The Icelandic Perspective is a new show by The Reykjavík Grapevine where celebrated journalists and long-time friends Valur Grettisson and... The post TIP #1: Joe Biden’s Plan To Cut Emissions appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A grey mist which is believed to have come from Europe and Canada has covered the capital area today, RÚV... The post Mist From Mainland Europe And Canada Covers Capital Area appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The National Commissioner of Police and the Icelandic Medical Association oppose a bill by the Minister of Health on the... The post Doctors And National Commissioner Of Police Oppose Decriminalisation Of Drug Consumption appeared first on The Reykja...

In this episode of the Reykjavík FutureCast, host Bala Kamallakharan speaks to Anna Worthington De Matos, the founder and CEO... The post RVK Futurecast #7: Tool Library appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

We’re sorry about the lack of TS10 yesterday, but hopefully these tracks can make up for it. Tómas Welding –... The post Grapevine Playlist: Tómas Welding, Ægir, Aron Can, Countess Malaise & More! appeared first on The Reykjavik G...

The European Court of Justice has ruled that a woman in Portugal is in fact allowed to sue a bank... The post EU Court Allows Lawsuit Against Bank Which Advised Investing In Failed Icelandic Bank appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Five new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesteday, according to the latest data from covid.is. All of these... The post COVID Roundup: Five New Domestic Cases, All In Quarantine At Diagnosis appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Víðir Reynisson, the chief of Civic Protection and part of Iceland’s coronavirus response team leadership, said at a press conference... The post Foreigners Being Harassed Due To Coronavirus Fears appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.8 struck 11:37 Icelandic time 2.7km from Eiturhól, near Nesjavellir. The quake was reportedly... The post Earthquake Strikes East Of Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Sixty percent of Icelanders support the decriminalization of drug use, according to a new survey by the University of Iceland’s... The post 60% Of Icelanders Are In Favour Of Decriminalizing Drug Consumption appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

The chief epdemiologist, Þórólfur Guðnason, has finally received the first injection of a vaccine. He received the AstraZeneca vaccine and... The post Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason Has Received A Vaccination appeared first on The Rey...

As Iceland aims to ease all domestic pandemic restrictions by the end of June (pending the success of vaccinations in... The post Iceland Airwaves 2021: New Acts Just Announced appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Ten new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesteday, according to the latest data from covid.is. All but three... The post COVID Roundup: 10 Domestic Cases Yesterday, 3 Outside Quarantine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

First off, a new airline is about to take off in Iceland. Second, Icelanders are aiming to have no restrictions... The post RVK Newscast #99: Biggest Murder Trial In Iceland & The Ghost House appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Figures are showing that more and more people are having accidents on the new electric scooters that are everywhere across... The post Many People Having Accidents On New Electric Scooters appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

It is expected that 9,000 people will be vaccinated against the coronavirus today at Laugardalshöll, RÚV reports. This is the... The post Biggest Vaccination Day Today: 9000 Expected To Receive A Dose appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Lonely Kolbeinsey, Iceland’s northernmost point, is fighting a losing battle against erosion from the sea and the weather. The Icelandic... The post VIDEO: Kolbeinsey, Iceland’s Northernmost Island, Is Hanging In There appeared first on T...

Talks are currently being held in Parliament over whether the full time working week should be 30 hours or not.... The post Discussions Held In Parliament Over 30 Hour Working Week appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Nine new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesteday, according to the latest data from covid.is. All but two... The post COVID Roundup: Nine Domestic Cases Yesterday, All But Two In Quarantine At Diagnosis appeared first on The Reykjavi...

Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason does not agree with the new plan to relax meeting restrictions that have just been proposed by... The post Þórólfur Guðnason Advises Against Lifting Meeting Restrictions So Soon appeared first on The Reykjavik...

The Minister of Health, Svandís Svavarsdóttir, presented her COVID-19 lifting plan at a government meeting this morning. She announced that... The post Minister Of Health Reveals Plan To Come Out Of COVID Restrictions appeared first on The Reykjavi...

Explosive activity has increased in the southernmost crater at the eruption sites on the Reykjanes peninsula. The magma jets have... The post Increased Explosive Activity At Volcano Site: 50m Magma Eruptions appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine....

