Iceland’s civil defence relies heavily on local search and rescue (SAR) teams, highly-trained volunteers who undertake a huge range of... The post Picture Story: Guardians Of The Geldingadalsgos appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Chief epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason made statements regarding refugees and the coronavirus that some 19 organisations in Iceland have said are... The post Chief Epidemiologist Criticised For Remarks On Refugees And The Coronavirus appeared fir...

According to Fréttablaðið, a wooden parrot was courageously rescued by the Icelandic fire brigade on May 17th. At first, the... The post Lost in Google Translation: Iceland Saves All Animals, Real or Not appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

“I have always felt that it was my destiny to channel music to this world from the ethereal space around... The post The Possessed Flowerchild: Possimiste Channels The Music Of The Universe appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Two luxury yachts were in Reyjavík Harbor this weekend, owned by Russian billionaires Andrey Melnichenko and Eugene Shvidler, reports Vísir.... The post Yachts Of Russian Billionaires In Reykjavík Harbor appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

No new domestic case of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. However, seven cases... The post COVID Roundup: No New Cases Yesterday, 11 Over The Weekend appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Last week on Tuesday, a farmer was (un)pleasantly surprised by a geyser in his yard, Vísir reports. An old borehole... The post Farmer Found Geyser In His Yard appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The famous viewing hill that has been used for countless photos featuring the volcano erupting volcano in Geldingadalur has now... The post Lava Flows Through Hiking Trail To The Viewing Hill appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Strengths: Being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Weaknesses: Blind, naive, gullible and, again, naive. Modern Analogy: That... The post Gods of Iceland: Höður, The Forgotten Emo Kid appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Answering questions with as much honesty as money can buy—because well, you asked and we’re generous. Feeling a little anxious... The post Well, You Asked: Iceland’s New Mecca appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On March 19th, 2021, the world’s gaze turned to Iceland as fissures opened in the Geldingadalir valley—the first eruption on... The post The Message In The Magma: The Geldingadalir Eruption Site Is Growing—What Have We Learned? appeared first o...

The Grapevine has been informed that four more Palestinian refugees have been evicted by immigration authorities for refusing to assist... The post Four More Palestinian Refugees Evicted appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Elísabet Hulda Snorradóttir is the reigning Miss Universe Iceland 2020 as well as a Chinese Studies student at the University... The post Traditional Iceland With Miss Iceland: Elísabet Hulda’s Perfect Day appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...

Last month, the greater Icelandic public was reminded that the MeToo movement never really went away. This was kicked off... The post Iceland’s MeToo Movement: Breaking The Cycle appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

I am the luckiest girl in the world. It was those eight words that came into my head the moment... The post This Is A Story About A Girl Named Lucky (And The Sky Lagoon) appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Our contemporary idea of the word ‘Apocalypse’ describes an inescapable end; for example, for many, COVID-19 brought an end to... The post Reflecting On A Moment In History: ‘Apausalypse’ Captures Iceland During The Great Pause appeared first...

“You could say this is my lifetime work,” says product designer Kristín Þorkelsdóttir, gesturing to the large, airy exhibition hall... The post To Know Is To Design: Kristín Þorkelsdóttir On A Lifetime Of Creating Iceland appeared first on ...

The Epic of Gilgamesh, written around 2100 BCE and one of the earliest examples of human literature, tells the tale... The post Man In The Age Of Immortality: Viktor Orri Árnason Composes A Future With Eternal Life appeared first on The Reykjavik Gr...

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.