Another Storm Through Today And Tomorrow
Just when the nation has been able to catch its breath from last week’s severe storms, another one has already touched down. The Westfjords and the north coast of Snæfellsne
COVID Roundup: Vaccines Now At Clinics, Daily Numbers
As of today, vaccinations will no longer be held at Laugardalshöll, but instead, at area health clinics. Whether you’re seeking a vaccination or a booster shot (and bear in
It’s Bolludagur, Folks!
It’s that time of year again: time to head to your local bakery and buy yourself a half dozen bollur to eat by yourself in your car while questioning every […]
Invasion Of Ukraine: Protests Continue, Iceland’s Government Responds, Telecoms Offer Free Calls To Ukraine
Following last week’s protests held by Russian citizens and others in Iceland against the Russian invasion, more protests were held over the weekend. Vísir reports that hund
Grapevine Picks: Finnish Saunas, Circus Sideshows and Mysterious Landscapes
Here’s our weekly set of damn good reasons to leave your cosy Reykjavík home over the next seven days. Yes we know that there’s sleet and rain outside, and an [&hellip
Practical Icelandic: Greetings
How do you say hello in Icelandic? Turns out there’s way more than one way… in this episode of Practical Icelandic, editor-in-chief of Reykjavík Grapevine, Valur Grett
Russians Protest Invasion, Refugee Committee To Discuss Ukraine
A large gathering of Russian citizens and others opposed to the invasion of Ukraine gathered near the Russian embassy in downtown Reykjavík yesterday, Vísir reports. Andrei Mensh
COVID Roundup: First Day Of No Restrictions, New Daily Case Record Broken
Today is the first day of Iceland’s new policy of having no domestic no border pandemic restrictions in place, which went into effect at midnight last night. Yesterday, a new
Yet Another Storm Sweeps Over Much Of Iceland
Today is probably not a great day to be traveling anywhere in Iceland, at least not until this evening. The Icelandic Met Office has issued an orange alert, effective noon [&hellip
RVK Newscast 168: All Covid Restrictions Lifted
Welcome back to RVK Newscast! Today Grapevine journalist Josie Anne dips her toe into the latest news from Iceland: an end to Covid restrictions, updates in the ’Fishrot Files’
Hveragerði Residents Banding Together To Rebuild Sports Hall Destroyed By Storm
Hamarshöllin, a beloved sports hall in the South Iceland town of Hveragerði, was horribly damaged in last Monday’s storm, having its roof torn off and sustaining other infr
Journalists In Samherji Case Accused Of Distributing Porn From Ship Captain’s Phone, Lawyer Says No Evidence
Police are now saying that their decision to question four journalists who reported on the so-called “Samherji guerilla division” is not based on documentation allegedl
COVID Roundup: Record-Breaking Cases; Chief Epidemiologist Urges Caution
There were 3,349 cases of the coronavirus diagnosed in Iceland yesterday–a new and unfortunate record for a single day. This news comes in the wake of yesterday’s annou
Russians In Iceland & Icelandic Government Condemn Invasion Of Ukraine, Protests Planned
Shortly after Russian forces began an offensive against Ukraine in the early morning hours today, an announcement was sent to the Grapevine that Russian citizens living in Iceland
COVID Roundup: All Restrictions Lifting On Friday, Latest Numbers
Minister of Health Willum Þór Þorsson has announced following a government meeting this morning that all pandemic restrictions, both domestic and at the border, will be lifted a
RVK Newscast 167: MP Blowin’ In The Wind
Hello and welcome back to RVK Newscast! Today, editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson is reporting on (and in) stormy conditions in Iceland, which has seen roads closed, flights cancelle
‘Fire & Iceland’ Documentary Is Out Now
The ‘Fire & Iceland’ documentary that was filmed in Iceland last year is now available on Amazon Prime in the United Kingdom and the United States. The World Theatrical Pre
Journalists Not Being Questioned Over Samherji “Guerilla Division”, But Something Else
A new wrinkle in the ongoing story of police seeking to question four journalists over data in a stolen phone has arisen. RÚV reports that the police are not questioning […
Sigur Rós Announced New Album And World Tour
Sigur Rós is working on a new album—the first one since 2013’s ‘Kveikur’. The band has also announced it will be hitting the road with the world tour in the […]
Storm Approaching North Iceland, South Iceland Route Closed
South Iceland might finally be out of the woods for the time being following yesterday’s massive storm, albeit not without significant property damage left in its wake, but t
