COVID Roundup: ECDC Puts Iceland In Dark Red, Epidemiologist Considering More Restrictions
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has posted another weekly update of coronavirus cases per 100,000 people over the past 14 days in Europe. As can be [&
RVK Newscast #146: Haunting Beauty Of The Steamy Lava
This week we’re BACK at the sleepy volcano to see what’s new. Editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson (and Chief Morale Officer Pollý) bring you all the latest. The volcano hasn’t
Seljalandsfoss In Need Of Safety Development
There is a great need for safety development at Seljalandsfoss to ensure safe visits to the waterfall, reports Morgunblaðið. Improvements are also needed at Gljúfrabúi waterfal
Nurses Driving Closer To People To Vaccinate Them
The capital area’s health care system is now looking for various ways to reach those who are not vaccinated yet, reports RÚV. The director of nursing says it is urgent […
Seismic Activity Starting Up Again In Reykjanes
After many months of little to no activity in the area, seismic activity in Reykjanes appears to be acting up again—albeit not to the extent it did in 2019. RÚV […]
Possible New Horse Breed In Iceland
Icelandic horse enthusiasts have encountered an interesting phenomenon: a possible new breed of Icelandic horse in Skaftárhreppur. Currently, the horses are being examined to see
COVID Roundup: Another Modest Decline In Daily Cases, Hospitalisations
There were 126 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday. Of those, 78 were outside quarantine at diagnosis. This is down from yesterday’s 144 cases, as
Vaccination Passes Not On The Table Yet
According to the Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason, it should be clear by the end of the week whether tougher epidemic restrictions need to be set, reports Vísir. A recor
Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2021: Best Art Hall
Reykjavík is bustling with activities, from famous attractions to small hidden gems. And we have busted our balls, pushing ourselves to our physical limits—have you seen how man
COVID Roundup: Modest Decline In Daily Cases; 144 Diagnosed Yesterday
There were 144 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday. Of those, 78 were outside quarantine at diagnosis. Many more samples were taken yesterday than the d
Aron, Freyja And Andrea Were The Most Popular Names In 2020
Registers Iceland has released data considering the most popular names in 2020 in Iceland, reports Vísir. The most popular name for boys was Aron, whereas for the girls there were
RVK Newscast #145: Icelandic Women Are Prolific Readers
Welcome to Reykjavík Grapevine’s newscast with editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson! Today we visited Mál og Menning to talk about books, Icelandic language and COVID news. The
Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2021: Best Hike
Reykjavík is bustling with activities, from famous attractions to small hidden gems. And we have busted our balls, pushing ourselves to our physical limits—have you seen how man
Increase Of Injuries Among Young Scooter Drivers
In recent years, despite a sharp decrease in traffic accidents in general, the numbers associated with the use of electric scooters have increased given the widespread usage. Einar
Longest Lunar Eclipse Since 15th Century Occurs This Friday
People in Iceland might be lucky enough to experience a lunar eclipse this Friday morning, if the weather allows it, reports Vísir. However, it seems unlikely at the moment, if [&
24/7 Flower Vending Machines In Selfoss A Success
A self-service florists—essentially vending machines filled with flowers that are open 24 hours a day—has reportedly been a resounding success in the South Iceland town of Self
Large Ice Cave Found Inside Langjökull
A new, unusually large ice cave was found on the east side of Langjökull earlier this autumn, reports Morgunblaðið. Ever since it was found, tourism companies have started to im
COVID Roundup: New Record Broken, CDC Puts Iceland In Top Risk Category
There were 206 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday. Of those, 111 were outside quarantine at diagnosis. This marks the largest single-day number of coro
The Bookish Tradition Of Christmas Eve
As yuletide approaches, the thoughts of Icelanders turn to books. And we’re talking real books here; the ones made from paper. The ones with actual pages that, when fresh and
Bullying Increased At Schools
According to data collected by Skólapúlsinn, a self-assessment system used by schools to monitor and improve their internal work, bullying at schools increased last year among 6t
Strætó Installs New Payment System Tomorrow
According to Morgunblaðið, Icelandic public transport company Strætó will install a new electronic payment system called KLAPP in its vehicles tomorrow, November 16th. A penalt