Italian Air Force Arrives in Iceland
The Italian Air Force is set to arrive in Iceland today to guard the Icelandic NATO airspace in support of NATO’s enduring Air Policing efforts. The focus of the “peace
More People Died In Iceland In The First Quarter Of 2022 Than Last Year
In the first four months of 2022, 760 people died in Iceland, RÚV reports. In 2021, this figure was smaller—with 610 deaths during the first quarter of the year. [su_pullquote]A
Daði Einarsson Wins BAFTA
Daði Einarsson won British Film and Television Academy awards for his work on the special, visual and graphic effects for The Witcher. [su_pullquote]Are you going to Iceland in th
Grapevine New Music Picks: LÓN, Ári Arelíus, Between Mountains & Jónas Sig
It’s officially summer now, and while the weather might still be decidedly cool, The Reykjavík Grapevine have got the hottest new tracks for your listening pleasure. See wha
Grapevine Event Picks: Record Store Day, And More!
IT’S FRIIIDAAAY! Make the most of your precious days off before you return to slogging it for The Man by checking out all of these cool events. Not your cup […]
RVK Newscast 180: First Day Of Summer!
Happy first day of summer! Reykjavík Grapevine’s Culture Editor, Josie Anne, is in Laugardalur to find out why exactly Icelanders celebrate the arrival of summer in April, as we
Belugas Receive New Home In Klettsvík Bay
The belugas were captured as babies when they were only around 2 years old from their home in the arctic waters of Russia, and sold to an aquarium in Shanghai […]
Why Should You Vote? Find Out Tomorrow!
As a foreigner in Iceland, you might be aware that you can vote in municipal elections, even if you’re not a citizen–provided you’ve had legal residence in your t
PLAY Launches Its First Flight To The USA
Iceland’s low-cost airline PLAY launched its first transatlantic flight to the USA, Vísir reports. The flight to Baltimore/Washington International will be operated on a daily b
Fugitive Found, Police Will Review Tactics, Parliament Seeks Answers
Gabríel Douane Boama, a fugitive who slipped out of police custody at Reykjavík District Court last Tuesday and has been on the run since, was found and arrested last night, [&he
Tonight! A VR Performance At The National Theatre
If you’re bored on this “first day of summer” because so much stuff is closed and you’re looking for something to do, considering the following: [su_pullquo
Police Accused Of Racial Profiling In Search For Fugitive
The Reykjavík area police have been strongly criticised for deploying their special forces squad to stop a bus suspected to be transporting a wanted man. The National Commissioner
RVK Newscast 179: Underwater Volcano On The Cards
Spring is here! Editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson and Chief Morale Officer Pollý are out enjoying the sunshine in Reykjanes, as well as bringing you the latest news from the area;
Historian Condemns Statue Theft
Eiríkur Þorláksson, an art historian, has published a column in Fréttablaðið about the bronze statue theft we have extensively covered last week, as a work entitled “Ca
Fourth Dose Of Covid-19 Vaccine Recommended For Those Above 80
Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason has decided to offer a fourth dose of covid vaccine to those aged 80 or above, Vísir reports. [su_pullquote]Are you going to Iceland in
New Eruption Could Send Ash Over The Capital Area
The earthquake detected in the sea off Reykjanes peninsula could result in sending ash over the Reykjavík area, Vísir reports. [su_pullquote]Are you going to Iceland in the nea
Tomorrow Is “The First Day Of Summer” In Iceland
Tomorrow marks the first Thursday after April 18th. While to anyone else in the world, this fact means nothing, in Iceland it can only mean one thing: the First Day […]
Regulations Relaxed For Foreigners Voting In Municipal Elections
While you still have to be a citizen to vote in parliamentary elections, the rules on foreigners voting in municipal elections have been relaxed somewhat–and some foreigners
Íslandsbanki Sale: Pressure On Finance Minister To Resign
Minister of Finance Bjarni Benediktsson is now facing increased calls for his resignation in the wake of the sale of shares in Íslandsbanki, which the government admitted yesterda
Bird Flu Confirmed In Iceland: What You Should Know (Your Cat Is Safe)
Bird flu has been confirmed in wild birds in Iceland. The announcement comes from the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Administration (MAST). Bird flu has been diagnosed in a white-fr
Íslandsbanki Sale “Did Not Meet Expectations” Of Government, ISFI To Be Shut Down
A statement from the government has been released regarding the sale of the 22.5% share in Íslandsbanki, wherein they say amongst other things that they will call upon Parliament