Police Questioning Journalists Covering Samherji: What’s Going On, And What Might Happen
As reported, four journalists will soon be questioned by North Iceland police over their coverage of fishing giant Samherji; specifically, their revelations of a group calling itse
Justice Ministry To Let Asylum Seeker Legal Aid Contract With Icelandic Red Cross Expire
The Ministry of Justice’s contract with the Icelandic Red Cross, in which lawyers working for the Red Cross provide legal and interpretative services to those seeking interna
COVID Roundup: Health Minister May Lift All Border Restrictions In Next Few Days
Minister of Health Willum Þór Þorsson may lift all coronavirus restrictions within the next few days, RÚV reports, as he believes the number of infections detected in people co
Sigur Rós Keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson Returns To The Band
On February 14, Sigur Rós published an Instagram post saying that their former keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson has returned to the band. Sigur Rós is now working on new music toget
Health Minister May Lift All Coronavirus Restrictions In 10 Days Or Sooner
Just four days after announcing further relaxations of domestic coronavirus restrictions, Minister of Health Willum Þór Þorsson is now aiming to lift all domestic pandemic restr
Poll: Little Movement In Party Support Between Months
A new poll from Gallup shows very little movement in terms of individual party support, but support for the ruling coalition has been declining gradually since the 2021 general ele
COVID Roundup: Cases Down, Hospitalisations Up
According to the latest figures on covid.is, there are now 53 in hospital due to the coronavirus, up from 41 people just yesterday. [su_pullquote]We have been having some awful wea
Police Seek To Question Four Journalists Over Samherji Reporting
Four journalists will soon be questioned by North Iceland police over their coverage of fishing giant Samherji; specifically, their revelations of a group calling itself “the
Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Valentine’s Day In Reykjavík
The capital, as well as the southwestern part of Iceland, has seen a heavy overnight snowfall that continues until now. It is reported that numerous roads are temporarily closed du
Thieving Cat Cannot Be Stopped, Owners Set Up Lost-And-Found Bin
A cat with the distinguished name of Ómar Ingimundar has become notorious for stealing various items from people in his neighbourhood, RÚV reports, making off with whatever he ca
COVID Roundup: Reminder Of New Regulations, Daily Numbers
In case you missed it: there are new coronavirus regulations now in place. [su_pullquote]You can now take walking tours of Reykjavík with Grapevine crewmembers Valur, Pollý and B
Second Shooting In Reykjavík: Two In Custody, Police Investigating Possible Connection To Previous Shooting
Another shooting occurred in downtown Reykjavík at around one in the morning of February 13th, Vísir reports. Police are now investigating a possible connection with a previous s
Reykjavík Grapevine’s 15th ‘Ask Me Anything’ Now Online!
Reykjavík Grapevine’s 15th ‘Ask Me Anything’ session is now available to watch online Editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson and Youtube Content Coordinator Josie Anne
Covid-19 Measures in Iceland Eased: Groups Of 200 Are Now Allowed
On Friday, February 11, the Government of Iceland has announced that it will ease Covid-19 safety measures starting from midnight. The new regulation allows gatherings of 200 peopl
Four Bodies Recovered From Plane Crash In Þingvallavatn
All four bodies of the men who died in a plane crash in the lake Þingvallavatn have now been recovered from the water. The bodies had been retrieved from the […]
Shooting in Reykjavík: Young Female Seriously Injured
A young female and her boyfriend were shot early on Thursday outside their home in the east of Reykjavík. The two men thought to be responsible were arrested the same […]
40-Meter High Wave Hits Icelandic Coast
The Road and Coastal Administration reported record-high waves at the south coast of Iceland as a severe storm swept the county on February 7-8. A total of ten waves of 25 [&helli
The Grapevine’s New Music Picks: Axel Flóvent, Lord Pusswhip and Daughters Of Reykjavík
After a hard debate and an unexpected knife fight between the writers at the office, we came to the conclusion that these three songs are exactly what the world needs […]
RVK Newscast 164: Inflation And A Whaling Ban?
Welcome back to RVK Newscast! Today Reykjavík Grapevine editor-in-chief Valur Grettison (joined by his Chief Morale Officer, Pollý) takes a walk across the frozen pond Tjörnin i
Lost In Google Translation: Famous Swamp Dwellers
Iceland has had its fair share of celebrity visitors over the years; Justin Bieber got his kit off in a glacial lagoon, Kim K ate a hot dog at Bæjarins […]