RVK Newscast #106: Lava Is Closing Off The Path!
When we arrived at the volcano late on Sunday, we found out that the path to the mountain next to the volcano was about to be closed off due to […]
Man Drowned In Waterfall In The Westfjords
Yesterday, a middle-aged man drowned in Svuntufoss, a waterfall in the fjord of Patreksfjörður. An announcement from the Westfjords Police states that the accident happened at 12
Viewing Hill Of The Eruption Evacuated
The main hill providing an up-close view of the eruption in Geldingdalur was evacuated last night due to the possibility of people becoming trapped from the lava flow. Evacuation a
Repeal Of Quarantine Hotel Regulations
The regulation that required people arriving in Iceland from defined risk areas to quarantine for five days at a quarantine hotel was repealed at midnight last night, reports RÚV.
Winning The Vaccination Lottery: Random Selection Starts This Week
Priority groups are the main focus of this week’s vaccination schedule. People from priority groups, not already having received a vaccination offer, will be offered their shot t
Deportations To Greece May Be Illegal; Solidarity Demonstration Tomorrow
Despite the Directorate of Immigration (ÚTL) statements to the contrary, not only do they have the power to stop deporting asylum seekers to Greece; deporting them to Greece may b
20 To 90 Days Left Until Road Will Be Buried Underneath Lava
According to RÚV, it is estimated that it will take about 20 to 90 days for the lava to flow from Fagradalsfjall into the valley of Nátthagi. The problem is […]
Grapevine MEGA Playlist: Kvikindi, Hjörtur Ingvi Jóhannsson, Ásta, Gudfinnur, Kristín Sesselja & More!
The loss of Iceland and Daði Freyr last week at Eurovision was a crushing defeat for the Grapevine. But that said, the loss of Finland’s Blind Channel was equally traumatic.
Eating Disorders Affect One In Ten Women In Iceland
More than one in ten women have been diagnosed with an eating disorder in Iceland, reports RÚV. However, the waiting list is long for patients hoping to be seen at […]
COVID Roundup: Five New Domestic Cases, Two Outside Quarantine At Diagnosis
Five new domestic case of the coronavirus was detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. Two of these people were outside of quarantine at diagnosis. One perso
This Week’s Culture Pick: ‘Found Ways’ Art Exhibition At FLÆÐI
Wondering what you should check out this weekend now that DesignMarch has come to an end? An interesting exhibition repurposing discarded hiking trail markers found throughout the
Optimism Rises For Coming Tourist Summer
After a tough last year marked by the pandemic, it seems to be a promising year for the Tourism industry. Increased optimism among tourism companies According to RÚV, the chairman
Red Cross Criticises Refugee Treatment; Immigration Directorate Says Their Hands Are Tied
In light of recent reports on the treatment of refugees in Iceland, the Red Cross has offered harsh criticisms of the Directorate of Immigration (ÚTL) and contends that some of [&
Satanist Desires To Be Called ‘Lucifer’
Many have had struggles with name approvals by the Icelandic Naming Committee. Yesterday, the Reykjavík District Court revoked the ruling of the Icelandic Naming Committee that In
Help Pick The Name Of A National Park In The Westfjords
The Environment Agency of Iceland is holding a vote for the name of a new national park in the Westfjords. You have the ability to cast your vote now for […]
COVID Roundup: Three New Domestic Cases, One Outside Quarantine At Diagnosis
Three new domestic case of the coronavirus was detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. One of these people were outside of quarantine at diagnosis. No peopl
RVK Newscast #105: The New Lava Threatening The Highway
We visited Nátthagi, where the lava is now filling slowly. It’s obvious that the lava will go over the highway in the end, the only question is, how long will […]
RVK Newscast #105: The New Lava Threatening The Highway
We visited Nátthagi, where the lava is now filling slowly. It’s obvious that the lava will go over the highway in the end, the only question is, how long will […]
Get Some Art! Our Exhibition Picks For This Week
We know—you have absolutely nothing to do this week. To help, we’ve put together a list of some of our favourite art events going on right now. Enjoy. Sumarnótt / [&hellip
Icelanders Are Amongst The Longest-Lived Europeans
According to a new report from Statistics Iceland, Icelanders are again amongst the longest-lived of all European peoples. The report, which gathered data from 2020, showed that th
Don’t Despair, Skuggabaldur Is On The Prowl
“I’ve always wanted to open up a jazz bar,” Jón Mýrdal says. A stand-up comedian and TV personality turned bar owner and restaurateur, he’s one of the better known names