New sounds from some elusive folksters, a quirky indie stalwart and a rising legend. These little beauties—and so many more... The post The Grapevine’s New Music Picks: Seabear, Benni Hemm Hemm and Árný Margrét appeared first on The Reykja...

The humble and hilarious Eurasian oystercatcher, known to Icelanders by the far simpler name tjaldur, has come early to Iceland... The post YES! The Oystercatcher Is Back! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Here’s our weekly set of incentives to pull on a parka and leave the house. Yes it’s icy underfoot, but... The post Grapevine Picks: Latin Jazz, French Cinema, Military Ruins and Art From Undies appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Some 10% of hospital staff are off duty due to coronavirus infections or other illnesses, Vísir reports. Gunnar Ágúst Beinteinsson,... The post COVID Roundup: Hospitals Worried About Coming Weeks, Daily Numbers appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

Minister of Justice Jón Gunnarsson has said that he will soon meet with the National Association of Police Officers (LL)... The post Icelandic Police May Soon Be Carrying Tasers appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Transparency International and numerous members of Parliament have condemned the decision taken by the police to call in four journalists... The post Transparency International, MPs Condemn Police Questioning Journalists appeared first on The Reykjav...

There were 2,881 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday, with an additional 76 reported cases at the... The post COVID Roundup: Another Daily Case Record Broken, Latest Numbers appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mass vaccinations at Laugardalshöll, which began in February 2021, will be drawing to a close this month, Vísir reports. Those... The post Mass Vaccinations At Laugardalshöll To Cease, New COVID Death, New Record Numbers appeared first on The Reyk...

Following last evening’s elections for the directorship of the labour union Efling, former director Sólveig Anna Jónsdóttir and the other... The post Efling Elects New Directorship appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

As reported, four journalists will soon be questioned by North Iceland police over their coverage of fishing giant Samherji; specifically,... The post Police Questioning Journalists Covering Samherji: What’s Going On, And What Might Happen appe...

The Ministry of Justice’s contract with the Icelandic Red Cross, in which lawyers working for the Red Cross provide legal... The post Justice Ministry To Let Asylum Seeker Legal Aid Contract With Icelandic Red Cross Expire appeared first on The...

Minister of Health Willum Þór Þorsson may lift all coronavirus restrictions within the next few days, RÚV reports, as he... The post COVID Roundup: Health Minister May Lift All Border Restrictions In Next Few Days appeared first on The Reykjavik ...

On February 14, Sigur Rós published an Instagram post saying that their former keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson has returned to the... The post Sigur Rós Keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson Returns To The Band appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Just four days after announcing further relaxations of domestic coronavirus restrictions, Minister of Health Willum Þór Þorsson is now aiming... The post Health Minister May Lift All Coronavirus Restrictions In 10 Days Or Sooner appeared first on ...

A new poll from Gallup shows very little movement in terms of individual party support, but support for the ruling... The post Poll: Little Movement In Party Support Between Months appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

According to the latest figures on covid.is, there are now 53 in hospital due to the coronavirus, up from 41... The post COVID Roundup: Cases Down, Hospitalisations Up appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Four journalists will soon be questioned by North Iceland police over their coverage of fishing giant Samherji; specifically, their revelations... The post Police Seek To Question Four Journalists Over Samherji Reporting appeared first on The Reykjav...

The gun that was used in yesterday’s shooting was, according to sources close to Vísir, created through 3D printing. Such... The post Shooting Weapon 3D-Printed Gun, Difference Of Opinion On Arming Police Further appeared first on The Reykjavi...

The capital, as well as the southwestern part of Iceland, has seen a heavy overnight snowfall that continues until now.... The post Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Valentine’s Day In Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A cat with the distinguished name of Ómar Ingimundar has become notorious for stealing various items from people in his... The post Thieving Cat Cannot Be Stopped, Owners Set Up Lost-And-Found Bin appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In case you missed it: there are new coronavirus regulations now in place. The most significant of these is that... The post COVID Roundup: Reminder Of New Regulations, Daily Numbers appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Another shooting occurred in downtown Reykjavík at around one in the morning of February 13th, Vísir reports. Police are now... The post Second Shooting In Reykjavík: Two In Custody, Police Investigating Possible Connection To Previous Shooting ap...

Reykjavík Grapevine’s 15th ‘Ask Me Anything’ session is now available to watch online Editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson and Youtube Content Coordinator... The post Reykjavík Grapevine’s 15th ‘Ask Me Anything’ Now ...

