Bill Submitted That Would Ban “Blood Farms” In Iceland
One of the first pieces of legislation being introduced to the newly-formed Icelandic Parliament is a proposed ban on so-called “blood farms”, Vísir reports. [su_pullq
COVID Roundup: 136 Domestic Cases Yesterday, Most Outside Quarantine At Diagnosis
There were 136 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday, plus an additional three at the border. Of yesterday’s domestic cases, 63 were outside quarant
Possible Bomb Found Nearby US Ambassador’s Residence
A suspicious item was found in a trash can nearby the US Ambassador’s residence in Mánatún last night. According to Fréttablaðið’s sources, the item is believed to be a bo
First Confirmed Case Of Omicron Variant In Iceland Detected
While first suspected to be the case yesterday, it has now been confirmed, Vísir reports, that the Omicron variant has been detected in a patient at Landspítali hospital. The ind
Supernatural Iceland: Monsters
Welcome to Supernatural Iceland! Join Valur Grettisson, editor-in-chief of Reykjavík Grapevine, as he explores the world of folklore, other-worldly visits and strange happenings i
On The Verge Of A Breakdown: The Delicate, Unsettling Works Of Guðný Rósa Ingimarsdóttir
Layers of translucent white paper, cut into vaguely cloud-like shapes, lend different shades of cream to light grey due to the layers themselves. In impossibly tiny, handwritten le
Vaccination Car Has Received Positive Feedback
Vísir reports that the vaccination car, which was introduced last month, has been received well. The car drives around Reykjavík on Thursdays and Fridays, and companies can reque
COVID Roundup: 140 Domestic Cases Yesterday, Most In Quarantine At Diagnosis
There were 140 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday, plus an additional three at the border. Of yesterday’s domestic cases, 68 were outside quarant
Just Human Stories: ‘Hvunndagshetjur’ Tells The Tales Of Foreign Women In Iceland
‘Hvunndagshetjur’ is a new film from Magnea Björk Valdimarsdóttir. It tells the tales of four people of foreign origin living in Iceland. There’s a lot about this movie tha
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