Supernatural Iceland: Christmas Bonus Episode
Welcome to this SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE of Supernatural Iceland! For a extra dose of winter cheer we’re bringing you all you need to know about Iceland’s festive folklore. But be
Grapevine Picks: Festive Movie Parties, Abandoned Art and Reflecting on Seyðisfjörður
It’s Þorláksmessa! And almost Christmas! But there’s no let up in The Grapevine’s obsession with keeping our dear Reykvíkingar readers all cultured-up across t
COVID Roundup: 443 Domestic Cases Yesterday, Most Outside Quarantine At Diagnosis
There were 443 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday, plus an additional 51 at the border. This marks the second day in a row of record-high cases [&helli
About 5,000 Earthquakes Near Fagradalsfjall Since Tuesday, 4.0 Early This Morning
There have been about 5,000 earthquakes around Fagradalsfjall since the earthquake swarm in the area began last Tuesday, RÚV reports. The vast majority of these have been below a
Practical Icelandic: “Merry Christmas”
Velkomin! Welcome to episode 2 of Practical Icelandic, the series where Reykjavík Grapevine teaches you simple and useful phrases for your trip to Iceland. Today we are learning t
‘Lamb’ On Oscars’ International Feature Shortlist
Deadline reports that Dýrið–better known to international audiences as Lamb–has made the Oscars’ shortlist for international feature films. [su_pullquote]Need a
One Company Sells Up To 800,000 Disks Of “Laufabrauð” Each Year
Gæðabakstur, perhaps best known to our readers as the bakers who provide renowned hot dog vendors Bæjarins Bestu with their buns, has one business that consistently does well
COVID Roundup: 267 Domestic Cases, Highest Number Of Border Cases This Year
There were 267 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday, plus an additional 51 at the border. This is the highest number of infections detected at the border
Earthquake Swarm In Reykjanes, Lateral Magma Movement Likely Cause
A series of significantly large earthquakes–i.e., at a magnitude of 3.0 or greater–have been detected in Reykjanes since early this morning, all of them near Fagradalsf
RVK Newscast 153: Omicron And Björk On The Big Screen
Happy winter solstice! On the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, Reykjavík Grapevine editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson brings you an update on the worsening Covid
Trailer For ‘The Northman’, Featuring Björk And Sjón, Makes A Splash
Robert Eggers, director of both The Witch and The Lighthouse, has more surprises in store with his latest venture, The Northman. [su_pullquote]Need a Christmas present pronto? Get
About 83% Of Icelandic Books Are Printed Overseas
RÚV reports that, according to a new survey conducted by Bókasamband Íslands, some 83% of Icelandic titles are printed overseas. [su_pullquote]Need a Christmas present pronto? G
COVID Roundup: New Pandemic Restrictions Announced, New Record Figures, Booster Shots Increase
Following a government meeting held this morning on recommendations from chief epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason, Minister of Health Willum Þór Þórsson has announced new pan
Offering Home-Delivered Christmas Trees This Pandemic Holiday Season
With just three days to go until Christmas celebrations begin in Iceland, and with the Omicron variant keeping people especially cautious, RÚV reports that the annual Christmas tr
Chief Epidemiologist Has Recommended Lowering Social Gathering Limit
In light of the weekend’s disturbingly high number of new domestic cases of the coronavirus, chief epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason has submitted recommendations to Minis
Womens’ Cases Against Iceland In Human Rights Court Make International Headlines
CNN has published a scathing report that sheds further light on the women, all of them survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence, currently with cases filed against the Icela
Statistics Iceland Predicts Population To Reach 476,000 By 2070
Statistics Iceland (Hagstofa) has published a population forecast for Iceland’s future. [su_pullquote]Need a Christmas present pronto? Get the Iceland lover in your life a Gr
Prisoners Awaken To Find Potatoes In Shoes
Prisoners at Litla-Hraun prison awoke yesterday morning to discover potatoes in their shoes, as reported by the prisoner advocacy group Afstaða on Facebook yesterday. [su_pullquot
COVID Roundup: New Restrictions In The Works As Numbers Climb, New COVID Death, MPs Infected
Chief epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason has submitted new pandemic restriction recommendations to Minister of Health Willum Þór Þórsson in light of the rapidly rising cases
Have Yourself A Stress-Free Grapevine Christmas
‘Twas the Saturday before Christmas, and Laugavegur—Reykjavík’s main shopping drag—was far from quiet. Reykvíkingurs thronged the street this afternoon, scurrying
Grapevine Grassroots: Live Track And Interview With Laufey
Reykjavík native Laufey has been charming YouTube audiences ever since she started posting home videos of her solo musical performances during pandemic lockdown. Singing jazz clas