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Iceland & Ukraine: Justice Minister Slammed, Russian Vodka Off Shelves, Street May Change Name
As Iceland is still in the process of deciding how many Ukrainian refugees to accept and when, Minister of Justice Jón Gunnarsson faced fierce opposition in Parliament yesterday when he attempted to push through a bill proposing changes to the Law On…
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Some Flights Delayed Due To Storm
The storm that rolled through the southwest quadrant of Iceland this morning has delayed some flights to and from Keflavík International Airport this morning. [su_pullquote]Easter is drawing closer and now we have Icelandic Easter Eggs back in stock![/su_pullquote] Those expecting to board…
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Hope You Like Salted Meat And Split Bean Soup
Today is the second of Iceland’s Holy Trinity Of Gluttonous Holidays leading up to Lent, Sprengidagur. [su_pullquote]Easter is drawing closer and now we have Icelandic Easter Eggs back in stock![/su_pullquote] You really don’t have to do anything special on this day apart…
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Oh Boy It’s Yet Another Storm Coming
Tomorrow is not going to be a good day for weather in the southwest quadrant of Iceland, as a yellow alert is in effect for the early morning hours tomorrow. [su_pullquote]Easter is drawing closer and now we have Icelandic Easter Eggs back…
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COVID Roundup: 3,367 Reported Cases Yesterday
3,367 cases of the coronavirus in Iceland were recorded yesterday; 3,215 of those from rapid testing, and 152 from PCR testing. [su_pullquote]Easter is drawing closer and now we have Icelandic Easter Eggs back in stock![/su_pullquote] In terms of other daily numbers, there…
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North Iceland District Court Rules Police Investigation Of Journalist Unlawful
Northeast Iceland District Court has ruled that the police investigation of Stundin reporter Aðalsteinn Kjartansson is unlawful, RÚV reports, and that the grounds the police have used for the investigation are unsupported. Police intend to take the matter to the Appellate Court.…
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Iceland & Ukraine: Art Auction For Ukraine, Gov’t Pays For Cargo Shipment, Minister Promises More Help
As the war rages on in Ukraine, Icelanders are pooling their resources to find ways to help. Amongst these is an art auction happening this Sunday, both at Gallery Port and Vinstukan, starting at 15:00 and lasting well until 21:30. [su_pullquote]Easter is…
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Another Storm Through Today And Tomorrow
Just when the nation has been able to catch its breath from last week’s severe storms, another one has already touched down. [su_pullquote]Tired of winter? Grapevine’s Box Of Winter Darkness will keep your spirits up until spring – click here for details.[/su_pullquote]…
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COVID Roundup: Vaccines Now At Clinics, Daily Numbers
As of today, vaccinations will no longer be held at Laugardalshöll, but instead, at area health clinics. [su_pullquote]Tired of winter? Grapevine’s Box Of Winter Darkness will keep your spirits up until spring – click here for details.[/su_pullquote] Whether you’re seeking a vaccination…
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It’s Bolludagur, Folks!
It’s that time of year again: time to head to your local bakery and buy yourself a half dozen bollur to eat by yourself in your car while questioning every life decision you ever made. [su_pullquote]Tired of winter? Grapevine’s Box Of Winter…
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Invasion Of Ukraine: Protests Continue, Iceland’s Government Responds, Telecoms Offer Free Calls To Ukraine
Following last week’s protests held by Russian citizens and others in Iceland against the Russian invasion, more protests were held over the weekend. [su_pullquote]Tired of winter? Grapevine’s Box Of Winter Darkness will keep your spirits up until spring – click here for…
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Russians Protest Invasion, Refugee Committee To Discuss Ukraine
A large gathering of Russian citizens and others opposed to the invasion of Ukraine gathered near the Russian embassy in downtown Reykjavík yesterday, Vísir reports. [su_pullquote]Tired of winter? Grapevine’s Box Of Winter Darkness will keep your spirits up until spring – click…
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COVID Roundup: First Day Of No Restrictions, New Daily Case Record Broken
Today is the first day of Iceland’s new policy of having no domestic no border pandemic restrictions in place, which went into effect at midnight last night. [su_pullquote]Tired of winter? Grapevine’s Box Of Winter Darkness will keep your spirits up until spring…
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Yet Another Storm Sweeps Over Much Of Iceland
Today is probably not a great day to be traveling anywhere in Iceland, at least not until this evening. [su_pullquote]Tired of winter? Grapevine’s Box Of Winter Darkness will keep your spirits up until spring – click here for details.[/su_pullquote] The Icelandic Met…
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Hveragerði Residents Banding Together To Rebuild Sports Hall Destroyed By Storm
Hamarshöllin, a beloved sports hall in the South Iceland town of Hveragerði, was horribly damaged in last Monday’s storm, having its roof torn off and sustaining other infrastructural damage. [su_pullquote]Tired of winter? Grapevine’s Box Of Winter Darkness will keep your spirits up…
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Journalists In Samherji Case Accused Of Distributing Porn From Ship Captain’s Phone, Lawyer Says No Evidence
Police are now saying that their decision to question four journalists who reported on the so-called “Samherji guerilla division” is not based on documentation allegedly from a stolen phone that contributed to this reporting, but rather because pornographic material that was also…
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COVID Roundup: Record-Breaking Cases; Chief Epidemiologist Urges Caution
There were 3,349 cases of the coronavirus diagnosed in Iceland yesterday–a new and unfortunate record for a single day. [su_pullquote]Tired of winter? Grapevine’s Box Of Winter Darkness will keep your spirits up until spring – click here for details.[/su_pullquote] This news comes…
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Russians In Iceland & Icelandic Government Condemn Invasion Of Ukraine, Protests Planned
Shortly after Russian forces began an offensive against Ukraine in the early morning hours today, an announcement was sent to the Grapevine that Russian citizens living in Iceland are planning to protest against this invasion this afternoon near the Russian embassy in…
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COVID Roundup: All Restrictions Lifting On Friday, Latest Numbers
Minister of Health Willum Þór Þorsson has announced following a government meeting this morning that all pandemic restrictions, both domestic and at the border, will be lifted at midnight this Friday. The lifting of border restrictions will be total, and will apply…
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Journalists Not Being Questioned Over Samherji “Guerilla Division”, But Something Else
A new wrinkle in the ongoing story of police seeking to question four journalists over data in a stolen phone has arisen. [su_pullquote]Tired of winter? Grapevine’s Box Of Winter Darkness will keep your spirits up until spring – click here for details.[/su_pullquote]…
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Storm Approaching North Iceland, South Iceland Route Closed
South Iceland might finally be out of the woods for the time being following yesterday’s massive storm, albeit not without significant property damage left in its wake, but there are still some difficulties left to contend with. [su_pullquote]Tired of winter? Grapevine’s Box…
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Prime Minister “Startled” Over Police Seeking To Get Journalists To Reveal Their Sources
During an open questions session of Parliament yesterday, RÚV reports, Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir said she was “startled” to learn that four journalists are to be questioned by police in a case that is tantamount to compelling them to reveal their sources,…
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Mayor Of Reykjavík Diagnosed With Coronavirus
Mayor of Rekjyavík Dagur B. Eggertsson has announced on Facebook that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. [su_pullquote]We have been having some awful weather here as of late, so we’re specially grateful for our comfy traditional lopapeysa sweaters, the beautiful woolen…
