WOW Air has applied for an operating license with the Icelandic Transportation Authority, reports Fréttablaðið. Ballarin is back at it... The post WOW Air Applies For Operating License appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A new report on traffic safety made for the City of Reykjavík calls for the potential banning of electric scooter... The post Possible Banning Of Electric Scooters On Weekends appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Last Thursday, a full-page spread ad from the Association of Icelandic Drug Police was published in Morgunblaðið, wherein they called... The post Police Use Red Cross’s Name Without Permission In Anti-Cannabis Ad appeared first on The Reykjav...

Last night, Visír reports that a group of hikers in Hornstrandir noticed potential traces of a polar bear and notified... The post Search For A Polar Bear In The Westfjords appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The eighth edition of the Reykjavík Grapevine’s “Ask Me Anything” will air live this Friday, June 25th, at 15:00. Therein,... The post Grapevine’s 8th “Ask Me Anything” This Friday appeared first on The Reykjavik ...

In another bizarre development, investigative journalists from Kveik arrived a few days after the November 2020 US election at the... The post Michele Ballarin Spreads Election Conspiracy And Falsely Claims A $30 Million Mansion As Her Own appeared f...

It’s not that Icelanders are full on megalomaniacs (we are though, in general), but our history and culture have shaped... The post The Butterfly Effect In The North: Egill Bjarnason On How Iceland Changed The World appeared first on The Reykjavik ...

Alda Karen Hjaltalín is a writer and speaker who you might know for her celebrated Life Masterclass series and her... The post Dopamine Systems Activated: Alda Karen Hjaltalín’s Perfect Day appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

As lava continues to flow further from Fagradalsfjall, more problems appear. Apart from the soon-expected lava flood over Suðurstrandarvegur, archaeologists... The post Archeologists Fight Lava To Map Out Ancient Monuments appeared first on The Reyk...

Last week, Morgunblaðið reported on a violent visitor. A ram attempted to break into the guest lounge at Þingvellir, fleeing... The post Ram Breaks Into Þingvellir: Wanted For Unpaid Damages appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Civil defense authorities have decided to allow lava to flow from Geldingadalur over the road, Suðurstrandarvegur. Previous attempts have been... The post Lava Is Expected To Flow Over Suðurstrandarvegur appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

No new domestic cases of the coronavirus have been detected over the past five days, according to the latest data... The post COVID Roundup: Five Consecutive Days, No New Domestic Cases appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

You might have enjoyed Trapped as a great addition to Iceland’s Nordic noir catalogue, but now the nation is ready... The post Out Of The Ashes: GDRN Talks Her Role In Katla appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

It doesn’t perhaps sound like a wise decision to go into battle armed only with two shields (unless you’re a... The post Just sayings: Að leika tveimur skjöldum appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Jarðgerðarfélagið (the Composting Company) was founded by Julia Brenner and Björk Brynjarsdóttir. They work with circular solutions in bokashi composting... The post RVK Futurecast #8: Composting appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

There was no public access to the volcano when we visited on June 15th, but viewing points have since been... The post RVK Newscast #110: Workers Try To Save Volcano Path appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

We love music. You do too. So here’s a selection of music. Ægir – The Earth Grew Uncertain As our... The post Grapevine Playlist: Ægir, Árstíðir, Red Riot, Skrattar & More! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fancies is a Grapevine series where we highlight an individual with supreme style. Our latest subject is Regn Sólmundur Evu... The post Fancies: Regn Sólmundur Evu appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Magnús D. Norðdahl, a lawyer representing a refugee who was unlawfully evicted from asylum seeker housing for refusing to assist... The post Lawyer Calls For Justice Minister’s Resignation, Refugees Denied Return To Former Housing appeared fi...

At seven o’clock Friday morning, emergency services received a call from three girls that were having problems on their boat... The post Rescue Teams Rush To Girls In Distress On A Boat In Þingvallavatn appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

As tourists are returning to Iceland, the rules for entering the country have not been altered much. Currently, people not... The post Icelandic Tourist Association Calls For Abolition Of Quarantine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Bombshell birthing in a barn We’d barely stepped through the weather-worn barn door before we were rushed over to a... The post A Day In The Life Of Icelandic Instagram Sheep Farmer Pálína Axelsdóttir Njarðvík appeared first on The Reykjavik G...

