Vök – “No Coffee At The Funeral” If you understand the importance of coffee in the fabric of Icelandic culture,... The post Grapevine Playlist: Vök, Rebekka Blöndal, Matthías Hemstock, And More! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

Your GPS announces you’re nearing your destination. You drive past sheep lazily napping in tufts of luscious moss as rain... The post A Little Old, A Little New And A Fabulous View: Luxury Meets History In The Golden Circle appeared first on The Re...

According to Vísir, East Iceland’s Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management has warned people about light fires outdoors. They... The post Wildfire Warning In East Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The streets of central Reykjavík are getting a completely new look according to the City Planning and Transportation Council. Vísir... The post Streets Of Central Reykjavík Getting A Facelift appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Icelanders love to know what others think of Iceland. Well, you asked — and an American newcomer answered. Is living... The post Well, You Asked: An American Abroad appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Imagine you’re laid out, soaking up some rays in the lovely green area of Elliðaárdalur, living your absolute best life... The post Lost In Google Translation: Dude, Where’s My Carp? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Dr. Bryony Mathew is the U.K.’s  newest (and first female!) Ambassador to Iceland. She holds a PhD in Neuroscience from... The post Perfect Day: Dr. Bryony Mathew appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Sign Sayed’s petition at change.org and learn more about his organisation, Samstaðan on Instagram. On the morning of August 19th,... The post From Afghanistan To Iceland: An Activist Seeks To Help His Homeland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

According to Vísir, the Icelandic public transport organisation Strætó is planning on launching a new electronic payment system this October.... The post New Payment System And Possible Penalty Fares At Strætó appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...

43 new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. 16 were outside... The post COVID Roundup: 43 Domestic Cases, Most Of Them Unvaccinated appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

If you’re a cat person, you might have heard about one of the most famous cats in Iceland, Diego. According... The post Skeifan’s Famous Cat Warming Hearts On Facebook appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Iceland is working in collaboration with the European Union and Noway to reduce emissions in line with the goals set... The post Iceland To Work With EU On Emissions Targets appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

This summer Akureyri has seen three times the amount of “summer days” than Reykjavík, according to the criteria of Hungurdiskar.... The post More Summer Days In Akureyri Than Reykjavík This Year appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

54 new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. 25 were outside... The post COVID Roundup: 54 Domestic Cases, Most Unvaccinated And In Quarantine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine....

In response to Kolbeinn Sigþórsson’s statement yesterday, wherein he issued a very conditional apology of sorts for “behaviour [that] …... The post Abuse Survivor Puzzled By Statement From Footballer Who Attacked Her appeared firs...

In a statement released by Iceland Airwaves organisers just now, it was announced that the music festival will be postponed... The post Iceland Airwaves Postponed Until Next Year appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In the wake of the continuing controversy involving the Icelandic Football Association (KSÍ), sexual assaults reportedly committed by some of... The post Kolbeinn Sigþórsson Releases Statement On Assault He Committed appeared first on The Reykjavi...

The river Skaftá in Southern Iceland has been seeing changes in recent days indicating a flood has begun. Electrical conductivity... The post A Flood Has Started In Skaftá appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

According to Morgunblaðið, an anonymous person has complained to the Icelandic Data Protection Authority about recycling center Sorpa’s new rule... The post Data Protection Authority Takes On Plastic Bag Rule appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

The Reykjavík International Literary Festival will take place from September 8th to 11th, after having been rescheduled due to COVID-19.... The post Reykjavík Literary Festival To Take Place September 8th-11th appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

Icelandic astrophysicist Guðmundur Kári Stefánsson has been recognised in the United States for his work in helping develop a new... The post Icelandic Astrophysicist Awarded In US appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The previous days have seen KSI’s Director, Guðni Bergsson as well as its board, deputies and regional representatives resign from... The post More Under Fire In KSÍ Controversy appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

67 new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. 29 were outside... The post COVID Roundup: 67 Domestic Cases Yesterday, Most In Quarantine At Diagnosis appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

Chairmen from three Icelandic medical associations have come together to take the stand that healthcare professionals should be protected from... The post Medical Associations Against Prosecution In Healthcare appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

The National Association of Horsemen (Landssamband hestamanna) put on a four-day endurance race over the highlands which ended yesterday. Having... The post Horse Race Takes Place Over Highlands appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

