Covid.is English Language Data Page Displays Incorrect Information
The English-language data page on covid.is has displayed different information to that on the Icelandic-language page two days in a row. At the time of writing the English-language
Garðabær And Seltjarnarnes Residents Most Opposed To Borgarlína Bus Line
Strætó’s proposed Borgarlína (City Line) system still enjoys significant support, according to a survey conducted by Zenter for Fréttablaðið, Vísir reports. The projec
RVK Newscast #15: A Screening Slip Up
Poppy Askham explains the latest development in Iceland’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic: six new domestic infections following an administrative mix-up over the rules for
Flight Attendants Sign New Wage Agreement
Today flight attendants and memebers of Flugfreyjufélag Íslands (FFÍ) signed a new wage agreement with Icelandair. The agreement was approved by a vast majority of voters with 8
COVID-19 In Iceland: Six Domestic Cases Following Screening Mix-Up
Six new domestic COVID-19 infections were reported on July 26th in connection with an Icelandic traveller who bypassed more stringent procedures for returning Icelandic citizens du
Largest Earthquake In Mýrdalsjökull In Two Years
This morning between 7:34 and 7:41 three earthquakes were detected in the area around Mýrdalsjökull. The earthquakes measured 2.4, 2.8 and lastly 3.4 in magnitude making the last
US Citizens In Iceland Want Ambassador To Be Removed From Position
After months of nearly non-existent consular service at the US embassy, in addition to recent coverage of US Ambassador Jeffrey Ross Gunter in the press, a number of US citizens [&
Lone Puffin Rescued On Glacier Expedition
A puffin was found and rescued this week by itself in the middle of the glacier Langjökull. The bird was discovered by a group of people who had been on […]
Over A Year After Protest, Demonstrators Face Charges
More than a year after the fact, a demonstrator who took part in a peaceful protest at the Ministry of Justice is now facing charges of disobeying a police order, […]
Abandoned Iceland #14: The Laugavegur Hike Day 4
The fourth and final day! There’ll be canyons, caves, hot pools and gulp the last glacier river. Will we make it to Þórsmörk in one piece? Tune in to find […]
Iceland To Participate In COVID-19 Vaccine Project
In a civil defense information meeting yesterday, it was stated by chief epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason that Iceland is going to take part in a project led by the World Healt
COVID-19 In Iceland: First Domestic Infections In 3 Weeks, Data Update Changes
Two domestic COVID-19 infections were detected yesterday, July 23rd. These are the first domestic infections since July 2nd. There are now 10 people in isolation and Iceland̵
Abandoned Iceland #13: The Laugavegur Hike Day 3
Ever wanted to see two Grapevine writers cross a glacier river and make a big ol’ fuss about it? Well you’re in luck. Day three of the Laugavegur trail sees […]
Nuuk Residents Vote On Colonialist’s Statue
A referendum recently took place for the residents of the Greenlandic capital Nuuk on whether to remove a statue of a coloniser in town, Morgunblaðið reports. The statue in quest
Baths Are Popular Use For Domestic Travel Vouchers
Back in June, the government paid out about 205 million ISK to support domestic travel in Iceland, in light of the effects of the current Covid-19 pandemic on the tourism […
Iceland’s COVID-19 Incidence Rate Amongst Europe’s Lowest
Iceland has a COVID-19 incidence rate of just 2.2 cases per 100,000 over the last 14-days, according to covid.is, placing the nation amongst the countries with the lowest infection
Ma! They Made A Movie About Us!: The Long-Awaited Grapevine Review Of ‘Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga’
Years back I had a Croatian girlfriend and flatmate. In our exploration of the two national psyches, we found that we shared certain affectations typical of smaller European nation
Writer Researching 1627 Ottoman Invasion Of Iceland Befriends Algerian Asylum Seeker
“The Turkish Invasion really brought us together,” says writer Steinunn Jóhannesdóttir on her acquaintance with an Algerian woman who sought refuge in Iceland years a
IceDocs 2020: Dim The House Lights For Some Lighthouse Highlights
The Iceland Documentary Film Festival—IceDocs for short—returned this year to Akranes from July 15th to 19th to present a number of world-class documentaries and further establ
Abandoned Iceland #12: The Laugavegur Hike Day 2
On day 2 we traverse 12km from Hrafntinnnusker in the snowy highlands to the stunning lakeside campsite, Alftavatn. There’ll be jaw-dropping vistas, very windy tents and even
Helicopters Landed Illegally In Hornstrandir
Earlier last week a group of eight American travelers was flown to the nature reserve Hornstrandir in two helicopters, Fréttablaðið reports. Helicopter flights and landings, as