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Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000
At least eight Landspítali ER staff infected with tuberculosis
At least eight employees at the Emergency Department of Landspítali Hospital in Fossvogur have been infected with tuberculosis. Those infected include a doctor, nurses, and a receptionist.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0000
Commercial sauna steam sessions must pay for music use
Operators who offer so-called “gusa” (guided sauna steam sessions) will soon be required to pay for the music used in these services.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:25:00 +0000
No snow in Reykjavík in January
No snow was recorded in Reykjavík in the month of January that has just ended, meaning the month was completely snow-free. This was reported by meteorologist Einar Sveinbjörnsson of Blika in a Facebook post.

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:10:00 +0000
Icelanders’ understanding of the importance of the media is lacking
The public’s knowledge of editorial practices and the general legal framework governing the media is lower in Iceland than in the other Nordic countries. Icelanders are less aware of which media outlets have a legally defined public-service role...

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:11:00 +0000
Laufey Lín won a Grammy Award
Musician Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir won a Grammy Award for the second year in a row at the Grammy ceremony in Los Angeles, United States, last night.

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Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:51:10 +0000
Laufey Becomes Two-time Grammy Winner
Icelandic artist Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir won her second Grammy award at the recent ceremony, celebrated in Los Angeles on February... The post Laufey Becomes Two-time Grammy Winner appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

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.

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