University Student Launches Unique Demonstration For Gender Neutral Facilities
A queer activist and student at the University of Iceland—who has already made several formal appeals to the school for gender neutral bathrooms, in keeping with the university&#
International Comparison Shows Iceland Has Best Pension System
According to the pension index maintained by the consulting company Mercer and the CFA Institute, the Icelandic pension system is at the top of the list, reports Vísir. The index
When Will The Eruption Be Over?
Volcanologist and seismologist Kristín Jónsdóttir has weighed in on when the eruption at Geldingadalur can be said to be over. In speaking with Fréttablaðið, Kristín said th
Kolaportið Gets A Makeover
Kolaportið, once a mix between an indoor flea market and fish shops, has now evolved into a modern marketplace called Hafnarþorp, reports Vísir. It can also be turned into a [&h
Hackers Set Sights On Reykjavík University
Hackers who attacked Reykjavík University’s (RU) mail server and encrypted e-mails last week are seeking a ransom. According to RÚV, one server housing staff e-mails receiv
Iceland To Lift All Pandemic Restrictions Over Next Four Weeks
Following a government meeting held just moments ago, Minister of Health Svandís Svavarsdóttir announced that all pandemic restrictions will be lifted in two stages over the next
Grapevine’s 11th ‘Ask Me Anything’ Session Now Online
Here at last is the Reykjavík Grapevine’s 11th ‘Ask Me Anything’ session. Here, editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson and news editor Andie Sophia Fontaine answer que
Icelandair Prepares To Transport Tourists To US Again
Icelandair is preparing to transport foreign tourists to the United States again, Fréttablaðið reports. After an unprecedented 21-month ban on non-essesntial travel to the count
YouTube Membership: What’s All This Then?
Since we launched our YouTube membership scheme earlier this month, we’ve been bowled over by your support and kindness. So far we’ve been delighted to have many of you join [&
Toxins Found From Hvalfjörður’s Mussels
The Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) has issued a warning against mussel consumption, reports Vísir. MAST’s warning applies to the mussels picked from Hvalfjörðu
COVID Roundup: 35 Domestic Cases, Most In Quarantine
There were 35 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday. Of those, 13 were outside quarantine at diagnosis. 360 are in border screening quarantine, with 1,475
Vice MP Subjected To Repeated Racist Abuse, Has Filed Reports With The Police
Lenya Rún Taha Karim, a 21-year old law student and vice MP for the Pirate Party, has been subjected to repeated racist messages from people who object to her even […]
Four Scandinavian Airlines Lifting The Mask Rules
Four Scandinavian airlines have abolished the obligation to wear masks on board for the majority of flights, Vísir reports. The CEO of Icelandair says it’s impossible to predict
Grapevine New Music Picks: ZÖE, Ólafur Arnalds And Superserious
Grey skies are back again. Luckily, The Grapevine knows nothing offers a much needed pick-me-up as a few new tunes for your weekend playlist. Whether it’s the playlist for a
Grapevine Picks: Minimalist Art Exhibition And Bríet’s Much-Anticipated Concert
Not sure what to get into over the weekend? This period between the end of summer and the start of the Christmas season is always tricky. Good thing your friends […]
Couple Runs Museum Of Personal Items In Reykjadalur
Husband and wife pair Guðfinna Sverrisdóttir and Einar Viðar Björnsson operate The Personal Museum (Persónulega safnið) in Reykjadalur. This unique destination features every
Nearly 375,000 People Living In Iceland
New figures from the National Registry show that a total of 374,704 people lived in Iceland at the end of last month. That’s an increase of 6,000 since December last [&hellip
Eruption’s Activity Decreasing
It is too early to declare the eruption at Geldingadalur to be over, although there are signs of it happening, reports Vísir. Magma has not emerged from the crater in […]
Track By Track: Eleqant By Quest
Info: To listen to Quest is a quest in itself. Their first album, “Eleqant” is humorous, allowing the band to be tacky at times, while something undeniably cool permeates their
New In Town: Kaffi Ó-le
If you were born in Iceland in the early 80s, you just might remember the name Café Olé. Hearing it may even overwhelm you with nostalgia, memories of lost loves […]