Icelanders Distrust Finance Minister Over Íslandsbanki Sale
Icelanders have little faith in their country’s Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs to conduct the sale of government-owned bank Íslandsbanki, a survey has revealed. Po
Nurse And Mother Criticises School Meal Policy In Akureyri
Eyrún Gísladóttir, a nurse and mother in the north Iceland town of Akureyri, was very displeased to discover what preschool and grade school children in town are being fed, and
Exactly What It’s Supposed To Be: Ingibjörg Turchi Reflects On ‘Meliae’
In Greek mythology, the Meliae were a type of tree nymph. According to some sources, mankind actually originated from them. But regardless, the group represented the core of the pr
COVID Round-up: Two New Domestic Cases Yesterday, Both In Quarantine
Two new cases of coronavirus were diagnosed domestically yesterday, with both of the diagnosed already in quarantine at the time of diagnosis. 20 people are currently hospitalised
Icelander Making Remarkable Recovery With New Arms
Guðmundur Felix Grétarsson, who received a first-of-its-kind transplant of both arms last week, is reportedly recovering well. Vísir reports that circulation has made its ways i
A Glorious Shrine To Nothing: Núll Is The Band To Not-Exist To
In years prior, I used to always describe Núll with silly epitaphs like ‘The Most Ungoogleable Band In Iceland’ or other such nonsense. I’m going to stop that now. There’s
RVK Newscast #66: 60 Billions In Covid Relief Actions & Privatisation Of A Bank
Iceland has toughened up the borders. It’s not optional anymore to choose between a 14 day quarantine and the test option. Now travelers have to do a COVID test, quarantine [&hel
High-Tech Syringes Mean More People Can Be Vaccinated
More coronavirus vaccine arrived in Iceland this morning, along with special equipment which will allow 20% more people to be inoculated than had previously been expected. The high
Prime Minister Optimistic That Most Of Iceland Will Be Vaccinated By Mid 2021
Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, appearing as a guest on Viglínan on Stöð 2 yesterday, expressed hope for the coming year, in particular where vaccinating the country again
New In Town: Chickpea
Chickpea describes themselves as a small, family-run, street food style restaurant with nutritious and authentic food made from scratch, every day. Occupying the little nook next t
Murder And Aliens And Elves, Oh My! A Trip To Hjörleifshöfði
Hjörleifshöfði is a curious place. At once bleak and majestic, the vast black sands and sweeping panoramas tell ancient and mysterious tales of murder, elves and alien planets.
Restaurants Reshaping In The Midst Of A Pandemic
“You shmear the butter all over the dosa,” my Dad demonstrates. “Like this,” he says, as he tenderly traces the masala dosa with a blob of white butter. I watch, […]
Arriving Passengers Refuse Airport Test, Later Agree To It
A family who arrived at Keflavík Airport on Saturday initially refused to undergo mandatory coronavirus screening, but ultimately agreed to testing. Chief police officer at the ai
The High Cost Of Living: Renting And Being Foreign In Reykjavik
Upon first moving to Iceland, the primary factor that must be arranged is a place to live; if one is from outside the European Economic Area, in most cases this […]
Reading Too Much Into The Icelandic Book Prize Nominees 2021
In Iceland, you can be sure that two things happen every year in January: bad weather and the Icelandic Book Prize. 2021 is no different, although this iteration of the […]
Möller Records 10 Years Old: Electro Poets Of The 21st Century
Through almost 100 albums over a span of 10 years, Möller Records has delivered cutting-edge premium electronic music to a market of just around 360,000 people. Árni Grétar, or
Get That Guitar (And Collagen-Infused Smoothie): Oscar Leone’s Perfect Day
Oscar Leone’s folk-inspired indie rock has that good ole’ guitar strumming and smooth harmonies that just make you want to go on a road trip. He just released the new […
Well You Asked: How to Plan A Coup
So, I’m really inspired by the coup thing in the US, but I live in Iceland. How exactly would one plan a coup in Reykjavík, I mean, does anyone even […]
The Grapevine Music Awards 2021: The Winners Are Here!
Oh, you thought a pandemic would stop us? No way! It’s January, and that means the Grapevine Music Awards 2021 is here! As is tradition, we at the Grapevine once […]
Editorial: Strong Year In Music
If you feel down because of the pandemic, the boring storms and the strong winds beating on you all the goodman time, don’t despair: Reykjavík Grapevine’s Music Awards are out