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Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:46:42 +0000
Vínbúðin Might Expand Opening Hours
Vínbúðin could be allowed to be open on Sundays and other holidays if a bill that five members of the... The post Vínbúðin Might Expand Opening Hours appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:36:46 +0000
RVK Newscast 217: Limited Evidence In Terrorism Case
In this episode of RVK Newscast, Grapevine editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson is in Grafarvogur, the home of two suspects in the... The post RVK Newscast 217: Limited Evidence In Terrorism Case appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:34:27 +0000
Major Damage Was Done Due To Stormy Weather
The fire station in Reyðarfjörður was heavily damaged during the weekend’s stormy weather, reports RÚV. In addition, many buildings in... The post Major Damage Was Done Due To Stormy Weather appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:22:47 +0000
Iceberg Size Of Football Pitch Spotted North Of Iceland
An iceberg roughly the size of a football pitch has floated its way north of Siglufjörður and west of Grímsey,... The post Iceberg Size Of Football Pitch Spotted North Of Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:49:28 +0000
Bus Fare Increase Sharply Criticised
The announcement from capital area bus service Strætó that they would be raising their fares from October 1st has raised... The post Bus Fare Increase Sharply Criticised appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:46:47 +0000
The Icelandic Roundup: Terrorist Plot And Monstrous Weather
Police in Iceland revealed that they had thwarted a massive terrorist plot last week, but as the days go by,... The post The Icelandic Roundup: Terrorist Plot And Monstrous Weather appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:27:33 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: For A Night Out
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: For A Night Out appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:09:47 +0000
Hvammsvík: Where Time Stands Still
Just 40 minutes from Reykjavik city centre, in the gorgeous landscape of Hvalfjörður, lies Iceland’s latest thermal baths experience. A... The post Hvammsvík: Where Time Stands Still appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:02:09 +0000
The Angró House To Be Moved To A New Location
The historic house Angró in Seyðisfjörður will be built in a new location after it collapsed during the storm last... The post The Angró House To Be Moved To A New Location appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 11:57:09 +0000
Strætó Changing Fares Starting October 1st
A new announcement from Strætó, the capital area bus service, outlines how fares are going to be raised effective October... The post Strætó Changing Fares Starting October 1st appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 11:20:07 +0000
Suspect Denies All Ties With Far-Right Extremism, Lawyer Says
A lawyer for a man arrested last week on suspicion of conspiring to commit a terrorist attack says his client... The post Suspect Denies All Ties With Far-Right Extremism, Lawyer Says appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 11:54:17 +0000
The National Court Confirms The Rape Sentence Against A Footballer
The national court confirmed today the two-and-a-half-year sentence for football player Andres Escobar, reports RÚV. He played with Leiknir in... The post The National Court Confirms The Rape Sentence Against A Footballer appeared first on The Reykj...

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 11:41:57 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: Best Tech Exhibition
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 Tech Exhibition appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 11:41:42 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: Best Day Trip
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 Day Trip appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 11:39:25 +0000
Prime Minister Expects Russian Citizens Will Apply For Asylum In Iceland
Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir expects that numerous Russian citizens will apply for international protection in Iceland, RÚV reports, in the... The post Prime Minister Expects Russian Citizens Will Apply For Asylum In Iceland appeared first o...

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 11:16:46 +0000
Fourth Coronavirus Vaccination Shots Beginning This Month
Fourth coronavirus vaccination shots will be made available tomorrow, Vísir reports, at Laugardalshöll for those aged 60 and older. Influenza... The post Fourth Coronavirus Vaccination Shots Beginning This Month appeared first on The Reykjavik Grap...

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 11:00:23 +0000
East Iceland Battered By Storms, Extensive Damage
High winds pummeled northeast Iceland over the weekend, especially on Sunday, with extensive damage done to buildings and cars. No... The post East Iceland Battered By Storms, Extensive Damage appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 15:29:21 +0000
Grapevine New Music Picks: Ægir, russian.girls/bngr boy, Kraftgalli & In3dee
Autumn has truly arrived in Iceland, and the nights are fair drawing in… no better time to check out some... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: Ægir, russian.girls/bngr boy, Kraftgalli & In3dee appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:56:46 +0000
Ask Us Anything! What Do Icelanders Eat, And Is There Gold In The Volcano?!
‘Ask Me Anything’ is back! We’re tackling members’ questions and eatin’ hot dogs in the rain. Please consider becoming a... The post Ask Us Anything! What Do Icelanders Eat, And Is There Gold In The Volcano?! appeared fi...

