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Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:36:38 +0000
The Atheist & The Paranormal Thriller: Visited Medium For Preparation
The marketing director of Sjóvá, one of Iceland’s largest insurance companies, surprised the country with his remarkably strong debut novel... The post The Atheist & The Paranormal Thriller: Visited Medium For Preparation appeared first on T...

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:25:26 +0000
Forest Lagoon: New Luxury Spa Coming In April
With no exact date yet announced, a new luxury spa is planned to open in Iceland in late April. Forest Lagoon... The post Forest Lagoon: New Luxury Spa Coming In April appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:23:22 +0000
Gallup: Largest Portion Of Icelanders Favour Joining The European Union
A new poll from Gallup shows the highest level of support for Iceland joining the European Union in 12 years.... The post Gallup: Largest Portion Of Icelanders Favour Joining The European Union appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:18:50 +0000
Minister Who Lifted All Pandemic Measures Encourages People To Take Responsibility For Preventing Spread Of Virus
It has been nearly two weeks since all pandemic measures were lifted in Iceland, both domestically and at the border.... The post Minister Who Lifted All Pandemic Measures Encourages People To Take Responsibility For Preventing Spread Of Virus appear...

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:31:10 +0000
Iceland & Ukraine: Two Upcoming Events For Supporting Humanitarian Efforts In Ukraine
If you live in Iceland and are wondering how you can help the people of Ukraine, there are a number... The post Iceland & Ukraine: Two Upcoming Events For Supporting Humanitarian Efforts In Ukraine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:56:05 +0000
Well, You Asked: Dog Olympics & Thoughts On Transplanetary Movement
You asked. We answered. Is there any chance of adding dog frisbee throwing to the Winter Olympics? Glad you asked.... The post Well, You Asked: Dog Olympics & Thoughts On Transplanetary Movement appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:50:57 +0000
RVK Newscast 169: Report From Ukraine
In this special episode of RVK Newscast, friend of The Reykjavík Grapevine Bjartmar Alexandersson reports from Lviv, Ukraine – filmed... The post RVK Newscast 169: Report From Ukraine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:42:15 +0000
In Hot Water: Switching Off From The World At Krauma Spa
It’s 2022. If you’re not waking up in a cold sweat shouting, “holy mother of (insert preferred deity here)” every... The post In Hot Water: Switching Off From The World At Krauma Spa appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:39:03 +0000
New Facets To The Melting Diamond: Benni Hemm Hemm’s Composed Improvisations
When asked to tell us about his new album, Benni Hemm Hemm, (Benedikt Hermann Hermannsson, to his mum), couldn’t have... The post New Facets To The Melting Diamond: Benni Hemm Hemm’s Composed Improvisations appeared first on The Reykjavik...

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:36:36 +0000
New Coworking Facility To Open in Grímsey
A former kindergarten on the island of Grímsey will be converted into a remote working facility, RÚV reports. The facility... The post New Coworking Facility To Open in Grímsey appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:20:21 +0000
One In Ten Icelanders Now With Coronavirus
According to the latest data from covid.is, the 14-day incidence of the coronavirus per 100,000 people is now 10,460. In... The post One In Ten Icelanders Now With Coronavirus appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:53:16 +0000
Iceland & Ukraine: Ukrainian Refugees Might Not Get Full Help; Russian Trawlers Banned; Icelandair Loses Stock Value
Ukrainian refugees arriving in Iceland might not get the full rights and protections normally afforded to those seeking international protection... The post Iceland & Ukraine: Ukrainian Refugees Might Not Get Full Help; Russian Trawlers Banned; ...

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:51:43 +0000
Video: Skagaströnd
The small town of Skagaströnd sits on Iceland’s northern coast. Once a bustling hub for the fishing industry, in recent... The post Video: Skagaströnd appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:43:16 +0000
Icelandic Moonshine Now Available On Store Shelves
MBL reports that the brewery KHB of Borgarfjörður eystri in East Iceland has released a new take on an old... The post Icelandic Moonshine Now Available On Store Shelves appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:11:15 +0000
The Icelandic Roundup: A New Podcast From Reykjavík Grapevine
We’re excited to announce a new podcast from the Reykjavík Grapevine: The Icelandic Roundup. The Icelandic Roundup is your weekly... The post The Icelandic Roundup: A New Podcast From Reykjavík Grapevine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:07:02 +0000
Music Raised To The Power Of Three: Salóme Katrín, ZAAR and RAKEL
“It’s a grapefruit, actually,” Rakel Sigurðardóttir gently points out as we discuss a papier-mâché sculpture of a citrus fruit. To... The post Music Raised To The Power Of Three: Salóme Katrín, ZAAR and RAKEL appeared first...

