Suspect Denies All Ties With Far-Right Extremism, Lawyer Says
A lawyer for a man arrested last week on suspicion of conspiring to commit a terrorist attack says his client is innocent of these charges, and that contrary to previous […]
The National Court Confirms The Rape Sentence Against A Footballer
The national court confirmed today the two-and-a-half-year sentence for football player Andres Escobar, reports RÚV. He played with Leiknir in the Icelandic premier division and h
Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: Best Tech Exhibition
Reykjavík is bustling with activities, from famous attractions to our small hidden gems. And we have busted our balls, pushing ourselves to our physical limits—have you seen how
Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: Best Day Trip
Reykjavík is bustling with activities, from famous attractions to our small hidden gems. And we have busted our balls, pushing ourselves to our physical limits—have you seen how
Prime Minister Expects Russian Citizens Will Apply For Asylum In Iceland
Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir expects that numerous Russian citizens will apply for international protection in Iceland, RÚV reports, in the wake of new orders from Russian
Fourth Coronavirus Vaccination Shots Beginning This Month
Fourth coronavirus vaccination shots will be made available tomorrow, Vísir reports, at Laugardalshöll for those aged 60 and older. Influenza shots will be offered at the same ti
East Iceland Battered By Storms, Extensive Damage
High winds pummeled northeast Iceland over the weekend, especially on Sunday, with extensive damage done to buildings and cars. No serious injuries have been reported. MBL reports
Grapevine New Music Picks: Ægir, russian.girls/bngr boy, Kraftgalli & In3dee
Autumn has truly arrived in Iceland, and the nights are fair drawing in… no better time to check out some new music! Long evenings are perfect for deep diving into […]
Ask Us Anything! What Do Icelanders Eat, And Is There Gold In The Volcano?!
‘Ask Me Anything’ is back! We’re tackling members’ questions and eatin’ hot dogs in the rain. Please consider becoming a Member! Not only can you have
Best Of Reykjavík Activities 2022: Best Cinema
Reykjavík is bustling with activities, from famous attractions to our small hidden gems. And we have busted our balls, pushing ourselves to our physical limits—have you seen how
RVK Newscast 216: Potential Terrorist Plot Foiled, Four Suspects Arrested
Reykjavík Grapevine editor-in-chief, Valur Grettisson is back with news about a dramatic arrest made by the Icelandic special forces—a situation which is still developing as thi
Iceland Airwaves 2022: New Names & Day Passes Added
Iceland Airwaves, the long-awaited music festival that returns to Reykjavík after a pandemic-induced 2-year hiatus, has announced the final lineup. The last addition to the festiv
Terrorist Suspects: Possible Far-Right Ties; Justice Minister Proposes Pre-Emptive Investigations
Yesterday’s arrest of four Icelandic men in their twenties, two of whom are still in custody, on suspicion of conspiring to commit a terrorist act has brought a swift respons
Grapevine Events: Icelandic Dance Company, Sea Zumba And Pantheon!
Icelandic Dance Company – Ball September 23rd at 20:00 – Borgarleikhúsið- 5,900 ISK Have a Ball this Friday night by joining Íslenski dansflokkurinn for a performanc
Suspected Terrorists Arrested, Plot Reportedly Foiled
Four Icelandic men in their twenties were arrested yesterday, RÚV reports, alleged to have engaged in the production of weapons using 3D printers, the sale of these weapons, and t
Russian Fund Offers To Pay Icelandic Journalists For Ukraine Trip, No One Accepts
An Icelander has contacted several media outlets in the country with the offer from a Russian fund to pay for a trip to certain districts in Ukraine, RÚV reports, to […]
Tourists Do Not Shower Properly In Swimming Pools
Many tourists in Iceland try to avoid bathing before going to swimming pools, reports Fréttablaðið. The staff at the swimming pools say that the problem is a fear of being [&hel
Strætó Provides Free Bus Rides Today
On the occasion of the European Mobility Week and Leave Your Car At Home initiative, Strætó will provide free bus rides in the capital area today. The information is available [&
Terrorist Website Was Hosted In Iceland
Last June, Reykjavík District Court ruled in favour of the capital area police that a hosting company in Iceland is obliged to hand over all the information it has on […]
RVK Newscast 215: The Lava Show On Fire And The People’s Party “Godfather”
In this episode of RVK Newscast, Grapevine editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson (and his Chief Morale Officer, Pollý!) are in Grandí to check out an accidental fire… at the lav
90 Employees Needed To Fully Staff Kindergartens
About 90 employees are needed at preschools in Reykjavík to be considered fully staffed, reports RÚV. The staffing problem has been one of the kindergartens’ biggest challe