An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 occurred on September 5 just north of the crater in Meradalir, reports RÚV.... The post Volcano Briefing: Up To Thirty Meters Of Lava Under The Crust appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Earlier this week, we reported about a Danish company trying to take credit for an old Icelandic candy-making tradition. According... The post Iceland Wins The Candy Dispute With Denmark appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Björk has just released a new single titled ‘Atopos.’ This is the first single from her upcoming 10th studio album... The post Björk Releases New Single ‘Atopos’ appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Hello! It’s been a while (we’ve been printing a magazine), but welcome back to RVK Newscast. Valur and Pollý are... The post RVK Newscast 211: Swimming With Whales appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The visionary tech-nerd and electro musical genius Futuregrapher has released not one, but two world class ambient and electronic albums.... The post Track By Track: Green Beans And Catfish Sprinkled With Ambient appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

What’s as Icelandic as volcanoes, hot springs and liquorice? Nepotism! Reykjavík Grapevine journalists Josie Anne and Valur discuss how Icelandic... The post The Icelandic Roundup: Home-Grown Icelandic Nepotism appeared first on The Reykjavik ...

The police of the capital area police received four calls about suspected spiking cases on Friday, reports RÚV. Blood samples... The post Four Drink Spiking Cases Over The Weekend appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Cannes, Berlin, Venice… Reykjavík? Our petite, northern city might not be the first to spring to mind when it comes... The post Riff It Up And Start Again: Reykjavík International Film Festival Welcomes Arthouse Cinema To Iceland appeared first o...

Residents of Vogar are encouraged to celebrate love during the month of September, reports RÚV. They hope it will increase... The post Residents Of Vogar Celebrate Love appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Beluga whales Little White and Little Grey, based at the Sea Life Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary in Heimaey in the... The post Beluga Whales’ Move To Klettsvík Bay Postponed appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The voting for The Bird of the Year began yesterday, on September 5th, and will continue until September 12th. The... The post Voting Has Commenced For The Icelandic Bird Of The Year appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

All questions are stupid if you ask us. I’m coming to Iceland at the end of September, how will the... The post Well, You Asked: Weather Or Not, There Will Be A Volcano appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Representatives of the Danish company Lakrids by Bülow seem to claim that the Danes invented a popular way of coating... The post Danes Try To Take Credit For Old Icelandic Candy-Making Tradition appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Musician Ingibjörg Friðriksdóttir’s newest release, ‘Brotabrot’, explores the complex relationship between entertainment and imprisonment, calling into question the morality of... The post Dancing Behind Bars: Exploring The Relationship Betw...

A red heron (reddish egret), or Ardeola ralloide, was photographed yesterday at Oddsstaði in Melrakkastätte, reports Fréttablaðið. Red herons breed... The post Red Heron Seen In Iceland For The First Time Since 1969 appeared first on The Reykjav...

If you’ve ever walked down Hverfisgata, or any street in Iceland for that matter, you’ve probably noticed a wide range... The post Ask An Expert: Why Are Icelandic Houses So Colourful? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

On Friday night, ambulance workers in the capital area had difficulties getting patients out of ambulances and into Landspítali’s emergency... The post Landspítali’s ER Lacks Beds, Patients Wait In Ambulances appeared first on The Reykj...

“Reply To A Letter From Helga” (Svar við bréfi Helgu) has a special spot in the hearts of Icelanders. Published... The post The Human State Is Epic: “Reply To A Letter From Helga,” is now a feature film appeared first on The Reykjavik Grape...

As the leaves are starting to brown and slooowly cover up the streets, you’d think autumn is already here. It’s... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: Mugison, Unnsteinn, and Benni Hemm Hemm appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mammút and Kælan Mikla are setting up a feast for music lovers When Rokk í Reykjavík announced an all-male lineup... The post Celebrating Women In Rock, By Accident Or Not appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

According to a new study, women are at very different risk of sexual harassment or violence depending on the workplace,... The post Women In The Public Sphere Are At Greater Risk Of Harassment Or Violence appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Ceramic artist Anna Wallenius on her love for pastels and clouds “I’ve never seen such fluffy clouds before,” says Anna... The post Rainbow Clouds Inspired By Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Whether you think of yourself as a pro home chef or you’re most comfortable microwaving frozen dinners, you’ll find yourself... The post Don’t Disown Us, Here’s Our Favourite Bónus appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The summer of 2022 has broken low temperature records, says a recent report by the Icelandic Met Office. Compared to... The post The Summer Was Historically Cold, Met Office Says appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Type: Room in shared apartment Size: 15 sq m Cost per month: 170,000 ISK Available on: housinganywhere.com The state of... The post The Worst Place To Rent In Reykjavík This Month: Hope You Don’t Need Your Liver appeared first on The Reykjavik...

