COVID-19 Roundup: Six Domestic Cases Yesterday, Three In Quarantine
Six new cases of coronavirus were diagnosed domestically yesterday, with three of the diagnosed already in quarantine at the time of diagnosis. 19 people are currently hospitalised
Reykjavík Trying To Ban Studded Tires
Reykjavík City Council has been repeatedly trying to ban the use of studded tires within city limits, to no avail, Fréttablaðið reports. In order to do so, the city needs [&hel
Candy Bar Recalled Due To Plastic Flavour
Confectioners Kólus ehf. have recalled the Risaþristur candy bar, in conjuction with the health supervisory authority of Reykjavík, on account of a disagreeable flavour, RÚV re
Christmas Trees Fed To Horses And Goats
Some enterprising Icelanders have found a good use for all Christmas trees, now that the Christmas season has officially concluded: feed them to livestock. Vísir reports that six
Conservatives See Dip In Support In New Poll
A new poll from Market and Media Research shows the conservative Independence Party experiencing a dip in support, while their partners in the ruling coalition make gains. Oppositi
Danes Trying To Squeeze Into An Icelandic Vaccine Deal
Negotiations between Iceland and Pfizer about additional vaccine and research in that relationship might be in danger according to the deCODE CEO and founder Kári Stefánsson. He
COVID-19 Roundup: Two Domestic Cases Yesterday, One In Quarantine
Two new cases of coronavirus were diagnosed domestically yesterday, with one of the diagnosed already in quarantine at the time of diagnosis. 19 people are currently hospitalised w
Moderna Coronavirus Vaccine Lands In Iceland
The long-awaited coronavirus vaccine from Moderna has officially arrived in Iceland, Vísir reports. 1,200 doses arrived in this first shipment, with another 1,200 to arrive every
RVK Newscast #65: COVID, COVID & Some More COVID
Icelanders have relaxed the COVID-19 restrictions. The Gathering Ban is now 20. 100 can sit together at the theatre and you can go to the gym (in groups). Also, Icelanders [&hellip
Stöð 2 News To No Longer Be Free To Watch
All material broadcast by television station Stöð 2 will be subscription only, starting on January 18th, RÚV reports. That includes their daily news broadcasts. For many years n
Cold Snap To Continue All This Week
The freezing temperatures currently gripping the country are not expected to let up this week—at least, not for most parts of the country. According to the latest forecast from t
Justice Minister Asks Public For Feedback Through The Magic Of Reacts
Minister of Justice Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir has opened a page on her official site where the general public is asked to grade her through one of four possible reacts: a [&
Icelandair Strikes Deal With Government To Continue Flying To And From Boston
Icelandair and the Ministry of Transportation have struck a deal to ensure a minimum number of flights to and from Boston USA, up to and including March 31st, the Ministry [&hellip
COVID-19 Roundup: Three Domestic Cases Yesterday, All In Quarantine
Three new cases of coronavirus were diagnosed domestically yesterday, with all of the diagnosed already in quarantine at the time of diagnosis. On Saturday, there were again three
Trans Iceland Criticises High Cost Of Gender Registration
In the wake of recent news that nonbinary people in Iceland can now register their correct gender with the National Registry, one wrinkle in this news has attracted the criticism [
Saga Stories #2: Egils Saga
This is the second in the ‘Saga Stories’ series from the Reykjavík Grapevine. Join Dr Matthew Roby on a blustery day in West Iceland, as he walks you through three […]
Some Relaxation Of Coronavirus Restrictions Begin Next Week
Chief epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason has made several recommendations to Minister of Health Svandís Svavarsdóttir on the relaxation of some coronavirus restrictions, Vísir
Severe Storm Warning For East Iceland Tomorrow
The Icelandic Met Office has issued some severe storm warnings for the eastern half of the country, bringing with them poor visibility and, in some places, winds up to 45 […
New Research From deCODE Genetics: Identical Twins Not Always With Identical Genes
An extensive study conducted by deCODE Genetics and published in Nature shows that, despite what we have believed about monozygotic twins for years, they do not always share identi
COVID-19 Roundup: Two Domestic Cases Yesterday, Both In Quarantine
Only 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 hospital