Daily Volcano Briefing: Eruption Trails Reopen, Hiking With Dogs
The Meradalir eruption trails, which were closed yesterday due to a yellow weather warning, reopened to visitors this morning, reports RÚV. Police stopped anyone trying to drive t
Four People In Custody In Largest Cocaine Case In Icelandic History
Four people are in custody after police seized nearly 100 kilograms of cocaine, making it the largest such case in Icelandic history, according to police reports. The street value
RVK Newscast 207: Volcano Visitors Walking On The Lava Once Again
Welcome back to RVK Newscast! Editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson brings you all the latest Icelandic news, including an update and special drone footage from the new volcano in Merad
Traces Of Spider Found In Wine
The 2021 vintage Sancerre white wine from Domaine Franck Millet has been recalled after a spider was found in a bottle of the wine, reports Vísir. Coca Cola Europacific Partners,
Puffin Saving Season Starts In The Westman Islands
It is time for the annual puffin saving by the people in the Westman Islands, reports RÚV. Every year, around this time, pufflings start to fly away from their nests […]
Daily Volcano Briefing: Eruption Closed Today Due To Yellow Weather Warning
Authorities have closed the trails to the Meradalir eruption today because of a yellow weather warning for high winds. This is the second time in as many weeks authorities have [&h
PHOTO GALLERY: Meradalir At Twilight
The fissure at Meradalir has now formed a crater that continues to gush lava, filling up the valley. Authorities continue to monitor the so-called Meradalir pass, which, if the lav
Gufunes Neighborhood Receives Transformation Plans
Sea baths, a swimming pool, a kindergarten, a packaging-free store and an underwater restaurant will soon be built in Gufunes, RÚV reports. The Reykjavík City Council has approve
The Icelandic Roundup: Singer/Songwriter Laufey
On this issue of the podcast, Josie Anne and Valur are joined by Icelandic singer and songwriter Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir. Laufey released her debut EP “Typical Of Me”
United’s “Nightmare Flight” Stops In Reykjavík
A United Airlines flight from Athens, Greece to Newark, New Jersey made an unscheduled stop at Keflavík Airport, resulting in the flight arriving in Newark 10 hours after its sche
Grapevine’s 21st (And Very Special) ‘Ask Me Anything’ This Friday!
This Friday, August 20th, at 14:30 Icelandic time, the Reykjavík Grapevine will hold its twenty-first Ask Me Anything (AMA). Please join us for a big celebratory 21st AMA hosted b
Daily Volcano Briefing: Gas Pollution, Rangers, And Headlamp Purchases
The capital area has seen almost perfect blue skies for the last few days—with the exception of a cloud hanging over the Meradalir eruption. Gas from the eruption is collecting [
Refugee Children Unable To Attend School
Ukrainian refugee children are unable to attend school in Iceland because their parents do not have the necessary identification, reports RÚV. About 1,500 Ukrainian refugees have
Twelve People Deported Under Police Escort Since May
Fréttablaðið reports that twelve people were deported from Iceland under police escort between May 30 and August 5, 2022. According to the information from the National Commissi
Húrra Hosts First Smokey Bay Comedy Show With Unexpected Twist
Húrra hosted the first-ever Smokey Bay Comedy show Friday night, featuring headliner Arnór Daði and several other prominent comedians performing in English. While comedians Gís
As Record Number Of Tourists Visit Volcanoes, Authorities Warn Not To Walk On Lava
Tourists should not walk on freshly cooled lava when visiting the Meradalir eruption, authorities warn. It is nearly impossible for search and rescue workers to reach people if the
Volcano Bread Cake Competition Underway
Members of Erla and Erla’s Brauðtertufélagi Facebook group are currently in a friendly competition to try and bake the best volcano cake inspired by the recent eruption, re
Tear Down and Destruction Of Rainbow Flag At Hjallakirkja
A rainbow flag that was flying outside of Hjallakirkja Church was torn down and destroyed Saturday night, reports RÚV. Hjallakirkja’s pastor, Sunna Dóra Möller, arrived to
Iceland To Lead Demining Training For Ukraine
Representatives of 26 countries met in Copenhagen last week to discuss defense assistance for Ukraine as the war with Russia continues, reports RÚV. Conference participants agreed
Grapevine New Music Picks: Vök, Ásgeir, and G-Jákvæður
It’s Friday and we hope by now that you know what that means… Fresh new tunes from Iceland’s best! There’s a new song by Vök, Ásgeir is back with a [&hell
RVK Newscast 206: Children Banned At Volcano
Welcome back to another volcano RVK Newscast. Join Reykjavík Grapevine’s editor in chief, Valur Grettisson, for a walk around the eruption site at Meradalir and all the late