COVID Roundup: Hospitalisations Rise, Reduced Isolation Time In Effect, Daily Numbers
According to the latest data from Landspítali hospital, there are currently 31 people in hospital with the coronavirus, with three in intensive care. This marks an increase from y
Tragic End To Search For Missing Plane
Divers for the Icelandic Coast Guard found four bodies in Þingvallavatn lake last night, RÚV reports, not far from the wreckage of the plane which went missing Thursday morning.
Stormy Weather Across The Country Until Tomorrow Evening
Schools and afterschool programmes for most of the country were cancelled last night in expectation of severe storms this morning. While the Reykjavík area and most of southwest I
Grapevine Music News: Laufey, Bríet And A Eurovision Ding-Dong
Three stories from the music news desk at Grapevine Towers… Laufey Jazz wunderkind Laufey Lin—who established an enviable international profile on social media through post
Traditional Values: Kvæðakórinn Are Reimagining Icelandic Folk Music
Linus Orri describes himself as a reluctant conductor. He had been singing with and teaching traditional songs to friends for a long time, but when it was suggested that they [&hel
Lenya Rún Taha Karim’s Perfect Day: Politics And Chill
Lenya Rún is a Pirate Party politician. In September 2021 it was announced that she was to become the youngest ever member of Alþingi. However, due to the election miscount [&hel
Grapevine Picks: Illuminating Art, Sámi Cinema And Gluttonous Ramen Gobbling
As Reykvíkingurs emerge from yet another contraction-expansion cycle of their ability to gather, we present illuminating art, Sámi cinema, and gluttonous ramen gobbling events. G
Catch Of The Day: Icelanders Have Fallen For Verbúðin Hook, Line And Sinker.
In the post-terrestrial TV world, with myriad streaming options (does anyone else feel like they spend more time on the Netflix homepage with decision anxiety than actually watchin
Hallgrímur Helgason: Torn Between Keith Haring and the Sagas
Hallgrímur Helgason is in some ways a rebel when it comes to Icelandic fiction, and his weapons are pleasantly disarming; humour and entertainment. It took publishing four books f
Dancing Between The Cracks: Hvíla Sprungur Explores Our Personal Crevasses
Iceland’s glaciers are a rich source of symbolism. We observe these majestic ice caps melt and recede as a stark reminder of the climate crisis. At the same time, they [&hell
Search For Missing Plane Continues
A massive search and rescue operation is currently underway in Iceland, as a four-seater plane carrying three tourists and one pilot disappeared yesterday morning while flying over
The Personal Is Political: Podcaster & Activist Edda Falak On Misogyny, Sexual Violence, And The Failures Of Government
Long-time readers of the Grapevine may have noticed a series of stories over the past few years on prominent, often powerful, Icelandic men being revealed to have crossed boundarie
COVID Roundup: Isolation Time Reduces After The Weekend, Daily Numbers
In an interview on radio show Bítið this morning, Minister of Health Willum Þór Þorsson confirmed that isolation times for those who test positive for the coronavirus will be
Spiked Tires Made No Difference On Icy Roads
There have been more than 30 auto accidents this morning alone, RÚV reports, due to icy conditions that apparently caught many motorists by surprise. As a result, police and other
Largest Earthquake Since 2017 Recorded Near Katla Volcano
According to data from the Icelandic Met Office, there were three earthquakes of a magnitude greater than 3.0 last night: a 4.0 at 19:10; a 3.4 at 19:44; and a […]
COVID Roundup: Epidemiologist Sees Cause To Reduce Restrictions Further, Daily Numbers
At a press conference held yesterday, chief epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason said that while daily coronavirus cases are not really declining, hospitalisations are, and he ther
Support For Government Decreases From Last Month, Opposition Sees A Boost
A new poll from Gallup shows support for the ruling coalition decline from last month, while some opposition parties saw a modest rise in support. 10,911 people were contacted for
Prime Minister Now In “Special Precaution” After Potential Exposure To Coronavirus
Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir revealed on Facebook that she is now in what is known as “special precaution” after her youngest son tested positive for the corona
VIDEO: Iceberg Spotted Near The Westfjords
Following recent reports of sea ice approaching the Icelandic coast, as well as NAVTEX alerts about an iceberg in the northwest channel, the Icelandic Coast Guard has paid a visit
COVID Roundup: Daily Numbers, Nearly 20% Of Icelanders Have Caught Coronavirus Since Start Of Pandemic
As we reach the two-year anniversary of the coronavirus’ arrival in Iceland in late February 2020, data on covid.is shows that since then, 70,721 Icelanders in all became inf
Changes To Law On Foreigners In The Works, Stricter Measures For Asylum Seekers Proposed
A draft of a bill from the Ministry of Justice proposing a number of changes to the Law On Foreigners expands police powers, evokes compulsory medical procedures, and gives veto [&