Survivor Of Human Trafficking Facing Deportation
A young man who fled Nigeria and subsequent human trafficking is now facing deportation from Iceland, despite having a strong social network and a job offer in this country. Uhunom
Mask Wearing Simply A Matter Of Respect For Others
Iceland’s head of civil defence issued a reminder yesterday that overcoming the pandemic requires all Icelanders to show consideration and respect for others. Speaking at the
COVID Round-Up: 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
Increase In Sales Of Corona Beer Last Year
Over the past year there has been a 12% increase in sales of the beer brand Corona, despite there being a general shortage of the product. Halldór Ægir Halldórsson is […]
Bill Aims To Support Microbreweries In Iceland
Progressive Party MP Þórarinn Ingi Pétursson and others from his party have submitted a bill to Parliament which aims to provide greater support for smaller breweries in Iceland
Mayor Of Reykjavik Not Convinced By Bridge Project Idea
Dagur B. Eggertsson, the Mayor of Reykjavik, has shown concerns about recent plans to make a bridge connecting Holtavegur and Grafavogur, VÃsir reports. After seeing new reports,
Has Decided Not To Tell People To “Go F*ck Themselves” In Public Discussions
A member of Parliament for the Left-Greens has taken a public stance about political discourse, drawing a connection between verbal abuse and its effects on the work of politicians
Citizens Over 65 Will Not Receive The AstraZeneca Vaccine
The new AstraZeneca vaccine will only be given out to those under the age of 65, says chief epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason today. Elderly Icelandic citizens will all receive
No Domestic Infection For Two Days In A Row
For the second day in a row, no one domestically was diagnosed with with COVID-19. One infection was detected at the border, however it remains to be seen whether it […]
Two Men Await Trial For Smuggling Cocaine Into Iceland
Two men in their fifties await trial for importing over two kilograms worth of cocaine into Iceland, VÃsir reports. Both men have previously been convicted of the same crime thirt
RVK Newscast #71: Former Police Officer Suspected Of Car Shooting & An Icelandic Disney Drama
A man has been arrested on suspicion of shooting at ReykjavÃk’s mayor’s car last week. The man is a former police officer and convicted sex offender. He is currently in [&hell
Bill Re-Submitted To Allow Home Brewing For Private Consumption
Helgi Hrafn Gunnarsson, MP for the PÃrate Party, has re-submitted a bill to lift the ban on home brewing for private consumption. The bill is also backed by other members [&hellip
Young Conservatives Propose Street Cleaning, Parking Discounts To Reduce Air Pollution
As ReykjavÃk City Council continues to struggle with a proposal to ban studded tyres in the city, the idea remains a controversial one. Fréttablaðið reports that the Young Cons
Man Confesses To Killing Icelandic Cohabitant In Denmark
A 51 year old man has confessed to murdering his Icelandic cohabitant who had been missing since last Thursday. Today, he appeared before a judge to plead guilty and to […]
COVID Round-Up: No New Domestic Cases Yesterday
No new cases of coronavirus were diagnosed domestically yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. 14 people are currently hospitalised with the virus, with none in int
Former Police Officer Is Suspected Of Shooting The Mayor’s Car
A former police officer has now become the prime suspect of shooting a firearm at the Mayor of Reykjavik’s car. According to sources at Fréttablaðið, the man in question i
Part Of Route 1 Closed Due To Flooding Danger
A large portion of the northeast section of Route 1—also known as the Ring Road—has been closed due to the danger of flooding, RÚV reports. This closure extends roughly from [
Grapevine’s Fifth “Ask Me Anything” Session
Valur Grettisson, editor-in-chief at ReykjavÃk Grapevine, and news editor Andie Sophia Fontaine, answer questions from High Five Club members, and questions submitted by readers l
Pressure On Disney To Add Icelandic Voiceover To Disney+
Lilja Alfreðsdóttir, the Minister of Education and Culture, has sent a letter to Robert Chapek, the CEO of Walt Disney, to convince the company to make use of the Icelandic [&hel
COVID Round-Up: One New Case, Outside Quarantine At Diagnosis
One new case of coronavirus was diagnosed domestically yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. This person was not in quarantine at the time of diagnosis, but this m
Geysir Stores Shut Their Doors And Lays Off Their Staff
Geysir shut their stores in ReykjavÃk on the first day of February due to both operational difficulties and the lack of tourists entering Iceland. According to sources at VÃsir,