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Tue, 04 May 2021 13:34:55 +0000
Geldingadalsgos’ Crater Now Drops Lava Bombs
Just like a kid with a tantrum, Geldingadalsgos’ infamous crater number 5 – the most powerful one at the eruption... The post Geldingadalsgos’ Crater Now Drops Lava Bombs appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 04 May 2021 13:26:25 +0000
Alma D. Möller Vaccinated: Receives Round Of Applause
Alma D. Möller, Director of Health, was vaccinated against COVID-19 today with the Pfizer vaccine, Fréttablaðið reports. More than a... The post Alma D. Möller Vaccinated: Receives Round Of Applause appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 04 May 2021 13:21:27 +0000
Eating Dairy Cows From Head To Tail
With approximately 1 kilogram of beef causing about 13.3 kg of CO2, it is clear as day that beef is... The post Eating Dairy Cows From Head To Tail appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 04 May 2021 13:18:06 +0000
Iceland Cannot Be Known For Eradicating The Seal Population, Says Landvernd
The boards of both Landvernd and the Icelandic Natural History Society have sent a stern letter to both the Minister... The post Iceland Cannot Be Known For Eradicating The Seal Population, Says Landvernd appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:27:24 +0000
Shortage Of Icelandic Wool Across The Country And Abroad
There has been a great demand abroad for Icelandic wool in the epidemic, however suppliers have not been able to... The post Shortage Of Icelandic Wool Across The Country And Abroad appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:25:57 +0000
Poll: Ruling Coalition Holds Its Own, People’s Party Losing Support
According to the latest poll from Þjóðarpuls Gallup, the current ruling coalition—led by the Left-Greens with the Independence Party and... The post Poll: Ruling Coalition Holds Its Own, People’s Party Losing Support appeared first on The ...

Mon, 03 May 2021 17:23:05 +0000
RVK Newscast #100: The Volcano Is Now A Fire Geyser!
The volcano in Geldingadalir is becoming even weirder and has now transformed into a kind of fire geyser. Currently, all... The post RVK Newscast #100: The Volcano Is Now A Fire Geyser! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 03 May 2021 15:53:48 +0000
The Start Of A New Tourist Season?
Yesterday morning at 8:05, 130 tourists from the United States landed at Keflavík Airport, most of them vaccinated. This was... The post The Start Of A New Tourist Season? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 03 May 2021 14:28:51 +0000
Chief Epidemiologist Urges Caution Despite Promising Coronavirus Numbers
Even though the latest cases over the weekend—wherein only 10 people over the past three days were diagnosed with coronavirus,... The post Chief Epidemiologist Urges Caution Despite Promising Coronavirus Numbers appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

Mon, 03 May 2021 12:42:27 +0000
Geldingadalsgos’ Crater Blows Lava 300 Metres Into The Air
Considerable changes in volcanic activity have occurred in the most powerful crater in Geldingadalur. Over the weekend, the crater began... The post Geldingadalsgos’ Crater Blows Lava 300 Metres Into The Air appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

Mon, 03 May 2021 12:16:04 +0000
Namibian Journalists Condemn Treatment Of Icelandic Journalists
In response to ongoing attacks by the Icelandic fishing company Samherji against several Icelandic journalists for their coverage of the... The post Namibian Journalists Condemn Treatment Of Icelandic Journalists appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

Mon, 03 May 2021 11:09:19 +0000
COVID Roundup: Calm Weekend, All Cases In Quarantine
Four new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. All of these... The post COVID Roundup: Calm Weekend, All Cases In Quarantine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:15:08 +0000
The Icelandic Perspective #1: Joe Biden’s Plan To Cut Emissions
The Icelandic Perspective is a new show by The Reykjavík Grapevine where celebrated journalists and long-time friends Valur Grettisson and... The post The Icelandic Perspective #1: Joe Biden’s Plan To Cut Emissions appeared first on The Reykjavik ...

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:22:15 +0000
Mist From Mainland Europe And Canada Covers Capital Area
A grey mist which is believed to have come from Europe and Canada has covered the capital area today, RÚV... The post Mist From Mainland Europe And Canada Covers Capital Area appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:57:21 +0000
Doctors And National Commissioner Of Police Oppose Decriminalisation Of Drug Consumption
The National Commissioner of Police and the Icelandic Medical Association oppose a bill by the Minister of Health on the... The post Doctors And National Commissioner Of Police Oppose Decriminalisation Of Drug Consumption appeared first on The Reykja...

