Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
Thieving Cat Cannot Be Stopped, Owners Set Up Lost-And-Found Bin
A cat with the distinguished name of Ómar Ingimundar has become notorious for stealing various items from people in his…
COVID Roundup: Reminder Of New Regulations, Daily Numbers
In case you missed it: there are new coronavirus regulations now in place. The most significant of these is that…
Second Shooting In Reykjavík: Two In Custody, Police Investigating Possible Connection To Previous Shooting
Another shooting occurred in downtown Reykjavík at around one in the morning of February 13th, Vísir reports. Police are now…
Foreign Nationals Increase By Over 200 From Last December
A new report from the National Registry shows that foreign nationals in Iceland now number over 55,000 individuals. Specifically, there…
Numerous Trans People In Iceland Still Waiting For Gender Affirmation Surgery
Dozens of trans people in Iceland are still on the waiting list for gender affirmation surgery, Vísir reports, some having…
COVID Roundup: 50th Death From Coronavirus, Daily Numbers
A woman in her nineties passed away yesterday due to complications arising from COVID-19, Fréttablaðið reports. This marks the 50th…
Housing Prices Continue Climbing, Supply Continues Falling
A new report from the Housing and Construction Authority shows that the average price for residential real estate in the…
New Year’s Resolutions Waning In Popularity Amongst Icelanders
A new poll from Maskína indicates that holding New Year’s resolutions is waning in popularity overall, but maintains popularity with…
COVID Roundup: Record Number Of Daily Cases, Further Relaxation Of Domestic Restrictions On Friday
Minister of Health Willum Þór Þorsson told Vísir yesterday that he was planning to announce more relaxations of domestic pandemic…
Horror-Scopes: Valentine’s Day
by Andie Sophia Fontaine and Josie Gaitens
Welcome, lovers! It’s February, aka lurrrrve month, and your favourite Grapevine mystics have dutifully donned our cupid costumes in order…
Poop Emoji Reflective Badges Being Recalled
A sad day for poop emoji enjoyers has dawned, brought about by a recall announcement from the popular office supplies…
COVID Roundup: Hospitalisations Increase Further, Daily Numbers
Following yesterday’s news that hospitalisations due to the coronavirus have increased, that trend continues, as Landspítali hospital reports there are…
Identities Of Those Lost To Plane Crash Revealed
The identities of those who past away in last Thursday’s plane crash have now come to light, DV reports. The…
COVID Roundup: Hospitalisations Rise, Reduced Isolation Time In Effect, Daily Numbers
According to the latest data from Landspítali hospital, there are currently 31 people in hospital with the coronavirus, with three…
Tragic End To Search For Missing Plane
Divers for the Icelandic Coast Guard found four bodies in Þingvallavatn lake last night, RÚV reports, not far from the…
Stormy Weather Across The Country Until Tomorrow Evening
Schools and afterschool programmes for most of the country were cancelled last night in expectation of severe storms this morning….
Search For Missing Plane Continues
A massive search and rescue operation is currently underway in Iceland, as a four-seater plane carrying three tourists and one…
The Personal Is Political: Podcaster & Activist Edda Falak On Misogyny, Sexual Violence, And The Failures Of Government
Long-time readers of the Grapevine may have noticed a series of stories over the past few years on prominent, often…
COVID Roundup: Isolation Time Reduces After The Weekend, Daily Numbers
In an interview on radio show Bítið this morning, Minister of Health Willum Þór Þorsson confirmed that isolation times for…
Spiked Tires Made No Difference On Icy Roads
There have been more than 30 auto accidents this morning alone, RÚV reports, due to icy conditions that apparently caught…
Largest Earthquake Since 2017 Recorded Near Katla Volcano
According to data from the Icelandic Met Office, there were three earthquakes of a magnitude greater than 3.0 last night:…
COVID Roundup: Epidemiologist Sees Cause To Reduce Restrictions Further, Daily Numbers
At a press conference held yesterday, chief epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason said that while daily coronavirus cases are not really declining,…
Support For Government Decreases From Last Month, Opposition Sees A Boost
A new poll from Gallup shows support for the ruling coalition decline from last month, while some opposition parties saw…
Prime Minister Now In “Special Precaution” After Potential Exposure To Coronavirus
Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir revealed on Facebook that she is now in what is known as “special precaution” after her…
VIDEO: Iceberg Spotted Near The Westfjords
Following recent reports of sea ice approaching the Icelandic coast, as well as NAVTEX alerts about an iceberg in the…