Rebecca Cathrine Kaad Ostenfeld operates a small animal rescue on her farm, Hólar, near Búðardalur. This farm, however, has a... The post Krummi, The Katla Raven, Speaks Out appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Icelandic national team footballer Gylfi Sigurðsson was arrested in the UK, where he plays for premier league team Everton, on... The post National Team Player Gylfi Sigurðsson Released On Bail, Denies Charges appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

Some of the first symptoms of being possibly infected with the coronavirus also closely resemble the symptoms of volcanic air... The post First COVID Symptoms Can Also Be From Volcanic Pollution appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

78 domestic cases of the coronavirus were recorded yesterday, 59 of whom were outside quarantine. The majority of those infected... The post Chief Epidemiologist: Domestic Restrictions Can Be Expected Soon appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Alina & Art were lucky and witnessed a full day of raging volcano wonderland. But that is not all–a small... The post Reykjavik Newscast #119: Raging Volcano appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Guðlaugur Hermannsson, former candidate for the Liberal Democratic Party, has withdrawn his candidacy in the upcoming election in wake of... The post Guðlaugur Hermannsson, Liberal Democratic Candidate, Bows Out appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

A psychologist at the Anxiety Treatment Centre has stated that there are many people getting repeatedly depressed during the summer... The post Seasonal Depression Isn’t Just Seasonal Anymore… appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Jóhann Már Kristinsson, a producer in Iceland, was contacted by the whale watching team called Artic Sea Tours who took... The post Humpback Whale Spotted Very Close To Land appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Þjóðhátíð, the annual music festival in the Westman Islands, is still set to be held despite recent increases in COVID... The post All Systems Go For Þjóðhátíð Among Rising COVID Cases appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Following yesterday’s news that there were 44 coronavirus cases in Iceland the day before—all but 38 of them domestic, with... The post Chief Epidemiologist: New COVID Wave Is Here; Upcoming Festivals Uncertain appeared first on The Reykjavik...

A poll conducted by Market and Media Research for the Socialist Party, lasting from July 8th to 14th, has revealed... The post Recent Poll Shows Shifting Attitudes Towards Socialism, Capitalism appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The chairman of the Icelandic Tourist Board, Bjarnheiður Hallsdóttir, has stated she is disappointed with the new rules at the... The post Icelandic Tourist Board Disappointed At New Border Regulations appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A shortage in rental cars has caused prices to spike in recent weeks, states Morgunblaðið in a recent report. Contributing... The post Car Rental Prices Soar During Shortage appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A Syrian family, comprised of a father, pregnant mother and two-year-old child, have been informed by the Directorate of Immigration... The post Syrian Family, Including Pregnant Mother And Young Child, Face Deportation appeared first on The Reykjavi...

According to sources at mbl.is, Gylfi Sigurðsson, a football player for Everton and the Icelandic National Team, is under investigation... The post Gylfi Sigurðsson Under Investigation Due To Alleged Sexual Violation appeared first on The Reykjavik...

Hörður Orri Grettisson, the chairman of the National Festival committee, has told Fréttablaðið that he’s not worried about infections spreading... The post Committee Chairman Of Þjóðhátíð Is Not Worried About Infections At The Festiv...

Beginning on Monday, July 26th, slightly tighter restrictions will be in place for those visiting Iceland. The unvaccinated will, as... The post New Border Regulations In Effect On Monday appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Following the recent increase in COVID-19 infections in Iceland, chief epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason is expected to announce tighter border controls... The post RVK Newscast #118: Tighter Icelandic Borders Loom & The Mythical Four-Day Wee...

Basic wages have increased throughout 2020 by 6.6% and are still rising. The lowest wages in Iceland in 2020 were... The post Basic Wages Increased By An Average Of 6.6% In 2020 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Sixteen people were diagnosed domestically with COVID-19 yesterday, ten of which were quarantined, Vísir reports. It is unknown how many... The post Sixteen Diagnosed With COVID Yesterday, All Domestic And Ten Out Of Quarantine appeared first on The...

The capital area’s fire brigade received a bizarre call yesterday as they were told a bird needed rescuing from a... The post Fire Brigade Make Their Most Daring Rescue… A Bird Stuck In A Tree appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Meteorological Office of Iceland issued an air pollution warning for the capital area on Sunday connected to the eruption.... The post Meteorological Office Issues Air Pollution Warning For Greater Reykjavik Area appeared first on The Reykjavik G...

UPDATE: Sky Lagoon has now decided that they will allow topless bathing for all guests, regardless of gender. Dagný Pétursdóttir,... The post Woman Ejected From Spa For Topless Bathing, Legal Questions Arise appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

Skrattar—Reykjavík’s favourite demon boys—are back and more mischievous than ever. The group recently signed with Bjarki’s bbbbbb recors and will... The post Video Premiere! Skrattar Returns With “Trouble” appeared first ...