80 new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. Of those, 43... The post COVID Roundup: 80 Domestic Cases, 43 In Quarantine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Icelandic Football Association (KSÍ) has been under massive public pressure due to mishandling and denial of sexual assault allegations... The post KSÍ Board Resigns Amid Controversy appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The armed man police shot and wounded in Egilsstaðir last Thursday is being held in custody for two weeks in... The post Man Shot By Police Under Two Week Custody appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Yesterday’s apology from the Icelandic Football Association (KSÍ), and the resignation of their now former director, Guðni Bergsson, has not... The post Football Association Apology Falls Flat, Calls For Resignation Grow, Protest Planned appe...

A patient at the mental health ward of Landspítali hospital died on August 16th, and police believe the death may... The post Death At Hospital Mental Health Ward Being Investigated As Criminal Act appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

46 new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. 21 were outside... The post COVID Roundup: Third Death In Less Than A Week, Overall Numbers Down appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The work stoppage of air traffic controllers, which was supposed to be held tomorrow morning, has been called off, RÚV... The post Air Traffic Controllers Strike Called Off appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The board of the Icelandic Football Association (KSÍ) has issued an apology to survivors of sexual assault at the hands... The post Football Association Board Apologises, But Questions Remain appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

UPDATE: KSÍ has announced that director Guðni Bergsson has resigned from his position. Full story follows. Public pressure is mounting... The post Icelandic Football Association Under Fire Over Reported Sexual Assaults appeared first on The Reykjav...

This September sees the return of Iceland’s leading celebration of cinema to its more familiar format, following a year of... The post Return Of The RIFF: The Reykjavík International Film Festival Bounces Back appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

Police shot and wounded a man reportedly armed with a gun in Egilsstaðir last night, RÚV reports. The man was... The post Police Shoot And Wound Man In East Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Minister for the Environment Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson announced at a government meeting yesterday that the ministry would finance research into... The post Lead & Uranium, Left Behind By US Forces, To Be Cleaned From Icelandic Mountain appe...

66 new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. 48 were outside... The post COVID Roundup: Two Deaths In Two Days, 66 Cases Yesterday appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

One man died from COVID-19 at the end of August in the biggest wave ever of COVID-19 in Iceland. This... The post RVK Newscast #127: One COVID-19 Death & A Heat Record appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Crime in the Reykjavík area went down in the month of July when compared to statistics from the month prior.... The post Police Report Less Theft In July appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Monika Fryčová, a Czech artist disenchanted with sitting behind a computer during the pandemic, has taken on an interesting project—transforming... The post Czech Artist Transforms Wheelhouse Into Cultural Centre appeared first on The Reykjavik G...

The highest recorded temperature in Grímsey was measured yesterday where it reached 22.3°C between 10:00 and 11:00. Until then, July... The post Heat Record in Grímsey appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Last July, chair of the Centre Party Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson formally asked Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir how many genders there... The post Prime Minister Answers Question On How Many Genders There Are appeared first on The Reykjavik G...

Minister of Health Svandís Svavarsdóttir announced that there would be some relaxation of pandemic restrictions, the current version of which... The post Government Announces Changes To Pandemic Regulations appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

103 new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. 63 were outside... The post COVID Roundup: 103 New Cases, 63 Outside Quarantine, New COVID Death appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine....

Iceland recorded its highest temperature in 13 years yesterday in Hallormsstaður, where it reached 29.3°C at 13:20, Fréttablaðið reports. This... The post Highest Recorded Temperature In Thirteen Years appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Icelandic Names Committee (Mannanafnanefnd) made 24 rulings on names on August 6th and 11th, as reported by Vísir. Among... The post New Names Added To National Registry appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Plans for a karaoke night at Gaukurinn bar in downtown Reykjavík were quashed yesterday after management discovered that a number... The post Bar Closes Upon Learning COVID-Positive Patrons Plan To Attend appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

84 new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. 48 were outside... The post COVID Roundup: 84 Domestic Cases Yesterday, 48 Outside Quarantine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Yesterday, over a week after the fall of Kabul to the Taliban, the Icelandic government announced that the country would... The post Disappointment, Unanswered Questions Follow Gov’t Afghan Refugee Announcement appeared first on The Reykjavik G...