Author: Erik Pomrenke
Stricter Border Controls To Come Into Effect Today
As of today, July 27th, stricter rules will be enforced at the border. The tightening up comes in the wake…
The Great Seal Census Attracts Volunteers
On Sunday, July 25th, the Icelandic Seal Center conducted its seal census in Vatnsnes. The Icelandic Seal Center, located in…
Weekend Weather: Did You Pack A Jacket?
We hope you packed your jacket, because the weekend is looking to be a rainy one. According to the Meteorological…
Joining Rest Of Nation, Volcano Goes On Vacation
A recent report by University of Iceland geologists indicate that the eruption may be showing sign of slowing down. The…
Krummi, The Katla Raven, Speaks Out
Rebecca Cathrine Kaad Ostenfeld operates a small animal rescue on her farm, Hólar, near Búðardalur. This farm, however, has a…
National Team Player Gylfi Sigurðsson Released On Bail, Denies Charges
Icelandic national team footballer Gylfi Sigurðsson was arrested in the UK, where he plays for premier league team Everton, on…
Guðlaugur Hermannsson, Liberal Democratic Candidate, Bows Out
Guðlaugur Hermannsson, former candidate for the Liberal Democratic Party, has withdrawn his candidacy in the upcoming election in wake of…
All Systems Go For Þjóðhátíð Among Rising COVID Cases
Þjóðhátíð, the annual music festival in the Westman Islands, is still set to be held despite recent increases in COVID…
Recent Poll Shows Shifting Attitudes Towards Socialism, Capitalism
A poll conducted by Market and Media Research for the Socialist Party, lasting from July 8th to 14th, has revealed…
Car Rental Prices Soar During Shortage
A shortage in rental cars has caused prices to spike in recent weeks, states Morgunblaðið in a recent report. Contributing…
Meteorological Office Issues Air Pollution Warning For Greater Reykjavik Area
The Meteorological Office of Iceland issued an air pollution warning for the capital area on Sunday connected to the eruption….
New Sleep Study Seeks Participants
Sleep Revolution, a 4-year research project featuring nearly 40 international partners from both industry and the academy, is looking for…
Meteor Likely Size Of Small House, Reports Engineering Firm
The meteor that detonated over southern Iceland on Friday, July 2nd, was likely 7m in diameter, approximately the size of…
Valdimar Jóhannsson Film, Dýrið, Well Received At Cannes
Icelandic film director Valdimar Jóhannsson’s latest film, Dýrið, has been receiving much buzz at Cannes. The drama, written by Sjón…
Mystery Crabs In Gerði
Residents of the Gerði neighborhood have been visited by a unique guest in recent weeks. Fréttablaðið reports that crabs have…
Drone Footage at Fagradalsfjall Reveals Beautiful Skylight
Sigurður þór Helgason, owner of DJI Reykjavik, has discovered a beautiful “skylight” in the lava at the eruption site. Sigurður…
Concerns Of Understaffing At Landspitali Remain Unaddressed
Concerns regarding understaffing and lack of space at Landspítali hospital have largely remained unaddressed in the wake of several formal…
Move Over Gawker Hill: A New Favorite Vantage
The ever-shifting landscape of the eruption has a new scenic vantage: Langahryggur, or “long-spine,” a ridge overlooking the eruption. Accessible…
New Reports On Wealth Inequality Paint Unclear Picture
A recent report by the Icelandic Chamber of Commerce is cause for some optimism. Despite the pandemic, a 3.9% increase…
Downtown Reykjavik Loses Power, Chaos Avoided
Restaurant patrons across downtown Reykjavik were mildly inconvenienced yesterday, July 12th, when locations in Laugavegur, Ingólfsstræti and Austurstræti lost power….
Hands Off The Chips: Salmonella Found In Banana Chips From Tiger
Banana chips are a great, fun snack to bring along on your next hiking trip, providing a rush of sugar…
Dreams of Fully Automated Luxury Socialism Delayed?
Icelandic police have reported negative consequences of a municipal experiment to shorten the work week. Lasting from 2015 to 2019,…
Celeb Chef Ramsay Arrives, Coinciding With Decline In Editorial Standards
Remember when Iceland was blowing up and Hollywood celebs were a dime a dozen on Laugavegur? Reykjavik Grapevine remembers, and…
Battle of Petitions Following Ingó Veðurguð’s Cancellation
Petitions for and against the cancellation of Icelandic musician Ingó Veðurguð from the music festival Þjóðhátíð in the Westman Islands…
PLAY Air Makes First Landing At Reykjavik Airport
Yesterday, July 7th, a PLAY Air jet landed at the Reykjavik airport for the first time. The flight was in…