Author: Alina Maurer - The Reykjavik Grapevine

Author: Alina Maurer

Gods of Iceland: Höður, The Forgotten Emo Kid

by

Strengths: Being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Weaknesses: Blind, naive, gullible and, again, naive. Modern Analogy: That…

Danish Intelligence Service Involved In NSA Spying Scandal

by

On Sunday, the Danish state broadcast DR reported about the Danish military intelligence service helping the NSA to spy on…

Ruins In Bræðraborgarstígur Will Finally Be Torn Down

by

The ruins of the house that was burnt down on Bræðraborgarstígur 1 last June will finally be torn down either…

Jack-Of-All-Trades, Rúrik Gíslason Wins “Let’s Dance” in Germany

by

Another Icelandic victory can be put in the history books. The former national football player, Iceland’s darling, and jack-of-all-trades, Rúrik…

10,000 Messages Sent Out For 2,500 Vaccine Doses

by

This week’s vaccinations are rolled out and the prime importance is finishing the priority group. A new system of redistributing…

“Drop-In” Weddings In Grafarvogskirkja Starting In June

by

Lovebirds, get ready! The church in Grafarvogur has announced drop-in weddings at the end of June. According to RÚV, the…

Whale Watching Has Resumed In Húsavík

by

Good news for whale watching fans! Whale watching tours have now resumed in Húsavík, after a dead calm due to…

New Travel Gift Available Today – Last One Mostly Used For Fast Food And Gas

by

Yesterday, last year’s travel gift, in Icelandic called ‘Ferðagjöf’, has expired and the statistics have been published. It is now…

Man Drowned In Waterfall In The Westfjords

by

Yesterday, a middle-aged man drowned in Svuntufoss, a waterfall in the fjord of Patreksfjörður. An announcement from the Westfjords Police…

Winning The Vaccination Lottery: Random Selection Starts This Week

by

Priority groups are the main focus of this week’s vaccination schedule. People from priority groups, not already having received a…

20 To 90 Days Left Until Road Will Be Buried Underneath Lava

by

According to RÚV, it is estimated that it will take about 20 to 90 days for the lava to flow…

Optimism Rises For Coming Tourist Summer

by

After a tough last year marked by the pandemic, it seems to be a promising year for the Tourism industry….

Satanist Desires To Be Called ‘Lucifer’

by

Many have had struggles with name approvals by the Icelandic Naming Committee. Yesterday, the Reykjavík District Court revoked the ruling…

Covid Baby Boom Is Hitting Iceland

by

What did people do when sitting at home quarantining during the peak of the pandemic last year? Well. According to…

Reykjanes Is Rumbling Again

by

After a rough few weeks of earthquakes at the beginning of the year right before the eruption in Geldingadalur, many…

Randomised Vaccination Order In June

by

In June, the vaccination order will be randomized. Additionally, open vaccination days are planned, where people can book vaccinations with…

New Drama With Play

by

Yesterday, the Icelandic Confederation of Labour (ASÍ), the umbrella organisation of Iceland’s labour unions, urged Icelanders to boycott the new…

DesignM(ay)arch Day #1: Our Top Picks of the Festival Today

by and

Today celebrates the thirteenth edition of DesignMarch, but this time in May! The HönnunarMars’ exhibition venues stretch all over the…

The Fire Brigade Rescues Parrot; Arrests Horse

by

The fire brigade in the capital area was in for a surprise yesterday when they were called to rescue an…

Play Obtains Operating License

by

The proposed low-cost airline Play has finally obtained its operating license from the Icelandic Transport Authority. Play has come a…

Lava Knocking At Your Back Door

by

The eruption site on the Reykjanes peninsula is never too tired for new surprises. As the crater changed its behavior…

Member Of Icelandic Eurovision Team Diagnosed With Covid

by

Yesterday, a member of the Icelandic Eurovision group was tested positive for COVID-19. The team has already traveled to Rotterdam…

12-Year-Old Receives Price List For Sexual Photos

by

A price list for sexual photos was sent to a 12-year-old child by a stranger by an Icelandic man, who…

Iceland Is Green Again

by

Iceland has finally turned green again, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. This means that the…

Lava Rain At The Eruption Site

by

Geldingadalsgos has something new in stock every week. The Scientific Council for Civil Protection now warns of lava bombs falling…