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Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:10:35 +0000
Tourists Once Again Risk It All For A Good Story
Updates of the coronavirus pandemic have been taking over the front pages of the world’s news for over a year.... The post Tourists Once Again Risk It All For A Good Story appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:48:52 +0000
Video Of The Week! “Ógisslegt” By Skrattar
You and your pals are cruising in your sleek convertible, looking for the next hot boogie. But there’s just one... The post Video Of The Week! “Ógisslegt” By Skrattar appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:53:37 +0000
Discovery of Man-Made Caves Brings History Into Focus
A snapshot the Icelandic landscape during the time of historical figure Snorri Sturluson is becoming clearer. Last summer, man-made caves... The post Discovery of Man-Made Caves Brings History Into Focus appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:36:42 +0000
Danish Man Flown To Akureyri After Polar Bear Attack
A Danish man was flown to a hospital in Akureyri this Monday, August 2nd, after being bitten by a polar... The post Danish Man Flown To Akureyri After Polar Bear Attack appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:22:43 +0000
Lightning Warning Issued For Large Portion Of Iceland
From today until Friday, the weather forecast shows, rain and warm weather will be sweeping across the country. Written remarks... The post Lightning Warning Issued For Large Portion Of Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:55:24 +0000
COVID Roundup: 116 New Domestic Cases, CDC Issues High Risk Ranking For Iceland
116 new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. 74 were outside... The post COVID Roundup: 116 New Domestic Cases, CDC Issues High Risk Ranking For Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik...

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:36:47 +0000
Vínbúðin Reports Record Alcohol Sales
State alcohol and tobacco store, Vínbúðin, reports record sales this July. The holiday weekend has historically been a busy one... The post Vínbúðin Reports Record Alcohol Sales appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 16:53:34 +0000
Þórólfur To Ship Teams Janssen and Pfizer
By August 20, the Icelandic government plans to merge fan favorites Janssen and Pfizer by giving all Janssen recipients a... The post Þórólfur To Ship Teams Janssen and Pfizer appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:27:41 +0000
Bus Crash Goes Remarkably Well, Police Report
A bus carrying some 50 passengers, both Icelanders and tourists, ran off the road yesterday, August 2nd, near Biskupstungur. According... The post Bus Crash Goes Remarkably Well, Police Report appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:24:07 +0000
A Rainbow Under Grey Skies
Today a rainbow will appear in Reykjavík to break up the usual grey skies, however this rainbow will be under... The post A Rainbow Under Grey Skies appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:49:38 +0000
COVID Roundup: 108 Domestic Cases Detected Yesterday
108 new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. 70 were outside... The post COVID Roundup: 108 Domestic Cases Detected Yesterday appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:39:28 +0000
RVK Newscast #122: Covid Shoots Up And An American Aviator Drops In
Pandemic infection numbers for Iceland leapt up again last week. But the Nordic nation had already reacted to recent rises,... The post RVK Newscast #122: Covid Shoots Up And An American Aviator Drops In appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:17:57 +0000
Rain Across Much Of Nation, Sunshine In The East
The capital region will experience some rain over the next days, but things are looking dry in the east! Expect... The post Rain Across Much Of Nation, Sunshine In The East appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:11:05 +0000
COVID Roundup: Double-Digit Domestic Cases Over The Weekend
67 new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. 36 were outside... The post COVID Roundup: Double-Digit Domestic Cases Over The Weekend appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:10:50 +0000
New Vaccination Data Shows Their Effectiveness Against Infection
Iceland’s newest coronavirus wave, brought upon by the Delta variant, has many considerably worried, especially as most of the recently... The post New Vaccination Data Shows Their Effectiveness Against Infection appeared first on The Reykjavik...

