COVID Roundup: No New Domestic Cases Yesterday
No new cases of coronavirus were diagnosed domestically yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. 12 people are currently hospitalised with the virus, with none in int
Bears, Shrinks and Umbrellas—Reykjavík’s French Film Festival
Reykjavík’s annual French Film Festival, which is currently running at Bíó Paradis, ends on St. Valentine’s Day. So if you’re feeling l’amour for a spot
A Quarter Of Workers In Iceland Struggle To Makes Ends Meet
Around a quarter of foreign nationals working in Iceland are struggling to make ends meet and just over a fifth of them cannot meet unexpected expenses, Kjarninn reports. These wer
A Thousand People Will Take Part In This Years Puffin Run
A thousand people have applied to take part in the Puffin Run in May, a 20km race through the environs of Heimaey. The race loops around Heimaey, the largest of […]
New Details On Deportation Case Indicate Human Trafficking Aspect Was Ignored
The lawyer for Uhunoma Osayomore, who escaped human trafficking and is facing deportation from Iceland, has revealed new details about the case that indicate that immigration autho
Shed Load On Southern Road
A vehicle shed its load on a road in south Iceland yesterday evening. The load—a wooden shed—was discovered by local police at around 21:30 on Suðurstrandarvegur, just west of
Trans Woman Pursuing Discrimination Case That Prosecutors Dropped
Two years after the incident originally occurred, prosecutors have dropped a case of discrimination against a trans woman. The woman in question is now exploring avenues in pursuin
Icelandic Government To Meet With Pfizer Today
The Icelandic government will meet with representatives from Pfizer this afternoon to discuss possibility of conducting a herd immunization test in Iceland, Morgunblaðið reports.
COVID Roundup: One New Domestic Case, In Quarantine At Time Of Diagnosis
One new case of coronavirus was diagnosed domestically yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. This individual was in quarantine at the time of diagnosis. 13 people
Icelandic Voiceover Will Be Added To Disney+
Disney have confirmed that they will add Icelandic voiceover and translation to Disney+ after Lilja Alfreðsdóttir, Minister of Education and Culture, sent a letter to the CEO of
RVK Newscast #72: Icelandic Man Lost At K2 & Women Murdered In Denmark
COVID-19 numbers are still low in Iceland, and government restrictions have subsequently been eased for companies. In short, we can now go back to bars. In other news, an Icelandic
Geysir Staff Yet To Hear From Owner About The Future Of The Company
After being laid off last week, staff at Geysir are yet to hear about their future with the company or whether they will receive any unemployment benefits. This was reported [&hell
One Third Of Passengers Picked Up At Keflavík Airport
According to Víðir Reynisson and Jón Pétur Jónsson, chief police officers at the office of the National Commissioner of Police, one third of passengers arriving at Keflavík a
World Record For Most Weight Lifted Standing In A Day Broken
Einar Hansberg Árnason lifted a total of 528 tonnes this weekend, making it a new world record, Visir reports. Einar lifted sixty-45 kg poles a total of 9,287 times. He […]
Search For John Snorri Continues, Still No Sign
Two military helicopters began a search for John Snorri Sigurjónsson and his party this morning however nothing has yet to be found, Visir reports. The helicopters returned after
No News Of A Deal With Pfizer Yet
Chief epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason has told the nation that a deal has yet to be made between Iceland and Pfizer, Vísir reports. There have been many rumours circulating a
COVID Roundup: Two New Cases This Weekend, All In Quarantine
One new case of coronavirus was diagnosed domestically yesterday, with another new case on Saturday and none on Friday, according to the latest data from covid.is. Both cases were
Saga Stories #3: Flóamanna Saga
This is the third in the ‘Saga Stories’ series from the Reykjavík Grapevine. Join Dr Matthew Roby on a trip to south east Iceland, as he walks you through three […]
Domestic Pandemic Restrictions Relaxed
The Minister of Health today announced a relaxation of domestic pandemic measures in Iceland, following advice from the nation’s chief epidemiologist. The minister, Svandís
Hold My Skyr: American Consumers Start Legal Fight Over Yankee Yogurt
A storm in a skyr pot is brewing over the authenticity of an American version of Iceland’s traditional yogurt-esque foodstuff, RÚV reports. Icelandic Provisions Incorporated
Planned Russian Protest To Take Place In Reykjavik
Russian citizens have planned to protest outside of the Russian consulate in Reykjavik, a statement from organisers to the press has announced. The planned protest will take place