The fissure at Meradalir has now formed a crater that continues to gush lava, filling up the valley. Authorities continue... The post PHOTO GALLERY: Meradalir At Twilight appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Sea baths, a swimming pool, a kindergarten, a packaging-free store and an underwater restaurant will soon be built in Gufunes,... The post Gufunes Neighborhood Receives Transformation Plans appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On this issue of the podcast, Josie Anne and Valur are joined by Icelandic singer and songwriter Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir.... The post The Icelandic Roundup: Singer/Songwriter Laufey appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A United Airlines flight from Athens, Greece to Newark, New Jersey made an unscheduled stop at Keflavík Airport, resulting in... The post United’s “Nightmare Flight” Stops In Reykjavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

This Friday, August 20th, at 14:30 Icelandic time, the Reykjavík Grapevine will hold its twenty-first Ask Me Anything (AMA). Please... The post Grapevine’s 21st (And Very Special) ‘Ask Me Anything’ This Friday! appeared first on Th...

The capital area has seen almost perfect blue skies for the last few days—with the exception of a cloud hanging... The post Daily Volcano Briefing: Gas Pollution, Rangers, And Headlamp Purchases appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Ukrainian refugee children are unable to attend school in Iceland because their parents do not have the necessary identification, reports... The post Refugee Children Unable To Attend School appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fréttablaðið reports that twelve people were deported from Iceland under police escort between May 30 and August 5, 2022. According... The post Twelve People Deported Under Police Escort Since May appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Húrra hosted the first-ever Smokey Bay Comedy show Friday night, featuring headliner Arnór Daði and several other prominent comedians performing... The post Húrra Hosts First Smokey Bay Comedy Show With Unexpected Twist appeared first on The Reyk...

Tourists should not walk on freshly cooled lava when visiting the Meradalir eruption, authorities warn. It is nearly impossible for... The post As Record Number Of Tourists Visit Volcanoes, Authorities Warn Not To Walk On Lava appeared first on The R...

Members of Erla and Erla’s Brauðtertufélagi Facebook group are currently in a friendly competition to try and bake the best... The post Volcano Bread Cake Competition Underway appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A rainbow flag that was flying outside of Hjallakirkja Church was torn down and destroyed Saturday night, reports RÚV. Hjallakirkja’s... The post Tear Down and Destruction Of Rainbow Flag At Hjallakirkja appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

Representatives of 26 countries met in Copenhagen last week to discuss defense assistance for Ukraine as the war with Russia... The post Iceland To Lead Demining Training For Ukraine appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

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.