RVK Newscast #156: Volcano Update
Welcome back to Reykjavík Grapevine’s Newscast with editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson. Today we finally return to the Fagradalsfjall volcano to give you a comprehensive update on
The Grapevine’s New Year Musical Picks: Ólafur, Gyða and Rafnar
So it’s the last week of 2021. And with one ear on the upcoming hectic shenanigans of New Year’s Eve, we bring three gentle musical gifts from the frosty north [&hellip
Strætó: Bus Drivers Not Responsible For Enforcing Use Of Masks On Buses
Frequent passengers of the capital area bus system (Strætó) may have noticed that not everyone takes masking up seriously on the bus. Some passengers take their masks off after b
COVID Roundup: Icelanders Exceed All Expectations In Booster Shots, New Border Infection Record
Icelanders have been very diligent about getting themselves vaccinated, especially when it comes to getting a booster shot, Vísir reports. So much so, in fact, that three times as
RVK Newscast #155: Return Of The Volcano?
Welcome back to Reykjavík Grapevine’s Newscast with editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson. Today’s news: Iceland is experiencing its worst ever Covid-19 numbers, and the volcano ma
Prime Minister Advises People Proceed With Caution In The Pandemic
Following yesterday’s news that three government minsiters all tested positive for the coronavirus, Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir tells RÚV that it is important for p
Reminder: It Is Illegal To Sell Wild Geese On Facebook
The Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) has issued a public advisory reminding people that Icelandic law is very clear when it comes to selling game fowl on the internet
COVID Roundup: Lower Numbers Than Yesterday, Hospitals Under Considerable Workload
At a press conference held just moments ago, chief epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason, chief of medicine Alma D. Möller (above), and chief of police at Civic Protection Víðir
Earthquakes Calming, Reminding Scientists Of Last March’s Pre-Eruption Events
The earthquake swarm which began on December 21st has been considerably calmer over the past 24 hours or so, but we are not out of the woods yet. [su_pullquote]Enter a […]
“Pandemic Babies” Set To Outpace “Financial Crash Babies” In 2021
In the beginning of December, some 4,300 babies were registered in the Parental Leave Fund due to parents taking a post-natal leave of absence, Kjarninn reports. [su_pullquote]Ente
3.6 Earthquake Recorded Yesterday, Eruption Watch Continues
According to data from the Icelandic Met Office, there were six earthquakes of a magnitude greater than 3 yesterday. [su_pullquote]Enter a competition to win a box of Grapevine goo
Fireworks Sales Now Open For New Year’s
Fireworks sales have officially begun in the run-up to New Year’s Eve, RÚV reports. As with last year, people can exercise the option of buying fireworks online. [su_pullquo
Finance Minister, Foreign Minister & Industry Minister Test Positive For Coronavirus
Minister of Finance Bjarni Benediktsson has tested positive for the coronavirus, RÚV reports. He disclosed this himself yesterday in a post on Facebook. [su_pullquote]Enter a comp
COVID Roundup: 836 Domestic Cases, Healthcare Workers Under Great Pressure
RÚV reports that healthcare workers are experiencing a tremendous workload lately, not least of all those who conduct sample testing. Thousands of samples taken are being tested e
First MP Of Kurdish Background And Youngest MP Both Take Seats In Iceland’s Parliament
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Geophysicists: If There Is An Eruption, It Will Likely Arise At The Same Location
Without confirming whether or not an eruption is imminent, Magnús Tumi Guðmundsson, a geophysicist at the University of Iceland, told reporters that if it does happen, it will
11 New Icelanders Born Over Christmas
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COVID Roundup: Another Record Broken, Long Waits In Screening Lines Raising Concerns
Icelanders have been very diligent about getting themselves tested for the coronavirus. So much so that RÚV reports some 2,700 people went in for screening yesterday, with another
Seismic Activity In Reykjanes Continues, SMS Alert System Reactivated
A new alert from the Icelandic Met Office states that most of the seismic activity that started up again on December 21st has been centered around Fagrsdalsfjall. [su_pullquote]Ent
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Saga Stories #10: What Happened On Drangey Island?
Join Dr Matthew Roby for an extra special episode of Saga Stories about the famous Grettis saga sterka, known in English as “The Saga of Grettir the Strong.” Grettir is