Author: Jóhannes Bjarkason - The Reykjavik Grapevine

Ásta Fanney To Represent Iceland At Venice Biennale 2026

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The Icelandic Art Centre has announced artist Ásta Fanney Sigurðardóttir will represent Iceland at the 2026 Venice Biennale.  Ásta is…

Linda Dröfn Gunnarsdóttir On BBC Influential Women List

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The BBC recently revealed the names of the women making up their BBC 100 Women list. Featuring inspiring and influential…

Kristrún Frostadóttir Begins Formal Government Formation

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Since receiving the presidential mandate, Samfylkingin (Social Democratic Alliance) Leader Kristrún Frostadóttir has formally commenced forming a government in conjunction…

Parliamentary Election Results, Social Democrats On Top 

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Icelandic voters cast their ballots on November 30 in a snap election ushered in by Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson’s decision…

Elections Possibly Delayed By Weather

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The weather forecast for November 30, is expected to bring about poor travel conditions in various parts of the country,…

Menningarnótt Murderer Convicted

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The person who killed the 17-year-old Bryndís Klara Birgisdóttir on Menningarnótt last August has been convicted of murder. In addition…

Record-breaking Rates Of Border Expulsions

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  In 2024, the Suðurnes Police have expelled 752 passengers at the Icelandic border in Keflavík Airport. The police district…

Femicides In A Single Year Never Higher

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Three women and two girls were murdered in Iceland in 2024 — the highest rate of femicide in 25 years….

Decreased Volcanic Activity At Sundhnúksgígar

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Activity is decreasing at the site of the volcanic eruption that began Nov. 20 along the Sundhnúkagígar crater row, RÚV…

Sundhnúkur Eruption Ongoing

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The eruption that began along the Sundhnúkur crater row on the evening of November 20 is still active. The majority…

Writers’ Union Of Iceland Encourages Authors Boycotting Storytel

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The board of the Writers’ Union of Iceland (Rithöfundasamband Íslands) is encouraging its members to not submit their literature to…

Hot Water Discovered At Kjalarnes And Geldinganes

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Two low-temperature geothermal zones were discovered in the capital area during Veitur’s pursuit of new hot water sources. One was…

Avian Influenza Identified In Seagull

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A case of avian influenza, or bird flu, was identified in a seagull captured near Tjönun, Reykjavík’s central pond. The…

Cockroach And Bed Bug Population Escalating In Iceland

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For a long time, Iceland has been perceived as a safe place for entomophobes. After all, Iceland is one of…

Concert Preview: Gyða Valtýsdóttir’s EPICYCLE Performance Connects Time And Space

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Gyða Valtýsdóttir is one of Iceland’s most forward-thinking composers. A founding member of múm, multi-instrumentalist, and an award-winning composer, Gyða…

Reykjavík’s Oslo Tree Felled In Heiðmörk

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On Saturday, November 16, Reykjavík Mayor Einar Þorsteinsson felled this year’s Oslo Tree in Heiðmörk. Kitted with the necessary safety…

Independence Party Candidate Wanted In Poland

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An Independence Party candidate bidding for the 14th place in the North Reykjavík constituency is wanted by the Polish police,…

Social Democratic Alliance Candidate Accused Of Misogynist Writings

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In the mbl.is-sponsored talkshow Spursmál, Social Democratic Alliance (Samfylkingin) candidate and former Heimildin journalist Þórður Snær Júlíusson admitted to expressing…

Video Premiere — “I Might Be” K.óla Live Session

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Artist K.óla has made strides in her native Iceland since her early teenage years. After participating in the local band…

Landslide In Westfjords Closes Road

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The Icelandic Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for every part of the country except Southwest Iceland. High…

Former Minister Jón Gunnarsson Focus Of International Spy Investigation

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The private intelligence firm Black Cube, run by former Mossad special operatives and intelligence agents, allegedly collected information on former…

Woman Charged 1.3 Million ISK For Hospital Visit

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The Health Ministry has confirmed Landspítalinn’s decision to reject a woman’s application seeking to repeal a medical bill amounting to…

Search And Rescue Team Member Died During Training

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On November 3, media outlets reported that a person fell into the Tungufljót River near Geysir in South Iceland. The…

Katrín Jakobsdóttir To Chair Forthcoming WHO Committee

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Former prime minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir has agreed to chair a forthcoming World Health Organisation committee on climate change and health….

Woman Sentenced To 18 Years For Murder

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A woman in her 40s was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the murder of her six-year-old son and…