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:40:57 +0000
Poll: Socialists See Boosted Support, Ruling Coalition Weakening
The results of a new poll from Maskína show some very interesting results, Vísir reports. Amongst these is that the... The post Poll: Socialists See Boosted Support, Ruling Coalition Weakening appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:57:32 +0000
Earthquake Detected Under Katla, No Changelings Emerge
Last night, July 29th, a 3.2 magnitude earthquake was registered under Katla. According to RUV, the earthquake was registered at... The post Earthquake Detected Under Katla, No Changelings Emerge appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:58:16 +0000
COVID Roundup: 112 New Domestic Cases, Most Outside Quarantine
112 new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. 80 were outside... The post COVID Roundup: 112 New Domestic Cases, Most Outside Quarantine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:50:32 +0000
Both Those In Intensive Care Unvaccinated; Janssen Recipients Can Get Another Vaccine
In the wake of today’s numbers on coronavirus infections and hospitalisations, it has come to light that the two people... The post Both Those In Intensive Care Unvaccinated; Janssen Recipients Can Get Another Vaccine appeared first on The Reyk...

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:13:55 +0000
Latest Seal Census Reason For Optimism?
The recent seal census, which took place along a 100 km stretch of coast in Vatnsnes, indicates that the seal... The post Latest Seal Census Reason For Optimism? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:48:28 +0000
Icelandair Still Boards Icelanders Without Test Certificates
As negative COVID test results are now also required for vaccinated travelers upon entry, Icelandair announced yesterday that it will... The post Icelandair Still Boards Icelanders Without Test Certificates appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:41:52 +0000
Despite Large Number Of Cases, Flight Not Fully Quarantined
A flight from Crete returning with graduates from Flensborg College in Hafnarfjörður was not fully quarantined, despite at least 30... The post Despite Large Number Of Cases, Flight Not Fully Quarantined appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:36:48 +0000
COVID Roundup: 118 Domestic Cases Yesterday, Numbers Subject To Update
118 new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. At a press... The post COVID Roundup: 118 Domestic Cases Yesterday, Numbers Subject To Update appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:04:27 +0000
Iceland Declared Top Post-Apocalyptic Travel Destination
Surprising no-one, a recent study has named Iceland as a promising location to ride out the collapse of modern society.... The post Iceland Declared Top Post-Apocalyptic Travel Destination appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:35:26 +0000
RVK Newscast #121: The Sleepy Volcano & A New Era Of Lava Flow
Alina and Art return to our snoozing volcano, and witness her waking for a moment – but only to cough... The post RVK Newscast #121: The Sleepy Volcano & A New Era Of Lava Flow appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:16:56 +0000
Play Will Not Fly Passengers Without Tests
New budget Icelandic airline Play has announced it will not fly passengers to Iceland who cannot present a negative COVID... The post Play Will Not Fly Passengers Without Tests appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:22:40 +0000
Three Earthquakes Shaking Up Borgarnes
On Monday afternoon, three earthquakes occurred in western Iceland, about 24.9 km north of Borgarnes. According to mbl.is, the largest... The post Three Earthquakes Shaking Up Borgarnes appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:12:11 +0000
COVID Roundup: 115 New Cases Yesterday, Monday’s Total Updated
115 new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected on yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. Furthermore, Monday’s... The post COVID Roundup: 115 New Cases Yesterday, Monday’s Total Updated appeared first on The Reykj...

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 10:28:58 +0000
Þjóðhátíð Looks For Government Funding Following Postponement
The annual music festival in the Westman Islands, Þjóðhátíð, is requesting funding from the state following its postponement among tighter... The post Þjóðhátíð Looks For Government Funding Following Postponement appeared first on The Rey...

