Woman Attacks Shop Employee Over Face Mask Request
An employee at a Reykjavík shop was attacked yesterday afternoon when he asked a customer to put a mask on. A woman had entered Vínbúðin on Austurstræti in the city […]
RVK Newscast #90: Volcano In The Night & Tougher COVID-19 Restrictions
Valur Grettisson, editor-in-chief and Art Bicnick, photo editor at The Reykjavík Grapevine, visited the Geldingadalsgos late on Tuesday evening. Nature put on its best display, of
Yesterday Saw Second Most Amount Of People Vaccinated Since The Beginning
Just under 5,000 people were vaccinated against COVID-19 yesterday and last Friday, just over 5,000 also received a dose, RÚV reports. Before those dates, no more than 4,000 peopl
Iceland Tops Global Ranking Of Gender Equality
The World Economic Forum yesterday ranked Iceland as the best-performing country in the world regarding gender equality. The Global Gender Gap Report 2021 is the fifteenth annual p
Perhaps The Greatest Show On Earth: Volcano and Northern Lights
As many know, Icelandic weather is notoriously unpredictable like and can be quite problematic when hiking. The good news, though, is it can go both ways. Last night, Tuesday March
No Way, Kanye! West Reykjavík Rejects Rapper Statue
The City Of Reykjavík will not be erecting a statue of American rapper Kanye West, rejecting a suggestion it received as part of a public consultation exercise. The city’s My [&
Fosshótel Reykjavík To Become The Quarantine Hotel
Iceland’s largest hotel, Fosshótel Reykjavík, will become the new quarantine hotel as of the 1st of April. And no, it’s not an April Fools joke. This was announced by
Eruption Site Will Be Open From 6-18 Over Easter
The eruption site at Geldingadalur will be open from 6:00 in the morning to 18:00 in the evening over the Easter weekend, provided weather conditions remain good. Responders will b
Gambling Addiction Association Believes Activities By University of Iceland Lottery To Be Illegal
A lawyer for the Gambling Addiction Association (SÁS) considers the activities of University of Iceland Lottery (HHÍ) to be illegal and punishable, Fréttablaðið reports. This
COVID Roundup: Eight New Domestic Cases, Five Outside Quarantine At Diagnosis
Eight new domestic case of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. Only three of them were in quarantine at the time of diagnosis. One
Some Domestic Infections Traced Back To Tourist Who Didn’t Respect The Quarantine
Some recent infections of COVID-19 are being traced back to a tourist who did not respect the 5 day quarantine rule, Vísir reports. This was stated by Þórólfur Guðnason, the [
Authorities Appeal For Volcano Visitor Safety Awareness
Icelandic authorities yesterday called for visitors to the volcanic eruption site in Geldingadalur to be more aware of safety. Local police reminded visitors to come equipped with
Persistent Substances Threaten The Health Of Orcas In Iceland
In a new study conducted by marine biologists from Iceland, Canada and Denmark, it has been found that orcas near Iceland are at risk of being poisoned by polychlorinated biphenyl
Passengers Arriving In A Private Jet Deported From Iceland
Passengers aboard a private jet that landed in Iceland yesterday have been deported from the country today, RÚV reports. It is believed that they intended to observe the eruption
COVID Roundup: 10 New Domestic Cases Yesterday, All But One In Quarantine
10 new domestic case of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. All but one of them were in quarantine at the time of diagnosis. [&hell
We Flew Over The New Volcano At Geldingadalur
Today, we took to the skies with Norðurflug Helicopter Tours to check out the eruption at Geldingadalur from a new view. It was Culture Editor Hannah Jane’s first time at [&hell
Asylum Seeker From Gaza Facing Deportation To Greece
Mohammed Alsweirki, a 26-year-old man originally from Gaza, has been living in Iceland for six and a half months and is seeking asylum. However, he faces deportation to Greece desp
Daði & Gagnamagnið’s ’10 Years’ Music Video Released Today
Daði and Gagnamagnið have released the music video for their Eurovision song “10 Years”. The video was heavily inspired by the old Power Rangers TV show, except with
Volcano Opened At 10:00 – Very Slippery Trail Today
The eruption site has been opened from 10:00 today after being shut late last night to avoid people being stuck out there, Fréttablaðið reports. The rescue team at the site [&he
Concerns About Recent Domestic Infections Of The British Variant Of COVID-19
Three infections of the British variant of COVID-19 have been detected domestically in Iceland which is causing concerns for many officials. Þórólfur Guðnason, epidemiologist,
COVID Roundup: 14 New Domestic Cases Over Weekend, Three Outside Quarantine
14 new domestic case of the coronavirus were detected in all over the weekend, according to the latest data from covid.is. All but three of them were in quarantine at […]