On Friday, February 11, the Government of Iceland has announced that it will ease Covid-19 safety measures starting from midnight.... The post Covid-19 Measures in Iceland Eased: Groups Of 200 Are Now Allowed appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

All four bodies of the men who died in a plane crash in the lake Þingvallavatn have now been recovered... The post Four Bodies Recovered From Plane Crash In Þingvallavatn appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A young female and her boyfriend were shot early on Thursday outside their home in the east of Reykjavík. The... The post Shooting in Reykjavík: Young Female Seriously Injured appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Road and Coastal Administration reported record-high waves at the south coast of Iceland as a severe storm swept the county... The post 40-Meter High Wave Hits Icelandic Coast appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

After a hard debate and an unexpected knife fight between the writers at the office, we came to the conclusion... The post The Grapevine’s New Music Picks: Axel Flóvent, Lord Pusswhip and Daughters Of Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...

Welcome back to RVK Newscast! Today Reykjavík Grapevine editor-in-chief Valur Grettison (joined by his Chief Morale Officer, Pollý) takes a... The post RVK Newscast 164: Inflation And A Whaling Ban? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Iceland has had its fair share of celebrity visitors over the years; Justin Bieber got his kit off in a... The post Lost In Google Translation: Famous Swamp Dwellers appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A new report from the National Registry shows that foreign nationals in Iceland now number over 55,000 individuals. Specifically, there... The post Foreign Nationals Increase By Over 200 From Last December appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Dozens of trans people in Iceland are still on the waiting list for gender affirmation surgery, Vísir reports, some having... The post Numerous Trans People In Iceland Still Waiting For Gender Affirmation Surgery appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

A woman in her nineties passed away yesterday due to complications arising from COVID-19, Fréttablaðið reports. This marks the 50th... The post COVID Roundup: 50th Death From Coronavirus, Daily Numbers appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Welcome to Reykjavík Grapevine’s Newscast. Today editor-in-chief Valur Grettison (and Pollý) visits Þingvellir National Park to talk about a recent... The post RVK Newscast 163: Tragedy at Þingvallavatn appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

Musical duo Hugar have been a creative partnership for 10 years now, a fact that seems to take the individuals... The post The Quiet Music Men: Hugar Create Chilled Classics appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A new report from the Housing and Construction Authority shows that the average price for residential real estate in the... The post Housing Prices Continue Climbing, Supply Continues Falling appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A new poll from Maskína indicates that holding New Year’s resolutions is waning in popularity overall, but maintains popularity with... The post New Year’s Resolutions Waning In Popularity Amongst Icelanders appeared first on The Reykjav...

This Friday, February 11th, at 14:30 Icelandic time, the Reykjavík Grapevine will hold its fifteenth Ask Me Anything (AMA). You,... The post Grapevine’s 15th ‘Ask Me Anything’ This Friday! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Minister of Health Willum Þór Þorsson told Vísir yesterday that he was planning to announce more relaxations of domestic pandemic... The post COVID Roundup: Record Number Of Daily Cases, Further Relaxation Of Domestic Restrictions On Friday appea...

The risk of an avalanche has increased around the towns of Ísafjörður and Patreksfjörður in the Westfjords, reports the Icelandic... The post Avalanche Danger Reported In Ísafjörður And Patreksfjörður appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

Yesterday, the Icelandic Met Office reported an orange alert for most of the country with heavy snowfall and strong winds.... The post As Bad Weather Continues, Lightning Was Spotted in Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

What does Iceland sound like? Perhaps it’s an odd question to ask about a big chunk of rock in the... The post An Icelandic Noise: Dance Music, Wild Sounds And Gentle Folk appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Welcome, lovers! It’s February, aka lurrrrve month, and your favourite Grapevine mystics have dutifully donned our cupid costumes in order... The post Horror-Scopes: Valentine’s Day appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A sad day for poop emoji enjoyers has dawned, brought about by a recall announcement from the popular office supplies... The post Poop Emoji Reflective Badges Being Recalled appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Iceland is one of the few countries that continues to practice commercial whaling. However, whaling could be banned by 2024,... The post Iceland Plans To End Commercial Whaling By 2024 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Following yesterday’s news that hospitalisations due to the coronavirus have increased, that trend continues, as Landspítali hospital reports there are... The post COVID Roundup: Hospitalisations Increase Further, Daily Numbers appeared first ...

Welcome to Supernatural Iceland! In this episode we take a peak into the world of the infamous Icelandic elves, or... The post Supernatural Iceland: Elves appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Ice caves are a popular winter tourist attraction here in Iceland, with visitors travelling from far a wide to witness... The post Ask An Expert: How Are Ice Caves Formed? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

You’ll probably never need to consider quite how heavy a snowmobile is until you roll one over on a glacier,... The post A Cathedral Of Ice: Langjökull’s Newest Natural Glacial Cave appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The mercurial Kælan Mikla defy description in many ways. Although it might appear that many of the band’s motifs and... The post The Cold Light Of Night: Kælan Mikla Have A Dark New Universe To Share appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.