Skrúður: The Botanical Garden In The Middle Of Nowhere
This article originally written by in Italian by Sofia Nannini for the Bologna University Blog was translated by Nico Borbely. Sofia Nannini is a PhD student in History of Architec
Sweden To Mediate COVID-19 Vaccine Sale To Iceland
Sweden will mediate the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine to Iceland as well as Norway through the European Union’s co-operation project. This was stated in a press conferen
University Rector Publishes Announcement For Autumn Semester
The rector of the University of Iceland, Jón Atli Benediktsson, has published an announcement to the staff and students of the campus concerning the autumn semester. In the announ
Grapevine Shop Pick Of The Day: Fischer Nr.8 Shampoo Bar
Fischer has long been a favourite of ours, and their repertoire just keep expanding. This handmade and plastic free shampoo bar made from the scented oils from their perfume Fische
RVK Newscast #19: Tougher borders, a minister in trouble and airline bailout
Borders in Iceland have undergone further restrictions after the government decided everyone that come to Iceland have to quarantine for five days and undergo 2 tests within a week
Björk To Play Witch In Sjón’s Upcoming Viking Film
Björk Guðmundsdóttir is set to play a witch in the upcoming Viking film The Northman, RÚV reports. The film will star the brothers Bill and Alexander Skarsgård and Hollywood s
Two Speeding Tickets In Twenty Minutes
A tourist travelling through South Iceland received two speeding tickets in twenty minutes yesterday. In a Facebook post by the South Iceland police, they state that speeding is un
Happening Today: ‘Transition’ By Nara Walker
If you’re looking for an compelling and thought-provoking art exhibition to check out today, look no further than the art gallery FLÆÐI, which is hosting a new exhibition b
Government Will Not Raise Unemployment Benefits
The Minister of Finance, Bjarni Benediktsson, told RÚV that the government will not be raising unemployment benefits. However, he said that it would be possible to extend the time
Dozens Of Arrivals Unaware Of New Border Restrictions
Dozens of people who landed at Keflavík International Airport yesterday were apparently unaware of the new border restrictions which went into effect at midnight, August 19th, RÚ
GusGus, The Impossible Band: 25 Years Of Intrigue, Drama And Music
None of this was supposed to happen. GusGus was just supposed to be a short film, not a band. And even when it became a band, and remained a band, […]
Grapevine Shop Pick Of The Day: ‘Screenshot’ By Bergur Ebbi
Writer and comedian Bergur Ebbi is no stranger to Grapevine, having oft opined on our pages on everything from literature to the ideal, utopian Iceland. His new book, Screenshot, h
Two Sheep Distance Rule And Possible Fines
A sort of fun—and very Icelandic—reminder about social distancing rules has come from the National Association of Sheep Farmers. This includes a guideline to maintain a distanc
Icelandair’s Financial Situation Up In The Air
In the midst of a global pandemic and economic uncertainty, it seems that Iceland’s sole airline, Icelandair, will be okay, at least for the time being. The Icelandic governm
Icelandair Announces Flights To 13 Destinations From Keflavík In September
According to Icelandair’s updated flight itineraries, there will be flights from Keflavík to 13 destinations until October 4, Fréttablaðið reports. Ásdís Ýr Pétursdó
Emergency Measures Extended For Homeless Women
The Welfare Departement of the City of Reykjavík has announced that it will extend emergency measures for homeless women in Iceland. The decision was made in response to a stateme
Tourism Minister Under Fire For Breaking Two-Metre Rule, Denies Wrongdoing
Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir, Iceland’s Minister of Tourism, is under concerted criticism after photos of her with a group of friends appeared on Instagram whe
Homeless Women Issue Statement About Planned Closure Of Emergency Centre
Eight homeless women have issued a statement about the planned closure of an emergency solution that provides nightly shelter for homeless women. The Konukot shelter, which is part
Is Kolbeinsey Still There? YouTuber Tom Scott Takes Flight To Find Out
YouTuber Tom Scott uploaded a video yesterday in which he brought up the question of whether Kolbeinsey, Iceland’s most northerly island, is still there. He points out the Wi
Icelandic Government Urged To Raise Maximum Unemployment Benefits
The Icelandic Confederation of University Graduates (BHM) has called for the government to raise the maximum income-related unemployment benefits and extend the deadline to apply f
Tourists Will Have To Carry Initial Quarantine Costs
Tourists coming to Iceland will have to carry the initial quarantine costs, while waiting for a second sampling and its result. Under the new regulations that were announced last w