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Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:34:19 +0000
“Drop-In” Weddings In Grafarvogskirkja Starting In June
Lovebirds, get ready! The church in Grafarvogur has announced drop-in weddings at the end of June. According to RÚV, the... The post “Drop-In” Weddings In Grafarvogskirkja Starting In June appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:18:02 +0000
Whale Watching Has Resumed In Húsavík
Good news for whale watching fans! Whale watching tours have now resumed in Húsavík, after a dead calm due to... The post Whale Watching Has Resumed In Húsavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:06:12 +0000
Demonstrators Attempt Conversation With Justice Minister At Open House, Are Denied
A small group of demonstrators, who peacefully attended an open house of Minister of Justice Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir, on the... The post Demonstrators Attempt Conversation With Justice Minister At Open House, Are Denied appeared first on The...

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:25:04 +0000
Icelanders Acquire New Names
The Icelandic Naming Committee recently approved several names to be introduced to the official register, allowing for integration into Icelandic... The post Icelanders Acquire New Names appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:18:38 +0000
New Travel Gift Available Today – Last One Mostly Used For Fast Food And Gas
Yesterday, last year’s travel gift, in Icelandic called ‘Ferðagjöf’, has expired and the statistics have been published. It is now... The post New Travel Gift Available Today – Last One Mostly Used For Fast Food And Gas appeared fir...

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:01:46 +0000
COVID Roundup: Five New Domestic Cases, One Outside Quarantine At Diagnosis
Five new domestic case of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. One of these... The post COVID Roundup: Five New Domestic Cases, One Outside Quarantine At Diagnosis appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

Mon, 31 May 2021 18:45:37 +0000
RVK Newscast #106: Lava Is Closing Off The Path!
When we arrived at the volcano late on Sunday, we found out that the path to the mountain next to... The post RVK Newscast #106: Lava Is Closing Off The Path! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 31 May 2021 12:44:21 +0000
Man Drowned In Waterfall In The Westfjords
Yesterday, a middle-aged man drowned in Svuntufoss, a waterfall in the fjord of Patreksfjörður. An announcement from the Westfjords Police... The post Man Drowned In Waterfall In The Westfjords appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 31 May 2021 12:12:22 +0000
Viewing Hill Of The Eruption Evacuated
The main hill providing an up-close view of the eruption in Geldingdalur was evacuated last night due to the possibility... The post Viewing Hill Of The Eruption Evacuated appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 31 May 2021 11:03:15 +0000
Repeal Of Quarantine Hotel Regulations
The regulation that required people arriving in Iceland from defined risk areas to quarantine for five days at a quarantine... The post Repeal Of Quarantine Hotel Regulations appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 31 May 2021 11:00:17 +0000
Winning The Vaccination Lottery: Random Selection Starts This Week
Priority groups are the main focus of this week’s vaccination schedule. People from priority groups, not already having received a... The post Winning The Vaccination Lottery: Random Selection Starts This Week appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

Fri, 28 May 2021 14:34:21 +0000
Deportations To Greece May Be Illegal; Solidarity Demonstration Tomorrow
Despite the Directorate of Immigration (ÚTL) statements to the contrary, not only do they have the power to stop deporting... The post Deportations To Greece May Be Illegal; Solidarity Demonstration Tomorrow appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

Fri, 28 May 2021 13:52:17 +0000
20 To 90 Days Left Until Road Will Be Buried Underneath Lava
According to RÚV, it is estimated that it will take about 20 to 90 days for the lava to flow... The post 20 To 90 Days Left Until Road Will Be Buried Underneath Lava appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 28 May 2021 13:10:27 +0000
Grapevine MEGA Playlist: Kvikindi, Hjörtur Ingvi Jóhannsson, Ásta, Gudfinnur, Kristín Sesselja & More!
The loss of Iceland and Daði Freyr last week at Eurovision was a crushing defeat for the Grapevine. But that... The post Grapevine MEGA Playlist: Kvikindi, Hjörtur Ingvi Jóhannsson, Ásta, Gudfinnur, Kristín Sesselja & More! appeared first o...

Fri, 28 May 2021 12:01:16 +0000
Eating Disorders Affect One In Ten Women In Iceland
More than one in ten women have been diagnosed with an eating disorder in Iceland, reports RÚV. However, the waiting... The post Eating Disorders Affect One In Ten Women In Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:21:15 +0000
COVID Roundup: Five New Domestic Cases, Two Outside Quarantine At Diagnosis
Five new domestic case of the coronavirus was detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. Two of these... The post COVID Roundup: Five New Domestic Cases, Two Outside Quarantine At Diagnosis appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

Thu, 27 May 2021 13:44:47 +0000
This Week’s Culture Pick: ‘Found Ways’ Art Exhibition At FLÆÐI
Wondering what you should check out this weekend now that DesignMarch has come to an end? An interesting exhibition repurposing... The post This Week’s Culture Pick: ‘Found Ways’ Art Exhibition At FLÆÐI appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

Thu, 27 May 2021 13:39:18 +0000
Optimism Rises For Coming Tourist Summer
After a tough last year marked by the pandemic, it seems to be a promising year for the Tourism industry.... The post Optimism Rises For Coming Tourist Summer appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 27 May 2021 13:18:06 +0000
Red Cross Criticises Refugee Treatment; Immigration Directorate Says Their Hands Are Tied
In light of recent reports on the treatment of refugees in Iceland, the Red Cross has offered harsh criticisms of... The post Red Cross Criticises Refugee Treatment; Immigration Directorate Says Their Hands Are Tied appeared first on The Reykjavik Gr...

