We are in the light news today. We go over the Icelandic connection with Afghanistan and the discussion in Iceland... The post RVK Newscast #125: Iceland, Afghanistan And Covid appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit just three kilometres north of the Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Plant around 22:49 yesterday evening. Several... The post Magnitude 3.1 Earthquake Hits Near Hellisheiði Geothermal Plant appeared first on The Reykjavik...

The coronavirus has made its way to Grímsey—a small island located 40 kilometres off the northern coast of Iceland—for the... The post COVID-19 Arrives In Grímsey appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

British man Hugh Graham left Reykjavík on August 5th. Now 12 days later, he’s more than 600 km away in... The post British Man Travels Iceland By Scooter appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

It’s official. The volcano at Geldingadalir is proving to be one of the most versatile to erupt in Iceland over... The post Volcano Surprises Again: New Crater Forming appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

From August 16th-18th, activists and survivors will be welcomed by the Government of Iceland, in collaboration with the city of... The post The Reykjavík Dialogue 2021: Conference On Gender-Based Violence Begins appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

55 new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. Of those, 28... The post COVID Roundup: 55 Domestic Cases Yesterday, Most In Quarantine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

An Afghan refugee has urged the Icelandic government to take action regarding the emerging humanitarian crisis in his home country.... The post Refugee Urges Iceland To Save Afghan People appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In effect from August 16th, vaccinated travellers with connections in Iceland must test for COVID-19 within 48 hours of arrival... The post Vaccinated Travellers With Connections To Iceland Must Test Upon Arrival appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

Join Dr Matthew Roby on a trip around the beautiful Snæfellsnes peninsula and he’ll tell you the tale of Bárðr,... The post Saga Stories #7: Bárðar Saga Snæfellsáss appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Is it really 15°C out? You bet. Listen to some music outside. Kristberg – Sunrise “Sunrise” is a good vibes... The post Grapevine Playlist: Kælan Mikla, Daníel Hjálmtýsson, Elín Hall, Róshildur & More! appeared first on The Reyk...

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

Do you check the latest underground metal blogs in between squat sets? Do your hulking arms threaten to crush your... The post Culture Pick: Misþyrming Live Tonight! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Valur Grettisson, the editor-in-chief at Reykjavík Grapevine visited the volcano and took Pollý with him this time. There we go... The post RVK Newscast #124: Illegal Path And The Princess Of Dubai appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson, Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources of Iceland, has signed for the expansion of the nature... The post Flatey Nature Reserve Doubles In Size appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A resolution has been found in the debate over the status of the tombstone house in Húsafell after a controversy... The post Resolution Found In Húsafell Tombstone House Mediation appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Early voting for the upcoming Parliamentary elections in Iceland began at 8:20 today at the Chief Legislative Office in each... The post Early Voting For Parliamentary Elections Has Begun appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A recent survey from Þjóðarpúls Gallup conducted in the latter half of July has shed light on the impact of... The post One Quarter Of Icelanders Have COVID Anxiety appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Sure, donuts are cool, but have you ever had loukoumas? These Greek “donuts”—more accurately described as fried dough, traditionally drizzled... The post New In Town: Loo.Koo.Mas
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At least 119 domestic cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed yesterday. Of those, 80 were not in quarantine—67% of those diagnosed.... The post COVID-19 Numbers Up, Hospitalisation Numbers Down appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Art is the food of the soul. Someone said that, right? Anyway, here’s some art exhibits you shouldn’t miss.  Intruder... The post Art! Art! Art! Our Art Picks For This Week! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Complications from the global COVID-19 pandemic have put a halt on the progress of the Arctic Observatory (CIAO) at Kárhóll,... The post Northern Lights Research Delayed Due To COVID-19 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

“It can’t rain all the time,” Eric Draven famously said. However, in a town with weather like Reykjavík, it can... The post Cheer Up, Dear: The Grapevine’s Guide To A Happy Reykjavík Day appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Dog ownership has taken a sharp rise during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iceland. According to RÚV, data from the Icelandic... The post Dog Ownership Increased During Pandemic appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

An interesting package from Germany arrived to the Skagafjörður Heritage Museum in Glaumbær last week, according to a post from... The post Stolen Items Returned To Glaumbær Museum After 50 Years appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

At a meeting in Grindavík yesterday, the Ministry of Health decided to extend the current COVID-19 restrictions a further two... The post Current COVID-19 Measures Extended appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Emirati princess Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum visited the volcano in Geldingadalir a few days ago along with her uncle,... The post Emirati Princess Latifa Visited The Volcano: Campaign To Free Her Disbanded appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

