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Bird Flu Confirmed In Iceland: What You Should Know (Your Cat Is Safe)
Bird flu has been confirmed in wild birds in Iceland. The announcement comes from the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Administration (MAST). Bird flu has been diagnosed in a white-fronted goose by Hörnafjörður, in a wild goose on Strandakirkja, by Suðurstrandarvegur, and in…
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A Brighter Future For Lækjartorg Tower
The Lækjartorg tower has always been one of Reykjavik’s landmarks, originally built in the early 1900’s. Vísir reports it will soon become the centre for music in town, as it is set to be converted into a ‘Sound Tower’. [su_pullquote]What are the…
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Rain, Rain, Don’t Go Away
Of course, just as Easter holidays are finally around the corner, the amazing weather and sunny skies you’ve been impatiently observing from your office window, have decided that they’ve waited for us long enough, and are taking their business elsewhere. [su_pullquote]What are…
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Possible New Bill On Electric Scooters And Bicycles
Electric scooters have been gaining popularity for some time now, and in recent months accidents involving electric bicycles and scooters have significantly increased, some even resulting in fatalities. Fréttablaðið reports that the Ministry of Infrastructure’s working group on small vehicles is proposing…
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70 Years Of Erró, Now In Hafnarhúsið
This Saturday a retrospective exhibition, which celebrates seventy years of Erró’s career, was opened at the Reykjavik Art Museum in Hafnarhúsið. The exhibition bears the name of ‘Sprengikraftur Myndlistar’ which translates to: ‘Explosive Power of Art’, and it is the most extensive…
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Tobacco Giant On Flavour Ban Of New Bill : Undermines Public Health Goals
BAT, otherwise known as British American Tobacco Denmark, submitted a commentary to the Minister of Health’s new bill on nicotine products. BAT is one of the largest tobacco producers in Europe. Minister of Health Willum Þór Þórsson proposed a policy reform which…
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Largest Warship Ever Seen In Iceland, In Reykjavik Harbour
The HMS Prince of Wales, British aircraft carrier, sailed into Reykjavik harbour Monday and will be in Reykjavik until Friday morning. [su_pullquote]Not in Iceland for a while but still want to read our new issue? Get it sent from the Grapevine Store,…
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Iceland Third Worst In The World For Energy Use
According to figures from the National Energy Authority, in 2020, there were over 37% more electricity sales to data centers than to the total number of homes, hospitals, retirement homes, churches, kindergartens, schools, colleges, universities, and ships in the ports in all…
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Victims Of Digital Sexual Violence Mostly Children, Data Shows
It has just been over a year since Áslaug Árna Sigurbjörnsdóttir’s bill legislation on digital sexual violence had been approved unanimously as law by the Alþingi. It states that anyone who acquires, distributes, or publishes a photo, film, text or similar material…
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Lost In Google Translation: A Real Head Scratcher
A short, sad story: Bob, an eager American exchange student, is starting his Icelandic adventure. On his way to school, he scrolls through local news. A headline stands out: “The police are looking for a man with a headache.” He thinks: “That…
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Grapevine Music News: Airwaves Is Back, Our Boy Víkingur, And Tangled And Lost And Lonely
Anticipation is growing for the upcoming release of Una Torfadóttir’s EP ‘Flækt Og Týnd Og Einmana’, (‘Tangled And Lost And Lonely’), especially following the release of her single, ‘Ekkert að’. Everyone can remember the horrors of being a teenager; a whirlwind of…
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Bill On Mourning Leave for Parents Approved
The bill on grief leave for parents who lose their child was approved by the Icelandic government on March 29th, RÚV reports. This revolutionary bill will guarantee bereaved parents the right to a leave of absence, as well as payments that will…
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Two Men Charged With Large-Scale Cannabis Cultivation
Following a case which first appeared in May 2020, the District Prosecutor has charged two men with large-scale cannabis cultivation. [su_pullquote]The Icelandic Easter Box! How about it? Easter is drawing closer! The beautiful celebration of resurrection and the beginning of spring! Icelanders…
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Faroese Visit French Museum in Fáskrúðsfjörður
A large group of about 300 Faroese sailors and their spouses have come to Iceland to visit Fáskrúðsfjörður, its rich history, and the French Museum. [su_pullquote]The Icelandic Easter Box! How about it? Easter is drawing closer! The beautiful celebration of resurrection and…
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Woman Crippled During Childbirth Means To Sue The State
The Icelandic government is facing a lawsuit by the woman who was crippled following the birth of her third child six years ago, RÚV reports. Bergþóra Birnudóttir, a former nurse and a once healthy and active woman, is grieving the loss of…
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Helicopters Unable To Answer Rescue Calls Far Out At Sea
The Icelandic Coast Guard consists of three helicopters. The newest addition, TF-GNA, joined the fleet last May. Helicopters require significant funding and maintenance. They need to be regularly serviced in order to be safe and reliable for the rescue team, and for…
