Author: Jess Distill - The Reykjavik Grapevine

Author: Jess Distill

Coast Guard Patrol Vessel For Sale

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It has been announced over the weekend that the Coast Guard Patrol ship Ægir will be sold after 50 years…

Proposal To Allow Europeans To Have Abortions In Iceland

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A parliamentary proposal is being made by several MPs to allow those who are unable to have abortions in their…

Kashmir The Raven Is Quite The Social Butterfly

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A family in Vogar has raised three ravens in the past. The last one, Kashmir, has just flown the nest….

Thousands Sign Petition Against Deportation Of Family

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Over 14,000 signatures have been added to a petition against the deportation of a family from Senegal, Vísir reports. The…

US Embassy Accuses Icelandic Paper Of False Reporting

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The US Embassy is accusing Fréttablaðið of spreading “fake news” after it published a story stating that COVID-19 had broken…

Hopes To Raise Maximum Penalty For Child Pornography

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A Reform Party MP has been working on a bill to increase the penalties for child pornography from a maximum…

The Minister Reviewed: The Grapevine Interns Take On Icelandic Politics

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‘Ráðherrann’ (‘The Minister’) tells the story of Benedikt Ríkharðsson, a populist MP who is elected Prime Minister following a radical…

Thirteenth COVID-19 Death

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A patient has died in the last 24 hours at Landspítali, due to COVID-19, Vísir reports. An announcement was also…

Tourism Companies May Receive ISK 21.9 Million In Grants

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Tourism companies may be able to receive a grant of up to 21.6 million ISK each, if the Minister of…

House Fire Ruins Must Be Demolished

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The Vestubær Residents’ Council has requested that the City of Reykjavík take action on the demolition of a house at…

Gods Of Iceland: Bragi, The Harp Playing Hipster

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Superpowers: Eloquent as fuck. Weaknesses: May actually not have been a God at all. Modern Analogue: Hosts weekly poetry slams…

Allegations Of Negligence At Ásbrú Refugee Camp

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According to an article published by mbl today, serious allegations have come out about negligence and deprivation of liberty at…

Iceland Removed From Grey List

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Iceland has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s Grey List after satisfactorily completing measures against money laundering and…

Falcon Population In Iceland Declining

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The falcon population in Iceland is likely to be at its lowest in two to four years, says the Institute…

Shipping Company’s COVID-19 Denial Exposed

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Daði Freyr Will Represent Iceland In 2021 Eurovision

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Daði Freyr will represent Iceland at the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam next May, mbl reports. The song ‘Think…

Employment Rights Of Foreign Citizens To Be Increased

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Six Left Green Party MPs have submitted a parliamentary resolution proposing that a working group be appointed to help increase…

Iceland Hopes To Be Removed From Grey List

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The FATF, an international group against money laundering and terrorism financing, will meet on Friday to discuss whether or not…

An Influx Of Soldiers Arriving In Iceland

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Around 500 to 600 US and Canadian soldiers are expected in Iceland over the next few weeks, due to COVID…

Well, You Asked: Becoming A Biscuit

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Got a burning question? In desperate need of advice? We at the Grapevine are here to help. How do I…

Death Begets Life: Krummi On The Pandemic, The Future & Frozen Teardrops

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“It’s a strange and scary time,” Krummi Björgvinsson says—over FaceTime, to be safe—when talk inevitably turns from his newest solo…

62 Diagnosed With Coronavirus Yesterday

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The City Needs To Do More To Protect Drug Users

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Guðmundur Ingi Þóroddsson, the chairman of Afstaða, the advocacy group for improved prison policies and betterment, has expressed concern for…

US Air Force Told To Keep The Noise Down In Akureyri

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The Icelandic Coast Guard has made comments to the US Air Force after military jets switched on their back burners…

Masks To be Made Mandatory Across The Country

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From Tuesday 20 October, it will be mandatory to wear masks everywhere in Iceland, if it is not possible to…