Covid-19 Roundup: 12 New Cases, New Cluster Infection
12 new cases of coronavirus were diagnosed domestically yesterday. 11 of them were already quarantined at the time of diagnosis, and 8 of the 12 were related to a cluster […
City of Reykjavík’s Human Rights Award Presented To Solaris
Vísir reports that refugee rights organisation Solaris have won this year’s City of Reykjavík Human Rights Award. The organisation will receive 600,000 ISK for their effort
Spooky Light Flickers Disturb Vesturbær
Lights in the Old West Side of Vesturbær started flickering wildly early yesterday evening, and some speculated that this might be supernatural activity, Vísir reported. Many dis
Cluster Coronavirus Infection Found In Asylum Seeker Shelter
Eight of the new coronavirus cases detected yesterday have been traced back to a cluster infection within a shelter for asylum seekers in Hafnarfjörður, Fréttablaðið reports.
His Suits Are Snappy And He’s Selling Books By The Kilo
Antiquarian book seller Eyþór Jóvinsson sells books by the kilo in his Flateyri store, Vísir reports. He is also impeccably dressed. Jóvinsson’s store stocks an eclectic
Richest 1% Richer Than Before
The Icelanders belonging to the richest 1% of the population own a total of 865 billion ISK–close to the annual budget of the entire Icelandic state. This 1% is made […]
Chairman Of Family Aid Criticised For Discrimination And Xenophobia
Vísir reports that a number of former clients and volunteers have come forward with their experiences of discrimination and degrading treatment at Iceland Family Aid (Fjölskyldah
Covid-19 Roundup: 4 New Cases, 3 In Quarantine
4 new cases of coronavirus were diagnosed domestically yesterday. 3 of them were already quarantined at the time of diagnosis. This is the lowest daily figure so far this week. [&h
Iceland Ranks Third In Expat Quality Of Life Index
Iceland has ranked third in a new quality of life index for expats run by Blacktower Financial Group. The index was calculated using six key metrics: world happiness ranking, avera
RVK Newscast #57: Swimming Pools Opening Up & Book Sales Up The Roof
The Minister of Health announced the new gathering ban restrictions. Not much changed, but now we can go to swimming pools again! A new colour system has been implemented for [&hel
Gods Of Iceland: Sigyn, Loki’s Ride or Die
Strengths: Her name literally translates to ‘victorious girlfriend’ Weaknesses: She’s lowkey a simp for Loki Modern analogy: GFOTY, but less cool, like if she was a nurse or
Gym Owners Considering Suing The State Over Pandemic Restrictions
Gym owners are considering filing a lawsuit against the Icelandic government due to coronavirus restrictions, which they say has cost them considerable losses, RÚV reports. Restri
Covid-19 Roundup: 8 New Cases
8 new cases of coronavirus were diagnosed domestically yesterday. Of those, 7 were in quarantine at the time of diagnosis. 8 cases were also diagnosed on Monday and 7 on […]
Strong Aurora Forecast Tonight
The aurora forecast for tonight is at 5 or ‘High’ on the 9 point scale. Between 3 and 4 AM tomorrow morning it will even reach as high as 7. […]
Take A (Virtual) Trip Around Iceland, With Snerpa Webcams
Want to have an adventure without leaving your warm, cozy house? Well, you kinda can. Snerpa, a tech company based in the Westfjords, have made this possible by live-streaming from
Facebook Competition Shows Rifle-Wielding Santa Claus
Byssusmiðja Agnars, the gun shop on Hverafold in 112 Reykjavík, has attracted attention on Facebook after running a Christmas raffle-style competition in which the winner will ta
We Might Want To See 2020 Off In Flames, But This New Year’s Eve There Will Be No Bonfires
Vísir has reported that there will be no New Year’s Eve bonfires this year. This is due to the regulations from the Minister of Health regarding public meetings. The updated
Applications For Food Assistance For Christmas Triple
Some 600 applications for food assistance for Christmas have been submitted to the Salvation Army in Reykjavík this year, according to a statement on their official site. This is
RVK Newscast #56: COVIDiots & Vaccinations
On today’s newscast, Iceland will possibly use its election system as infrastructure for the upcoming COVID-19 vaccinations. Icelanders are hopeful to vaccinate the entire nation
IKEA To Re-open On Thursday After Five Week Closure
Vísir has reported that the IKEA store in Kauptún will open its doors to customers once again, as restrictions loosen. The store will open on Thursday at 10am: well in […]