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:01:43 +0000
Falafel Friday: Craving Good Falafel? Then These Five Spots Are For You
A good falafel is like a hug: warm, hearty, and satisfying. Falafel is the ultimate hangover food and a go-to... The post Falafel Friday: Craving Good Falafel? Then These Five Spots Are For You appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 11:57:53 +0000
Iceland & Ukraine: Iceland On Russia’s ‘Unfriendly Countries’ List; Refugees Guest At Justice Minister’s Home; Sanctions Hurting Russians
The Russian government issued a list of countries considered unfriendly by the federation yesterday, TASS reports, and Iceland is on... The post Iceland & Ukraine: Iceland On Russia’s ‘Unfriendly Countries’ List; Refugees Guest...

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:54:59 +0000
Grapevine’s 16th ‘Ask Me Anything’ This Friday!
This Friday, March 11th, at 14:30 Icelandic time, the Reykjavík Grapevine will hold its sixteenth Ask Me Anything (AMA). You,... The post Grapevine’s 16th ‘Ask Me Anything’ This Friday! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:45:55 +0000
Iceland & Ukraine: Cutting Diplomatic Ties With Russia No Simple Matter
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, calls for Iceland to send the Russian ambassador home and cut... The post Iceland & Ukraine: Cutting Diplomatic Ties With Russia No Simple Matter appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:25:51 +0000
Ask An Expert: Why Don’t Icelandic People Have Family Names?
You wouldn’t mistake an Icelandic person for someone else. Their surnames give them away immediately, or rather the lack of... The post Ask An Expert: Why Don’t Icelandic People Have Family Names? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:22:21 +0000
21 Birds Rescued From Oil Spill In Suðureyri
On Thursday, March 3, an oil spill appeared at the in-ground oil tank located uphill from a swimming pool and... The post 21 Birds Rescued From Oil Spill In Suðureyri appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:18:36 +0000
National Church Membership Continues To Decline, Pagans Still Largest Non-Christian Faith
According to the latest data from the National Registry, membership in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland–better known as simply... The post National Church Membership Continues To Decline, Pagans Still Largest Non-Christian Faith appea...

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:38:19 +0000
Iceland & Ukraine: Iceland Could Accept Up To 2,000 Ukrainian Refugees, Russian Embassy Vandalised
Up to 2,000 Ukrainian refugees could come to Iceland and apply for international protection, RÚV reports, and Vísir reports that... The post Iceland & Ukraine: Iceland Could Accept Up To 2,000 Ukrainian Refugees, Russian Embassy Vandalised app...

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 12:37:27 +0000
Grapevine Music News: GusGus at Eurovision, Ye Nod To Icelandic Teen & Vikings Score Netflix
You know The Grapevine. We bring you the Icelandic news. We love our Icelandic music. So why wouldn’t we love... The post Grapevine Music News: GusGus at Eurovision, Ye Nod To Icelandic Teen & Vikings Score Netflix appeared first on The Re...

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 11:48:58 +0000
Swan Couple Rescued in Vík
A pair of swans had been recently rescued by the employees of Vegagerðin’s service center in Vík. The swans got... The post Swan Couple Rescued in Vík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 11:46:11 +0000
Grapevine Picks: Sóley, Slurry, Benni and Burlesque
Here’s your weekly fix of Grapevine goodies from Reykjavík’s events scene. In fact, since the pandemic restrictions have melted away,... The post Grapevine Picks: Sóley, Slurry, Benni and Burlesque appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 11:44:19 +0000
‘Creatives For Ukraine’ Seeking Submissions
A newly-launched project called ‘Creatives For Ukraine’ is seeking submissions from artists, designers, illustrators and photographers from around the world,... The post ‘Creatives For Ukraine’ Seeking Submissions appeared fir...

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 10:35:12 +0000
The Cure For Cabin Fever: Art!
All pandemic restrictions have now been lifted, both domestically and at the border, so if you’ve grown weary of yet... The post The Cure For Cabin Fever: Art! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:15:41 +0000
Perfect Day: Ása Steinars
Ása Steinars is an Icelandic photographer and content creator. Her love for photography and travelling has taken her many places... The post Perfect Day: Ása Steinars appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:07:34 +0000
Waking Up To A War In My Home Country
Thursday, February 24, 2022, might as well be the longest day of my life. I woke up to a message... The post Waking Up To A War In My Home Country appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:59:20 +0000
Gullveig/Heiður: The Beginning Of The End Of The World
Strength: Can’t die, a talented but evil witch…we think? Weakness: The first person in the world to be killed, which... The post Gullveig/Heiður: The Beginning Of The End Of The World appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:41:53 +0000
Ólafur Arnalds To Begin World Tour in Reykjavík
Earlier in February, Grammy-nominated artist Ólafur Arnalds has announced the world tour to promote his 2020 album ‘Some Kind of... The post Ólafur Arnalds To Begin World Tour in Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:33:12 +0000
The Optimist: First Lady of Iceland, Eliza Reid, On Her New Book, Writing, And Gender Equality
Eliza Reid, the Canadian-born journalist and writer who ended up First Lady of Iceland after her husband, historian Guðni Th.... The post The Optimist: First Lady of Iceland, Eliza Reid, On Her New Book, Writing, And Gender Equality appeared first o...

