Author: Alina Maurer - The Reykjavik Grapevine

Author: Alina Maurer

Finding Paradise: The Hidden Highlands Of The Reykjanes Peninsula

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As if the Icelandic landscapes already famous on social media weren’t enough, Mother Nature added a freshly blazing volcano to…

Well, You Asked: A German, To Other Germans

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A German answers some questions from Germans. Stupid questions call for stupid answers. But well, you asked… I’m a German…

A Super-Cop Solving Crimes: ‘Leynilögga’ Brings Action & Comedy To The Icelandic Film Scene

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“I think it’s a comedy made by people who want to be making an action movie,” Hannes Þór Halldórsson laughs,…

Icelandair Still Boards Icelanders Without Test Certificates

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As negative COVID test results are now also required for vaccinated travelers upon entry, Icelandair announced yesterday that it will…

RVK Newscast #121: The Sleepy Volcano & A New Era Of Lava Flow

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Alina and Art return to our snoozing volcano, and witness her waking for a moment – but only to cough…

Three Earthquakes Shaking Up Borgarnes

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On Monday afternoon, three earthquakes occurred in western Iceland, about 24.9 km north of Borgarnes. According to mbl.is, the largest…

Good Weather Will Finally Return to Reykjavík

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Some pleasant news during unpleasant days. According to Vísir, residents of the capital area can prepare for a return of…

Reykjavík Is One Of The World’s Greatest Places Of 2021

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Good news for the tourism industry! Reykjavík has made it to Time Magazine’s list of the “World’s greatest places of…

Animals In Iceland Are Struggling With The Current Heat

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As the east and north of Iceland are dealing with a small heatwave, the human species isn’t the only one…

Reykjavik Newscast #119: Raging Volcano

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Alina & Art were lucky and witnessed a full day of raging volcano wonderland. But that is not all–a small…

Hafnarfjörður Plans Gift Boxes For Newborns

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If you happen to live in Hafnarfjörður and are on the verge of having some offspring: You’re one lucky duck!…

Arctic Fox Population Seems Stable In Hornstrandir

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Imbalance is increasing among Arctic foxes in the Hornstrandir nature reserve in the Westfjords. Generally speaking, the population of Arctic…

Volcano Is Back To Being A Fire Geyser… For Now

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On Friday night the eruption in Fagradalsfjall resumed with full force after the longest period of unrest so far. Lava…

Grímsvötn Volcano Likely To Erupt Soon-Ish

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It seems like Fagradalsfjall is not the only volcano keen to erupt at the moment. Last summer, scientists predicted a…

The Most Red-Headed Icelander Is Chosen

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If you think you know enough about weird competitions, wait for this one. In Akranes, during the Irish Days festival,…

Lazy Volcano Starts Working Again After 2-Day Break

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Since the volcano has found a new rhythm of erupting last week, Fagradalsfjall took another long eruption break from Tuesday…

The Oldest Icelander Celebrates 109th Birthday

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Yesterday, the oldest Icelander turned 109 years old. Dóra Ólafsdóttir was born on July 6th 1912 in Kljáströnd in Grýtubakkahreppur,…

Record Number Of Tourists Entering The Country

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Since late May, tourists—mostly from the US—have returned to Iceland and are ready to swarm the country. Last Saturday, a…

Historic Low In Midwives All Over Iceland

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Just as the birth rate spikes by approximately 30%, a historic shortage of midwives dampens the delightful news. According to…

Volcano Takes 16-Hour Break

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By now, it is commonly known that the crater in Fagradalsfjall loves some good ol’ drama. Yesterday, after taking a…

Lost in Google Translation: Alien Reptoids Taking Over The Local Pools

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This is one for all the conspiracists among us. According to RÚV, an exchange of skins and showers is going…

The Soulful Gardener: EinarIndra Experiments With Earthly Sounds

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EinarIndra is one who likes to take his time, fearlessly modifying his electronic creations until he is entirely satisfied. After…

Bouncy Castle Flies Off With 108 Kids

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In Akureyri this afternoon, a bouncy castle took off with the wind and 108 children inside of it. Seven children…

Suspect Arrested For Gun Threat

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On Tuesday, a man was arrested after threatening people in the cafeteria of Samhjálp, a charity organization, with a loaded…

Puffin Hunting In The Westman Islands Shortened Again This Year

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Good news for the local puffins of the Westman Islands! The Environment and Planning Council of the Westman Islands proposed…