Sleep Revolution, a 4-year research project featuring nearly 40 international partners from both industry and the academy, is looking for... The post New Sleep Study Seeks Participants appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

If you happen to live in Hafnarfjörður and are on the verge of having some offspring: You’re one lucky duck!... The post Hafnarfjörður Plans Gift Boxes For Newborns appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The ruling coalition—led by the Left-Greens with the support of the Independence Party and the Progressive Party—enjoys the support of... The post MMR: Current Government Would Fall If Elections Were Held Today appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...

The meteor that detonated over southern Iceland on Friday, July 2nd, was likely 7m² in diameter, approximately the size of... The post Meteor Likely Size Of Small House, Reports Engineering Firm appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Icelandic film director Valdimar Jóhannsson’s latest film, Dýrið, has been receiving much buzz at Cannes. The drama, written by Sjón... The post Valdimar Jóhannsson Film, Dýrið, Well Received At Cannes appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...

Residents of the Gerði neighborhood have been visited by a unique guest in recent weeks. Fréttablaðið reports that crabs have... The post Mystery Crabs In Gerði appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

While it is still unclear whether or not Reykjavík Health Services (RHS) can give the police vaccination certificates to then... The post Reykjavík Health Clinics Will No Longer Give Police Refugee Vaccination Certificates appeared first on The Rey...

Sigurður þór Helgason, owner of DJI Reykjavik, has discovered a beautiful “skylight” in the lava at the eruption site. Sigurður... The post Drone Footage at Fagradalsfjall Reveals Beautiful Skylight appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...

Chief epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason held a press conference at 11:00 in the wake of yesterday’s news that two of those... The post Chief Epidemiologist: No New Domestic Restrictions, Border Measures Being Considered appeared first on The...

Valur Grettisson, the editor-in-chief at The Reykjavík Grapevine and Bjartmar Alexandersson, an investigative journalist along with the border collie/dachshund mix,... The post Valur, Pollý and Bjartmar Offer Walking Tours For A Week appeared first...

The volcano has undergone a revival and is back to being a fire geyser—at least for the moment. Lava spitting... The post RVK Newscast #117: The Volcano Begins Erupting Like A Geyser Again appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Concerns regarding understaffing and lack of space at Landspítali hospital have largely remained unaddressed in the wake of several formal... The post Concerns Of Understaffing At Landspitali Remain Unaddressed appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

Imbalance is increasing among Arctic foxes in the Hornstrandir nature reserve in the Westfjords. Generally speaking, the population of Arctic... The post Arctic Fox Population Seems Stable In Hornstrandir appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tourists and locals alike have flocked to the East, as warm weather and sunshine have been in full force. For... The post Hot Dog Shortage In The East appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The ever-shifting landscape of the eruption has a new scenic vantage: Langahryggur, or “long-spine,” a ridge overlooking the eruption. Accessible... The post Move Over Gawker Hill: A New Favorite Vantage appeared first on The Reykjavik Gr...

Ingólfur Þórarinssson, better known as musician Ingó Veðurguð, has hired lawyer Vilhjálmur H. Vilhjálmsson to file criminal complaints against some... The post Disgraced Musician Lawyers Up Against Accusers; Entrepreneur To Cover Their Legal ...

According the a new report from the Icelandic Tourist Board, departures from Iceland increased significantly between last May to last... The post Half Of June’s Tourists Were From The US appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A recent report by the Icelandic Chamber of Commerce is cause for some optimism. Despite the pandemic, a 3.9% increase... The post New Reports On Wealth Inequality Paint Unclear Picture appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A tour company offering package tours in Iceland posted, and later deleted, a promo video that features what may be... The post Tour Company, Unlicensed In Iceland, Posts Promo Video Featuring Possible Illegal Offroading appeared first on The Reykjav...

Restaurant patrons across downtown Reykjavik were mildly inconvenienced yesterday, July 12th, when locations in Laugavegur, Ingólfsstræti and Austurstræti lost power.... The post Downtown Reykjavik Loses Power, Chaos Avoided appeared first on The ...

According to a new poll from Gallup, the majority of Icelanders want a new constitution, whether the one drafted by... The post Poll: Most Icelanders Still Want A New Constitution appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A brand new Icelandic airline, Play, began operations last month and has just launched itself on the stock market. The... The post RVK Newscast #116: Play On The Stock Market & The Metal CEO appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On Friday night the eruption in Fagradalsfjall resumed with full force after the longest period of unrest so far. Lava... The post Volcano Is Back To Being A Fire Geyser… For Now appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

It seems like Fagradalsfjall is not the only volcano keen to erupt at the moment. Last summer, scientists predicted a... The post Grímsvötn Volcano Likely To Erupt Soon-Ish appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Banana chips are a great, fun snack to bring along on your next hiking trip, providing a rush of sugar... The post Hands Off The Chips: Salmonella Found In Banana Chips From Tiger appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Ásatrú Society (Ásatrúarfélagið) is still the largest non-Christian denomination in Iceland, and has also grown the most in terms... The post Pagans Growing The Most, Still Largest Non-Christian Denomination In Iceland appeared first on The...