Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2021: Best Burger
While the pandemic shows no sign of abating, Iceland’s food and beverage industry seems to be surging ahead on a combination of hope, optimism and high spirits despite the many [
RVK Newscast #130: Volcanos And Freak Accident In Spain
Finally! The eruption has started again at Fagradalsfjall after an 8-day pause, and it was spectacular. Grapevine photographer Art Bicnick hiked there in a storm and got some incre
Gallup: Current Government Holding By Slimmest Possible Majority
There have been some significant shifts in party support between August and September, according to a new poll from Þjóðarpúls Gallup, RÚV reports. Amongst these is that the c
The Largest E-Sport Tournament Will Be Held In Iceland
According to Vísir, the largest e-sport tournament, the world championships in the League of Legends, will be held in Reykjavík this autumn. Riot Games announced the news earlier
Iceland Increases Its Contribution To Humanitarian Aid
According to Morgunblaðið, The Ministry for Foreign Affairs announced that Iceland will provide an additional 25 million ISK in humanitarian aid in Afghanistan. The statement was
Dill Maintains Michelin Star
Dill Restaurant is holding onto their Michelin Star for the second year in a row, reports Vísir, maintaining its place as the only Icelandic restaurant with this recognition. Loca
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2021: Best Place For A Fancy Meal
While the pandemic shows no sign of abating, Iceland’s food and beverage industry seems to be surging ahead on a combination of hope, optimism and high spirits despite the many [
COVID Roundup: 29 Domestic Cases Yesterday, New Restriction Relaxations Announced
Following a government meeting held this morning, some new relaxations to domestic restrictions were announced by Minister of Health Svandís Svavarsdóttir. They are the following
Trash Cans In Westman Islands Have Gotten A Colourful Look
According to Vísir, the trash cans in Westman Islands have gotten a new look. They have been decorated over this summer, because the people living in the islands wanted them [&hel
Elif Shafak Receives Halldór Laxness International Literature Prize
Elif Shafak, award-winning British-Turkish author and human rights activist, has received the Halldór Laxness International Literature Prize, reports RÚV. Prime Minister Katrín
Grapevine’s 10th ‘Ask Me Anything’ This Friday!
This Friday, September 17th, at 14:30 Icelandic time, the Reykjavík Grapevine will hold its tenth Ask Me Anything (AMA). You, dear readers, are invited to send your questions to a
Tourists Rescued From Cabin At Fimmvörðuháls
Two tourists were rescued in Southern Iceland yesterday after one was injured while breaking into a cabin to seek shelter from inclement weather, reports Vísir. The pair had been
Pathway To The Eruption Site Closed Due To The Weather
The pathway to the eruption site at Fagradalsfjall was closed due to the weather yesterday, reports Vísir, but is now re-opened. A yellow weather warning effects traveling in larg
COVID Roundup: 26 Domestic Cases, Half Outside Quarantine
There were 26 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday. Of those, 13 were outside quarantine at diagnosis. There 14 domestic cases on Saturday, and 31 on Fri
Grapevine Picks: 30 Artists, A Literary Love-In And Perfumed Pictures
The Grapevine Crew scoops the cream of next week’s art happenings and events, and invites you to lick the spoon. 30×30 September 4th-30th Gallerý Port, Laugavegur 23b F
The Grapevine’s ‘Ask Me Anything’ – Ninth Edition
The Grapevine’s Valur Grettisson and Hannah Jane Cohen recently hosted the latest in our series of ‘Ask Me Anything’ online events. In a video call with friends o
Gay Men & Others May Soon Be Allowed To Donate Blood
Svandís Svavarsdóttir, Minister of Health, has submitted a draft for an amendment to the Regulation on the Collection, Treatment, Preservation and Distribution of Blood. The curr
Katrín From Selfoss Didn’t Know She Was An Artist
Katrín Þorsteinsdóttir was surprised by her artistic skills when she started painting a year ago, reports Vísir. Her first exhibition, called Umbreyting (Transformation), will
COVID Roundup: 25 New Domestic Cases, Roughly Half In Quarantine
25 new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. 12 were outside quarantine at the time of diagnosis, and 12 were unvac
RVK Newscast #129: Is The Volcano Over?
We visited the volcano at Fagradalsfjall, but there hasn’t been volcanic activity for a week now. But this volcano has been announced dead before and proving quickly that it was