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:46:31 +0000
Húsavík Eurovision Museum To Open In August
The Eurovision Museum in Húsavík is set to open this August, according to museum founder and Húsavík native Örlygur Hnefill... The post Húsavík Eurovision Museum To Open In August appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:35:08 +0000
Iceland Well-Represented At CrossFit Games
Iceland will be well-represented at the 2021 NOBULL CrossFit Games, which begin today, July 27th in Madison, Wisconsin. Among the... The post Iceland Well-Represented At CrossFit Games appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:34:22 +0000
Body Of John Snorri, Icelandic Mountaineer, Found On K2
The search for Icelandic mountaineer John Snorri’s body seems to have been successful, with three bodies being found on the... The post Body Of John Snorri, Icelandic Mountaineer, Found On K2 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:32:14 +0000
Stricter Border Controls To Come Into Effect Today
As of today, July 27th, stricter rules will be enforced at the border. The tightening up comes in the wake... The post Stricter Border Controls To Come Into Effect Today appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:05:43 +0000
COVID Roundup: 96 New Domestic Cases
96 new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected on Friday, the pandemic response team revealed at a press conference... The post COVID Roundup: 96 New Domestic Cases appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:17:11 +0000
RVK Newscast #120: New Pandemic Restrictions and Reykjavík Has Crabs
Over the last three days, Iceland has introduced new border policies and domestic restrictions to counter the spread of COVID-19.... The post RVK Newscast #120: New Pandemic Restrictions and Reykjavík Has Crabs appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:22:57 +0000
Good Weather Will Finally Return to Reykjavík
Some pleasant news during unpleasant days. According to Vísir, residents of the capital area can prepare for a return of... The post Good Weather Will Finally Return to Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:14:47 +0000
Reykjavík Is One Of The World’s Greatest Places Of 2021
Good news for the tourism industry! Reykjavík has made it to Time Magazine’s list of the “World’s greatest places of... The post Reykjavík Is One Of The World’s Greatest Places Of 2021 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:11:02 +0000
The Great Seal Census Attracts Volunteers
On Sunday, July 25th, the Icelandic Seal Center conducted its seal census in Vatnsnes. The Icelandic Seal Center, located in... The post The Great Seal Census Attracts Volunteers appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:06:32 +0000
COVID Roundup: Daily Infections Declining, Including Those Outside Quarantine
While domestic coronavirus infections numbers over the weekend are troubling, two trends are appearing: the total number of infections declined,... The post COVID Roundup: Daily Infections Declining, Including Those Outside Quarantine appeared first ...

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 19:15:54 +0000
BREAKING: Government Announces New Domestic Pandemic Restrictions
At a press conference held just moment ago, following a meeting of government ministers who discussed recommendations from Chief Epidemiologist... The post BREAKING: Government Announces New Domestic Pandemic Restrictions appeared first on The Reykja...

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 13:46:55 +0000
Grapevine Playlist: Monstra, Dread Lightly, Boncyan, Daughters Of Reykjavík & More!
It’s the height of summer. Relax in safety and solitude with these new releases. Boncyan – Turn It All Around... The post Grapevine Playlist: Monstra, Dread Lightly, Boncyan, Daughters Of Reykjavík & More! appeared first on The Reyk...

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 13:06:00 +0000
Weekend Weather: Did You Pack A Jacket?
We hope you packed your jacket, because the weekend is looking to be a rainy one. According to the Meteorological... The post Weekend Weather: Did You Pack A Jacket? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:31:09 +0000
Animals In Iceland Are Struggling With The Current Heat
As the east and north of Iceland are dealing with a small heatwave, the human species isn’t the only one... The post Animals In Iceland Are Struggling With The Current Heat appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:05:00 +0000
Joining Rest Of Nation, Volcano Goes On Vacation
A recent report by University of Iceland geologists indicate that the eruption may be showing sign of slowing down. The... The post Joining Rest Of Nation, Volcano Goes On Vacation appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 11:36:08 +0000
COVID Roundup: 76 Domestic Cases Yesterday, Gov’t Press Conference At 16:00 Today
76 new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. 46 of these... The post COVID Roundup: 76 Domestic Cases Yesterday, Gov’t Press Conference At 16:00 Today appeared first on The Reykja...

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:41:59 +0000
Krummi, The Katla Raven, Speaks Out
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.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:19:59 +0000
National Team Player Gylfi Sigurðsson Released On Bail, Denies Charges
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...

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:52:26 +0000
First COVID Symptoms Can Also Be From Volcanic Pollution
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.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 11:29:12 +0000
Chief Epidemiologist: Domestic Restrictions Can Be Expected Soon
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.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:11:52 +0000
Reykjavik Newscast #119: Raging Volcano
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.



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