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:51:49 +0000
RVK Futurecast #7: Tool Library
In this episode of the Reykjavík FutureCast, host Bala Kamallakharan speaks to Anna Worthington De Matos, the founder and CEO... The post RVK Futurecast #7: Tool Library appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:39:55 +0000
Grapevine Playlist: Tómas Welding, Ægir, Aron Can, Countess Malaise & More!
We’re sorry about the lack of TS10 yesterday, but hopefully these tracks can make up for it. Tómas Welding –... The post Grapevine Playlist: Tómas Welding, Ægir, Aron Can, Countess Malaise & More! appeared first on The Reykjavik G...

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:26:29 +0000
EU Court Allows Lawsuit Against Bank Which Advised Investing In Failed Icelandic Bank
The European Court of Justice has ruled that a woman in Portugal is in fact allowed to sue a bank... The post EU Court Allows Lawsuit Against Bank Which Advised Investing In Failed Icelandic Bank appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:11:03 +0000
COVID Roundup: Five New Domestic Cases, All In Quarantine At Diagnosis
Five new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesteday, according to the latest data from covid.is. All of these... The post COVID Roundup: Five New Domestic Cases, All In Quarantine At Diagnosis appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:36:38 +0000
Foreigners Being Harassed Due To Coronavirus Fears
Víðir Reynisson, the chief of Civic Protection and part of Iceland’s coronavirus response team leadership, said at a press conference... The post Foreigners Being Harassed Due To Coronavirus Fears appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:05:12 +0000
Earthquake Strikes East Of Reykjavík
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.8 struck 11:37 Icelandic time 2.7km from Eiturhól, near Nesjavellir. The quake was reportedly... The post Earthquake Strikes East Of Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:23:39 +0000
60% Of Icelanders Are In Favour Of Decriminalizing Drug Consumption
Sixty percent of Icelanders support the decriminalization of drug use, according to a new survey by the University of Iceland’s... The post 60% Of Icelanders Are In Favour Of Decriminalizing Drug Consumption appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:48:59 +0000
Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason Has Received A Vaccination
The chief epdemiologist, Þórólfur Guðnason, has finally received the first injection of a vaccine. He received the AstraZeneca vaccine and... The post Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason Has Received A Vaccination appeared first on The Rey...

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:32:50 +0000
Iceland Airwaves 2021: New Acts Just Announced
As Iceland aims to ease all domestic pandemic restrictions by the end of June (pending the success of vaccinations in... The post Iceland Airwaves 2021: New Acts Just Announced appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:12:00 +0000
COVID Roundup: 10 Domestic Cases Yesterday, 3 Outside Quarantine
Ten new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesteday, according to the latest data from covid.is. All but three... The post COVID Roundup: 10 Domestic Cases Yesterday, 3 Outside Quarantine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:20:19 +0000
RVK Newscast #99: Biggest Murder Trial In Iceland & The Ghost House
First off, a new airline is about to take off in Iceland. Second, Icelanders are aiming to have no restrictions... The post RVK Newscast #99: Biggest Murder Trial In Iceland & The Ghost House appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:49:06 +0000
Many People Having Accidents On New Electric Scooters
Figures are showing that more and more people are having accidents on the new electric scooters that are everywhere across... The post Many People Having Accidents On New Electric Scooters appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:16:37 +0000
Biggest Vaccination Day Today: 9000 Expected To Receive A Dose
It is expected that 9,000 people will be vaccinated against the coronavirus today at Laugardalshöll, RÚV reports. This is the... The post Biggest Vaccination Day Today: 9000 Expected To Receive A Dose appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:08:43 +0000
VIDEO: Kolbeinsey, Iceland’s Northernmost Island, Is Hanging In There
Lonely Kolbeinsey, Iceland’s northernmost point, is fighting a losing battle against erosion from the sea and the weather. The Icelandic... The post VIDEO: Kolbeinsey, Iceland’s Northernmost Island, Is Hanging In There appeared first on T...

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:25:26 +0000
Discussions Held In Parliament Over 30 Hour Working Week
Talks are currently being held in Parliament over whether the full time working week should be 30 hours or not.... The post Discussions Held In Parliament Over 30 Hour Working Week appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:05:30 +0000
COVID Roundup: Nine Domestic Cases Yesterday, All But Two In Quarantine At Diagnosis
Nine new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesteday, according to the latest data from covid.is. All but two... The post COVID Roundup: Nine Domestic Cases Yesterday, All But Two In Quarantine At Diagnosis appeared first on The Reykjavi...

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 17:26:25 +0000
Þórólfur Guðnason Advises Against Lifting Meeting Restrictions So Soon
Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason does not agree with the new plan to relax meeting restrictions that have just been proposed by... The post Þórólfur Guðnason Advises Against Lifting Meeting Restrictions So Soon appeared first on The Reykjavik...

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 17:25:38 +0000
Minister Of Health Reveals Plan To Come Out Of COVID Restrictions
The Minister of Health, Svandís Svavarsdóttir, presented her COVID-19 lifting plan at a government meeting this morning. She announced that... The post Minister Of Health Reveals Plan To Come Out Of COVID Restrictions appeared first on The Reykjavi...

