RVK Newscast Halloween Edition: Ghosts, Trolls And Zombies In Icelandic Sagas
Dr Matthew Roby, a post doctorate fellow at Háskóli Íslands, talks to us about his research into the Icelandic sagas. In true Halloween fashion we discuss ghost and ghouls, witc
Grapevine Playlist: Ómland, Leyla Blue, Jose Luis Andervel & More!
It’s Halloween. You’re at home. It’s quiet. Change that with these Grapevine-approved tracks. Ómland – Skýjaborgir Ok, this is so cute. We’re smiling,
New Pandemic Restrictions Announced
At a press conference held at Harpa Concert Hall just moments ago, the Icelandic government announced new and stricter restrictions in the hopes of flattening the third wave. Prime
75 Diagnosed With Coronavirus Yesterday
75 people were diagnosed with coronavirus domestically yesterday. 60–or 80%–of them were already in quarantine at the time of diagnosis, according to Vísir. 5 were diagnosed a
US Embassy Accuses Icelandic Paper Of False Reporting
The US Embassy is accusing Fréttablaðið of spreading “fake news” after it published a story stating that COVID-19 had broken out within the Embassy building. The Emb
Eliza Reid Writing Book About Icelandic Women
Eliza Reid, First Lady of Iceland, is currently working on a book about Icelandic women’s struggle for equality, MBL reported yesterday afternoon. The book is scheduled to be pub
Six Dogs Die In Kópavogur Fire
A devastating fire in Kópavogur the day before yesterday killed six dogs, Vísir reports. Erna Christiansen, a young dog breeder, had taken one of her dogs, Lola, to the vet [&hel
Hopes To Raise Maximum Penalty For Child Pornography
A Reform Party MP has been working on a bill to increase the penalties for child pornography from a maximum sentence of two years to a maximum of six, Vísir […]
Spend Your Weekend Safely On The Couch With These Grapevine-Approved Films
Last year, we would have jumped for joy were there a mandated reason requiring us to stay home. What would we do? Watch Netflix? Eat a lot? Be lazy without […]
The Minister Reviewed: The Grapevine Interns Take On Icelandic Politics
‘Ráðherrann’ (‘The Minister’) tells the story of Benedikt Ríkharðsson, a populist MP who is elected Prime Minister following a radical attempt to re-engage the Icelandi
Further Pandemic Restrictions On The Horizon
Chief epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason announced at a press conference held minutes ago that he was preparing a draft to submit to the Ministry of Health that would recommend t
Well, You Asked: Gotta Spend Money To Make Money!
Got a burning question? In desperate need of advice? We at the Grapevine are here to help. What does a girl have to do to make money around here? There’s […]
Audiobooks Inaccessible To Immigrants
Immigrants taking courses in Icelandic studies who wish to use audiobooks are unable to use the Audio Library, Fréttablaðið reported this morning. Under the current rules, the I
Thirteenth COVID-19 Death
A patient has died in the last 24 hours at Landspítali, due to COVID-19, Vísir reports. An announcement was also made on Landspitalí’s website. This is the second day in [&hel
RVK Newscast #42: Iceland Off The Grey List, Polish Protests, And A Brewery In Trouble
First up on this newscast: Iceland is officially off the grey list! Next on the roster, big groups of protesters gathered in Reykjavík to rally against the tough abortion laws [&h
Poll: Conservatives Trend Downward; Social Democrats Upward
Few surprises were revealed in Market and Media Research’s new monthly poll on who Icelanders would vote for if parliamentary elections were held today. However, Kjarninn poi
Tourism Companies May Receive ISK 21.9 Million In Grants
Tourism companies may be able to receive a grant of up to 21.6 million ISK each, if the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs’ bill is passed, according to a […]
Twelfth Coronavirus Death
A man in his 80s has died from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. This was reported by RÚV this morning, and was announced on Landspítali’s website. The Grapevine offers [&hell
86 Diagnosed With Coronavirus Yesterday
86 coronavirus cases were diagnosed domestically yesterday. According to Vísir, a total of 72–or 73%–of the 86 who tested positive were already quarantine at the time of diagn
House Fire Ruins Must Be Demolished
The Vestubær Residents’ Council has requested that the City of Reykjavík take action on the demolition of a house at Bræðraborgarstígur 1, which burned down in the summer, F
Icelander Arrested In Alicante
An Icelandic man was arrested in Spain yesterday and faces up to 12 years in prison in Denmark, having been charged with sexual offences against his own daughter and possession [&h