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Fewer Coronavirus Vaccines Arriving In Iceland Than Expected
Vísir reports that fewer coronavirus vaccines are arriving in Iceland than was previously expected. Þórólfur Guðnason, the Chief Epidemiologist, stated this in a civil defence information meeting today, where he discussed the arrangements for the distribution of the vaccine throughout the country.…
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Seyðisfjörður Residents May Not Be Able To Return Home Today
RÚV reports that Seyðisfjörður residents may not be able to return home today to care for their houses. The East Iceland chief of police, Kristján Ólafur Guðnason, has stated that this is due to the weather conditions today in the area. The…
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University Of Iceland Psychologists Assure Us It’s Normal To Be Sad
University of Iceland psychologists say it’s normal to be sad, RÚV reports. Ásta Rún Valgerðardóttir and Katrín Sverrisdóttir, who are psychologists at the University of Iceland, appeared on Rás 1’s Mannlegi to discuss student mental health. According to a survey commissioned by…
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Rangá To Offer Free Menstrual Products On Scottish Days
The store Rangá will make menstrual products free on Scottish Days, Fréttablaðið reports. This decision is in reference to the bill Scottish Parliament passed last month, which stipulates that the state must provide free sanitary products to those who need them. Rangá…
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COVID-19 Round-Up: Five New Cases Yesterday, Two In Quarantine
Five new cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed domestically yesterday. Two of the infected were already in quarantine at the time of diagnosis. This is the highest daily number of domestic infections diagnosed this week. 32 people are currently hospitalised with the virus,…
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State Of Emergency Declared In Seyðisfjörður Due To Landslides
Vísir reports that a state of emergency was declared in Seyðisfjörður by the National Commissioner of Police last night. This is due to landslides which occurred in the area yesterday evening. The chief of police, as well as the Icelandic Meteorological Office,…
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Domino’s Is Losing Money And Will Likely Be Sold At A Loss
Fréttablaðið reports that Domino’s is losing money, and that the company’s Icelandic operations will be sold for a fraction of the price they were bought for by Domino’s Pizza Group. A British company bought the Domino’s Icelandic operations in two parts for…
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Number Of Foreign Nationals In Iceland Increasing, Yet Unemployment Rate Higher For Them
Frétablaðið reports that the number of foreign nationals in Iceland is increasing. It is also true, however, that the unemployment rate is higher for this group. According to the National Register of Iceland, foreign nationals make up 1.5% more of the population…
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Prikið To Move Future “Window Concerts” Online Following Criticism
Fréttablaðið reports that Prikið will move future “window concerts” online. This decision comes in response to criticism they received following Auður’s concert on Saturday, which drew large crowds. Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason expressed concern about how these large amount of people close together…
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Bus Free For Under 11s From 2021
Vísir reports that Strætó will start providing free bus travel for children aged eleven or younger. This change will be implemented from January 3rd 2021, and will apply to bus routes running in the capital area. Strætó will also be implementing a…
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Horror-Scopes: The Signs As 100 Gecs Songs
Amateur astrology brought to you via the divine wisdom bestowed upon us by 100 gecs. Aries: hand crushed by a mallet That’s a lot of anger you’re carrying around in that little body of yours, but don’t sweat it, everyone you hate…
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Coronavirus Vaccination Could Begin In Iceland Before 2021
Svandís Svavarsdóttir, Minister of Health, has said that coronavirus vaccinations could begin being administered before and shortly after the beginning of 2021, Vísir reports. Once the marketing authorisation for the vaccine is approved in Europe (which is due to happen on December…
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“Window Concert” Criticised For Creating A Crowd During Pandemic
On Saturday, a window concert took place at Prikið, Vísir reports. As many people were gathered together in the centre of Reykjavík to watch the concert, many of them not wearing masks, concerns have arisen that this event may have been an…
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W.O.M.E.N Urge City of Reykjavík To Take Family Aid Allegations Seriously
RÚV reports that The Association of Women of Foreign Descent in Iceland (W.O.M.E.N) have urged the City of Reykjavík to take the recent allegations against Iceland Family Aid (Fjölskylduhjálp) seriously when allocating financial grants to aid organisations for the coming year. W.O.M.E.N’s…
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Parliament Rejects Proposal To Make Menstrual Products Free
Andrés Ingi Jónsson’s proposal to make menstrual products free was rejected by Parliament, 27 votes to 26, Vísir reports. The proposal would have sought to provide all students in secondary schools with access to menstrual products. This would have extended to low-income…
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Track Of The Day: Daði Freyr – Every Moment Is Christmas With You
Daði Freyr’s Christmas ballad is as smooth and as soothing as a hot chocolate on a dark winter’s night. This track is the perfect accompaniment to what is proving to be one of the most low-key holiday seasons we’ve ever experienced. (Thanks…
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How Effective Is Swimming Pool Chlorine At Killing COVID-19?
RÚV has reported that “seven times more COVID-19 infections can be traced to gyms that swimming pools”, according to the infection control team. The use of chlorine as a disinfectant has been recommended by the European Epidemiological Surveillance Authority. But how effective…
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New Food Policy Guidelines For Food Production In Iceland
RÚV reports that Katrín Jakobsdóttir has said there are great opportunities for Iceland as a food production company. This comes from new food policy guidelines which were present by the Prime Minister alongside Kristján Þór Júlíusson, Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture. The…
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City of Reykjavík’s Human Rights Award Presented To Solaris
Vísir reports that refugee rights organisation Solaris have won this year’s City of Reykjavík Human Rights Award. The organisation will receive 600,000 ISK for their efforts to “remarkably safeguarded human rights”. Solaris is a relief organisation that was founded by Sema Erla…
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His Suits Are Snappy And He’s Selling Books By The Kilo
Antiquarian book seller Eyþór Jóvinsson sells books by the kilo in his Flateyri store, Vísir reports. He is also impeccably dressed. Jóvinsson’s store stocks an eclectic mix of literature: from the ancient to the modern. They also sell souvenirs and small trinkets.…
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Chairman Of Family Aid Criticised For Discrimination And Xenophobia
Vísir reports that a number of former clients and volunteers have come forward with their experiences of discrimination and degrading treatment at Iceland Family Aid (Fjölskyldahjálp), on the basis of religion and nationality. The chairman of Family Aid has been said to…
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Well You Asked: How To Be Cool And Hot 101
Got questions? We’ve got answers? Send all your burning queries to grapevine@grapevine.is! How old is too old to be sleeping with a stuffed animal? If you can read this you’re too old. Boys like me so much they don’t want to date…
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Gods Of Iceland: Sigyn, Loki’s Ride or Die
Strengths: Her name literally translates to ‘victorious girlfriend’ Weaknesses: She’s lowkey a simp for Loki Modern analogy: GFOTY, but less cool, like if she was a nurse or something Sigyn is not exactly a bad bitch, but she tries. Considered by many…
