Valur Grettisson, the editor-in-chief of the Reykjavík Grapevine, and his trusty cameraman, Art Bicnick, visited the volcano yesterday to check... The post RVK Newscast #104: The “Lava-Wall” At Fagradalsfjall appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

Mohammed Alsweirki, a 26-year-old man originally from Gaza, and his lawyer have confirmed that when Mohammed attempted to admit himself... The post Refugee From Gaza Violently Arrested Trying To Admit Himself To Psychiatric Care appeared first on The...

Yesterday, Iceland made history when Reykjavík City Council elected Alexandra Briem of the Pirate Party to the position of Reykjavík... The post Reykjavik City Council Elects First Trans Council Speaker appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Today celebrates the thirteenth edition of DesignMarch, but this time in May! The HönnunarMars’ exhibition venues stretch all over the... The post DesignM(ay)arch Day #1: Our Top Picks of the Festival Today appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

Gísli Marteinn Baldursson, a broadcaster at RÚV and long-time host of the Eurovision Song Contest, made some remarks during last... The post Iceland’s Eurovision Host Accused Of ‘Political Propaganda’ By Centre Party MP appeared f...

Following reports that one member of Iceland’s Eurovision team has tested positive for the coronavirus, Daði Freyr has now confirmed... The post Daði Freyr Confirms: One Of Gagnamagnið Have Tested Positive For Coronavirus appeared first on T...

Two new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. Neither of these... The post COVID Roundup: Two New Domestic Cases, Both Outside Quarantine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In November 2020, the Grapevine, along with many other media outlets, received a press release announcing the arrival of a... The post MOM Air Goes To Auction: Artist Oddur Eysteinn Friðriksson Talks Performance Art And How One Sells It appeared fir...

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

Palestinian refugees who were refused international protection in Iceland were kicked out of the shelter at Bæjarhraun in Hafnarfjörður, Kjarninn... The post Palestinian Refugees Kicked Out Of Shelter For Refusing Pre-Deportation Test, Now Homeles...

On Monday, the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, rainbow flags were raised outside of Höfði, city hall, and... The post Pride Flags Raised Across Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The fire brigade in the capital area was in for a surprise yesterday when they were called to rescue an... The post The Fire Brigade Rescues Parrot; Arrests Horse appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The proposed low-cost airline Play has finally obtained its operating license from the Icelandic Transport Authority. Play has come a... The post Play Obtains Operating License appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

There are concerns that individuals will come to Iceland for the sole purpose of stealing rare eggs, Vísir reports. The... The post People Coming Into Iceland To Steal Rare Bird Eggs appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The eruption site on the Reykjanes peninsula is never too tired for new surprises. As the crater changed its behavior... The post Lava Knocking At Your Back Door appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Yesterday, the LANDSAT-8 satellite orbited over Iceland and captured pictures of the eruption at Geldingadalur with its high tech camera.... The post NASA Captures The Eruption With The LANDSAT-8 Satellite appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Some 60 people gathered in front of Harpa Concert Hall this morning, where US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will... The post VIDEO: Demonstrators Show Solidarity With Palestine At Summit Meeting appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, arrived in Iceland yesterday to attend the Arctic Council meeting on Thursday, reported... The post US Secretary of State Meets with Leaders Today appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov will meet American Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in Iceland on May 20th,... The post RVK Newscast #103: New Cold War Meeting In Iceland And COVID At Eurovision appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...

After delays due to some sort of world event, the 13th iteration of DesignM(ay)arch has finally arrived! And with over... The post Finally, DesignM(ay)arch! Here’s Our Picks For The DesignMarch 2021 Festival appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

For almost 10 years, the cry of ‘Hvar er nýja stjórnarskráin?’ (‘Where’s the new constitution?’) has been heard around the... The post ‘There’s The New Constitution’: Libia Castro & Ólafur Ólafsson Will Never Stop Fi...

