Radio Host & Une Misère Frontman Fired Following Accusations Of Psychological Abuse
Jón Már Ásbjörnsson, the frontman for Icelandic hardcore band Une Misère and the host of the radio show Séra Jón on station X-ið 97.7, has been relieved from his position [
New Book Shatters Myths Surrounding The Response To Iceland’s Financial Collapse
A new book, Iceland’s Secret: The Untold Story of the World’s Biggest Con, provides an insider perspective into the investigations following the 2008 financial crash, as well a
COVID Roundup: Latest Numbers Holding Steady
There were 1,080 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday, plus an additional 114 at the border. On Friday, there were 1,143 domestic cases and 57 cases at [
Valur Wants You! Join The Grapevine’s YouTube Channel
We at Grapevine Towers have been so touched by your support so far—truly, our readers and viewers are the best folk! We’ve grown so much over the last few months, […
Reykjavík Grapevine’s 14th ‘Ask Me Anything’ Now Online
It’s a new year, and we’ve got a new ‘Ask Me Anything’ session to celebrate! Editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson and Youtube Content Coordinator Josie Anne Gai
Grapevine Picks: Muggur and Erró
Despite the burgeoning pandemic causing the cancellation of events all around Reykjavík, the city’s creative strength and diversity mean that there are still plenty of optio
The Grapevine’s New Music Picks: Power Paladin, Salóme Katrín and Pale Moon
Iceland’s newest pandemic restrictions, announced today, mean that that we’re unlikely to be going out to see bands any time soon. So here are a few excellent new tunes
COVID: New Pandemic Restrictions Announced, Latest Numbers
Chief epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason submitted new pandemic restriction recommendations to the government this morning, who in turn went over them at a meeting. Following its
RVK Newscast 158: Lightning and Kennel Cough
Welcome to a particularly blustery episode of RVK Newscast! Today we bring you to the town of Garðabær, a municipality within the Capital Region of Iceland for a wintery walk-and
Arctic Lightning On The Rise
2021 saw some 7,278 lightning strikes across the Arctic region, Fréttablaðið reports. This is nearly double the number of lightning strikes than have been recorded in the Arctic
Coughing Bug Plaguing Dogs In Reykjavík
A non-fatal, but certainly unpleasant, coughing infection has been detected in numerous capital area dogs, RÚV reports. There have been dozens of such reports of the cough amongst
Earthquake And Aftershocks Detected Near Bárðarbunga
Data from the Icelandic Met Office shows that an earthquake of a magnitude of 3.2 was detected at 6:51 this morning approximately 1.7 kilometres north of Bárðarbunga. The quake o
Edition Review: Wine & Dine In The Lap Of Luxury
Few projects have been awaited with such bated breath as the opening of The Reykjavik Edition—and the wait has been worthwhile. A combined effort by the Ian Schrager Company and
Volunteer Rabbit Wranglers Wanted
Dýrahjálp Íslands and Villikanínur, in cooperation with Reykjavík Animal Services, have announced that they are seeking volunteers to help with a once-in-a-lifetime project: t
COVID Roundup: New Restrictions Likely To Be Proposed Before Weekend, New Death, Latest Numbers
Although the pandemic restrictions that were to expire last Tuesday were extended for another three weeks, chief epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason stated at a press conference y
Fire Photographers: Books About Volcanoes In Iceland
The Geldingardalir eruption resulted in more than unique experiences for hikers and tourists, it also piqued the creativity of photographers who ventured to capture the blazing hot
Strætó Bus System Hacked, Blackmailed, And Will Not Comply With Demands
Strætó, the capital area public transit system, recently announced that they have been the victims of a foreign-based cyber attack. “The attackers have threatened to publis
RVK Newscast 157: Earthquakes Silenced And Important #MeToo Moment
Happy New Year! Reykjavík Grapevine’s editor-in-chief, Valur Grettison (joined by special trainee reporter, Illugi Valsson) is back with all the latest news from Iceland. Stay t
Old Christmas Trees Given To Icelandic Goats And Horses, As A Treat
As the holiday season nears an end, and people begin to toss out their Christmas trees before the entire floor is littered with needles, people in the Icelandic countryside know [&
COVID Roundup: Chief Of Medicine, Epidemiologist Recommended Tightening Restrictions, Latest Numbers
While Minister of Health Willum Þór Þórsson announced yesterday that the current pandemic restrictions would be extended another three weeks, a memo sent to him from Chief of M
Supernatural Iceland: Trolls
Welcome to Supernatural Iceland! In this episode we’re looking at Trolls, one of the most famous otherworldly inhabitants of Iceland. Trolls are generally described as being