When La Poblana showed up on the roster at Hlemmur Mathöll in 2017, the tiny restaurant was filling the gaping... The post Talk About Tacos: La Poblana Expands Mexican Cuisine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The wand’ring sheep did call the Grapevine Astrology Guilde together, who hast not kindled their flames together since delivering Sophia... The post Horror-Scopes: Out, Damned Pot! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

No new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, nor the day before that, according to the latest data... The post COVID Roundup: No New Cases Since Tuesday appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A special graduation party awaited the 32 graduates from the Icelandic Aviation Academy on Monday evening. The graduates celebrated their... The post Graduation Party While Flying Over The Volcano appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The airline Play received its first plane at Keflavík Airport Monday afternoon, with the first flight is scheduled for next... The post First Airplane Of Play Has Arrived And Coincides With Controversy appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Bad news for dog breeding fans. Not all dogs are allowed to be imported to Iceland. As for now, three... The post Three More Dog Breeds Banned In Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

It’s that time of the year again—the time of maddening light and endless days that mess up your sense of... The post Books To Read Before The Endless Summer Days Rob Your Sanity appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Health authorities will no longer be providing daily updates on covid.is due to dwindling domestic cases; instead, these figures will... The post Fully Vaccinated Icelanders Exceed 145,000; Restrictions May Be Lifted Soon appeared first on The Reykja...

The latest poll from MMR shows some interesting shifts in support this month. Especially bearing in mind that this is... The post Poll: Conservatives See Upswing, Progressives And Reform Party Slide Back appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Airbnb provides a platform for people to rent out to tourists various accommodations, such as apartments, cottages, and more. Data... The post Suspicions Of Severe Tax Violations Related To Airbnb appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A lawyer for one of the 18 refugees who have recently been evicted from asylum seeker housing by the Directorate... The post Immigration Appeals Board Deems Refugee Evictions Unlawful appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

As Þjóðhátíðardagur, Icelandic National Day, is approaching this Thursday, the gathering ban has been loosened. Starting today, 300 people can... The post Tighter Restrictions This Year On Icelandic National Day Than Last Year appeared first on...

Foreign tourists and their wallets are in full force this year, compared to last year. Credit card charges accounted for... The post Spending From Locals And Tourists Is Making A Comeback appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

After last autumn’s dust-up over a photo of a police officer wearing hate symbols on her uniform, Minister of Justice... The post Justice Minister Bans Police From Wearing Racist Imagery appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

No new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. One person is... The post COVID Roundup: No New Cases, Vaccinations Take Sharp Upswing appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Iceland’s COVID-19 vaccination program recently hit top gear. Laugardalshöll—a huge sports hall in Reykjavík—has been turned into a mass vaccination... The post Picture Story: The Vaccination Of A Nation appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

Yesterday, Iceland took a significant step forward when Parliament voted in favour of abolishing the 9,000 ISK fee levied for... The post Iceland Eliminates Fees For Changing Name And Gender Marker appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

During the weekend, a hiker running on the lava field in front of the big lava-spitting crater was spotted on... The post American Tourist Risks His Life At The Volcano appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Foodies, unite! A gourmet food walking tour, or Sælkerarölt, has begun and will be occurring every Friday in Reykholt at... The post A Gourmet Food Walking Tour Through Reykholt Begins For The Summer appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

If you’re still mourning the dissolution of Daft Punk last year, now’s your chance to relive the magic “one more... The post Culture Pick: Experience Daft Punk Through The Magic Of A Church Organ appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

Friday night, a man endured a stab wound to the abdomen after another man attacked him outside the restaurant Fjallkona... The post Man Stabbed In Downtown Reykjavík Over The Weekend appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Three new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. While there were... The post COVID Roundup: Three Domestic Cases Over The Weekend, One Outside Quarantine appeared first on The Reykjavik...

It’s officially summer and we’re ready to sit in the sun, and by sit in the sun, we mean listen... The post Grapevine Playlist: amiina, Elín Hall, Kælan Mikla, kef LAVÍK & More! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Iceland’s herd immunity is progressing well, Þórólfur Guðnason, the chief epidemiologist, states in an interview with Vísir. “We have good... The post Iceland’s Herd Immunity Is Progressing Well appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

The Minister of Health announced this morning to Vísir, after a government meeting, that new COVID-19 restrictions will be implemented... The post Loosened Restrictions For The Month Of June appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Starting Monday, the Capital Area Health Service will offer rapid tests to detect Covid infections. Rapid tests are much faster... The post Rapid Covid Tests Coming On Monday 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 Yesterday, In Quarantine At Diagnosis appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

Þorvaldur Þórðarson, a professor of volcanology and petrology at the University of Iceland, told mbl.is on Monday that continuous eruptions... The post Volcano Crater Is Slowly Closing appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.