Thu, 27 May 2021 11:26:32 +0000
Satanist Desires To Be Called ‘Lucifer’
Many have had struggles with name approvals by the Icelandic Naming Committee. Yesterday, the Reykjavík District Court revoked the ruling... The post Satanist Desires To Be Called ‘Lucifer’ appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 27 May 2021 11:20:47 +0000
Help Pick The Name Of A National Park In The Westfjords
The Environment Agency of Iceland is holding a vote for the name of a new national park in the Westfjords.... The post Help Pick The Name Of A National Park In The Westfjords appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 27 May 2021 11:07:48 +0000
COVID Roundup: Three New Domestic Cases, One Outside Quarantine At Diagnosis
Three new domestic case of the coronavirus was detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. One of these... The post COVID Roundup: Three New Domestic Cases, One Outside Quarantine At Diagnosis appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

Wed, 26 May 2021 20:05:22 +0000
RVK Newscast #105: The New Lava Threatening The Highway
We visited Nátthagi, where the lava is now filling slowly. It’s obvious that the lava will go over the highway... The post RVK Newscast #105: The New Lava Threatening The Highway appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 26 May 2021 13:14:44 +0000
Get Some Art! Our Exhibition Picks For This Week
We know—you have absolutely nothing to do this week. To help, we’ve put together a list of some of our... The post Get Some Art! Our Exhibition Picks For This Week appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 26 May 2021 12:42:03 +0000
Icelanders Are Amongst The Longest-Lived Europeans
According to a new report from Statistics Iceland, Icelanders are again amongst the longest-lived of all European peoples. The report,... The post Icelanders Are Amongst The Longest-Lived Europeans appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 26 May 2021 12:08:38 +0000
Don’t Despair, Skuggabaldur Is On The Prowl
“I’ve always wanted to open up a jazz bar,” Jón Mýrdal says. A stand-up comedian and TV personality turned bar... The post Don’t Despair, Skuggabaldur Is On The Prowl appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 26 May 2021 11:42:14 +0000
Evicted Refugees Now Also Reportedly Being Denied Medical Care
In the wake of recent news that the Directorate of Immigration (ÚTL) is evicting Palestinian asylum seekers from refugee centres... The post Evicted Refugees Now Also Reportedly Being Denied Medical Care appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 26 May 2021 11:23:13 +0000
Remember That Girl Who Cried, Left The Party And Moved To Berlin?: ‘Norms’ Is A Web Series About Her
“This is a story about a dildo.” And so begins the trailer for ‘Norms’, a new web series by the... The post Remember That Girl Who Cried, Left The Party And Moved To Berlin?: ‘Norms’ Is A Web Series About Her appeared first on The Reykjav...

Wed, 26 May 2021 11:06:52 +0000
COVID Roundup: Five New Domestic Cases, One Death From Coronavirus
Five new domestic case of the coronavirus was detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. Two of these... The post COVID Roundup: Five New Domestic Cases, One Death From Coronavirus appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 25 May 2021 12:19:57 +0000
Covid Baby Boom Is Hitting Iceland
What did people do when sitting at home quarantining during the peak of the pandemic last year? Well. According to... The post Covid Baby Boom Is Hitting Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 25 May 2021 12:11:18 +0000
Hopes That Treatment With Hallucinogenic Mushrooms Will Be Allowed In The Country
Psychiatrist Haraldur Erlendsson hopes that in the near future, hallucinogenic mushrooms will be allowed for medical use in Iceland, Vísir... The post Hopes That Treatment With Hallucinogenic Mushrooms Will Be Allowed In The Country appeared first o...

Tue, 25 May 2021 11:34:05 +0000
Another COVID Infection In Daði And Gagnamagnið After Top 5 Placement At Eurovision
Daði and Gagnamagnið’s recorded performance won fourth place Saturday night for the Eurovision Song Contest, earning them the third-best result... The post Another COVID Infection In Daði And Gagnamagnið After Top 5 Placement At Eurovision appe...

Tue, 25 May 2021 11:16:44 +0000
Horror-Scopes: WHAT VACCINE ARE YOU??
As ethereal floating beings that live in the depths of the cosmos, the Grapevine’s team of amateur astrologists are naturally... The post Horror-Scopes: WHAT VACCINE ARE YOU?? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 25 May 2021 11:15:40 +0000
Grapevine’s 7th “Ask Me Anything” This Thursday
The seventh edition of the Reykjavík Grapevine’s “Ask Me Anything” will air live this Thursday, May 27th, at 15:00. Therein,... The post Grapevine’s 7th “Ask Me Anything” This Thursday appeared first on The Reykja...