Greenhouse gas emissions in Iceland decreased by 2% between 2018 and 2019; the largest decrease since 2012, Fréttablaðið reports. Emissions... The post Two Percent Reduction In Greenhouse Gas Emissions appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Images of Iceland’s recent volcanic activity have travelled around the globe, and touched people’s imagination in a variety of ways.... The post Volcano And Drone: A Seismic Soundtrack appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The lava at the eruption site in Fagradalsfjall is now on average 16 metres high with a stable flow rate... The post RVK Newscast #98: Engineers Want To Change The Lava Flow In Fagradalsfjall appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

When a song named after a little village is nominated for an Oscar, it only makes sense that the audience... The post Molly Sandén Performs Húsavík At Oscars Pre Show appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In a conversation with Morgunblaðið,  Elliði Vignisson, mayor of Ölfus, has shown concern about a possible group infection in Þorlákshöfn that... The post Fear That A New Group Infection Has Arisen appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Earthquakes originating from the southwestern end of Kleifarvatn were felt in Reykjavík this weekend. The first one was about twenty... The post Two Earthquakes Felt In The Capital Area Last Weekend appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

36 new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected over Friday, Saturday, and Sunday according to the latest data from... The post COVID Roundup: 36 Domestic Cases Over Past Three Days, 7 Outside Quarantine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

Editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson and news editor Andie Sophia Fontaine return for our busiest AMA yet. We got loads of questions... The post The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Sixth “Ask Me Anything” appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

Happy summer! You know what goes great with summer? Music! Also vaccines! Pale Moon – Parachutes Just in time for... The post Grapevine Playlist: BSÍ, Lord Pusswhip, Pale Moon, Blankiflúr & More! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

From 1 March 2020 to and including 20 April, 312 violations of the Epidemiological Control Act have been registered by... The post Only One Third Of Every Infection Control Violation Has Been Fined appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

This morning on the TV show Morgunútvarp on Channel 2, Jóhanna Ásgeirsdóttir, outgoing president of the National Association of Students... The post Students Apparently Worried To Attend Spring Exams appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Húsavík is currently hibernating. Even though yesterday was the official start of the Icelandic summer and the weather is gradually... The post Húsavík, My Boomtown: Eurovision Lifts The North appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Heiðlóan (pluvialis apricaria, or the European golden plover) is the winner of the election for the title Bird of the... The post Heiðlóan Has Been Voted Bird Of The Year 2021 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Do you hate trash? Are you tired of garbage cluttering up beaches and other natural wonders? Want to make a... The post Plokk Dagurinn – Be Part Of The Solution, Not The Pollution. appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In the early morning hours of April 22nd, after much debate, Parliament passed into law Iceland’s new pandemic response border... The post New Border Law Passes Parliament appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

10 new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. All but one... The post COVID Roundup: 27 New Cases These Past Two Days, Nine Outside Quarantine At Diagnosis appeared first on The Reykjavi...

Today, we ask a few questions: Is it completely pointless to try to reduce greenhouse gas emissions considering the large... The post RVK Newscast #97: How Volcanos Affect Global Warming, Lavafall & New Dead Fissures appeared first on The Reykja...

Kamilla Sigríður Jósefsdóttir, project manager of the Infectious Disease Control department of the Directorate of Health, announced at a civil... The post Iceland To Distribute Janssen Vaccine Next Week – No Limit As To Who Can Receive It a...

At around 23:05 last night, there was a magnitude 4.1 earthquake detected about five kilometres northeast of Grindavík. This was... The post A Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Was Felt In Reykjavík Last Night appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A new UNICEF advertising campaign was launched today in Iceland which features an interactive game taking place in the capital.... The post New Interactive Chase Game On The Streets Of Reykjavík Made By UNICEF appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

Þórdís Pálsdóttir, a vice Reykjavík City councilperson for the Independence Party, believes that Gísli Marteinn Baldursson, himself a former Independence... The post Politician Implies TV Host Breaking Journalist Guidelines For Expressing Opin...

This weekend, 50 white-fronted geese were found dead in Hvalnes in Lón and in Suðurfjörður, Fréttablaðið reports. An announcement from... The post 50 Geese Have Died Due To Unknown Circumstances appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

12 new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. All but two... The post COVID Roundup: 12 Domestic Cases Yesterday, Two Outside Quarantine At Diagnosis appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

Yesterday’s announcement from the Icelandic government that they intend to enact a stricter pandemic response at the border has raised... The post Iceland’s New Border Policy: What It Means appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

At a press conference held just moments ago, led by Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Minister of Health Svandís Svavarsdóttir, Minister... The post BREAKING: Prime Minister Announces Stricter Border Policy appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

Uhunoma Osayomore, an asylum seeker who fled human trafficking and violence in Nigeria and is now facing deportation from Iceland,... The post Human Trafficking Survivor Facing Deportation Challenges Decision In Court appeared first on The Reykjavik ...

“The paintings were all done on La Réunion, which is an island in the middle of the Indian Ocean, just... The post Almar Atlason’s Party Funeral: An Exhibition Of Beauty, Suffering & A Colourful Daze appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

Iceland has moved from 15th to 16th place on Reporters Without Borders’ (RSF) World Press Freedom Index for 2021, in... The post Reporters Without Borders: Iceland Slips Down Press Freedom Ranking appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.