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:06:40 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: Best Cinema
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 Cinema appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:56:17 +0000
RVK Newscast 216: Potential Terrorist Plot Foiled, Four Suspects Arrested
Reykjavík Grapevine editor-in-chief, Valur Grettisson is back with news about a dramatic arrest made by the Icelandic special forces—a situation... The post RVK Newscast 216: Potential Terrorist Plot Foiled, Four Suspects Arrested appeared first o...

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:48:58 +0000
Iceland Airwaves 2022: New Names & Day Passes Added
Iceland Airwaves, the long-awaited music festival that returns to Reykjavík after a pandemic-induced 2-year hiatus, has announced the final lineup.... The post Iceland Airwaves 2022: New Names & Day Passes Added appeared first on The Reykjavik ...

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:53:23 +0000
Terrorist Suspects: Possible Far-Right Ties; Justice Minister Proposes Pre-Emptive Investigations
Yesterday’s arrest of four Icelandic men in their twenties, two of whom are still in custody, on suspicion of conspiring... The post Terrorist Suspects: Possible Far-Right Ties; Justice Minister Proposes Pre-Emptive Investigations appeared firs...

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:51:29 +0000
Grapevine Events: Icelandic Dance Company, Sea Zumba And Pantheon!
Icelandic Dance Company – Ball September 23rd at 20:00 – Borgarleikhúsið- 5,900 ISK Have a Ball this Friday night by... The post Grapevine Events: Icelandic Dance Company, Sea Zumba And Pantheon! appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:43:13 +0000
Suspected Terrorists Arrested, Plot Reportedly Foiled
Four Icelandic men in their twenties were arrested yesterday, RÚV reports, alleged to have engaged in the production of weapons... The post Suspected Terrorists Arrested, Plot Reportedly Foiled appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:28:29 +0000
Russian Fund Offers To Pay Icelandic Journalists For Ukraine Trip, No One Accepts
An Icelander has contacted several media outlets in the country with the offer from a Russian fund to pay for... The post Russian Fund Offers To Pay Icelandic Journalists For Ukraine Trip, No One Accepts appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:05:04 +0000
Tourists Do Not Shower Properly In Swimming Pools
Many tourists in Iceland try to avoid bathing before going to swimming pools, reports Fréttablaðið. The staff at the swimming... The post Tourists Do Not Shower Properly In Swimming Pools appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:57:41 +0000
Strætó Provides Free Bus Rides Today
On the occasion of the European Mobility Week and Leave Your Car At Home initiative, Strætó will provide free bus... The post Strætó Provides Free Bus Rides Today appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:54:53 +0000
Terrorist Website Was Hosted In Iceland
Last June, Reykjavík District Court ruled in favour of the capital area police that a hosting company in Iceland is... The post Terrorist Website Was Hosted In Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:12:14 +0000
RVK Newscast 215: The Lava Show On Fire And The People’s Party “Godfather”
In this episode of RVK Newscast, Grapevine editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson (and his Chief Morale Officer, Pollý!) are in Grandí to... The post RVK Newscast 215: The Lava Show On Fire And The People’s Party “Godfather” appeared fi...

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:10:29 +0000
90 Employees Needed To Fully Staff Kindergartens
About 90 employees are needed at preschools in Reykjavík to be considered fully staffed, reports RÚV. The staffing problem has... The post 90 Employees Needed To Fully Staff Kindergartens appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:07:51 +0000
Temperature Above 20 Degrees In The East
On September 20th, the temperature in East Iceland exceeded 20 degrees, reports RÚV. The highest recorded temperature, 20.8 degrees, was... The post Temperature Above 20 Degrees In The East appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:05:17 +0000
Garbage Piling Up On Sea Floor Of Icelandic Waters, Report Says
A new report (.pdf) from the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute details that garbage on the sea floor within Icelandic... The post Garbage Piling Up On Sea Floor Of Icelandic Waters, Report Says appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:46:39 +0000
The Icelandic Roundup: Homemade Bombs In Selfoss And Knife Violence
In this week’s Podcast, we cover multilingual children in kindergarten, unusually frequent knife violence in Iceland, homemade bombs scaring the... The post The Icelandic Roundup: Homemade Bombs In Selfoss And Knife Violence appeared first on T...

