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Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:47:00 +0000
Racing to prepare for the capelin season
The Marine and Freshwater Research Institute’s advice on the total capelin quota will be issued later this week, but it is already clear that fishermen are eager to get out to the fishing grounds.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:51:00 +0000
Eyjagöng’s share capital increase is well underway
Eyjagöng ehf., which is preparing to construct a tunnel between the mainland and the Westman Islands, has secured a large portion of its ISK 200 million financing target. The company was founded two months ago, and construction is expected to beg...

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Turned down by the University of Iceland — but still admires Iceland
“It’s a long story, but I’ll keep it short,” says Erin McHale, a biologist from Old Bridge, New Jersey, who will complete her PhD this spring at the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources at Rutgers University in New Brunsw...

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:19:00 +0000
Icelandair Cancels Flights
Icelandair has cancelled some of its flights to the United States today, as well as arrivals from the US scheduled for tomorrow morning. Several flights are still operating as planned.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Republicans echo a century-old Reykjavik party in their Greenland celebration
Republican members of the US Congress celebrating at a reception on Wednesday night likely had no idea they were unwittingly recreating a moment from Reykjavik history — echoing a party held in Grjótaþorpið in downtown Reykjavik a full centur...

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Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:52:16 +0000
Iceland Roundup: Trump, Davos & Iceland, City Politics, Grindavík, Stabbing & Parking Feud
The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode,... The post Iceland Roundup: Trump, Davos & Iceland, City Politics, Grindavík, Stabbing & Parking Feud appeared first...

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:50:17 +0000
Music Being Played At The Grapevine Office This Week
You might imagine our office as a European wonderland, with espresso machines and turtlenecks and sophisticated furniture. As a street... The post Music Being Played At The Grapevine Office This Week appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:16:00 +0000
Grapevine Events: Lavaforming Opening, French Film Festival, Museum Rave & More
We’re fully in the swing of the new year, which means galleries are dusting off from their winter breaks and... The post Grapevine Events: Lavaforming Opening, French Film Festival, Museum Rave & More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:58:24 +0000
Police Investigation Into The Edition Case Concludes
The police investigation into the double homicide at the Edition hotel has been completed, and it is now up to... The post Police Investigation Into The Edition Case Concludes appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:56:11 +0000
Niceair Delays First Flights Due To Weak Demand
Niceair’s management has postponed the start of operations until the latter half of the year after demand proved lower than... The post Niceair Delays First Flights Due To Weak Demand appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

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