Power Line to Westman Islands Temporarily Shut For Ravens
Landsnet has decided to take Vestmannaeyjar Line 1 out of operation for the coming weeks due to a couple of ravens who have made their nest at the end of […]
Body Found On The Seashore At Eiðsgrandi
On May 18th, a body was discovered at Eiðsgrandi, on the north shore of ReykjavÃk, close to Seltjarnarnes, RÚV reports. [su_pullquote]Are you going to Iceland in the near future
Grapevine Event Picks: ACIDFEST And More
Summer is here and lots is happening in ReykjavÃk these days! There’s an ACIDFEST, a pub quiz, a battle between metal bands, and more. Check out our weekly event picks [&hel
Socialist Party Founder Casts Doubts On Infrastructure Minister’s Housing Bill
Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson, Minister of Infrastructure and chairman of the Progressive Party, presented a bill yesterday which aims to improve housing security and the legal positi
Magma Collecting, Increased Earthquakes At Reykjanes
There is an increasing amount of magma collecting just northwest of Mt Þorbjörn in Reykjanes, RÚV reports. [su_pullquote]Are you going to Iceland in the near future? Check out a
Icelandic Arctic Foxes Star In A Netflix Series
Icelandic Arctic foxes appeared in a new Netflix series ‘Wild Babies’, RÚV reports. The eight-part series explores the life journeys of baby animals as well as the ch
Iceland Invites You To “Outhorse” Your Emails
Iceland is known for its outside-the-box promotional campaigns. Two years ago, Visit Iceland came up with an idea to help people release their stress and let them scream into the [
Ok, Bye Climate Summit Took Place at Harpa
On Wednesday, May 18th, Harpa concert hall and conference center hosted Ok, Bye Climate Summit. The event took place within Icelandic Innovation Week. [su_pullquote]Are you going t
Directorate Of Health Announces “Widespread Immunity” Against COVID, But Reinfection Still A Risk
A new report issued by the Directorate of Health concludes that “widespread immunity against COVID-19 has been achieved in society”, but it bears mentioning that the ri
Ukrainian Asylum Seekers Offered Benefits Not Afforded To Other Nationalities
The Icelandic government has been diligent in supporting asylum seekers from Ukraine, both adults and children alike, but this includes affording them benefits not granted to asylu
Swan Wasn’t Shot, Driver Takes Responsibility
A driver responsible for the death of a swan two days ago has turned himself in to the police in East Iceland, RÚV reports. [su_pullquote]Are you going to Iceland in […]
Clearer Picture Of Possible ReykjavÃk City Council Majority Forming
Following last Sunday’s elections results for ReykjavÃk City Council, a clearer picture is beginning to form regarding what the next majority may be. Who the mayor might be,
Police Received 20 Charges For Hate Speech Since 2014
Since 2014, the Icelandic police have received 20 complaints for hate speech. 14 charges have been issued, 5 cases have been dropped and in one case the investigation was stopped,
Magma Collecting Close to HS Orka and Blue Lagoon
About one and a half million cubic meters of magma have accumulated a few kilometers below the surface close to the Blue Lagoon. Land has risen by a few centimeters. […]
The Icelandic Roundup: Rental Market in Crisis
On this week’s episode of The Icelandic Roundup, Grapevine editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson and culture editor Josie Anne Gaitens are joined by Guðmundur Hrafn ArngrÃmsson, th
“Cat Party” Fails To Win Seat On Akureyri Town Council
While a lot of the focus of last Saturday’s municipal elections has been on ReykjavÃk’s uncertain future, some striking elections results happened in many other towns
Controversial Bill On Asylum Seekers Hits Parliamentary Floor
Minister of Justice Jón Gunnarsson has submitted a bill to Parliament that would make significant changes to the law regarding those seeking international protection in Iceland. T
President Of Iceland And His Delegation Travel To USA
Last night the President of Iceland, Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, went to the US; specifically, California. There he will lead the Icelandic delegation to a meeting of large American c
Ukraine Wins Eurovision, Iceland Comes 23rd
The Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra has won the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, with a total of 631 points, the highest score in history. Ukraine was 4th after the national jury [&he
Civil Protection Activates “Uncertainty” Level Due To Earthquakes
The Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management (Almannavarnir) has announced the activation of the “uncertainty” level due to the recent spate of earthquak
Icelandic Tourism Industry Will Need To Import Upwards of 9,000 Employees
The Icelandic tourism industry needs to bring in seven to nine thousand foreign workers this year and the next, in order to be able to handle the predicted number of […]