Dog Who Bit Woman At A Nightclub Won’t Be Put Down
The Reykjavík Health Inspectorate are requesting that a dog who bit a woman at Röntgen nightclub last year should not be put down, Vísir reports. The decision was made following
From Sky To Sea & A Touch Of Luxury: Jewells Chambers’ Perfect Day in Reykjavík
Jewells Chambers is the creator and host of the award-winning All Things Iceland podcast and YouTube channel. Her content explores Iceland’s rich culture, history, language a
MP Harshly Criticises Palestinian Refugee Evictions
In the wake of recent news that the Directorate of Immigration (ÚTL) is evicting Palestinian asylum seekers from refugee centres and denying them their food stipend for refusing t
Multiple Parliamentary Parties Condemn Attacks On Gaza
MPs for the Social Democrats, the Reform Party and the Centre Party in Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee moved to have their condemnation of the IDF air strikes on Gaza
New Drama With Play
Yesterday, the Icelandic Confederation of Labour (ASÍ), the umbrella organisation of Iceland’s labour unions, urged Icelanders to boycott the new low-cost airline Play. ASÍ
Protests At Harpa For LGBT Rights In Russia
This morning, a group of people gathered outside of the Harpa concert hall to protest against the Russian government’s stance on LGBT rights for its citizens, reports Vísir. Pro
Now Charging 1000 ISK To Park At The Eruption Sites
An announcement from Landeigendafélag Hrauns sf, the group of landowners who own the land where the eruption is taking place, states that a parking fee at the new car park [&helli
COVID Roundup: Four New Domestic Cases, One Outside Quarantine
Four new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. Three of these people were in quarantine at diagnosis. Three people
RVK Newscast #104: The “Lava-Wall” At Fagradalsfjall
Valur Grettisson, the editor-in-chief of the Reykjavík Grapevine, and his trusty cameraman, Art Bicnick, visited the volcano yesterday to check out the new wall that engineers hop
Refugee From Gaza Violently Arrested Trying To Admit Himself To Psychiatric Care
Mohammed Alsweirki, a 26-year-old man originally from Gaza, and his lawyer have confirmed that when Mohammed attempted to admit himself to psychiatric care last Thursday, he was de
Reykjavik City Council Elects First Trans Council Speaker
Yesterday, Iceland made history when Reykjavík City Council elected Alexandra Briem of the Pirate Party to the position of Reykjavík City Council speaker, making her the first tr
DesignM(ay)arch Day #1: Our Top Picks of the Festival Today
Today celebrates the thirteenth edition of DesignMarch, but this time in May! The HönnunarMars’ exhibition venues stretch all over the capital area, from Hafnartorg and down
Iceland’s Eurovision Host Accused Of ‘Political Propaganda’ By Centre Party MP
Gísli Marteinn Baldursson, a broadcaster at RÚV and long-time host of the Eurovision Song Contest, made some remarks during last night’s performance that has drawn the ire
Daði Freyr Confirms: One Of Gagnamagnið Have Tested Positive For Coronavirus
Following reports that one member of Iceland’s Eurovision team has tested positive for the coronavirus, Daði Freyr has now confirmed that a member of his band, Gagnamagnið,
COVID Roundup: Two New Domestic Cases, Both Outside Quarantine
Two new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. Neither of these people were in quarantine at diagnosis. Zero new cas
MOM Air Goes To Auction: Artist Oddur Eysteinn Friðriksson Talks Performance Art And How One Sells It
In November 2020, the Grapevine, along with many other media outlets, received a press release announcing the arrival of a new budget airline in Iceland entitled MOM Air. The logo
Fancies: Álfgrímur a.k.a. Elfgrime
Fancies is a Grapevine series where we highlight an individual with supreme style. Our latest subject is Álfgrímur a.k.a. Elfgrime (24), a TikTok King (@elfgrimetiktothetok) and
Palestinian Refugees Kicked Out Of Shelter For Refusing Pre-Deportation Test, Now Homeless
Palestinian refugees who were refused international protection in Iceland were kicked out of the shelter at Bæjarhraun in Hafnarfjörður, Kjarninn reports. According to sources c
Pride Flags Raised Across Reykjavík
On Monday, the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, rainbow flags were raised outside of Höfði, city hall, and offices in Borgartún. The City of Reyk
The Fire Brigade Rescues Parrot; Arrests Horse
The fire brigade in the capital area was in for a surprise yesterday when they were called to rescue an adventure-seeking parrot and a horse on a swimming trip in […]