Health Centers Host Open House For Fourth COVID Vaccine
Many people have requesting the fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine, so health centers are hosting an open house for the next two weeks for people aged 80 years and older […]
Guðrún Aspelund Hired As Chief Epidemiologist
Guðrún Aspelund will take over as chief epidemiologist when Þórólfur Guðnason retires September 1, the Directorate of Health announced today. Guðrún currently works as the
120 Million ISK For Musicians Due To Pandemic
The Minister of Culture has allocated 120 million ISK in grants to musicians as a pandemic response, reports RÚV. Over one hundred projects are receiving funding from grants such
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Place For A Fancy Meal
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Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Goddamn Restaurant
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COVID Cases Increasing In Iceland Despite Widespread Immunity
The number of COVID-19 cases in Iceland is increasing, with around 200 people testing positive each day. But the true number is likely higher, the Directorate of Health cautions, b
Hospitalisation For Psychosis Increases With Number Of ADHD Stimulant Prescriptions
An increasing number of people are going to psychiatric wards for symptoms of psychosis after being prescribed stimulant ADHD medication, according to the chief physician of Landsp
Fourteen People Rescued From Glacier
Last week, a group of fourteen people was rescued from the Öræfajökull volcanic glacier, RÚV reports. Fourteen hikers, including twelve tourists from Poland and two Icelandic g
25 International Sailing Race Participants Stranded in Eastfjords
25 sailors had to land in Fáskrúðsfjörður this weekend due to high winds and a third of the boats were damaged, reports RÚV. The race was scheduled to start in […]
Grapevine New Music Picks: Ólafur Arnalds, Krassasig, and Ari Árelíus
What is National Day without music from nationals, am I right? Hit that play button and celebrate everything this country has to offer! All these tracks—and so many more brought
Grapevine Events: Art, Benefit Screening, & EXPAT
The city is buzzing with cultural events! No need to overwhelm yourself though, we did that for you. We selected an art opening, a poetry performance, and even an online […]
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Bakery
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Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Chinese
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Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Coffeehouse
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Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Sushi
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Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Vegan Meal
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RVK Newscast 190: Death At Reynisfjara, Iceland’s Black Beach
Reykjavík Grapevine’s editor-in-chief Valur Grettison is at the black sand beach, Reynisfjara, to discuss the tragic news of the second death in nine months there, and what
Iceland’s Post Office Aims To ‘Go Green’ By 2025
Iceland’s Post Office Pósturinn is collaborating with the company VETNIS to investigate using hydrogen for trucks on longer routes where other energy sources are less suitab
Icelandic National Day
June 17th marks Iceland’s 78th year of independence from those filthy Danes down south. The day is filled with various parades, events, and celebrations. The schedule may loo
Parliament Adjourned Until September
Last night at 1:30 am, Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir postponed Parliament meetings until September, reports Vísir. Members of Parliament settled various cases in the final
Lowest Number of Advertised Apartment Rentals Recorded
As of today, there are only 179 apartments advertised for rent in Reykjavík, the lowest recorded number of available rentals. Founder of Leiguland.is, Ásgeir Gunnarsson, has been