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Fri, 08 Jul 2022 14:54:19 +0000
Grapevine New Music Picks: Arny Margret, FNNR, & Laufey
Is it too soon to start looking forward to those cosy, shorter days? Don’t hate us! It’s just that these... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: Arny Margret, FNNR, & Laufey appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:50:28 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Newcomer Bar
It’s been two years of off-and-on single-or-double flip-cup-flip-flopping, but as of 2022, bars are officially back in action—and oh, how... The post Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Newcomer Bar appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:49:35 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Happy Hour
It’s been two years of off-and-on single-or-double flip-cup-flip-flopping, but as of 2022, bars are officially back in action—and oh, how... The post Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Happy Hour appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:49:23 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Outdoor Drinking
It’s been two years of off-and-on single-or-double flip-cup-flip-flopping, but as of 2022, bars are officially back in action—and oh, how... The post Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Outdoor Drinking appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:49:12 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Place For Cocktails
It’s been two years of off-and-on single-or-double flip-cup-flip-flopping, but as of 2022, bars are officially back in action—and oh, how... The post Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Place For Cocktails appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:43:04 +0000
A Man Threatened Bloodshed On The Bus
A man on the bus called another passenger a “fat belly” and told him to “shut up,” along with displaying... The post A Man Threatened Bloodshed On The Bus appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:38:20 +0000
RVK Newscast 195: Ancient Artefacts And Weather Warnings
Welcome back to RVK Newscast! In this episode Josie Anne checks out The National Museum of Iceland to see a... The post RVK Newscast 195: Ancient Artefacts And Weather Warnings appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:35:59 +0000
Police Release 2018-2020 Crime Statistics
The National Commissioner of Police found the number of rapes decreased in 2018-2020, but the number of sexual offenses against... The post Police Release 2018-2020 Crime Statistics appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:32:05 +0000
Mittens Dated As 1100 Years Old
Mittens found in Akranes in 1960 are dated to be 1100 years old, reports RÚV. The gloves were found by... The post Mittens Dated As 1100 Years Old appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:10:59 +0000
Majority Of Icelanders In Favor Of Natural Area Fee For Tourists, But Not Icelanders
The majority of Icelanders want foreign tourists to be charged for access to Icelandic natural areas. At the same time,... The post Majority Of Icelanders In Favor Of Natural Area Fee For Tourists, But Not Icelanders appeared first on The Reykjavik G...

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 11:02:12 +0000
Total Of Six People Have Been Infected With Monkeypox In Iceland
Two new people have been diagnosed with monkeypox this week, bringing Iceland’s running total to six confirmed positive cases. All... The post Total Of Six People Have Been Infected With Monkeypox In Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:28:33 +0000
Grapevine Events: No H00man Left Behind, Myuné, MSEA, And Pikknikk!
no h00man left behind July 9 at 16:00 – Post-húsið – By donation This Friday, join a number of local... The post Grapevine Events: No H00man Left Behind, Myuné, MSEA, And Pikknikk! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:34:52 +0000
Laugarvatn: Waterproof Entertainment
Where does one go when you only have one day off from work this week, but you’re long overdue for... The post Laugarvatn: Waterproof Entertainment appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:32:57 +0000
Art of Defiance: Ukrainian Art Comes To Iceland
Óskar Hallgrímsson and Mariika Lobyntseva, power couple behind textile art collaboration “Comfortable Universe”, join us on video call from Kyiv,... The post Art of Defiance: Ukrainian Art Comes To Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:27:57 +0000
Strætó Brings Back Night Bus From City Centre
Starting this weekend and running every weekend through the rest of the summer, capital region residents can take night buses... The post Strætó Brings Back Night Bus From City Centre appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:24:42 +0000
High Winds Expected Around Iceland Today
The Icelandic Meteorological Office has issued yellow weather alerts for most of the country through the end of today, warning... The post High Winds Expected Around Iceland Today appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:21:58 +0000
Center To Host Ukrainian-Icelandic Friendship Day Next Week
The Center for Helping Ukrainians is hosting a Ukrainian-Icelandic Friendship Day at 18:00 on July 13 to thank Icelanders for... The post Center To Host Ukrainian-Icelandic Friendship Day Next Week appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 15:50:19 +0000
RVK Newscast 194: The National Icelandic Horse Competition (Landsmót)
Welcome to Landsmót! The National Icelandic Horse Competition is currently under way in Hella, South Iceland, and for this RVK... The post RVK Newscast 194: The National Icelandic Horse Competition (Landsmót) appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:35:15 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Wine Bar
It’s been two years of off-and-on single-or-double flip-cup-flip-flopping, but as of 2022, bars are officially back in action—and oh, how... The post Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Wine Bar appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:30:21 +0000
Icelandic Dentists Prescribe Antibiotics More Than Their Nordic Colleagues
Icelandic dentists prescribe antibiotics to more individuals than their Nordic counterparts, but more often choose narrow-spectrum antibiotics, which affect a... The post Icelandic Dentists Prescribe Antibiotics More Than Their Nordic Colleagues appe...