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:38:32 +0000
Increased Explosive Activity At Volcano Site: 50m Magma Eruptions
Explosive activity has increased in the southernmost crater at the eruption sites on the Reykjanes peninsula. The magma jets have... The post Increased Explosive Activity At Volcano Site: 50m Magma Eruptions appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine....

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:30:55 +0000
Two Percent Reduction In Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions in Iceland decreased by 2% between 2018 and 2019; the largest decrease since 2012, Fréttablaðið reports. Emissions... The post Two Percent Reduction In Greenhouse Gas Emissions appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 07:42:19 +0000
Volcano And Drone: A Seismic Soundtrack
Images of Iceland’s recent volcanic activity have travelled around the globe, and touched people’s imagination in a variety of ways.... The post Volcano And Drone: A Seismic Soundtrack appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 17:00:25 +0000
RVK Newscast #98: Engineers Want To Change The Lava Flow In Fagradalsfjall
The lava at the eruption site in Fagradalsfjall is now on average 16 metres high with a stable flow rate... The post RVK Newscast #98: Engineers Want To Change The Lava Flow In Fagradalsfjall appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:27:04 +0000
Molly Sandén Performs Húsavík At Oscars Pre Show
When a song named after a little village is nominated for an Oscar, it only makes sense that the audience... The post Molly Sandén Performs Húsavík At Oscars Pre Show appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:16:21 +0000
Fear That A New Group Infection Has Arisen
In a conversation with Morgunblaðið,  Elliði Vignisson, mayor of Ölfus, has shown concern about a possible group infection in Þorlákshöfn that... The post Fear That A New Group Infection Has Arisen appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:14:12 +0000
Two Earthquakes Felt In The Capital Area Last Weekend
Earthquakes originating from the southwestern end of Kleifarvatn were felt in Reykjavík this weekend. The first one was about twenty... The post Two Earthquakes Felt In The Capital Area Last Weekend appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:05:43 +0000
COVID Roundup: 36 Domestic Cases Over Past Three Days, 7 Outside Quarantine
36 new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected over Friday, Saturday, and Sunday according to the latest data from... The post COVID Roundup: 36 Domestic Cases Over Past Three Days, 7 Outside Quarantine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:51:34 +0000
The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Sixth “Ask Me Anything”
Editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson and news editor Andie Sophia Fontaine return for our busiest AMA yet. We got loads of questions... The post The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Sixth “Ask Me Anything” appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:19:09 +0000
Grapevine Playlist: BSÍ, Lord Pusswhip, Pale Moon, Blankiflúr & More!
Happy summer! You know what goes great with summer? Music! Also vaccines! Pale Moon – Parachutes Just in time for... The post Grapevine Playlist: BSÍ, Lord Pusswhip, Pale Moon, Blankiflúr & More! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:08:30 +0000
Only One Third Of Every Infection Control Violation Has Been Fined
From 1 March 2020 to and including 20 April, 312 violations of the Epidemiological Control Act have been registered by... The post Only One Third Of Every Infection Control Violation Has Been Fined appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:00:30 +0000
Students Apparently Worried To Attend Spring Exams
This morning on the TV show Morgunútvarp on Channel 2, Jóhanna Ásgeirsdóttir, outgoing president of the National Association of Students... The post Students Apparently Worried To Attend Spring Exams appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:14:46 +0000
Húsavík, My Boomtown: Eurovision Lifts The North
Húsavík is currently hibernating. Even though yesterday was the official start of the Icelandic summer and the weather is gradually... The post Húsavík, My Boomtown: Eurovision Lifts The North appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:06:45 +0000
Heiðlóan Has Been Voted Bird Of The Year 2021
Heiðlóan (pluvialis apricaria, or the European golden plover) is the winner of the election for the title Bird of the... The post Heiðlóan Has Been Voted Bird Of The Year 2021 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:33:43 +0000
Plokk Dagurinn – Be Part Of The Solution, Not The Pollution.
Do you hate trash? Are you tired of garbage cluttering up beaches and other natural wonders? Want to make a... The post Plokk Dagurinn – Be Part Of The Solution, Not The Pollution. appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:41:16 +0000
New Border Law Passes Parliament
In the early morning hours of April 22nd, after much debate, Parliament passed into law Iceland’s new pandemic response border... The post New Border Law Passes Parliament appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:13:45 +0000
COVID Roundup: 27 New Cases These Past Two Days, Nine Outside Quarantine At Diagnosis
10 new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. All but one... The post COVID Roundup: 27 New Cases These Past Two Days, Nine Outside Quarantine At Diagnosis appeared first on The Reykjavi...



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