Gunnar Jóhann Sentenced To 13 Years
Gunnar Jóhann Gunnarrson, the Icelandic man who shot his brother Gísli to death in Norway in April last year, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison, Vísir reported this [&hel
The City Needs To Do More To Protect Drug Users
Guðmundur Ingi Þóroddsson, the chairman of Afstaða, the advocacy group for improved prison policies and betterment, has expressed concern for the health and wellbeing of drug u
María Meðalfellsgæs Finds Home
María Meðalfellsgæs, a goose currently in the pond in Hafnarfjörður, has been seeking a new home after struggling to get to grips with life as a city-goose. Vísir reported on
RVK Newscast #38: Another COVID Death, Masks, And The Icelandic Economy in Trouble
One person has now died in the third wave of COVID-19 in Iceland and we are now among the top ten most infected COVID-19 countries in Europe. As well, masks […]
Child Befriends Swan–Iceland Swoons
Nine-year-old Baltasar Máni had an exciting day at the Tjörnin pond yesterday when he befriended a swan, Vísir reported. Baltasar was feeding the swans with his family. One swan
Horror-Scopes: The Alcohol Is Free
In Horror-Scopes, the Grapevine’s dedicated team of amateur astrologists tell you how to live your best life. First tip? Wear a fucking mask. A mystical mask. Aries There’s a p
Abandoned Iceland #17: Hengill Trail
Hengill is a unique hiking trail full of hot springs and beautiful view of both the city area as well as Þingvellir. Note: Due to the effect the Coronavirus is […]
US Air Force Told To Keep The Noise Down In Akureyri
The Icelandic Coast Guard has made comments to the US Air Force after military jets switched on their back burners during approach exercises at Akureyri Airport, shaking the surrou
42 Diagnosed With Coronavirus Yesterday
42 people were diagnosed with coronavirus domestically yesterday, Vísir reported this morning. 31 of these were in quarantine at the time of diagnosis, whilst 11 were not. This fo
Sigur Rós Call Second Tax Evasion Trial ‘Unjust’
Sigur Rós have called their second prosecution for tax evasion “unjust and draconian”, and claim that it will leave them to face financial ruin or even jail. The band has [&he
Masks To be Made Mandatory Across The Country
From Tuesday 20 October, it will be mandatory to wear masks everywhere in Iceland, if it is not possible to ensure a two metre distance, reports RÚV. Other changes to […]
What Are Icelanders Talking About? The Top Stories On Everyone’s Minds
There’s a lot going on in the news these days; a great deal of it regarding the coronavirus pandemic. Our third wave now has levels of infection rates on par […]
Húsavík Mayor Takes Salary Cut To Protect Jobs
The Norðurþing local council approved a proposal bý Húsavík mayor Kristján Þór Magnússon to lower his salary by 6% from January 1st next year, RÚV reports. The salary cut
67 Diagnosed With Coronavirus Yesterday
67 people were diagnosed with coronavirus domestically yesterday, Vísir has reported. This is the lowest number to be diagnosed in a single day so far this week, whilst the highes
First Coronavirus Death In Iceland Since April
One patient died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours in Lansdpítali Hospital. This information is stated on Landspítali’s website, where the hospital also expressed its sympa
Should The Voting Age Be Lowered To 16?
A bill has been submitted to parliament attempting to lower the voting age to 16, Vísir reported this morning. The bill has been proposed by Andrés Ingi Jónsson, a former [&hell
Grapevine Playlist: Jónsi, Sólstafir, The Post Performance Blues Band & More!
Stuck on what to listen to? Here are some of our favourite songs of the past month. Jónsi & Robyn – Salt Licorice “Salt Licorice” is an aggressive take on […]
One Person In Isolation In Every Metropolitan Postcode
There is at least one person in isolation in almost every postcode in the metropolitan area, with more than half of the isolated population living in Reykjavík, RÚV reports. Civi
Immigrants And Young People Worst Hit Financially By Pandemic
Although older people are most at risk from the pandemic in terms of health, young people and immigrants are more at risk economically, Vísir revealed this morning. ASÍ, the Icel
Iceland’s Most Ambitious Mixer DJ Árni Kristjánsson Is Back To Boogie
On Saturday, October 17th, Reykjavik based DJ Árni Kristjánsson will release a brand new mixtape, ‘Boogie Mixx 11’. The recording is the latest in a series of mixes t