Cannabis Cultivation Causes Catastrophe; Committee Calls For Compensation
The Housing Complaints Committee believes that a landlord is entitled to compensation from a tenant for damage caused to an apartment in the process of cannabis cultivation, RÚV r
Sweets Laced With Cannabis And Morphine Hospitalise Two Teenage Girls
Two Suðurnes teenagers were hospitalised after consuming sweets containing morphine and cannabis over the weekend. The girls aged 13 and 14 lost consciousness after eating the gum
Reminder: Numerous Coronavirus Restrictions Lifted Today
As reported, Iceland’s “state of emergency” due to the coronavirus lifts today. With it comes a number of eased restrictions that go into effect today. From 50 to
Lightning Expected In Forecast Today, Rain Rest Of Week
Very unstable air will cause heavy rain and possible thunderstorms with lightning, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office. Southerly winds will blow between 5-13 m/s in t
Abandoned Iceland #5: Jökulsárlón—Glacier Lagoon
In this edition of Abandoned Iceland, we visited Jökulsárlón and found a handful of Icelanders, expats and one seal roaming around. No one else. It was truly incredible. Thanks
Rediscovering Paradise: The Unexpected Side Effects Of Covid-19
It was 2010 when Eyjafjallajökull erupted. I went with a group of friends from work (I was working for the biggest private media company in Iceland at the time) and […]
Kaffitár’s CFO Objects To Homeless Shelters
Guðrún Drífa Hólmgeirsdóttir, CFO at Kaffitár, apparently objects to the construction of tiny homes for Reykjavík’s small homeless population. She has attracted negati
Introducing Ultraflex: 80s Soviet Aerobics Meets Modern Disco
There’s a new band on the block and its transporting intrepid listeners to the future by way of 1980s Russia and modern day Iceland, Germany and Norway. Introducing Ultraflex
COVID-19 In Iceland: Two Active Cases, State Of Emergency Lifts On Monday
The national emergency rating will be lowered on Monday, May 25th as Iceland enters the next phase of relaxing COVID-19 measures. No new cases were detected yesterday and one patie
Culture Pick: Sóttqueen – Postprent’s Exhibition Of Coronavirus-inspired Art
Postprent brings you the very best of Icelandic art from the coronavirus era in an exhibition opening at Ásmundarsalur this Saturday, May 23rd. Back in March, Postprent issued an
Four-Day Battle With a Five-Meter-Deep Snowdrift
All in all it took four days to break through a thick snowdrift which accumulated over the course of the winter on the road into Mjóafjörður. The road is now […]
Infamous Hunter Accused Of Trespassing
Police in the Westfjords received a tip that one of the most well-known hunters in Iceland had been shooting guillemot on their cliffside nests from a boat much closer than [&helli
Pagans Are The Largest Non-Christian Faith In Iceland
According to the latest data from the National Registry, members of the Ásatrú Society comprise the largest non-Christian religion in Iceland. The National Church is still the la
Icelandair Considers The Possibility Of Negotiating A New Trade Union For Flight Attendants
Proposals have been made to set up a new trade union for flight attendants unsupportive of the Icelandic Flight Attendant Union (FFÍ) negotiation committee’s policies, Vísi
COVID-19 In Iceland: Four Active Cases, More Changes On Monday
One new case was detected by deCODE genetics yesterday, meaning here are currently four active infections in Iceland. Just five cases have been reported so far this month. Chief ep
Weather Forecast: Rainy Day, Sunny Weekend
Considerable rain is expected in the south of the country, which is most welcome after several dry days in that region, Vísir reports. The land will stay dry in the […]
Bullying And Sexual Harassment Significantly Present In Iceland’s Parliament
A new survey conducted by the social sciences department of the University of Iceland of employees at Iceland’s parliament, including its MPs, shows that bullying and sexual
Reykjavík Newscast #3: Free tests, Presidents and Bars Opening Again
In this episode of Grapevine Newscast, we go over the newest developments of the opening of the Icelandic borders which are scheduled for the 15th of June; the upcoming presidentia
Plans For COVID-19 Isolation Corridors In Hotels This Summer
What happens if a tourist tests positive? It’s the question that has plagued us ever since the Prime Minister, Katrín Jakobsdóttir, announced that COVID-19 screenings would
Fraught Negotiations Continue Between Icelandair And Flight Attendants
Representatives from Icelandair and the Iceland Aviation Association will meet again tonight at 17:00 to attempt to secure a wage agreement for flight crew, RÚV reports. Icelandai
Diehard Eurovision Fans Outraged By Will Ferrell’s Trailer
A clip from the upcoming movie written by and starring Will Ferrell has sparked outrage among the song competition’s most devoted fans, who worry that the movie will invite u