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:16:48 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Place For Live Music
It’s been two years of off-and-on single-or-double flip-cup-flip-flopping, but as of 2022, bars are officially back in action—and oh, how... The post Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Place For Live Music appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:15:48 +0000
Joint Statement On Finnish And Swedish NATO Membership
The prime ministers of Iceland, Denmark, and Norway released a joint statement stating that everything is in place to ratify... The post Joint Statement On Finnish And Swedish NATO Membership appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 13:56:25 +0000
Emissions Are Returning To Pre-Pandemic Levels
Greenhouse gas emissions are increasing and are on track to return to pre-pandemic levels, reports Landsbankinn. Iceland’s greenhouse gas emissions... The post Emissions Are Returning To Pre-Pandemic Levels appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 13:37:06 +0000
44 People Hospitalised, 67 Landspítali Employees Isolating Due To COVID-19
The number of COVID-19 cases has increased rapidly since the beginning of June, with recent figures showing 44 individuals are... The post 44 People Hospitalised, 67 Landspítali Employees Isolating Due To COVID-19 appeared first on The Reykjavik Gra...

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 13:33:04 +0000
One Third Of Icelanders Reportedly Believe In Elves
A recent survey by Prósent found 31% of Icelanders believe in elves, while 57% said they do not. Additionally, 11%... The post One Third Of Icelanders Reportedly Believe In Elves appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:47:33 +0000
The Icelandic Roundup: Chris Burkard
Culture Editor Josie Anne Gaitens is joined by photographer, director, adventurer and author Chris Burkard to discuss his latest project... The post The Icelandic Roundup: Chris Burkard appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:49:20 +0000
Lost In Google Translation: The Sea Bids Farewell—To Itself
Climate change is really taking a turn for the (even) worse, with the ocean recently deciding to call it quits... The post Lost In Google Translation: The Sea Bids Farewell—To Itself appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:49:07 +0000
Perfect Day: Blær Örn Ásgeirsson
Blær Örn Ásgeirsson is a 19-year-old disc golfer from Reykjavík. Don’t let his young age fool you though, he has... The post Perfect Day: Blær Örn Ásgeirsson appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:48:31 +0000
Everything Is An Instrument: Diego Manatrizio, aka Flaaryr, Knows How To Make Music–Even From Trash
As we step into Post-húsið, the headquarters of Reykjavík-based music collective Post-dreifing, we see Diego Manatrizio gesturing over odd-looking objects:... The post Everything Is An Instrument: Diego Manatrizio, aka Flaaryr, Knows How To Make M...

