Author: Jóhannes Bjarkason - The Reykjavik Grapevine

Snæfellsjökull Glacier Enters Icelandic Presidential Race

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As Icelandic voters prepare for the upcoming 2024 presidential elections on June 1, an unconventional  new candidate has entered the…

Icelandic Tourist Board Warns Against Pickpockets In Major Tourist Destinations

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Reports of stolen items at some of Iceland’s main tourist destinations have become more prevalent, according to the Icelandic Tourist…

University Of Iceland To Implement Parking Fees In Autumn

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On March 13, the University of Iceland (HÍ) announced the implementation of parking fees on university grounds. Parking on university…

The 2024 Icelandic Music Awards Announced

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On March 12, the winners of the Icelandic Music Awards were announced at Harpa. First awarded in 1960, the ceremony…

Palestinian Family Reunification No Longer Prioritised

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The Directorate of Immigration (ÚTL), in collaboration with the Ministry of Judicial Affairs, no longer prioritises Palestinian applications for family…

Landmark Labour Negotiations Concluded

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On March 7, a long-term agreement was reached between the Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise, and labour unions Starfsgreinasambandið, Efling and…

Iceland To Participate In The Eurovision Song Contest

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RÚV announced on Monday that singer Hera Björk will represent Iceland in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest held in Malmö,…

40% Of Workers Unable To Make Ends Meet

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A recent study reports that 40% of workers in the Icelandic job market are unable to make ends meet. A…

Several Arrested After Country-Wide Police Raid

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Five individuals were arrested in a country-wide police bust, following an investigation into reports of human trafficking, money laundering and…

72 Individuals On Their Way To Iceland From Gaza

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Following an Icelandic delegation‘s efforts in Egypt, 72 individuals from Gaza were granted residence permits in Iceland on the basis…

Protester Removed From Alþingi

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Monday, March 4, an Alþingi parliament meeting was postponed after protesters in Alþingi‘s spectator benches began shouting at MPs. Speaker…

Hera Björk Wins Söngvakeppnin 2024

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Söngvakeppnin, Iceland’s pre-Eurovision song competition, left voters perplexed on Saturday, with some questioning the validity of RÚV’s election process. Every…

OMG It’s The 2024 Reykjavík Grapevine Music Awards

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Celebrating the best that the local music scene offered And just like that, 2023 has come and gone. It was…

Track By Track: Birdnoise By Sucks To Be You Nigel

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Sucks To Be You Nigel talk their latest record birdnoise Punk-rockers Sucks To Be You Nigel released their sophomore album…

Inside Iceland’s Museum Of Excess

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Second-hand store Góði Hirðirinn expands into bigger territory For the seasoned thrifter, second-hand store Góði Hirðirinn needs no introduction. Originating…

Can You Hear Elín Hall?

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How the artist manoeuvres between acting and music Reykjavík theatre Borgarleikhúsið has been centre stage of Elín Hall’s life for…

It’s Almost Time For The 2024 Grapevine Music Awards!

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Take a look at this year’s nominees After an excellent year in music, it’s time for us at the Grapevine…

President Of Iceland Does Not Seek Re-election

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In his annual New Year Address, President of Iceland Guðni Th. Jóhannesson declared that he will not seek re-election in…

Ragnar Kjartansson’s Art Pieces Not Art, According To Directorate Of Customs

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Following a recent customs ruling, artist Ragnar Kjartansson needs to pay value-added tax for a hundred salt and pepper shakers…

Another Eruption Imminent, Claims Volcanologist

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Since December 22, no activity has been measured at the the site of the Sundhnúkar eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula….

Eruption Diminishing, Magma Collecting Beneath Svartsengi

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A mere hours after volcanologists claimed the Sundhnúksgígar eruption to be over, the Icelandic Met Office reported magma collecting beneath…

Volcanologist Claims Latest Eruption Over

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On the morning of December 21, the Icelandic Met Office reported dwindling volcanic activity in the latest eruption on the…

Recent Eruption Possibly Dying Out

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Starting on the evening of December 18, the recent eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula has shown signs of decreasing intensity….

No-Wave, Nihilism And Name Changes

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Electronic trio ex.girls ponder existentialist questions on their newest album Verk Drenched in Nordic cool, there is something intrinsically 90s…

Foreign Affairs Minister Bjarni Benediktsson Glitter Bombed — Twice

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Protestors threw red glitter at Foreign Minister Bjarni Benediktsson on December 8 during a meeting marking the 75th anniversary of…