestic Cases Down To Single Digits
Yesterday marked one year since the first confirmed case of coronavirus in Iceland. There have been many ups and downs... The post A Year After COVID-19 First Reached Iceland, Domestic Cases Down To Single Digits appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:26:52 +0000
Earthquake Roundup: Significant Quaking Over The Weekend, No Signs Of Impending Eruption
Southwest Iceland continues to experience numerous significant earthquakes, which began on Wednesday morning. According to the latest data there have... The post Earthquake Roundup: Significant Quaking Over The Weekend, No Signs Of Impending Eruption...

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:26:21 +0000
Grapevine Playlist: Huginn, Ólafur Arnalds, ZÖE & More!
Start your weekend off right with this selection of new tracks. All brought to you in the midst of earthquakes... The post Grapevine Playlist: Huginn, Ólafur Arnalds, ZÖE & More! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:20:58 +0000
THE PRESENT IS OVER! Print & Friends Talk The Beauty Of Printmaking & The Virtual World
As a flicker of light appears at the end of the pandemic tunnel, we sat down with the next generation... The post THE PRESENT IS OVER! Print & Friends Talk The Beauty Of Printmaking & The Virtual World appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:59:16 +0000
THE PRESENT IS OVER! Krot & Krass Talk Renewal, Their New Studio & Old-Meets-New
As a flicker of light appears at the end of the pandemic tunnel, we sat down with the next generation... The post THE PRESENT IS OVER! Krot & Krass Talk Renewal, Their New Studio & Old-Meets-New appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:43:00 +0000
Pirates And The Right Bond Over A Little Herb
The Icelandic Pirate Party has a new best friend in Ásmundur Friðriksson, MP for the Independence Party. According to Vísir,... The post Pirates And The Right Bond Over A Little Herb appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:53:13 +0000
And The Hits Keep Coming And They Don’t Stop Coming: More Earthquakes Today
The “unusual, very active” cluster of earthquakes that began on Wednesday are back for another round, as ten quakes—at the... The post And The Hits Keep Coming And They Don’t Stop Coming: More Earthquakes Today appeared first on T...

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:33:26 +0000
COVID-19 Travel Certificates: Grace Period Over
Travellers arriving in Iceland yesterday were the first to feel the full force of the recently tightened pandemic border restrictions.... The post COVID-19 Travel Certificates: Grace Period Over appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:56:35 +0000
Icelandic Houses & Buildings: Safe Places To Be During An Earthquake
While this week’s cluster of unusually strong earthquakes have had folks on edge, one thing people can count on: Icelandic... The post Icelandic Houses & Buildings: Safe Places To Be During An Earthquake appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:25:51 +0000
COVID Roundup: Fifth Consecutive Day Without A Domestic Case
No new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. The last recorded... The post COVID Roundup: Fifth Consecutive Day Without A Domestic Case appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:19:50 +0000
Sóley Steadfast: Icelandic Artist Unmoved By Earthquake During Livestream
Icelandic musician Sóley Stefánsdóttir kept calm and carried on last Wednesday, while an earthquake rocked her live-streamed performance from the... The post Sóley Steadfast: Icelandic Artist Unmoved By Earthquake During Livestream appeared first...

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:17:24 +0000
RVK Futurecast #6: Kathryn Gunnarsson the CEO of Gecko
Kathryn Gunnarsson is the founder and CEO of Gecko, a Talent agency focused on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)... The post RVK Futurecast #6: Kathryn Gunnarsson the CEO of Gecko appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:32:27 +0000
This Weekend In Weather; Warm, Windy and Maybe A Little Bit Wet
In what comes as no surprise to anyone, the weather this weekend will fluctuate as usual. It’s expected to warm... The post This Weekend In Weather; Warm, Windy and Maybe A Little Bit Wet appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:03:45 +0000
Quiznos Bids Farewell To Iceland
After 13 years on our fair shores, the sub shop Quiznos will be leaving us forever, Viðskiptablaðið reports. Decreased revenue... The post Quiznos Bids Farewell To Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:22:34 +0000
Easing of Restrictions Brings Hope For British Visitors
Icelandair hopes to entice British visitors to Iceland over the summer, following the relative success so far of the COVID-19... The post Easing of Restrictions Brings Hope For British Visitors appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:48:51 +0000
Icelandair Flying To Antarctica Today
A flight from Icelandair left for Antarctica last evening, picking up 30 Norwegian scientists who have been working there for... The post Icelandair Flying To Antarctica Today appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:17:00 +0000
Bomb Threat Called In At Menntaskólinn við Hamrahlíð
A bomb threat was received via email at Menntaskólinn við Hamrahlíð secondary school last night. School has been cancelled until... The post Bomb Threat Called In At Menntaskólinn við Hamrahlíð appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:06:20 +0000
COVID Roundup: No New Cases Since Saturday, Vaccinations Cross 12,000
No new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. The last recorded... The post COVID Roundup: No New Cases Since Saturday, Vaccinations Cross 12,000 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:21:07 +0000
Hundreds Of Quakes Recorded In Southwest Iceland; No Signs Of Impending Volcanic Eruption
Yesterday’s string of unusual and powerful earthquakes, almost entirely localised in southwest Iceland, continued to give off seismic activity through... The post Hundreds Of Quakes Recorded In Southwest Iceland; No Signs Of Impending Volcanic ...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:56:35 +0000
RVK Newscast #77: Big Earthquakes In Grindavík, The Happiest Town In Iceland
Today, the Reykjavík Grapevine Newscast visited the happiest town in Iceland, Grindavík. This morning, there was an unusual amount of... The post RVK Newscast #77: Big Earthquakes In Grindavík, The Happiest Town In Iceland appeared first on The Re...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:13:41 +0000
Icelanders Embrace Hugs and Kisses Again As Restrictions Relax
Among the many social changes resulting from the pandemic, the way that we physically interact with each other has been... The post Icelanders Embrace Hugs and Kisses Again As Restrictions Relax appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.



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