Live From Reykjavík Returns
Music fans will have to wait until 2022 for their next fix of Iceland Airwaves, after gathering restrictions put paid to the festival for the second year running. But the […
RVK Newscast #138: Rumbles at the Volcano
Interested in volcanos in Iceland? Our friends at Lava Centre have you covered, and are an unmissable stop on your tour of southern Iceland. Examine the various volcanoes and erupt
RVK Newscast #137: DON’T WALK ON THE LAVA!
Hæ again from Reykjavík! Reykjavík Grapevine’s Editor-in-Chief Valur Grettisson is back with his Chief Morale Officer, Pollý, in Laugardalur with an update on Icelandic n
Just Sayings: Helm of terror
In Icelandic, it goes like this: Að bera ægishjálm yfir [einhvern]. This literally means, to wear the helm of terror [over someone]. I know, the English translation is grammatic
The Mysterious Book Of Sorcerer’s Screed
Need to wake up the dead? Look no further. It has to be said before we continue; Galdraskræða, or Sorcerer’s Screed, is a dangerous book and should be handled with […]
2021 Arctic Circle Assembly Begins Today
The 2021 Arctic Circle Assembly begins today at Harpa in downtown Reykjavík. RÚV reports that this is the first major international in-person gathering in Europe since the beginn
Seismic Activity At Keilir Reduced Significantly
As reported by Morgunblaðið, the seismic activity at Keilir has reduced greatly during the past few days. According to the Icelandic Met Office, only a few dozen earthquakes are
Squid Game Popular Among Young Children In Iceland
The Korean TV show Squid Game is hugely popular in Iceland among children despite the violence portrayed in the show. Experts at Home and School, the National Parents Association,
Queer People In Iceland Receiving Violent Threats; Hate Crime Laws Needed
Over the past few days in Iceland, numerous queer and disabled people have been receiving calls and messages on social media threatening them with violence. These threats originate
Skjöldur, The Huge Cat From Reykjanesbær
María Ísrún Hauksdóttir from Reykjanesbær owns a giant cat called Skjöldur. The cat weighs around 12 kilos and is over 1 meter long, reports Vísir. María Ísrún’s family
Students Invited To Reykjavík For Media Internships
If you’re a student looking to gain experience of the media, perhaps you’d like to join us for an internship in Reykjavík. The Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s
PLAY Airline Adds New Nordic Destinations
Low-cost Icelandic airline PLAY has announced three new destinations from their Keflavík Airport hub to commence in their 2022 summer schedule. The routes include two Norwegian ci
Earthquakes Of Magnitudes Greater Than 3.0 In Reykjanes Peninsula
According to Vísir, two fairly strong earthquakes occurred last night in Reykjanes peninsula. Both of the quakes measured over a magnitude of 3. The bigger one, which was of a [&h
Poll: Largest Share Of Those Polled Want Katrín Jakobsdóttir To Continue As Prime Minister
A new poll from Maskína, which asked respondents which party chairs they would most like to see be Iceland’s next prime minister, showed the greatest portion of those polled
COVID Roundup: 50 New Cases, Roughly Half In Quarantine At Diagnosis
There were 50 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday. Of those, 24 were outside quarantine at diagnosis. 390 are in border screening quarantine, with 1,632
A Promising Food Gem in Selfoss
The Mjólkurbúið Mathöll is a new food court in Selfoss with some serious potential. South Iceland is experiencing a renaissance of sorts, and nowhere is that more evident than
Grapevine’s 11th ‘Ask Me Anything’ This Friday!
This Friday, October 15th, at 14:30 Icelandic time, the Reykjavík Grapevine will hold its eleventh Ask Me Anything (AMA). You, dear readers, are invited to participate in the vide
COVID Roundup: 36 New Domestic Cases, Still No One In Intensive Care
There were 36 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday. Of those, 16 were outside quarantine at diagnosis. 387 are in border screening quarantine, with 1,562
A Dreamy Fishermen’s Village With Sea Monsters On The Side
Travelling through the Westfjords can be a tricky business. The roads conform to the curves of the endless fjords, paved roads alternate with gravel ones, and most of the time [&he
Beer Festival In Hveragerði’s Greenhouse
Vísir reports that an Icelandic beer festival will be held in Hveragerði on October 22nd to 23rd. It is hosted by Ölverk brewery, and it takes place in a large […]
Independence Party Gains New MP, Centre Party Loses One
Last Saturday, Birgir Þórarinsson, who was elected to Parliament during last month’s elections to represent the Centre Party, announced that he was leaving the party to joi