Win A Signed Copy Of The New RAX Book
Icelandic photographer RAX (Ragnar Axelsson), has been creating striking portraits of Nordic nature for over forty years. His signature style—stark monochrome studies of harsh la
Health Minister Still Planning To Submit Bill On Decriminalising Drugs For Personal Consumption
Although this was not included in the announced joint platform of the new government, page 13 of the parliamentary matters agenda shows that Minister of Health Willum Þór Þorsso
Environment Minister, Education Minister Test Positive For Coronavirus At The Border
Minister for the Environment, Energy and Climate Affairs Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson has tested positive for the coronavirus at border screening, RÚV reports. He is now the fift
COVID Roundup: Some Bus Routes Reduced Due To Virus, Restrictions May Ease, Daily Numbers
Vísir reports that there has been some disruption of regular bus routes due to a high number of drivers in quarantine, or in isolation with the coronavirus. Specifically, the #3 [
The Grapevine’s New Music Picks: Bríet, russian.girls and Kaśka Paluch
This week: a new track and video out today from Bríet, russian.girls give out the dark and moody and Kaśka Paluch blends progressive house, archive folk and Icelandic storms. The
Grapevine Picks: Bathing Culture and Greed
Measures to counter the pandemic—details of which are available here—were tightened recently, suspending large sectors of Reykjavík’s cultural life. Hardest hit were liv
Bill To Ban “Conversion Therapy” Introduced To Parliament
A new bill being introduced to Parliament hopes to ban the practice of so-called “conversion therapy” in Iceland, Fréttablaðið reports. For the unfamiliar, conversio
Sheep-Face Pizza On Offer For Farmer’s Day
Today is Bóndadagur–roughly translated as “farmer’s day” but also interpreted as “men’s day” or “husband’s day”–i
COVID Roundup: People Have Attempted Vaccine Fraud, Latest Numbers
There have been examples of people showing up at Laugardalshöll, getting signed in for their vaccination, and then immediately trying to leave in order to be registered as vaccina
RVK Newscast 160: A Mysterious Explosion
Welcome to RVK Newscast from The Reykjavík Grapevine. Editor-in-chief, Valur Grettisson (and his Chief Morale Officer, Pollý) are in Hvalfjörður to discuss a strange explosion
Iceland With Largest Housing Price Increase In Europe
A new report from Eurostat details both rent and housing price increases in Europe from the first quarter of 2010 to the third quarter of 2021. Perhaps unsurprising to many [&helli
Enterprising Icelander Offering Legal Help For Sex Abuse Survivors Hit By NDAs
Haraldur Þorleifsson, the founder of Ueno, recently announced on Twitter that he wants to help survivors of sexual abuse who have been subjected to non-disclosure agreements and b
Poll: Majority Of Icelanders Want To Limit Or Ban Fireworks
A new poll from Prósent shows some interesting demographic differences when it comes to the public use of fireworks. The poll was conducted online, reaching some 2,300 people aged
COVID Roundup: Merchant And Tourism Industry Heads Calling For ‘Vaccine Passports’, Latest Numbers
Fréttablaðið reports that Andrés Magnússon, the managing director of the Federation of Trade and Services (SVÞ) and Jóhannes Þór Skúlason, the managing director of the Ic
Foreign Minister: Tweet Quoting MLK Not About COVID Restrictions
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a holiday in the US celebrated on the third Monday in January. As is often the case, it is also an occasion for people […]
Une Misère Frontman Fired From The Band
In light of allegations of abuse against Une Misère frontman and now-former radio host Jón Már Ásbjörnsson, the band posted a brief announcement on Facebook saying that he has
COVID Roundup: Press Briefing, Daily Numbers
Chief epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason and chief of police at Civic Protection Víðir Reynisson held a press conference at 11:00 today to go over the latest details of the pan
RVK Newscast 159: Eruption Shockwaves And Quiz Chaos
Editor’s note: At 6:46 in this video Valur states that restaurants and bars are closed in Iceland because of Coronavirus. Bars are closed, but restaurants can accept up to 20
Waiting Period For Booster Shot Shortened
In an announcement from chief epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason posted to covid.is, the wait time between one’s second vaccination and their booster shot has been shortene
Sheep News: Miracle Birth, Six-Horned Ram, Scrapie-Resistant Sheep
It’s been a busy week in the world of sheep journalism in Iceland. Here are the top stories. RÚV reports that sheep farmers Marzibil Erlendsdóttir and Aðalheiður Elfríð
COVID Roundup: Pandemic Supplies Shaky, Childhood Infections, Latest Numbers
Pandemic supplies such as gloves, masks, and at-home tests are under increasing demand around the world, and Iceland is no exception. RÚV reports that at-home tests in particular