On Sunday, the Danish state broadcast DR reported about the Danish military intelligence service helping the NSA to spy on... The post Danish Intelligence Service Involved In NSA Spying Scandal appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The favorite rental car among tourists is back in action––the Dacia Duster. Police in the Capital Area found that in... The post The Return Of The Dacia Duster appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

India has received the fifteen ventilators that Iceland shipped to Delhi in May, along with 12,000 tablets of the antiviral... The post Ventilators From Iceland Have Arrived In India appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A new destination in Hveragerði, called Gróðurhúsið, is set to open this summer. The building will consist of a hotel,... The post New Food Hall, Hotel, Bar, And More Opening In Hveragerði appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The ruins of the house that was burnt down on Bræðraborgarstígur 1 last June will finally be torn down either... The post Ruins In Bræðraborgarstígur Will Finally Be Torn Down appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

We spent a day in south Iceland with Pálína Axelsdóttir Njarðvík. She showed us around her family’s sheep farm at... The post Grapevine Day Out: A Sheep Farm In Lambing Season appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

One new domestic case of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. This person was... The post COVID Roundup: One New Domestic Case, In Quarantine At Diagnosis appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Another Icelandic victory can be put in the history books. The former national football player, Iceland’s darling, and jack-of-all-trades, Rúrik... The post Jack-Of-All-Trades, Rúrik Gíslason Wins “Let’s Dance” in Germany appeared first on...

This week’s vaccinations are rolled out and the prime importance is finishing the priority group. A new system of redistributing... The post 10,000 Messages Sent Out For 2,500 Vaccine Doses appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Three new domestic case of the coronavirus were 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 Grap...

On Thursday June 10th, a solar eclipse will be visible across the entire country—provided there is good weather. At the... The post Solar Eclipse Visible Across All Of Iceland This Week appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A new study has shown that the rising sea temperature has caused a significant decrease in the Icelandic puffin population... The post Puffin Population Is At Risk Due To Global Warming appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

“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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...