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:52:49 +0000
Horror-Scopes: Kill The Dictator Within
Everyone has a little authoritarian streak. While taking command of your life, being decisive, and standing up for yourself is... The post Horror-Scopes: Kill The Dictator Within appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:40:17 +0000
Gear Up For Battle, Card Game Style
Collectible card games (CCG) are pretty hot right now in the world of video games, as the usually-tabletop medium has... The post Gear Up For Battle, Card Game Style appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:22:19 +0000
Bollur For Vegans (And The Lactose Intolerant)
Bolludagur is typically held three days before Lent begins, and the hallmark of this occasion is the consumption of choux... The post Bollur For Vegans (And The Lactose Intolerant) appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:46:54 +0000
Nursing Home Thief Convicted in Reykjavík
A woman was convicted by the Reykjavík District Court to five months in prison for stealing money from nursing home... The post Nursing Home Thief Convicted in Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:19:32 +0000
Iceland & Ukraine: Refugee Committee Reaching A Conclusion, NATO Traffic Will Increase At Airport
As Parliament struggles with the subject of refugees from Ukraine and elsewhere, Vísir reports that the Refugee Committee is just... The post Iceland & Ukraine: Refugee Committee Reaching A Conclusion, NATO Traffic Will Increase At Airport appe...

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:47:16 +0000
Solidarity Concert To Support Ukraine
This morning, Icelandic singers organized a solidary concert in support of Ukraine in front of the Russian Consulate in Reykjavík.... The post Solidarity Concert To Support Ukraine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:57:00 +0000
70% Of New Cars In Iceland Are Electric or Hybrid
The sales and manufacture of EVs around the world have greatly increased in the past few years. In Iceland, about... The post 70% Of New Cars In Iceland Are Electric or Hybrid appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:39:47 +0000
Öskudagur, a.k.a. Ash Wednesday 2022 Is Here
Today Iceland celebrates Öskudagur or Ash Wednesday. This is a holiday that marks the first day of Lent, or 46... The post Öskudagur, a.k.a. Ash Wednesday 2022 Is Here appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 15:27:02 +0000
COVID Roundup: 2,236 Cases Yesterday, 65 Total Deaths
2,236 cases of the coronavirus in Iceland were recorded yesterday; 2,089 of those from rapid testing, and 147 from PCR... The post COVID Roundup: 2,236 Cases Yesterday, 65 Total Deaths appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:25:38 +0000
Beware Of Slippery Roads in Reykjavík
Roads and sidewalks in Reykjavík can be slippery today and tomorrow due to the weather. As Vísir reports, the ice... The post Beware Of Slippery Roads in Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 13:58:22 +0000
Iceland & Ukraine: Justice Minister Slammed, Russian Vodka Off Shelves, Street May Change Name
As Iceland is still in the process of deciding how many Ukrainian refugees to accept and when, Minister of Justice... The post Iceland & Ukraine: Justice Minister Slammed, Russian Vodka Off Shelves, Street May Change Name appeared first on The R...

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:36:04 +0000
Some Flights Delayed Due To Storm
The storm that rolled through the southwest quadrant of Iceland this morning has delayed some flights to and from Keflavík... The post Some Flights Delayed Due To Storm appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 16:32:06 +0000
Hope You Like Salted Meat And Split Bean Soup
Today is the second of Iceland’s Holy Trinity Of Gluttonous Holidays leading up to Lent, Sprengidagur. You really don’t have... The post Hope You Like Salted Meat And Split Bean Soup appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:55:10 +0000
Oh Boy It’s Yet Another Storm Coming
Tomorrow is not going to be a good day for weather in the southwest quadrant of Iceland, as a yellow... The post Oh Boy It’s Yet Another Storm Coming appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:28:50 +0000
COVID Roundup: 3,367 Reported Cases Yesterday
3,367 cases of the coronavirus in Iceland were recorded yesterday; 3,215 of those from rapid testing, and 152 from PCR... The post COVID Roundup: 3,367 Reported Cases Yesterday appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:14:59 +0000
North Iceland District Court Rules Police Investigation Of Journalist Unlawful
Northeast Iceland District Court has ruled that the police investigation of Stundin reporter Aðalsteinn Kjartansson is unlawful, RÚV reports, and... The post North Iceland District Court Rules Police Investigation Of Journalist Unlawful appeared fi...



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