COVID-19 In Iceland: Traveller Diagnosed In Akureyri, Family Quarantined
A traveller from abroad has been diagnosed with COVID-19 in Akureyri. The individual tested negative for the virus at the border but was diagnosed at a second screening this week.
COVID-19 In Iceland: 11 New Infections, 50 Active Cases
Eleven new domestic infections were detected yesterday, bringing the total number of active infections to 50, according to covid.is. Nine of the eleven individuals who tested posit
ReykjavÃk Swimming Pools To Stay Open
Operation at ReykjavÃk’s swimming pools will be adapted to comply with the new distancing and gathering regulations that will be implemented at noon today, VÃsir reports. T
Merchant’s Weekend Amidst New COVID-19 Restrictions
In regards to an increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases in Iceland, it was announced yesterday that tighter restrictions would be implemented, and the decision is already having an e
The Wait Is Over: Ra:tio Drops Their Debut Album ‘DANS’
Production duo Ra:tio—winner of the ‘One To Watch’ award at the 2020 Grapevine Music Awards—just dropped their first solo album entitled ‘DANS’ today. C
Mixed Messages About Having To Mask Up On The Bus, Questions Over Mask Prices
Yesterday’s announcement that Iceland will once again be tightening up restrictions to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus has caused considerable confusion in at lea
RVK Newscast #16: A Major COVID-19 Update
Poppy Askham brings you the latest in Icelandic news as health authorities reinstate a series of tougher restrictions in an attempt to bring domestic infection rates back under con
Elf Village Built Inspired By Eurovision Film
A hotel manager in HúsavÃk took it upon himself to recreate the elf village that appeared in the film Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga after having dived […
97-Year-Old Puzzle Queen in Selfoss
97-year-old Ragna Einarsdóttir has a passion for puzzles, as she is now finishing a 2,000-piece puzzle, VÃsir reports. Ragna, who will be turning 98 in November, was born and rai
Yellow Weather Warning For The South And East
A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Icelandic Meteorological Office for the south coast of Iceland and parts of the east. Starting tonight and the early morning hours,
Happening TONIGHT! Crapapella Live With Jono Duffy And Kimi Tayler
For one night and one night only, the good people of Reykjavik will be treated to a musical extravaganza from two greats of the Capital’s queer comedy scene, Jono Duffy [&hel
New Survey Illustrates Government Support
A new survey conducted by Market and Media Research illustrates the current support for the Icelandic government and its parties. The survey was conducted online between July 23rd
BREAKING New COVID-19 Restrictions: 2-Metre Distancing, 100 People Gathering Ban, Masks Mandatory On Public Transport
Tougher restrictions have been re-imposed ahead of the Merchants’ Weekend bank holiday, in response to a spike in the number of domestic infections in recent days and the fir
70% Of Residents Support Combining Reykjavik Area Towns; Majority Want One Big City
ReykjavÃk, Mosfellsbær, Kópavogur, Garðabær, Hafnarfjörður and Seltjarnarnes—these are the towns of the capital area, with a combined population of 232,789 people out of I
Coming Soon To A Fjörð Near You: The Elja Ensemble’s Summer Tour
The Elja Ensemble are hitting the road, delighting Icelanders from Kirkjubæjarklaustur to Ólafsfjörður with their musical mastery all summer long. Known for energetic performan
VIDEO: Sheep Pedestrians In Norðurfjörður Tunnel
The police in the Eastern Region had a rather unusual task on the morning of the 23rd when they had to move two lambs and their mother out of the […]
Dozens Questioned Over West Reykjavik Fire, No Word On Property Owner
Police have questioned about 30 people as witnesses in connection with a house fire in West ReykjavÃk on June 25th, wherein three people died, Fréttablaðið reports, according t
Ólafur Arnalds Nominated For An Emmy Award
Musician and producer Ólafur Arnalds was nominated for an Emmy Award for ‘Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music’. He recieved the nomination for his work on the
COVID-19 In Iceland: Restriction Easing Postponed Following Rise In Cases
Easing of restrictions on gathering sizes and opening times for bars, restaurants and entertainment venues will be delayed for a further two weeks due to a new spate of domestic [&
New Video Game To Take Place In Iceland
There’s a new saga coming to Iceland. Although this time not from the Edda or other ancient scriptures. Senua’s Saga is the second part in the Hellblade video game fran