Strengths: One super-powerful Timberland boot. Almost as strong as Þórr. Survives the literal end of the world. Weaknesses: Only has... The post Gods Of Iceland: Víðarr, The One Shoe Wonder appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

This edition of Just Sayings isn’t so much about an Icelandic catchphrase as it is about a cultural institution: Hallærisplanið.... The post Just Sayings: Hallærisplanið (“The Cringe Zone”
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Last year Iceland saw 13 times more semi-automatic firearms imported into the country than in 2019. In the preceding four-year... The post Semi-Automatic Firearm Imports On The Rise In Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Iceland is home to one of the largest glaciers in Europe, the eminent Vatnajökull. Covering roughly 8% of the country’s... The post What ‘Code Red’ Global Warming Means For Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Confidence in the police is shifting among younger generations in Iceland. A recent survey (.pdf) conducted by the Social Sciences... The post Trust In Police Falling Among Young Icelanders appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The ninth edition of the Reykjavík Grapevine’s “Ask Me Anything” will air live this Thursday, August 12th, at 15:00 Icelandic... The post Grapevine’s 9th ‘Ask Me Anything’ This Thursday! appeared first on The Reyk...

The US Centre for Disease Control (CDC) put Iceland in the highest risk category for travelers yesterday. People are being... The post COVID Roundup: CDC Puts Iceland In Highest Risk Rank, Domestic Cases Down appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

Icelanders are at odd crossroads in the COVID-19 pandemic. 93% of the nation is vaccinated, but we still have the... The post RVK Newscast #123: Iceland At A Crossroad In The Pandemic appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

How can you best support queers? With your money, obviously. To be honest, there were WAY too many queer-owned spots... The post Reykjavík’s Queer-Owned Businesses: Time For Your Wallet To Come Out! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Last Friday, Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir announced new regulations at Iceland’s border. This will entail taking samples from arrivals to... The post COVID Roundup: New Numbers, New Border Restrictions, Herd Immunity Questions appeared ...

On the evening of July 2nd, 2021, skies darkened across southwest Iceland. A loud crack reverberated through the sky, shaking... The post Lost In Google Translation: The War Planet Cometh appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Iceland has turned red according to the European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention’s Covid-19 risk assessment. These results are... The post Iceland Turning Red Not A Concern For Tourism appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The existence of nonbinary people is gaining slow but steady recognition in many Eurocentric countries—Iceland included. While we celebrate the... The post Being Nonbinary: In Iceland And Everywhere appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

103 new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is, down from 151... The post COVID Roundup: 103 Domestic Cases Yesterday appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Up in the Rocky Mountains of Wyoming, a pickup truck pulls over and out steps a pair of cowboy boots.... The post Old Norse, New Audience: Dr. Jackson Crawford’s Curious Path From Academia To Youtube appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

For a modern reader picking up the Sagas of the Icelanders for the first time, they can often be struck... The post Ask An Expert: How Were Clothes Symbolically Depicted In The Sagas? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Torfi Tulinius is a professor of Icelandic Medieval Studies at the University of Iceland. He completed his PhD at the... The post A Life Well Lived: Inside Professor Torfi Tulinius’ Perfect Day appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

For the last two years, Iceland has been cursed with a deluge of heavy albums and EP’s, bursting upon us... The post Untamed Negativity: Adrian Brachmann’s Explosive Entrance To Icelandic Black Metal appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Recognition of Iceland’s vibrant arts culture radiates across the globe—as does the assumption that the scene has always been as... The post Creating Possibilities In The Underground: The National Theatre’s Kjallarinn appeared first on The ...

What does Reykjavik love more than building hotels? Food courts, of course! It was with tempered stomachs that we approached... The post That Time The Grapevine Ate Everything At Borg29 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

As if the Icelandic landscapes already famous on social media weren’t enough, Mother Nature added a freshly blazing volcano to... The post Finding Paradise: The Hidden Highlands Of The Reykjanes Peninsula appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A German answers some questions from Germans. Stupid questions call for stupid answers. But well, you asked… I’m a German... The post Well, You Asked: A German, To Other Germans appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

At the origin of every genre lies a raw energy that defies rules and norms, but inevitably, even the most... The post Track By Track: ‘Vítahringur’ By Mannveira appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.