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:33:24 +0000
Grapevine’s 20th ‘Ask Me Anything’ This Friday!
This Friday, July 8th, at 14:30 Icelandic time, the Reykjavík Grapevine will hold its twentieth Ask Me Anything (AMA). You,... The post Grapevine’s 20th ‘Ask Me Anything’ This Friday! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:12:29 +0000
Parents In Selfoss Say System Harms Disabled People
Parents of Anna Bára say as soon as their daughter turned 18, the system no longer provided necessary support for... The post Parents In Selfoss Say System Harms Disabled People appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:07:59 +0000
Pilot Training To Begin On Iceland’s First Electric Aircraft
Iceland’s first electric aircraft has been cleared to fly, and pilots will begin training to operate the plane at the... The post Pilot Training To Begin On Iceland’s First Electric Aircraft appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:59:45 +0000
Farmers Wary About Potato Fungus
Farmers in southern Iceland are worried about the risk of potato blight for the second year in a row, reports... The post Farmers Wary About Potato Fungus appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:41:17 +0000
ÓX Earns, Dill Maintains Michelin Star
The restaurant ÓX on Laugavegur received a Michelin star yesterday at an awards ceremony for Nordic countries in Stavanger, Norway.... The post ÓX Earns, Dill Maintains Michelin Star appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:12:37 +0000
Two Pigs Wreak Havoc At Golf Course
Two loose pigs made a scene at the Bakkakotsvellinum golf course in Mosfellsbær, reports RÚV. The pigs escaped from a... The post Two Pigs Wreak Havoc At Golf Course appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:31:25 +0000
Well, You Asked: Problematic Bugs and Unfortunate Dating
Even if you ask reasonable questions, we are under no obligation to give you reasonable answers. Cry about it. What... The post Well, You Asked: Problematic Bugs and Unfortunate Dating appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:30:12 +0000
A Crazy Microcosm On A Fjord: LungA Is Back And Better Than Ever
Art lovers unite in Seyðisfjörður—it’s LungA time In the middle of July, people from all over Iceland and beyond flock... The post A Crazy Microcosm On A Fjord: LungA Is Back And Better Than Ever appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:27:50 +0000
Brotherly Beer: New Brews Crackin’ Open In The Westman Islands
Jóhann Guðmundsson on inadvertently turning passion into a job you love while bettering his home, the island of Heimaey “Now... The post Brotherly Beer: New Brews Crackin’ Open In The Westman Islands appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:15:10 +0000
White-Tailed Eagles Seen In Mjóafjörður
A family made a rare spotting of white-tailed eagles in Mjóafjörður on their way to Þingeyri, reports Visir. According to... The post White-Tailed Eagles Seen In Mjóafjörður appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:11:36 +0000
Overnight Stays Tripled Between Years
Overnight stays at Icelandic accommodations were almost three times higher in May than at the same time last year. This... The post Overnight Stays Tripled Between Years appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:07:32 +0000
Icelandic Meteorological Office Issues Yellow Warning For Much Of East
The Icelandic Meteorological Office issued a yellow weather warning for the Northeast, East, Eastfjords, and Southeast last night through parts... The post Icelandic Meteorological Office Issues Yellow Warning For Much Of East appeared first on The R...

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:01:18 +0000
Union Head Questions Why Top Gov’t Officials Get Percentage Pay Rises Beyond General Agreement
President of the Confederation of Icelandic Labour Unions (ASÍ) Drífa Snædal considers it strange that members of Parliament, government ministers,... The post Union Head Questions Why Top Gov’t Officials Get Percentage Pay Rises Beyond Gene...

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 14:22:21 +0000
Grapevine New Music Picks: ELINBORG, Ari Árelius & Ísidór
It’s sunny so that of course has to be compensated with dark, psychedelic and broody music. I mean this is... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: ELINBORG, Ari Árelius & Ísidór appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 14:03:05 +0000
Instagram vs Reality: How The Digital Age Of Tourism Changed Iceland Forever
Tourism was the unexpected saviour of the Icelandic economy after the financial crisis of 2008, and since then social media... The post Instagram vs Reality: How The Digital Age Of Tourism Changed Iceland Forever appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:59:04 +0000
Track by Track: “Ox” by Gyða
Gyða’s latest album, “Ox,” has been garnering accolades the world over lately, as the artist continues to exceed expectations. But... The post Track by Track: “Ox” by Gyða appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:08:30 +0000
Let’s Go Camping! Some Of Our Favourite Campsites
Grapevine’s guide on where to pitch your tent this summer The season is here. Grab your sleeping bag, a tent... The post Let’s Go Camping! Some Of Our Favourite Campsites appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:06:53 +0000
Finding Family: The Saga Of “Velkominn Árni”
The winner of this year’s Skjaldborg film festival truly proves the saying “you’re never too old.” The film, “Velkominn Árni,”... The post Finding Family: The Saga Of “Velkominn Árni” appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:02:16 +0000
School Of DIY: Norðanpaunk Is Back
With three days of music from underground Icelandic artists and several favourite foreign bands, Norðanpaunk is the place not only... The post School Of DIY: Norðanpaunk Is Back appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 10:40:24 +0000
Ask An Expert: Why Are Icelandic Horses So Important To Icelanders?
If you have ever driven through the Icelandic countryside, you have likely caught glimpses of majestic Icelandic horses standing in... The post Ask An Expert: Why Are Icelandic Horses So Important To Icelanders? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:13:16 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Sports Bar
It’s been two years of off-and-on single-or-double flip-cup-flip-flopping, but as of 2022, bars are officially back in action—and oh, how... The post Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2022: Best Sports Bar appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.



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