COVID Roundup: Four Domestic Cases Yesterday, All In Quarantine At Diagnosis
Four new cases of coronavirus was diagnosed domestically yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. All were in quarantine at the time of diagnosis. 16 people are curre
Number Of Foreign Icelandic Residents Remains Unchanged
New figures published by the National Registry of Iceland show that the number of foreign residents in Iceland is roughly the same as it was two years ago. The research […]
2020 In Icelandic Cinema: A Historic Time For International Recognition
One could easily argue that 2020 was the best year in the history of Icelandic cinema. C’mon, an Icelandic artist won not only an Oscar, but more or less every […]
Police Warn Of Counterfeit Bills In Circulation
Capital area police have issued a statement saying they have received numerous reports of counterfeit 5,000 ISK and 10,000 ISK notes and some euros being circulated. Investigations
Insufficient Supply of New Coronavirus Vaccine
A new source of Covid-19 vaccine will become available to Icelanders next month, but amounts initially delivered will not be as originally expected. The Icelandic Ministry of Healt
COVID Roundup: Two Domestic Cases Yesterday, Both In Quarantine At Diagnosis
Two new case of coronavirus was diagnosed domestically yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. Both were in quarantine at the time of diagnosis. 16 people are curren
RVK Newscast #68: Almost All MPs Will Get Vaccinated & Shots Fired At Political Party’s HQ
Icelanders have managed to contain the COVID-19 pandemic although Iceland’s top epidemiologist still says it’s not yet time to ease restrictions. In other news, almost all MPs
English Words As Slang Doubles Among Icelandic Youth Over Past 20 Years
In a masters thesis written by Icelandic specialist Ragnheiður Jónsdóttir, she discloses that the use of English words as slang by young Icelanders has been on the rise, RÚV re
The Grapevine Music Awards 2021: Bríet & JFDR – In Conversation
At the 2021 Grapevine Music Awards, the three biggest categories—Artist, Song and Album Of The Year—were decided the quickest. In fact, they were more or less unanimous the mom
Minister of Finance May Escape Legal Action After Covid Breach
Prosecutions are imminent for recent breaches of COVID regulations in which Minister of Finance Bjarni Benediktsson was implicated. However it seems that – for now – the minist
Horror-Scopes: Tracking Your Macros… Alone
The Grapevine’s team of amateur astrologists know all. How? Not only do we talk to the tarot, but we also start each morning with a cup of coffee and the […]
Legal Sanctions Possible Over Border Test Refusal
Foreigners who refuse a coronavirus test at the border could be denied entry to Iceland, the National Commissioner of Police has confirmed. The law also allows for coercive measure
The Grapevine’s Fifth “Ask Me Anything” Happening Tomorrow!
Tomrrow, January 26th, at 15:00 Icelandic time, the Reykjavík Grapevine will hold its fifth Ask Me Anything (AMA). You, dear reader, are invited to send your questions on anything
COVID Roundup: One Domestic Case Yesterday, Was In Quarantine At Diagnosis
One new case of coronavirus was diagnosed domestically yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. This person was in quarantine at the time of diagnosis. There was also
Cavalcade Of Artists Streaming Performances To Help Seyðisfjörður
Saman fyrir Seyðisfjörð (“Together for Seyðisfjörður), the artist-led initiative raising funds and awareness to help rebuild the east Iceland community devastated by la
RVK Futurecast #5: Thor Sigfusson, Iceland Ocean Cluster
The host, Bala Kamallakharan talks to Thor Sigfusson, the founder of Iceland Ocean Cluster. Thor is a visionary, and one of the pioneers in the 100% utilisation of fish – [&helli
Previous Gunshot Attacks On Party Offices Emerge
This morning what are suspected to be bullet holes were discovered in the windows of the Reykjavík offices of Samfylkingin, the Social Democratic Alliance. But this is not the fir
Grapevine Music Awards 2021: Shout Out – Rough Cult & Auður
The Grapevine Music Awards 2021 Shout Out award applauds two stellar projects this year. First off, we celebrate Rough Cult for their innovative music videos and second, Auður for
Kanye Believe It? West Reykjavík Considers Rapper Statue
There is a proposal to erect a statue of musician Kanye West in Reykjavík, following a local public consultation exercise. The city’s My Neighbourhood project invites reside
Iceland Not A Party To Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty
The UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons went into force today. While 122 countries in the world are a party to this treaty, Iceland is not one of […]