Parliament Approves Resolution To Allow More People To Donate Blood
Parliament approved a resolution earlier this week to allow blood donations from gay men, who have previously been forbidden from donating blood, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]Who be
Glerá Church Makes Statement Of Inclusivity
Volunteers painted their version of the “Progress Pride” flag on the doorstep of Glerá Church in Akureyri to demonstrate the church’s acceptance of everyone, rep
Long Summer Holiday, Short Work Week Increase Inflation, Says Trade Minister
The International Institute for Management Development puts Iceland in the 16th spot on a worldwide competitiveness ranking—below Denmark at first, Sweden at fourth, Finland at e
Report Finds Abuse Of Disabled Are Widespread
Audits of nursing homes for the disabled show that abuse and mistreatment of the disabled is widespread, not localized to individual facilities, reports Frettablaðið. [su_pullquo
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Traditional Icelandic Food
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Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Thai
They say that adversity breeds creativity; that adage has certainly held true for Reykjavík restaurants. When we first started to put together the Best of Reykjavík issue it was
Technical College Will Turn Away Hundreds Of Students
The Technical College and other vocational schools will have to turn away hundreds of students in upcoming terms, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]Who better to ask what’s best in
Cat Escapes Reykjavík Animal Services Via Window
The recently caught cat, Nóra, escaped the Reykjavík Animal Services by leaping out of a window, reports Vísir. [su_pullquote]Who better to ask what’s best in Reykjavík t
Ministry Of Health Wants To Obtain 80 Doses Of Vaccine For Monkeypox
The Ministry of Health is attempting to obtain 80 doses of a vaccine that could help protect at-risk individuals from monkeypox, reports Vísir. [su_pullquote]Who better to ask wha
MP Offended By Sculpture In Front Of Parliament, Wants It Moved Elsewhere
Since 2012, Spanish artist Santiago Sierra’s ‘The Black Cone, Monument To Civil Disobedience’ has stood in front of Parliament, a gift from the artist to Iceland
What’s Next For Reynisfjara?
Following last Friday’s death at Reynisfjara beach, the fifth such death in the past seven years, discussion has renewed over whether to close Reynisfjara completely, partial
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Vegan Burger
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Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Pizza
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Reykjavík Grapevine’s 19th ‘Ask Me Anything’ Online Now
Valur Grettisson (Editor-In-Chief), Andie Sophia Fontaine (News Editor) and Josie Anne Gaitens (Culture Editor) were joined by Youtube and High Five Club members on Friday for the
The Volcano: A Memoir – Part Three
On the 19th of March 2021 a new eruption started in the southwest corner of Iceland, on the Reykjanes peninsula. Although there were signs and signals that this volcanic activity [
RVK Newscast 189: Huge Drug Bust
In this beautifully sunny RVK Newscast, Reykjavík Grapevine editor-in-chief, Valur Grettisson, is at Kleifervatn to go over the latest news: a big drugs bust, Samherji and the ren
The Icelandic Roundup: Death at Reynisfjara
Another death has occurred at ‘the black beach’, Reynisfjara, the 4th in recent years. With tourism numbers increasing again, who—if anyone—should be considered res
Almost Magnitude Four Earthquake Felt Near Grindavík
A 3.9-magnitude earthquake rocked the Reykjanes peninsula about 3km northwest of Grindavík last night, reports the Icelandic Meteorological Office. [su_pullquote]Who better to ask
Beluga Whales To Move To Klettsvík Bay Shortly
Beluga whales Little White and Little Grey, who are now based at the Sea Life Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary in Heimaey in the Westman Islands, will soon move to a […]
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2022: Best Burger
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Organisations Demand Icelandic Government To Implement Women’s Charter
Several organisations are calling on the Icelandic government to incorporate the Women’s Charter into Icelandic law, reports RÚV. The demand comes after the government has f