“The title of the exhibition is ‘Unseen Fields’, which is a direct reference to places, spaces or things that I... The post The Poetics Of Technology: Sigurður Guðjónsson & The Unseen World appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

When it comes to queer rights, Iceland is 14th in Europe—where it was last year—indicating the the country has not... The post Iceland Holds Steady In ILGA Europe’s Ranking For Queer Rights appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A fifth quarantine hotel opened this weekend in Reykjavík, as the number of tourists is expected to increase significantly this... The post New Quarantine Hotel Opens appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Yesterday, a member of the Icelandic Eurovision group was tested positive for COVID-19. The team has already traveled to Rotterdam... The post Member Of Icelandic Eurovision Team Diagnosed With Covid appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

At the time of this writing, nearly 200 Palestinians, including 58 children, have been killed by Israeli bombardments of Gaza,... The post Foreign Minister Rules Out Boycotting Israel Over Gaza Attacks appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Real Icelanders have real Icelandic names – they’re called Einar, Ingibjörg or Ólafur, but by no means Alex, Theo or... The post What’s In A Name? Nonbinary People In Iceland Finding Their Voice appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

Nine new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected over the weekend, according to the latest data from covid.is. All... The post COVID Roundup: Nine New Cases Over The Weekend, All In Quarantine At Diagnosis appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

Valur Grettisson and Bjartmar Alexandersson discuss British politics in this second episode of The Icelandic Perspective. This time they decided... The post The Icelandic Perspective #2: Brexit, Scotland and The Weird War Between Boris And Dominique ...

A price list for sexual photos was sent to a 12-year-old child by a stranger by an Icelandic man, who... The post 12-Year-Old Receives Price List For Sexual Photos appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The main hiking trail in Fagradallsfjall to the volcano was temporarily closed this week but reopened Wednesday night after construction... The post Hiking Trail to the Volcano Improved appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The largest multi-day festival in Iceland, Þjóðhátíð in the Westman Islands, was canceled last year due to COVID-19. However, music... The post National Festival Tickets on Sale Soon appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Iceland has finally turned green again, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. This means that the... The post Iceland Is Green Again appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Geldingadalsgos has something new in stock every week. The Scientific Council for Civil Protection now warns of lava bombs falling... The post Lava Rain At The Eruption Site appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A new poll from MMR shows some interesting shifts in support, as the Independence Party loses a few points while... The post Poll: Conservatives Dip; Progressives And Pirates See Gains appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Attacks on Gaza have intensified, with Israeli air strikes so far killing 119 Palestinians, including 31 children, and Israeli troops... The post Foreign Minister, Leading Coalition Party Condemn Israel’s Attacks On Palestinians appeared first ...

Two new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. Both of these... The post COVID Roundup: Two Domestic Cases Yesterday, Both In Quarantine At Diagnosis appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

According to the newest findings by Icelandic geologists, the fire geyser’s lava fountain, or number five as it’s called, reaches... The post RVK Newscast #102: The Fire Geyser Now Reach 300 Metres appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Minister of Social Affairs announced yesterday that the Directorate of Labor developed 2,500 jobs for students this summer as... The post 2,500 Summer Jobs Created For Students appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Helgi Hrafn Gunnarsson, MP for the Pirate Party, is opposed to the police threatening Icelandic OnlyFans content creators with confiscation... The post Helgi Hrafn Gunnarsson Against Threatening Icelandic OnlyFans Creators appeared first on The Reykj...

The brewing company, Ölgerðin, has announced that they will be offering one free Carlsberg on tap at restaurants and pubs... The post Free Draft Beer At Participating Pubs appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The sale of snus, nicotine pouches, have multiplied in recent years and it’s now estimated that one third of young... The post Almost A Third Of Young People In Iceland Are Using Snus appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

One of Iceland’s most prominent bands to participate in Eurovision, Daði and Gagnamagnið, received an honorable place yesterday on the... The post “10 Years” Receives Song Of The Week On BBC appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The volcanic eruption at Geldingadalur will be closed today as rescue teams are constructing and updating the hiking trails. The... The post Volcano Closed To The Public Today Due To Pathway Construction appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Research done by Institute of Earth Sciences at the University of Iceland has shown a significant increase in lava flow... The post Geldingadalur: The Volcano That Just Keeps Giving appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

After half a century, old waste left by the US Army in Heiðarfjall in Langanesbyggð, in the Northeast of Iceland,... The post US Military Trash Is Still Not Cleaned Up After 50 Years appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Three new domestic cases 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 Gra...

As Palestinians are being forcibly evicted from Sheikh Jarrah, a Palestinian neighbourhood in East Jerusalem, and much of the world... The post Demonstration In Solidarity With Palestine To Be Held At Parliamentary Building Today appeared first on Th...

In an interview with Fréttablaðið, the chair of the Farmer’s Association, Gunnar Þorgeirsson, has said that the weather conditions in... The post Farmers Becoming Increasingly Concerned About Continued Drought appeared first on The Reykjavi...

The board of the Icelandic Bridge Association held a meeting last week to discuss the next bridge tournament after it... The post Attempts To Get Mick Jagger To Play In Icelandic Bridge Tournament appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.