Foreign Nationals Increase By Over 200 From Last December
A new report from the National Registry shows that foreign nationals in Iceland now number over 55,000 individuals. Specifically, there are now 55,181 foreign nationals living in I
Numerous Trans People In Iceland Still Waiting For Gender Affirmation Surgery
Dozens of trans people in Iceland are still on the waiting list for gender affirmation surgery, Vísir reports, some having waited since 2020, in large part due to these procedures
COVID Roundup: 50th Death From Coronavirus, Daily Numbers
A woman in her nineties passed away yesterday due to complications arising from COVID-19, Fréttablaðið reports. This marks the 50th death in Iceland to the coronavirus since the
RVK Newscast 163: Tragedy at Þingvallavatn
Welcome to Reykjavík Grapevine’s Newscast. Today editor-in-chief Valur Grettison (and Pollý) visits Þingvellir National Park to talk about a recent tragedy that occurred there
The Quiet Music Men: Hugar Create Chilled Classics
Musical duo Hugar have been a creative partnership for 10 years now, a fact that seems to take the individuals in question—Bergur Þórisson and Pétur Jónsson—by surprise.
Housing Prices Continue Climbing, Supply Continues Falling
A new report from the Housing and Construction Authority shows that the average price for residential real estate in the greater Reykjavík area increased by 5 million ISK in the [
New Year’s Resolutions Waning In Popularity Amongst Icelanders
A new poll from Maskína indicates that holding New Year’s resolutions is waning in popularity overall, but maintains popularity with specific demographics. According to the
Grapevine’s 15th ‘Ask Me Anything’ This Friday!
This Friday, February 11th, at 14:30 Icelandic time, the Reykjavík Grapevine will hold its fifteenth Ask Me Anything (AMA). You, dear readers, are invited to participate in the vi
COVID Roundup: Record Number Of Daily Cases, Further Relaxation Of Domestic Restrictions On Friday
Minister of Health Willum Þór Þorsson told Vísir yesterday that he was planning to announce more relaxations of domestic pandemic restrictions this Friday, 10 days ahead of the
Avalanche Danger Reported In Ísafjörður And Patreksfjörður
The risk of an avalanche has increased around the towns of Ísafjörður and Patreksfjörður in the Westfjords, reports the Icelandic Met Office. As a lot of snow has accumulated,
As Bad Weather Continues, Lightning Was Spotted in Iceland
Yesterday, the Icelandic Met Office reported an orange alert for most of the country with heavy snowfall and strong winds. The bad weather has caused power outages in many regions,
An Icelandic Noise: Dance Music, Wild Sounds And Gentle Folk
What does Iceland sound like? Perhaps it’s an odd question to ask about a big chunk of rock in the North Atlantic. But if you’re in tune with the sound […]
Horror-Scopes: Valentine’s Day
Welcome, lovers! It’s February, aka lurrrrve month, and your favourite Grapevine mystics have dutifully donned our cupid costumes in order to romantically shoot you with arrows o
Poop Emoji Reflective Badges Being Recalled
A sad day for poop emoji enjoyers has dawned, brought about by a recall announcement from the popular office supplies outlet A4. As Fréttablaðið reports, the poop emoji reflecto
Iceland Plans To End Commercial Whaling By 2024
Iceland is one of the few countries that continues to practice commercial whaling. However, whaling could be banned by 2024, according to a recent statement by the Minister of Fish
COVID Roundup: Hospitalisations Increase Further, Daily Numbers
Following yesterday’s news that hospitalisations due to the coronavirus have increased, that trend continues, as Landspítali hospital reports there are now 35 in hospital, w
Supernatural Iceland: Elves
Welcome to Supernatural Iceland! In this episode we take a peak into the world of the infamous Icelandic elves, or ‘hidden folk’. Elvish tales are a huge part of Icelan
Ask An Expert: How Are Ice Caves Formed?
Ice caves are a popular winter tourist attraction here in Iceland, with visitors travelling from far a wide to witness the other-worldy beauty of these incredible natural structure
A Cathedral Of Ice: Langjökull’s Newest Natural Glacial Cave
You’ll probably never need to consider quite how heavy a snowmobile is until you roll one over on a glacier, and have to right it yourself. (About 240kg, since you […]
The Cold Light Of Night: Kælan Mikla Have A Dark New Universe To Share
The mercurial Kælan Mikla defy description in many ways. Although it might appear that many of the band’s motifs and themes could be huddled together under the big black umbrell
Identities Of Those Lost To Plane Crash Revealed
The identities of those who past away in last Thursday’s plane crash have now come to light, DV reports. The pilot was Haraldur Diego, one of Iceland’s leading aviators