Author: Reetta Huhta - The Reykjavik Grapevine

Author: Reetta Huhta

Several Earthquakes Near Keilir

by

According to the Icelandic Met Office’s data, several earthquakes shook the ground last night, reports Vísir. Largest of the tremors…

Time-lapse Video Shows Breiðamerkurjökull’s Melting Process

by

A video showing the rapid melting of Breiðamerkurjökull glacier has attracted a great deal of attention, reports Sky News. It…

Most Tourists Visiting Iceland In October Were American

by

According to an announcement made by the Icelandic Tourist Board and Isavia, departing flights from Keflavík Airport to other countries…

Lost In Google Translation: Reminiscing The Past Eruptions

by

Apparently, the ongoing volcanic eruption at Geldingadalur has turned people’s minds to the past. According to a recent Morgunblaðið headline,…

Unemployment Continues To Decrease

by

According to data collected by the Directorate of Labour, unemployment continues to decline, reports Vísir. However, the agency forecasts that…

Horror-Scopes: Your Star Sign’s Spirit Cocktail

by and

Need some insight on which drink to order to appease your astrological inclinations? No worries, we’ve got you covered. The…

Little Trust In The National Church Among Icelanders

by

Accroding to Gallup’s newly released poll, Icelanders don’t seem to have trust in the national church and its bishop, Agnes…

Fox Hunting Has Become A Paid Sport

by

According to the Environment Agency of Iceland, hunting Arctic fox no longer serves its purpose. It used to be a…

Sóley Reveals The Sound Of An Apocalypse

by

A master of storytelling through music, Sóley recently released her fourth LP, ‘Mother Melancholia’. Having plunged herself deep into news…

Fight The Cold With Heat: A Guide To The Best Saunas Around Reykjavík

by and

As the cold starts seeping into your bones here in the north, saunas come in handy. The Grapevine crew tested…

Ólafsson Gin Available In Seattle’s Popular Cocktail Bar

by

The Icelandic Ólafsson gin is now available in Seattle, at Bathtub Gin & Co., reports Vísir. It is said to…

Over Hundred Wheelchair Ramps Installed Since Last March

by

Ramps up Reykjavík, a campaign designed to improve accessibility in the city center, has turned out to be effective, reports…

National Equestrian Competetition In Hella Next Summer

by

The national equestrian competition will be held in Hella next July, reports Vísir. The event was supposed to be held…

Laufey Is Revitalizing Jazz For The Modern Era

by

While many of us might see jazz as a genre listened to mostly by middle-aged men with a glass of…

Banning Outdoor Cats Provoked Discussion

by

As reported yesterday, the town council of Akureyri agreed to ban the free movement of cats in the municipality, starting…

Icelandic Lava Show Opening In Reykjavík

by

The Icelandic Lava Show has secured funding for another exhibition in addition to the one that is currently running in…

Traffic Record On The Ring Road

by

According to Travel Info’s website, the traffic on the Ring Road during October has never been higher than it was…

University Of Iceland Increasing The Number Of Gender Neutral Facilities

by

Gender neutral facilities can now be found in most of the buildings at the University of Iceland (HÍ), reports Vísir….

Akureyri Banning Outdoor Cats In 2025

by

According to Akureyri.net, the free movement of cats will be banned in Akureyri from January 1st 2025. The majority of…

Suggested To Take Booster Dose Before Flu Vaccine

by

Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason recommends that those who have been offered a booster dose of vaccines against the coronavirus get…

Icelandair Demands Similar Border Rules As Other Nordic Countries

by

According to Vísir, Icelandair wants vaccinated tourists to able to enter the country without showing a negative COVID-test at the…

VIDEO: Meteorite Seen From The Capital Area

by

According to Vísir, a meteorite was seen flying through the atmosphere last night just before nine o’clock. Many people in…

Westfjords Selected As Best Region To Visit By Lonely Planet

by

Lonely Planet has selected the Westfjords to be at the top of the list of best regions to visit in…

Tesla’s Charging Stations Now All Around The Country

by

According to Vísir, Tesla has now ensured that travelling along the Ring Road in its entirety is possible for those…

Earthquake Near Hveragerði

by

An earthquake measuring 3.3 in magnitude occurred near the town Hveragerði last night at half past one, reports RÚV. The…