It’s Friday and we hope by now that you know what that means… Fresh new tunes from Iceland’s best! There’s... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: Vök, Ásgeir, and G-Jákvæður appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Welcome back to another volcano RVK Newscast. Join Reykjavík Grapevine’s editor in chief, Valur Grettisson, for a walk around the... The post RVK Newscast 206: Children Banned At Volcano appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

People under 18, including young children, are using sleeping pills more than ever, yet the usage of sleeping pills should... The post Extreme Increase In Sleeping Pill Usage Among Youths appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

As air traffic increases around the Meradalir eruption site, the Icelandic Transport Authority is warning about safe and proper drone... The post Drone Usage At Eruption Could Be Restricted If Operators Do Not Follow Rules appeared first on The Reykj...

Yesterday, Fréttablaðið received a threatening email stating that if the newspaper’s editorial board does not apologize for publishing a photo... The post Fréttablaðið Receives Cyberattack Threats appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine...

The Icelandic sagas tell the stories of the strong and courageous people who settled on the inhospitable shores of this... The post Empowering Children Through History: “Daughters of Iceland” By Nína Björk Jónsdóttir appeared first on The Rey...

Cowboy hats, fisherman’s sweaters, retro sneakers, and denim—so much denim—mark Hátíðni as a music festival that’s alive with mismatched cohesion.... The post Hátíðni: A Space For Those Without One appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

Reykjavík Jazz Festival August 13 to 19 – Harpa – 7.990 to 24.900 kr. Just as we’re trying to get... The post Grapevine Events: Reykjavík Jazz Festival, Vinyl Record Market, Smengi, and The Women Who Rode Away appeared first on The Re...

The eruption trail was closed for three days due to bad weather, and when it finally reopened Wednesday morning, tourists... The post PHOTO GALLERY: Tourists Return As Lava Begins To Fill Valley appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

You asked, so we answered—but not in a nice way. Although, we did have to ask you to ask, so... The post Well, You Asked: Why Are You All Trying To Move Here? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Hundreds of boats come into Reykjavík Harbour every year, but we often forget the harbour’s biggest helpers and keepers of... The post The Islanders: Júlíus Guðnason appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has been notified that fake ID cards are being used to smuggle... The post Fake IDs Used To Smuggle Opioids appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Samtökin ’78, the National Queer Organisation, has received reports of at least 10 incidents of harassment since the Pride celebration... The post 10 Reports Of LGBTQ+ Harassment Following Pride appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The eruption trail at Meradalir reopened yesterday morning after several days of weather closures, drawing thousands of onlookers to the... The post Thousands Of Tourists Visit Expanding Lava Field After Reopening appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

Sigmundur Ernir Rúnarsson, the editor of the Icelandic newspaper Fréttablaðið, won’t apologise to the Russian Embassy following a recent article,... The post Fréttablaðið Won’t Apologise To The Russian Embassy appeared first on The Reykjav...

A man who was searched for outside Langasandi near Akranes since yesterday night was found dead, reports RÚV. The man... The post Missing Swimmer Found Dead appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Grapevine Editor-In-Chief Valur Grettisson is on the scene discussing recent developments in free trade, archaeology, and—of course—the eruption at Meradalir.... The post RVK Newscast 205: Tourist Stumbled Upon Human Bones appeared first on The R...

Once a year, Iceland’s punk music community gathers in the tiny roadside hamlet of Laugarbakki for Norðanpaunk, a music festival... The post Norðanpaunk Strives To Change Festival Scene With Harm Reduction, DIY Culture appeared first on The Reykj...

As of now, 2022 is the second wettest year in Reykjavík since records began over a century ago, reports RÚV.... The post 2022 Second Wettest Year In Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The fissure in Meradalir is now shorter and slightly smaller than in the beginning, but it’s still significantly bigger than... The post RVK Newscast 204: Volcano Getting Smaller But Still Significantly Bigger Than Last Year’s appeared first ...

Rescue team is looking for a sea swimmer off Langasandi near Akranes, reports RÚV. The police and rescue team received... The post Search For Swimmer Underway Near Akranes appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The eruption trails to Meradalir have reopened after several days of weather closures. However, the police in Suðurnes have forbidden... The post Eruption Trail Reopens But Children Under 12 Are Banned appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

All the pride flags were cut down in the middle of the night in Hella, reports RÚV. The chief constable... The post Pride Flags Cut Down In Hella appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On this issue of the podcast, Josie Anne and Valur are joined by Vilhjálmur Hjálmarsson, the Chair of ADHD Samtökin,... The post The Icelandic Roundup: Vilhjálmur Hjálmarsson, Chair Of The ADHD Association appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

