Author: Reetta Huhta
Several Earthquakes Near Keilir
by Reetta Huhta
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 Reetta Huhta
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 Reetta Huhta
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 Reetta Huhta
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 Reetta Huhta
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 Reetta Huhta and Desirai Thompson
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 Reetta Huhta
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 Reetta Huhta
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 Reetta Huhta
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 Desirai Thompson and Reetta Huhta
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 Reetta Huhta
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 Reetta Huhta
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 Reetta Huhta
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 Reetta Huhta
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 Reetta Huhta
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 Reetta Huhta
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 Reetta Huhta
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 Reetta Huhta
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 Reetta Huhta
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 Reetta Huhta
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 Reetta Huhta
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 Reetta Huhta
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 Reetta Huhta
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 Reetta Huhta
According to Vísir, Tesla has now ensured that travelling along the Ring Road in its entirety is possible for those…
Earthquake Near Hveragerði
by Reetta Huhta
An earthquake measuring 3.3 in magnitude occurred near the town Hveragerði last night at half past one, reports RÚV. The…