Tue, 25 May 2021 11:05:35 +0000
COVID Roundup: Zero-Cases Streak Broken, New Regulations In Effect Today
One new domestic case of the coronavirus was detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. this person was... The post COVID Roundup: Zero-Cases Streak Broken, New Regulations In Effect Today appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

Tue, 25 May 2021 10:41:38 +0000
Lava Has Flowed Over The Defence Walls At The Eruption Site
The defence walls built by Nafnlausadalur have been breached by the lava flow coming from the eruption. On Saturday evening,... The post Lava Has Flowed Over The Defence Walls At The Eruption Site appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 25 May 2021 10:31:23 +0000
Reykjanes Is Rumbling Again
After a rough few weeks of earthquakes at the beginning of the year right before the eruption in Geldingadalur, many... The post Reykjanes Is Rumbling Again appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Sat, 22 May 2021 16:11:50 +0000
VIDEO: Solidarity With Palestine Demonstration At Iceland’s Parliament Well Attended
Some 300 to 400 people turned out at Austurvöllur, the square in front of Iceland’s Parliament, this afternoon, where songs... The post VIDEO: Solidarity With Palestine Demonstration At Iceland’s Parliament Well Attended appeared first o...

Fri, 21 May 2021 14:19:46 +0000
DesignM(ay)arch Day #3: The Full Schedule & Our Picks!
DesignMarch day three has arrived! And with it, a plethora of great exhibitions, events and more. Here’s the schedule and... The post DesignM(ay)arch Day #3: The Full Schedule & Our Picks! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 21 May 2021 13:40:21 +0000
Randomised Vaccination Order In June
In June, the vaccination order will be randomized. Additionally, open vaccination days are planned, where people can book vaccinations with... The post Randomised Vaccination Order In June appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 21 May 2021 13:33:40 +0000
Daði and Gagnamagnið Move Onto Eurovision Finals
The finals for the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest are taking place this Saturday in Rotterdam and our beloved Daði and... The post Daði and Gagnamagnið Move Onto Eurovision Finals appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 21 May 2021 13:07:35 +0000
Track by Track: ‘Sometimes depressed… but always antifascist’ By BSÍ
BSÍ, no doubt one of the more un-Googleable bands in Iceland, are a Grapevine favourite, having pumped out feel-good indie... The post Track by Track: ‘Sometimes depressed… but always antifascist’ By BSÍ appeared first on The Reykjavik Gr...

Fri, 21 May 2021 13:04:17 +0000
New Pandemic Guidelines: Gathering Limit Raised, Masking Up Relaxed Slightly, And More
Minister of Health Svandís Svavarsdóttir has introduced some changes to Iceland’s pandemic regulations today which are due to go into... The post New Pandemic Guidelines: Gathering Limit Raised, Masking Up Relaxed Slightly, And More appeared ...

Fri, 21 May 2021 13:04:07 +0000
YOMIGÆRI Is Here: Jarkko Kinnunen & Marko Svart On Their Sustainable DesignMarch Collaboration
Yomigæri: A Japanese term that directly translates as “return from the underworld”, but colloquially means “rebirth” or “remembrance”. It’s also... The post YOMIGÆRI Is Here: Jarkko Kinnunen & Marko Sv...

Thu, 20 May 2021 14:33:50 +0000
VIDEO: Family Of Killer Whales Make A Game Of Hunting A Seal
West of Hvammsvík in Hvalfjörður a few days ago, a family of orcas was captured on video in their hunt... The post VIDEO: Family Of Killer Whales Make A Game Of Hunting A Seal appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 20 May 2021 13:01:19 +0000
Well, You Asked: OnlyFans & Coke
Apparently, you think we’re good at giving advice. Well, you’re right about that.  I’m a 69-year-old man who just retired... The post Well, You Asked: OnlyFans & Coke appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 20 May 2021 13:00:19 +0000
Dog Who Bit Woman At A Nightclub Won’t Be Put Down
The Reykjavík Health Inspectorate are requesting that a dog who bit a woman at Röntgen nightclub last year should not... The post Dog Who Bit Woman At A Nightclub Won’t Be Put Down appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 20 May 2021 12:47:55 +0000
From Sky To Sea & A Touch Of Luxury: Jewells Chambers’ Perfect Day in Reykjavík
Jewells Chambers is the creator and host of the award-winning All Things Iceland podcast and YouTube channel. Her content explores... The post From Sky To Sea & A Touch Of Luxury: Jewells Chambers’ Perfect Day in Reykjavík appeared first on T...

Thu, 20 May 2021 12:47:37 +0000
MP Harshly Criticises Palestinian Refugee Evictions
In the wake of recent news that the Directorate of Immigration (ÚTL) is evicting Palestinian asylum seekers from refugee centres... The post MP Harshly Criticises Palestinian Refugee Evictions appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 20 May 2021 12:32:08 +0000
DesignM(ay)arch Day #2: Your Festival Schedule & Picks!
It’s the second day of DesignMarch, and we’re already feeling inspired. Today sees the official opening of many venues, including... The post DesignM(ay)arch Day #2: Your Festival Schedule & Picks! appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...



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