Album of the Year: Sóley & kef LAVÍK
Album of the year: Mother Melancholia by Sóley ‘Mother Melancholia’ is a dark, deep exploration into the feeling of the end of the world, imminent death and destruction, as we
You Should Have Heard This: Sunna Friðjóns
Listening to Sunna Friðjóns’ new album, ‘Let the Light In’, is to be transported to another world. The mystically flowing songs evoke scenes that are easy to retreat into w
Several Prominent Icelandic Men Experiencing Consequences In Wake Of Candid Survivor Interview
Eigin Konur, a popular Icelandic podcast hosted by feminist influencer Edda Falak, recently featured a guest whose candid recounting of sexual violence she reportedly experienced a
COVID Roundup: Border Rate Likely Returning Vacationers, 9 Of 10 Infections Omicron, Site Update
RÚV reported yesterday that over 17,000 people are currently in quarantine or isolation, accounting for some 5% of the total population. Today, that figure is now over 18,000. As
What Are Icelanders Talking About: The Machine Must Be Fed
You’ve heard of COVID fatigue; now get ready for volcano fatigue. A series of earthquakes near Fagradalsfjall that began on December 21st caught more attention with international
Horror-Scopes: 2022 Edition
In this edition of Horror-Scopes, our mystic mind readers are tapping into the anthropomorphised positions of stars to tell you what 2022 has in store for you. This is 100% [&helli
Best of Guide: How About Veganuary?
It’s sad but true: when a lot of people talk about “vegan food” or “vegan restaurants,” what they all too often mean is “vegan analogs of my favourite Western foods.”
Gods of Iceland: PRAISE THE SUN
Sól, goddess of the sun Strengths: Literally brings us the sun Weaknesses: Wolves Modern analogue: Beyoncé In many languages that have gendered nouns, the sun is often gendered m
A Very Cultured January: Some Of The More Intriguing Exhibitions This Month
Although the winter solstice was last month, bringing more moments of daylight with each passing day, January can still be an awfully dreary month: the lingering darkness is only a
Chance Of Volcanic Eruption Decreasing
As scientists continue to pour over the data, it now appears that a volcanic eruption in Reykjanes is less likely than it was previously reported to be. A new announcement [&hellip
A Busy Night For Rescue Workers
The severe weather forecast for yesterday evening through this morning, which ended up cancelling numerous flights, resulted in a very busy night for rescue workers and others arou
COVID Roundup: Hospitalisations Rise, New Border Infection Record, CDC Advises Avoiding Travel To Iceland
As Iceland’s total 14-day incidence of the coronavirus per 100,000 people is now at 3,206.7, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is still recommending tha
Rescue Workers Recover Injured Man From Þingvellir
About 30 rescue workers were required to recover a man who injured himself at Þingvellir National Park last night, RÚV reports. According to an announcement from the Landsbjörg
About A 50/50 Chance Of Another Volcanic Eruption
New satellite measurements examined by scientists at the Icelandic Met Office now indicate about a 50% chance that there will be another eruption at Fagradalsfjall, Vísir reports.
Happy New Year 2022
Gleðilegt nýtt ár! Happy New Year from Reykjavík Grapevine! Filmed in Borgarnes on 31st December 2021. Thank you for all of your support in 2021. Wishing you all health, happin
Flights Cancelled Due To Severe Weather Tomorrow
Due to an impending storm for the entirety of southwest Iceland and the Highlands, Icelandair has issued a travel alert on the cancellation of some flights. Specifically, “ev
Grapevine Christmas Goodies In January Sale!
Well another Christmas has come and gone, but there’ll be another one along sooner than you know it. And so that you’re well ahead of the game when it comes, […]
COVID Roundup: Child Vaccinations Beginning, Latest Numbers, New COVID Death
At a press conference held just moment ago, chief epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason revealed that some 40% of hospital admissions, which have been on the rise, have been on acco
Fancies: Edda Hulda Ólafardóttir
Fancies is a Grapevine series where we highlight an individual with supreme style. Our latest subject is Edda Hulda Ólafardóttir (25), a law student at the University of Iceland
Elísabet Pálmadóttir’s Perfect Day: Outdoor Activities And Eruptions
Elísabet Pálmadóttir works as a specialist in natural hazards at the Icelandic Met Office. During the course of this year, she has been busy explaining the acts of Fagradalsfjal
Ignored “Road Impassable” Sign, Got Stuck, Required Rescue
The rescue squad needed to be deployed after a group of tourists allegedly ignored a sign indicating that a road was impassable, drove onwards, and got their vehicle stuck in [&hel