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:30:35 +0000
‘Beautiful Beings’ Selected As Iceland’s Entry For Oscars 2022
‘Beautiful Beings’ or ‘Berdreymi’ directed by Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson, has been selected for Oscars 2022. The film will compete in... The post ‘Beautiful Beings’ Selected As Iceland’s Entry For Oscars 2...

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:28:03 +0000
Direct Flights Between Akureyri And Keflavík To Start Next Spring
Icelandair plans to start direct flights between Akureyri and Keflavík in spring 2023, reports RÚV. The information became public after... The post Direct Flights Between Akureyri And Keflavík To Start Next Spring appeared first on The Reykjavik G...

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:25:22 +0000
Three Youngsters Arrested After Explosions in Selfoss
The police in South Iceland have arrested three people who are suspected of having detonated bombs in Selfoss, reports Vísir.... The post Three Youngsters Arrested After Explosions in Selfoss appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:04:11 +0000
Wants To Move Immigration Offices To Reykjanesbær
Four Independence Party MPs from the South Iceland district, which includes Reykjanesbær, have submitted a parliamentary proposal that would move... The post Wants To Move Immigration Offices To Reykjanesbær appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevin...

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:36:23 +0000
Icelandair Is Aiming For A Thirty-Seater Electric Plane For Domestic Flights
Icelandair announced on Friday that the company intends to participate in developing an electric plane with Heart Aerospace, reports Vísir.... The post Icelandair Is Aiming For A Thirty-Seater Electric Plane For Domestic Flights appeared first on Th...

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:11:07 +0000
PLAY Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Canada
A flight of the Icelandic airline PLAY heading to Baltimore, Maryland in the US made an emergency landing in Canada... The post PLAY Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Canada appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:03:57 +0000
Bilingual Children Learn Limited Icelandic
Directors of preschools where almost all the students are bilingual or multilingual noted a significant increase in vocabulary and participation... The post Bilingual Children Learn Limited Icelandic appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:37:12 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: Best Art Museum
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 Art Museum appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:36:50 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: Best Museum
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 Museum appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:25:36 +0000
Registration For Iceland Airwaves Conference Is Open
Iceland Airwaves, the long-awaited music festival that returns to Reykjavík after a pandemic-induced 2-year hiatus, has announced the Iceland Airwaves... The post Registration For Iceland Airwaves Conference Is Open appeared first on The Reykjavik G...

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:12:58 +0000
Grapevine New Music Picks: Björk, Aaron Hannes, Baldvin Hlynsson, Jónsi & co, and GDRN x Magnús Jóhann
The temperature may be dropping outside, but it’s getting hot in here! It’s not often we get to include two... The post Grapevine New Music Picks: Björk, Aaron Hannes, Baldvin Hlynsson, Jónsi & co, and GDRN x Magnús Jóhann appear...

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 10:09:37 +0000
RVK Newscast 214: Bomb Scares And News From The East
In this episode of RVK Newscast . . . we’re not in Reykjavík! Join journalist Josie Anne Gaitens in East... The post RVK Newscast 214: Bomb Scares And News From The East appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 10:01:24 +0000
Grapevine Events: Arctic Festival, Ólöf Arnalds & Skúli Sverrisson, Gary Hill
The Arctic Festival 2022 Avant-Punk from Czech Republic – Už jsme doma and Gróa September 15th at 20:00 – Gaukurinn... The post Grapevine Events: Arctic Festival, Ólöf Arnalds & Skúli Sverrisson, Gary Hill appeared first on The ...

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 10:00:16 +0000
Bird Of The Year: White Wagtail
This year, seven bird species competed for the title Bird of the Year in a competition organized by BirdLife Iceland... The post Bird Of The Year: White Wagtail appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:30:40 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: Best Artist-Run Gallery
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 Artist-Run Gallery appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:30:39 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: Best Gallery
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 Gallery appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.



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