Archaeological Excavation In Downtown Reykjavík
Since Autumn last year, archaeological excavations have taken place in the Cabinet Square in downtown Reykjavík. The purpose of the excavations is to examine human remains on the
Reykjavik Newscast#11: The Kári Testing Drama Continues, Just Play Ja Ja Ding Dong Already
In today’s Newscast, we go over the Kári Stefánsson situation: the CEO of deCODE Genetics has now announced that the company will no longer participate in the border screening
Thrush Chick That Won’t Leave Eleven-Year-Old’s Side Wakes Him With Song
Eleven-year-old Kári Kamban Sigurbogarson has a pretty unusual pet, having recently adopted an orphaned thrush chick, Vísir reports. The young thrush enjoys going on walks, and w
Iceland’s Weekend Forecast: Warm And Sunny, Then Warm And Rainy
The weekend forecast is looking good, as far as weather in Iceland is concerned. A temperature of up to 20°C and plenty of sun is forecast in the south of […]
New COVID-19 Advice Video For Tourists Visiting Iceland
Health authorities debuted a video explaining Iceland’s current border procedures in a press conference yesterday. The video is available in English and clearly sets out the
3.3 Earthquake in Grindavík
Another earthquake has shaken up parts of Iceland. This time not (only) in the north, which has been shaken by a series of earthquakes in the past weeks, but in […]
Travel Like A Tourist: Journeying Through Iceland Like An Icelander
Presenting: The Ultimate Grapevine Travel Iceland Guide. Scroll down for our favourite places in the north, east, south, west and more. It truly feels like we are living in dys
Report Warns Of Devastating Toll Of COVID-19 On Icelandic Music Industry
It will come as no surprise to anyone that COVID-19 pandemic has hit the Icelandic music industry hard, but a sombre new report reveals the huge scale of the industry’s [&hel
‘This Is Not A Show’ – Bára Halldórsdóttir’s Installation Sheds Light On Life For The Disabled
Activist and artist Bára Halldórsdóttir is back with an installation piece entitled ‘This Is Not A Show’. “This is not a show. But it might be a tale, or it [&
One To Two Accidents Involving Electric Scooters A Day
Every day, one to two people land in the emergency room due to accidents on electric scooters, Vísir reports. The two-wheeled transportation devices have seen a spike in popularit
Flight Attendants Reject Agreement With Icelandair
The majority of the members of Iceland’s flight attendants union (FFÍ) denied a new collective bargaining agreement signed by the State Conciliation Commissioner on June 25 in a
Mýrdalsjökull Glacial Melt Warning Issued, Potential For Gas Pollution
The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) has issued a warning over conditions at Mýrdalsjökull glacier in southern Iceland. An unexpected amount of water is currently collecting
New Road Through Dynjandisheiði Raises Concerns
The National Planning Agency (Skipulagsstofnun) has issued a statement concerning the assessment of the environmental impact of the planned Westfjord road on Dynjandisheiði. The p
Icelandic Setting For Outlook On iPhone Discontinued
Microsoft announced in May that it will cease to offer the Icelandic-language version of the Outlook app for Apple smartphones at the end of June, Morgunblaðið reports. Icelandic
Seagull Turf Wars In Garðabær
Seagulls have been causing much trouble in Garðabær, particularly around the nursing home Ísafold where the birds have caused the residents some distress. Numerous complaints fr
Iceland’s Last Fin Whaling Company May Be Coming To An End
Hvalur hf., the last Icelandic whaling company that still hunts fin whales, might soon be no more. A lengthy report in Fréttablaðið’s business section, Markaðurinn, discl
No Problems, Only Solutions; Border Screening Must Go On
Various potential solutions are underway on how screening at the border can continue after Kári Stefánsson, CEO of deCODE Genetics (ÍE), announced that his company will no longe
Horse Daringly Rescued From A Ditch In Grímsnes
Last weekend, a horse named Esja was found stuck in a big mud ditch at Árveg in Grímsnes. The mare was discovered by 11 year old Dagur Spói and his […]
More Earthquakes Felt In Eyjafjörður
A series of earthquakes was felt yesterday in the north of Iceland. According to Iceland’s Meteorological Office, the first occurred around 15:40 in the afternoon, about 15 k
Baby Christened After Iceland’s Famous Pandemic Trinity
A baby born in Stykkishólmur on May 21st was christened yesterday after Iceland’s famous trio—Chief of Police Víðir Reynisson, Chief Epidemiologist Þórolfur Guðnason,
Kári Stefánsson To Stop Border Screening
Kári Stefánsson announced that he intends to withdraw from coronavirus screening in Iceland. In an open letter to Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Kári blames both her and Svandís Svavar