Author: Iryna Zubenko - The Reykjavik Grapevine

Land Continues To Rise, Svartsengi Power Plant Evacuated Due To Gas Pollution

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The land under Svartsengi continues to rise despite the eruption, reports RÚV, citing the Facebook page of the Southern Volcanoes…

Part Of Bergstaðastræti Will Become A “Living Street”

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The stretch of Bergstaðastræti between Skólavörðustígur and Laugavegur will become a “living street” this summer, RÚV reports. This was announced…

Zen In The Trees

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 Iceland doesn’t have a lot of forest, but there’s a hidden gem in at least one of them Akureyri is…

Mould Detected In Froosh Smoothies

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The Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority, MAST, warns against the consumption of several batches of Froosh Strawberry, Banana & Guava…

Rauðasandur On The List Of World’s Best Beaches

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Rauðasandur in the Westfjords is among the best beaches in the world, according to Lonely Planet. Rauðasandur is featured on…

Don’t Mess With A Chamber Orchestra

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Sigurjón Kjartansson reunites with his “brothers in comedy” for a debut feature film  “It’s taken me a lot of time…

Escaping The Grey At One Of Iceland’s Most Storied Greenhouses

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On a mission to get lost in a lush wilderness under glass It’s one of the gloomiest days this December…

Meet The New Mayor Of Reykjavík

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From journalism to politics, Einar Þorsteinsson pledges a new chapter for Reykjavík “Trust me, I’m a reporter,” reads the mug…

Edda Award Nominations Announced

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The nominations for the Edda Awards 2024 were publicly announced on February 16. The Edda Awards have been presented annually…

Natatorium: Where Family Bonds Crumble

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Helena Stefánsdottir’s feature debut documents the silent scream of a dysfunctional family Following the Golden Globes and ahead of the…

Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Football Player

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Heiða’s daily grind for the love of the game Heiða Ragney Viðarsdóttir can’t imagine her life without football. A project…

Palestinian Family Violently Deported, But Safety Of Refugees Remains Top Priority Officials Say

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A Palestinian family, detained by special forces on Saturday, February 10, has been deported from Iceland to Greece, reports Vísir….

Eruption Is Almost Over

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The eruption that started early in the morning of February 8 is now almost diminished, reports RÚV. Einar Bessi Gestsson,…

UPDATED: New Eruption On The Reykjanes Peninsula

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A new eruption started on the Reykjanes peninsula around 6:00 on February 8. This eruption is the sixth volcanic eruption…

Giant Crevasse Discovered In Grindavík, Next Eruption Expected

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A giant crevasse was discovered on February 6 beneath the Hópur sports hall in Grindavík, reports Vísir. Concerns had been…

Italian Man Arrested In Iceland For Sexual Coercion

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A man in his fifties has been arrested for sexually exploiting underage girls, reports RÚV. Though he is a resident…

The Palestinian Entrepreneur Innovating Geothermal And Boosting Other Women

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GeoSilica founder Fida Abu Libdeh on paving the way and shattering ceilings Slowly but surely, Reykjavík is evolving into a…

Famous Cat Banned From Hagkaup

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Diegó, a cat living in Reykjavík’s Skeifan neighbourhood, has become famous for being a regular at the local A4 store,…

Laufey Wins Grammy For “Bewitched”

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On February 4, Laufey’s Bewitched won a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. This is the artist’s first Grammy. Among…

Hvalur Files Claim Against Icelandic State Over Temporary Whaling Ban

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Hvalur hf. filed a claim against the state for “massive income loss,” reports RÚV. The whaling company asserts that the…

Fifteen Strætó Buses Damaged Due To The Weather

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Fifteen Strætó buses were damaged due to sudden slippery conditions that occurred last week, reports Vísir. The damage ranges from…

Iceland To Decide On Eurovision Participation After The National Competition

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It is uncertain whether Iceland will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden this spring. The final decision on…

Death’s Symphony

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Pétur Guðmann Guðmannsson’s one-man-show in the autopsy room “We have every kind of case here in Iceland — every chapter…

Is Being An Anxious Mess A Side Hustle?

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Notes of a chronic over thinker This one is a little weird because I was interviewing a drug dealer for…

Traffic Accident Fatalities On The Rise

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The number of traffic accident fatalities recorded in 2024 has not been seen in decades, reports Vísir. In the first…