Author: Emma Ledbetter - The Reykjavik Grapevine

(Ice) Climbing Our Way To The Top

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Gingerly holding a rope in one hand and two ice axes in the other, I lean backward over an icy…

Icelandic Love Stories: There Is Nothing Simple About The Icelandic Love Story

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Icelanders are perhaps not the most romantic people in the world, but underneath our cold exterior, our amorous hearts still…

Helping People Who Can’t Help Themselves: The Volunteers Keeping Iceland Safe

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In a second-floor room in a nondescript industrial building by Grindavík’s harbour—notable only for a handful of red and neon…

Young Student Helps Boy Lost On Bus

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The story of an eight-year-old boy who got lost after taking the wrong bus this week has attracted a lot…

Lars The Bear Returned To Bullseye Darts After Brief Kidnapping

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Lars, a giant stuffed panda bear who was kidnapped over the weekend, has been returned to his home at Bullseye…

Institute Of Natural History Wants To Limit Ptarmigan Hunting To Maintain Population

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The Icelandic Institute of Natural History recommends that no more than 26,000 ptarmigan be caught this year, which equates to…

Volcano Briefing: Don’t Walk On Lava, Children Allowed On Newly Completed Trail

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No activity has been detected in the crater in Meradalir since the morning of August 21. However, officials warn that…

Prosthetics Manufacturer Össur Provides Devices, Training For Ukrainian Amputees

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Prosthetic device manufacturer Össur is providing Ukrainian amputees with prosthetic devices and training experts to offer services to individuals with…

Ásgeir Celebrates Debut Album’s 10th Anniversary With Harpa Concert

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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of his debut album “Dýrð í Dauðaþögn,” Ásgeir Trausti performed a special concert for hundreds…

Representatives Propose Measures To Rid Reykjavík Of Seagulls

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Representatives of the Independence Party have submitted a proposal to take action against birds in Reykjavík, reports RÚV. The proposal…

Stokkseyri Holds Autumn Fair With Five-Horned Sheep

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Stokkseyri held one of the first autumn fairs of the year on Saturday, reports Vísir. The Farmer’s Association of Old…

School Board Responds To Alleged Sexual Offense During School Hours

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The administrators and school board of the Polytechnic School of Suðurland say they take the alleged sexual offense that occurred…

Bónus Will Not Freeze Product Prices

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Bónus manager Guðmundur Marteinsson believes it is not responsible to freeze the company’s product prices, reports RÚV. This comes after…

Baltic State Dignitaries Visit Capital Area

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Streets were closed for a short time yesterday for a visit from the presidents and foreign ministers of the Baltic…

Dogs, Owners Run Race In Seltjarnarnes

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A hundred dogs and their owners ran a race Thursday evening in the UMFÍ dog run in Seltjarnarnes, the first…

Crews Complete Meradalir Eruption Trail

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Crews have created a trail that runs all the way to now-defunct Meradalir eruption site, making it much more accessible,…

Domestic Airport Must Expand, But Officials Can’t Agree Where

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The City of Reykjavík expects that 20,000-25,000 people could live in the Vatnsmýri area if the domestic airport is relocated,…

Police Undergo Firearms, Use Of Force Trainings

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Proper handling of firearms and use of force is an increasingly important part of police education and training, reports RÚV….

Immigrants Paid Less, Have Fewer Options Than Locally-Born Icelanders, Study Finds

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Immigrants have lower wages than locally-born Icelanders, but they are no more dissatisfied with them, reports Fréttablaðið. A new report…

Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir Crowned Miss Universe Iceland

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Hrafnhildur Haraldsdóttir, Miss East Reykjavík, was just crowned Miss Universe Iceland 2022, reports Vísir. Hrafnhildur will represent Iceland in the…

Fourth COVID-19 Vaccine Available Next Month

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The fourth COVID-19 vaccine will be available to everyone who wants it next month, reports RÚV. Up to 25,000 people…

Special Forces Stop Young Activists From Protesting At Russian Embassy

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Police officers and a special unit from the National Police Commissioner stopped members of the Young Independence Party who planned…

Number Of Birdwatchers Growing In Northeast Iceland

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The number of birdwatching tourists in Iceland is increasing as more shelters are established. Five high-quality birdwatching shelters have already…

Culture Night Emergency Calls Exceed Previous Years

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As many capital-area residents and visitors turned out for Culture Night (Menningarnótt) this weekend, a number of crimes and emergency…

PHOTO GALLERY: Birth And Death Of Meradalir

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An eruption started in the valley called Meradalir on the Reykjanes Peninsula on the afternoon of August 3. Photographers, tourists,…