Exponential Growth In Vinyl Record Sales
According to Vísir, the record business has not seen its last days yet, at least if you take a look at Plötubúðin’s sales. The record store was opened online just […]
More Icelanders Support Outdoor Cats Than Not
In light of recent discussions about the controversial outdoor cat ban that the town of Akureyri aims to put into effect in January 2025, RÚV reports that taken as a […]
COVID Round-Up: 152 Domestic Cases Yesterday, Booster Vaccinations Kicking Off
There were 152 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday. Of those, 71 were outside quarantine at diagnosis. 198 are in border screening quarantine, with 2,64
Grapevine Picks: Book Fairs And Hugs!
Glancing at the weather forecast, it seems that outside activities might prove a little challenging during the upcoming week. But never fear! We’ve picked a couple of events
Advertisement For Iceland Parodies Zuckerberg’s Announcement
Inspired by Iceland is advertising Iceland and its nature with a video that parodies Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta. The video premiered yesterday, reports Morgunblaðið. The sk
Grapevine’s 12th ‘Ask Me Anything’ Is Now Online!
Here at last is the Reykjavík Grapevine’s 12th ‘Ask Me Anything’ session. Here, editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson and news editor Andie Sophia Fontaine answer que
Grapevine New Music Picks: Jónsi, Jóhann & Skúli Sverrisson And Daníel Ágúst & Co.
Heads up! It’s time for this week’s Grapevine new music picks. Check out everything we’re listening to right now on The Grapevine’s New Music Picks playlist
The Book That Shaped The Icelandic Soul
There are few books, if any, that have shaped the Icelandic soul as significantly as the Folklores and Adventures, or “Íslenzkar Þjóðsögur og æfintýri”, collected by Jó
Perfect Day: Eydís Blöndal
Eydís Blöndal has been revered as one of the freshest voices in Icelandic poetry since her first book of poems “Tvist og bast” came out in 2017. Her newest work, [&he
Further Domestic Restrictions Announced
Minister of Health Svandís Svavarsdóttir has announced new domestic restrictions following a government meeting held moments ago. The social gathering limit has been taken down f
Several Earthquakes Near Keilir
According to the Icelandic Met Office’s data, several earthquakes shook the ground last night, reports Vísir. Largest of the tremors occurred near Keilir in Reykjanes and was me
RVK Newscast #144: Two Fatal Accidents & Record COVID Numbers
On today’s Newscast from Reykjavík Grapevine, editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson visits Gufunes, Grafarvogi to bring you the latest in Icelandic news. COVID-19 numbers have go
Ask A Bartender: Why Is Natural Wine So Popular In Iceland?
The popularity of natural wine—the product of farming organic grapes and allowing for the natural fermentation process to proceed without additives or unnecessary intervention—
Time-lapse Video Shows Breiðamerkurjökull’s Melting Process
A video showing the rapid melting of Breiðamerkurjökull glacier has attracted a great deal of attention, reports Sky News. It is believed to capture the destructive effects that
Massive Earthquake Hits Near Hekla Volcano
According to the latest data from the Icelandic Met Office, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 struck some 1.5km west-south-west of Vatnafjöll, near the Hekla volcano, at 13:21
Guide Who Witnessed Death At Reynisfjara Speaks Out: “We Need Boots On The Ground”
David Kelley, a tour guide who was working yesterday for Hidden Iceland when tragedy struck at Reynisfjara beach in South Iceland, spoke very candidly with the Grapevine about what
Most Tourists Visiting Iceland In October Were American
According to an announcement made by the Icelandic Tourist Board and Isavia, departing flights from Keflavík Airport to other countries was around 103,000 in October, reports Vís
COVID Roundup: Third Day In A Row Of Record-Breaking Daily Cases
There were 200 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday. Of those, 77 were outside quarantine at diagnosis. There have, once again, never been so many single
Tourist Swept Out To Sea At Reynisfjara
UPDATE, 19:42: The tourist in question was unfortunately found dead by rescuers at around 19:00 this evening, RÚV reports. More details to follow tomorrow. David Kelley, a tour gu
Lost In Google Translation: Reminiscing The Past Eruptions
Apparently, the ongoing volcanic eruption at Geldingadalur has turned people’s minds to the past. According to a recent Morgunblaðið headline, the eruption is reminiscent of ol
Unemployment Continues To Decrease
According to data collected by the Directorate of Labour, unemployment continues to decline, reports Vísir. However, the agency forecasts that unemployment will slightly increase