Grapevine Tips ‘n’ Tricks #1: How To Learn Icelandic
In this series, we give you, foreigners living in Iceland or those hoping to be, the tips and tricks that will help make life a lot easier for you. Culture […]
RVK Newscast #39: Big Earthquake & Classic COVID Drama
COVID-19 is slowing down, but we still have concerns about how many infected people were not in quarantine when diagnosed. This loose approach to restrictions when it comes to COVI
Employment Rights Of Foreign Citizens To Be Increased
Six Left Green Party MPs have submitted a parliamentary resolution proposing that a working group be appointed to help increase employment rights of citizens from outside the EEA,
Flu Vaccines Running Out
A large queue formed outside Smáratorg as people waited to receive the flu vaccination, which has run out in most health centres in the capital area, Vísir reported. The vaccine
Iceland Hopes To Be Removed From Grey List
The FATF, an international group against money laundering and terrorism financing, will meet on Friday to discuss whether or not Iceland can be removed from their so-called ‘Grey
María Meðalfellsgæs: Where Is She Now? The Inside Scoop
On Tuesday the Grapevine told the story of María Meðalfellsgæs: the goose who could not be stopped. The theory is that she was probably raised in a domestic setting and [&hellip
An Influx Of Soldiers Arriving In Iceland
Around 500 to 600 US and Canadian soldiers are expected in Iceland over the next few weeks, due to COVID quarantine regulations, Fréttablðið reports. There are currently 250 US
33 Diagnosed With Coronavirus Yesterday
33 new coronavirus cases were diagnosed domestically yesterday, Vísir reported morning. 20 of these were in quarantine at the time of diagnosis whilst 13 were not. This is an impr
Wants The Police To Meet Parliamentary Committee To Discuss Racism & Hate Speech
Yesterday’s news that a photo of a police officer shows them wearing some questionable insignia, including a known hate symbol, has made its way to Parliament. RÚV reports t
Flags On Police Uniform Raise Questions; Capital Area Police Respond
A photo used with an unrelated crime story on MBL has raised numerous questions amongst Icelanders, chief amongst them being whether the flags being used break Iceland’s flag
Well, You Asked: Becoming A Biscuit
Got a burning question? In desperate need of advice? We at the Grapevine are here to help. How do I reach my full potential? There is an age old legend […]
Earthquake To Be Followed By Bad Weather, Hooray!
A depression is approaching Iceland from Newfoundland tomorrow which means that wind and rain can be expected until Sunday, Fréttablaðið reported this morning. Those families pl
45 Diagnosed With Coronavirus Yesterday
45 new coronavirus infections were diagnosed domestically yesterday. Of these, Vísir reports that 21–almost half–were in quarantine. This is a lower proportion than in recent
Earthquake News: How To React, More Quakes This Morning, Supermarket Trashed
Yesterday’s powerful earthquake—a 5.7 just 3.3km beneath the surface near Krýsuvík—shook the greater part of southwest Iceland and prompted a variety of reactions, some
Death Begets Life: Krummi On The Pandemic, The Future & Frozen Teardrops
“It’s a strange and scary time,” Krummi Björgvinsson says—over FaceTime, to be safe—when talk inevitably turns from his newest solo single “Frozen Teardrops,” which
Gods Of Iceland: Baldr, The Really Hot & Perfect One
Superpowers: Really hot, has a big ship, really hot, did I mention he’s hot? Weaknesses: Mistletoe, obviously. Modern Analogue: Annoyingly handsome privileged frat boy who you ca
Were You More Helgi Or More Katrín? Politicians React To Earthquake
The 5.7 magnitude earthquake which just shook through the capital area was caught on the Althingi broadcast. Helgi Hrafn Gunnarsson, MP for the Pirate Party, fled the hall after fe
Still Confused? Simple Restrictions Roundup
Following the expansion of the two-metre-rule throughout the country which took effect at midnight last night, we’ve decided to do a simple roundup of all of the current restrict
Massive Earthquake Strikes, Felt Across Southwest Iceland
An enormous earthquake, lasting several seconds but feeling more like an eternity, just struck at 13:43 barely four kilometres away from Kýsuvík in southwest Iceland, at a depth
Track By Track: ‘Phantom Plaza’ By RYBA
RYBA’s debut release ‘Phantom Plaza’ was a two-year effort that ended up with a seven person supergroup featuring Heimir Gestur Valdimarsson on guitar, Andri Ey