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Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0000
PM reflects on Kyiv visit: “Shocking and overwhelming”
Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir said it was shocking and overwhelming to stand in Maidan Square in Kyiv yesterday to commemorate Ukrainians who have fallen in the country’s defense — and to witness firsthand the destruction caused by Ru...

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:36:00 +0000
Video: Travelers brought to safety
Due to a poor weather forecast, police in East Iceland requested that the rescue teams Vopni in Vopnafjörður, Stefán in the Mývatn district, and Jökull from Jökuldalur travel to the Mývatn and Möðrudalur highlands to escort travelers from th...

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:25:00 +0000
Snow expected: Challenging conditions forecast
Snow is expected across much of southwest Iceland tomorrow, with winter driving conditions likely, according to a meteorologist with the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:43:00 +0000
Photos: Coastal erosion continues at Reynisfjara Black Beach
Landowners at Reynisfjara Black Beach have removed map and warning signs at the beach to prevent them from being damaged.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Public presence delayed firefighting efforts
Around 30–40 firefighters took part in extinguishing the brush fire in Kópavogur yesterday. The acting chief of the Capital Area Fire Department says the most likely cause was arson, although it could also have been accidental. Firefighters als...

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Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:51:31 +0000
Public Encouraged To Limit Travel As Weather Intensifies
Updated February 25 at 14:09: The Icelandic Met Office has now issued a yellow weather warning for the capital area region.... The post Public Encouraged To Limit Travel As Weather Intensifies appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:19:53 +0000
The Salvation Army Auctions Bust Of Mao Zedong
Hertex, the Salvation Army’s thrift shops in Iceland, have asked the public to help with monetary appraisals of their merchandise,... The post The Salvation Army Auctions Bust Of Mao Zedong appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:24:07 +0000
Helvítis Fokking Fokk! Dear Reader, The Reykjavík Grapevine Needs Your Help!
The Reykjavík Grapevine is broke. We need money. Yesterday we had to inform our staff journalists, Iryna, Ish (pictured holding... The post Helvítis Fokking Fokk! Dear Reader, The Reykjavík Grapevine Needs Your Help! appeared first on The Reykjavi...

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:09:50 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Bar To Start The Night
The Norse god Óðinn obtained the mead of the poetry from the giants and shared it with those seeking divine... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Bar To Start The Night appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:34:00 +0000
Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Craft Bar
The Norse god Óðinn obtained the mead of the poetry from the giants and shared it with those seeking divine... The post Best Of Reykjavík 2026: Best Craft Bar appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

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