Most Icelanders Support Rent Control And Caps
A new survey conducted by Maskína for the Association of Renters in Iceland shows broad political support for rent control and rental caps, Kjarninn reports. Those who identify wi
The Number Of Women In The Women’s Shelter Is Higher Than Last Year
More women and children have stayed in the Women’s Shelter so far this year than during the whole of last year, reports Vísir. In a new report by the Commissioner […]
RVK Newscast 213: Parliament Is Back, People’s Party In Trouble
Welcome back to RVK Newscast! In this episode, the editor-in-chief of the Reykjavík Grapevine, Valur Grettisson, is outside the Icelandic parliament to discuss all the latest news
Seismic Activity In Grímsey Continues
Earthquake series continue to occur northeast of Grímsey, reports RÚV. The number of earthquakes above magnitude 3, however, seems to be decreasing. The last earthquake of this m
Icelandic Classes During Working Hours Increasingly In Public Discussion
Offering free Icelandic classes during working hours is gaining significant traction in public discourse in Iceland, opening the question: how would it be offered, and when? Icelan
Practical Icelandic: Berry Picking (Berjamó)
Berry picking is a traditional late-summer activity in Iceland. Here are all the words and phrases you need to know in order to take part in this fun tradition! Berjamó […]
The Tallest Tree In Iceland Since The Ice Age
Yesterday, we reported on the news that the Forestry Association of Iceland has nominated the tallest tree in the country for the honorary title “Tree of the Year.” The
The Icelandic Roundup: Drugs, Fish, And Unions
It’s a blockbuster news week on The Icelandic Roundup, as journalists Josie Anne Gaitens and Valur Grettisson tackle the latest headlines regarding union leaders, fish farms and
Prime Minister Co-Authors A Crime Novel With Ragnar Jónasson
Icelandic author Ragnar Jónasson and Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir have co-authored a crime novel, reports RÚV. The book by Ragnar Jónasson and Katrín Jakobsdóttir will
Hallucinogenic Mushrooms Hold Promise For Depression Treatment
New research into the use of the active substance in hallucinogenic mushrooms for the treatment of depression is very promising, reports Vísir. However, it will take a while befor
Prime Minister: “Not At All Enough” Being Done To Help Immigrants Learn Icelandic
Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir believes not enough is being done to help foreigners in Iceland learn Icelandic, Vísir reports, and she is not alone in this opinion, which ha
The Tallest Tree In Iceland Becomes The “Tree Of The Year”
The Forestry Association of Iceland has nominated the tallest tree in the country for the honorary title “Tree of the Year,” reports Vísir. It is about a 30-meter high
An Injured Hiker Picked Up On Esja
The help of the fire brigade in the capital area was requested for an injured hiker on Esja at eight o’clock last night, reports Vísir. The hiker is believed to […]
A Total Of 50 Weather Warnings This Summer
The weather office has never issued as many weather warnings as this summer since the new warning system was put into use in 2018, reports RÚV. In total, there were […]
What’s Cooler Than Being Cool? Extreme Chill Festival Is A Celebration Of Subculture Specificity
Extreme Chill Festival co-founder Pan Thorarensen sure has a lot of plates spinning. Sitting in latest venture, Space Odyssey—a record store, venue and vintage clothing shop on S
Grapevine New Music Picks: Hekla, SIGGY, and Björk
Don’t hate us but we’re glad it’s raining today! It’s the perfect weather to really get into the music that we picked for you. Sunshine is stupid, grey is g
RVK Newscast 212: The Icelandic / Danish Candy War
In this episode of RVK Newscast, editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson, and his trusty chief morale officer Pollý are at Bessastaðir–home of the Icelandic president–to tal
243,000 Tourists Came To Iceland In August
About 243,000 foreign tourists passed through Keflavík Airport last month, reports RÚV. This is about the same as in August 2019, before the pandemic. Compared to August last yea
Iceland (The Country) In Court Against Iceland (The Store) Again
Oral arguments are being heard today in the case of the Icelandic government against the British store chain Iceland, RÚV reports. The store is seeking to appeal a decision in [&h
Grapevine Events: Svartbysvart, Burlesque, and Icelandic language games
Svartbysvart Relaunch Party / New collection release September 10th at 17:00 – Týsgata 1 – Free After exhibiting a collection at Milan Design Week, Marko Svart is back
Art And Concert Venue Closes Due To Noise Complaints
Residents of Skerjafjörður have repeatedly complained to the city authorities about the noise that has come from an art and concert venue located in an old bar. The City of [&hel