The president of Iceland used to be a largely ceremonial position. All we ever expected of our heads of state... The post Great Moments In Icelandic History: President Refuses To Sign Law appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The American film magazines, Hollywood Reporter and Variety are convinced that Cate Blanchett’s new film, Tár, will receive a few... The post Oscar Buzz Around Hildur Guðnadóttir’s New Movie appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Aurore Pélier Cady has traded the bustling streets of Paris for quietness of Reykjavík, bringing French delicacies to Iceland in... The post Perfect Day: Aurore Pélier Cady appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

In a second-floor room in a nondescript industrial building by Grindavík’s harbour—notable only for a handful of red and neon... The post Helping People Who Can’t Help Themselves: The Volunteers Keeping Iceland Safe appeared first on The Reykj...

Josephine Foster with special guest Gyða Valtýsdóttir September 3rd at 21:00 – Mengi – 2,500 kr She is a multi-talented... The post Grapevine Events: Josephine Foster, Walther von Goethe events, and a dance workshop for children appear...

Even if humanity stops all greenhouse gas emissions today, it is impossible to avert more disasters due to climate change.... The post Climate Change Brings Irreversable Consequences, Icelanders Must Prepare appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine....

On August 30, the temperature on the Tjörnes peninsula near Húsavík reached 25 degrees Celsius. This is the highest temperature... The post The Warmest Summer Temperature Measured Near Húsavík appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The story of an eight-year-old boy who got lost after taking the wrong bus this week has attracted a lot... The post Young Student Helps Boy Lost On Bus appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Reykjavík is bustling with activities, from famous attractions to our small hidden gems. And we have busted our balls, pushing... The post Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: Best Pool appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Lars, a giant stuffed panda bear who was kidnapped over the weekend, has been returned to his home at Bullseye... The post Lars The Bear Returned To Bullseye Darts After Brief Kidnapping appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Only ten percent of those who sought help from Stígamót last year after being sexually assaulted reported their cases to... The post Only 10% Of Victims Seeking Support From Stígamót Report To The Police appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine....

The Icelandic Institute of Natural History recommends that no more than 26,000 ptarmigan be caught this year, which equates to... The post Institute Of Natural History Wants To Limit Ptarmigan Hunting To Maintain Population appeared first on The Reyk...

No activity has been detected in the crater in Meradalir since the morning of August 21. However, officials warn that... The post Volcano Briefing: Don’t Walk On Lava, Children Allowed On Newly Completed Trail appeared first on The Reykjavik Gr...

“Who belongs to the Icelandic nation?” the opening page of ‘A Rainbow Thread’ asks. The pamphlet is the physical version... The post Weaving Through Time: ‘A Rainbow Thread’ Highlights Queer History In Iceland appeared first on The Reykja...

“No, no, no, you can’t go in there yet!,” a harried waitress stops me in my tracks as I approach... The post Restaurant Review: Óx appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Prosthetic device manufacturer Össur is providing Ukrainian amputees with prosthetic devices and training experts to offer services to individuals with... The post Prosthetics Manufacturer Össur Provides Devices, Training For Ukrainian Amputees app...

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of his debut album “Dýrð í Dauðaþögn,” Ásgeir Trausti performed a special concert for hundreds... The post Ásgeir Celebrates Debut Album’s 10th Anniversary With Harpa Concert appeared first ...

World-famous singer and artist, Björk Guðmundsdóttir, heavily criticised the Icelandic prime minister, Katrín Jakobsdóttir, in a recent interview with The... The post The Icelandic Roundup: Björk Criticises The Prime Minister appeared first on ...

Representatives of the Independence Party have submitted a proposal to take action against birds in Reykjavík, reports RÚV. The proposal... The post Representatives Propose Measures To Rid Reykjavík Of Seagulls appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

There was an unusually high number of deaths among people aged 70 and over in March, April, and May this... The post Quarantine Measures Have Likely Protected The Elderly appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

A recent study conducted by Lensa looked at the length of paid paternity leave and the average pay rate to... The post Iceland Is Among Best Countries For Working Fathers appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Stokkseyri held one of the first autumn fairs of the year on Saturday, reports Vísir. The Farmer’s Association of Old... The post Stokkseyri Holds Autumn Fair With Five-Horned Sheep appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tourists in Hornvík called the Westfjords after seeing a polar bear, reports Vísir. A Coast Guard helicopter flew over the... The post Polar Bear Turned Out To Be A Seal appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

The administrators and school board of the Polytechnic School of Suðurland say they take the alleged sexual offense that occurred... The post School Board Responds To Alleged Sexual Offense During School Hours appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevi...

Minister of Justice Jón Gunnarsson will try once again to pass a controversial bill that aims to make broad changes... The post Justice Ministry Attempts To Pass Sweeping Immigration Bill For Fifth Time appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.