Slagtog empowers participants with verbal and physical skills to combat violence As participants leave their first feminist self defense workshop,... The post Fighting Back With Feminism appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A pearl with the Icelandic flag colours from the beginning of Icelandic settlement was found during an archaeoligical dig in... The post Flag-Coloured Pearl Found At Archaeological Dig appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Grapevine’s guide on where to catch the midnight sun Sunsets in Reykjavík offer something otherworldly to the beholder, whether you’re... The post Spot The Sunset! Some Of Our Favourite Sunset Views appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Across the waters of Faxaflói Bay from Reykjavík resides Esjan—the dark, often cloud-covered mountain considered the quintessential Icelandic hike. Esjan... The post Hot Dogs And Hot Chocolate On Esja: Testing Our Patience And Resolve appeared fi...

A foreign tourist found a human bone in Snæfellsnes last week, RÚV reports. The bone, a single jawbone, was found... The post A Human Bone Found In Snæfellsnes appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The demand for housing is still greater than the available supply, demonstrating the continuing need for more housing builds, reports... The post Housing Demand Still Greater Than Supply appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Authorities have decided to keep the trail to the Meradalir eruption closed today due to bad weather, reports Vísir. The... The post Volcano Trail Remains Closed Due To Bad Weather appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

If you’re looking for an Icelandic meal to give you food poisoning this summer, boy do we have the article... The post Lost In Google Translation: Music Sickness? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Bad weather and a difficult trail created hazardous conditions for tourists visiting Meradalir over the weekend. The trail was closed... The post Eruption Site Trail Closed Until Tuesday As Crews Build New Path appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

The title of una schram’s new EP, “mess mixtape,” perfectly describes the collection of emotions the 22-year-old sings about. Half... The post Life’s A Mess: Relationship Lessons From Musician una schram appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

If you’ve spent time speaking English with an Icelander, you may have noticed some of their letters get mixed up.... The post Ask An Expert: Why Do Icelanders Switch Their ‘W’s And ‘V’s In English? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine....

In the days since the Meradalir eruption has started, the site has already changed. The fissure, which was initially about... The post PHOTO GALLERY: Meradalir Eruption Ever Changing appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The climax of Reykjavík Pride, the Pride March, was held on Saturday and welcomed a massive turnout, reports RÚV. Starting... The post High Turnount At 2022 Pride March appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Iceland recorded a trade deficit of 31 billion ISK in July 2022, which is approximately double the trade deficit of... The post July Trade Deficit Increases From Last Year appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 occurred yesterday morning just west of Lake Kleifarvatn on the Reykjanes Peninsula, reports the Icelandic... The post Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Felt Throughout Capital Region Yesterday appeared first on The Reykjavik Gr...

Whether you’re celebrating pride, gazing at the new volcano, or both, our new music picks are the perfect accompaniment. With... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: GusGus, Jónsi, Plasticboy appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A new eruption at Meradalir began Wednesday afternoon following a series of earthquakes centered in the Reykjanes Peninsula. Even though... The post PHOTO GALLERY: A New Eruption Begins appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Valdís Steinarsdóttir is an experimental designer from Reykjavík. Winner of the 2020 Formex Nova award—Nordic Designer of the Year—Valdís is... The post Perfect Day: Valdís Steinarsdóttir appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

“People and system restrictions,” says film director Monika Konarzewska about her main sources of inspiration. Straddling the line between documentary... The post ‘No Makeup’: Exploring Characters On And Off Stage appeared first on The Reykja...

A new restaurant just dropped a stone’s throw away from Grapevine’s office, and it’s a true gem. Tres Locos is... The post New In Town: Tres Locos appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The new eruption site at Meradalir is releasing gases that can irritate skin, lungs, and eyes if people are exposed,... The post Experts Caution Eruption Visitors To Avoid Toxic Gases appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

There have been no changes in the lava flow in the eruption at Meradalir since yesterday, reports Vísir. Natural disaster... The post Lava Flow Rate Halved Since Starting Wednesday appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In December 2010, a newly minted beverage company called Gosverksmiðjan Klettur launched Klettagos, an Icelandic soft drink that looked and... The post Great Moments In Icelandic History: Klettagos appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The Coast Guard has decided to reinstate a pilot who was on leave due to a sexual misconduct investigation because... The post Coast Guard Pilot Reinstated Despite Sexual Misconduct Allegations appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On June 25th, a man walked into the London Pub in Oslo, Norway, pulled out a gun, and started shooting.... The post Love Will Win (If We Want It): Fighting Transphobia In Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Bookings to visit Iceland with Icelandair and Play increased following the start of the eruption of Meradölum, reports RÚV. Almost... The post Flight Bookings Increase With Eruption appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.