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Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Grímsson warns against the Prime Minister's bill
Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, former President of Iceland, has submitted two written opinions to the Prime Minister’s Office regarding a government bill introduced by Kristrún Frostadóttir, stating that it could “undermine the independence of th...

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:40:00 +0000
Warning of black ice
Police in Northeast Iceland are warning of slippery road conditions in many parts of the district.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:15:00 +0000
Regret wage cuts for aquaculture workers
The board of the Westfjords Labour Union says it regrets the decision by management at Arnarlax and Arctic Fish to cut the wages of employees in aquaculture.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:30:00 +0000
“Got hit in the face with a sledgehammer”
“I’m afraid that someone has just been hit in the face with a sledgehammer,” writes Ólafur Stephensen, Managing Director of the Federation of Icelandic Employers (FA), in a Facebook post in which he comments on the new inflation figures.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:39:00 +0000
Could bring in 20–25 billion ISK
Sigurgeir Brynjar Kristgeirsson, CEO of Vinnslustöðin in the Westman Islands, says the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute’s conclusion that the maximum capelin catch for the 2025/2026 fishing year will be 197,474 tonnes is a lifeline for...

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Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:23:11 +0000
Music Being Played At The Grapevine Office This Week
You might imagine our office as a European wonderland, with espresso machines and turtlenecks and sophisticated furniture. As a street... The post Music Being Played At The Grapevine Office This Week appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:25:18 +0000
Grapevine Events: Áfram Ísland!, Dark Music Days, Grapevine Music Awards, And More!
Áfram Ísland! Áfram Ísland! If the streets are looking empty tonight at 19:30, then it’s because everyone is huddled around... The post Grapevine Events: Áfram Ísland!, Dark Music Days, Grapevine Music Awards, And More! appeared first on ...

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:52:16 +0000
Iceland Roundup: Trump, Davos & Iceland, City Politics, Grindavík, Stabbing & Parking Feud
The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode,... The post Iceland Roundup: Trump, Davos & Iceland, City Politics, Grindavík, Stabbing & Parking Feud appeared first...

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:50:17 +0000
Music Being Played At The Grapevine Office This Week
You might imagine our office as a European wonderland, with espresso machines and turtlenecks and sophisticated furniture. As a street... The post Music Being Played At The Grapevine Office This Week appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:16:00 +0000
Grapevine Events: Lavaforming Opening, French Film Festival, Museum Rave & More
We’re fully in the swing of the new year, which means galleries are dusting off from their winter breaks and... The post Grapevine Events: Lavaforming Opening, French Film Festival, Museum Rave & More appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapev...

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