Author: Reetta Huhta - The Reykjavik Grapevine

Author: Reetta Huhta

No Snow Expected On The First Winter Day

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Tomorrow, October 23rd, is known as the first day of winter in Iceland, reports Morgunblaðið. However, according to the Icelandic…

Bus Driver Under Investigation After Posting A TikTok While Driving

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According to Vísir, a bus driver for Strætó recorded a video for social media while driving. The person in question…

New Café To Be Opened In Skálavík

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A new café will be opened in Skálavík, reports Vísir. The reason behind opening it is Bolafjall’s viewing platform, which…

Annual Meat Soup Day Will Be Held October 23rd

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The annual Meat Soup Day will be celebrated this Saturday on Skólavörðustígur, reports Morgunblaðið. Different types of meat soup will…

Culture Sector Welcoming Restriction Changes

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The news about the Icelandic government’s decision on lifting all the pandemic restrictions in two stages has been warmly welcomed…

International Comparison Shows Iceland Has Best Pension System

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According to the pension index maintained by the consulting company Mercer and the CFA Institute, the Icelandic pension system is…

Kolaportið Gets A Makeover

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Kolaportið, once a mix between an indoor flea market and fish shops, has now evolved into a modern marketplace called…

Toxins Found From Hvalfjörður’s Mussels

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The Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) has issued a warning against mussel consumption, reports Vísir. MAST’s warning applies to…

Four Scandinavian Airlines Lifting The Mask Rules

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Four Scandinavian airlines have abolished the obligation to wear masks on board for the majority of flights, Vísir reports. The…

Students Measuring Sólheimajökull’s Reduction

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Sólheimajökull in Mýrdalur has withdrawn by eleven meters from last year. This was measured by the students at Hvolsskóli in…

Eruption’s Activity Decreasing

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It is too early to declare the eruption at Geldingadalur to be over, although there are signs of it happening,…

Seismic Activity At Keilir Reduced Significantly

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As reported by Morgunblaðið, the seismic activity at Keilir has reduced greatly during the past few days. According to the…

Squid Game Popular Among Young Children In Iceland

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The Korean TV show Squid Game is hugely popular in Iceland among children despite the violence portrayed in the show….

Skjöldur, The Huge Cat From Reykjanesbær

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María Ísrún Hauksdóttir from Reykjanesbær owns a giant cat called Skjöldur. The cat weighs around 12 kilos and is over…

Earthquakes Of Magnitudes Greater Than 3.0 In Reykjanes Peninsula

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According to Vísir, two fairly strong earthquakes occurred last night in Reykjanes peninsula. Both of the quakes measured over a…

A Dreamy Fishermen’s Village With Sea Monsters On The Side

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Travelling through the Westfjords can be a tricky business. The roads conform to the curves of the endless fjords, paved…

Beer Festival In Hveragerði’s Greenhouse

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Vísir reports that an Icelandic beer festival will be held in Hveragerði on October 22nd to 23rd. It is hosted…

Gods Of Iceland: Óðinn, The Wise Fool Of Valhalla

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Superpowers: Wants to read up on everything. Weaknesses: Has only one eye. Modern Analogy: That weirdo from your school, who…

Well, You Asked: The Cleanest Country On Earth

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Answers to the confused Finns visiting Iceland Why don’t Icelanders use bidet showers? Some Finnish friends of mine have noticed…

From Kakósúpa to Champagne: Helga Margrét Marzellíusardóttir’s Perfect Day

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Helga Margrét Marzellíusardóttir is a musician and the leader of the Reykjavík Queer Choir. She studies rhythmical choir conducting and…

The Farm Of The Future: VAXA Introduces A New Way Of Farming

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What do you see when envisioning a farm? A rustic house in the countryside, surrounded by tilled fields with healthy…

Lost In Google Translation: Writer Refusing To Leave Home

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According to a headline on Vísir, a writer from Westman Islands refuses to leave their home. This may seem like…

Ask An Expert: Why Are Icelandic Windows Built The Way They Are?

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In the Nordic countries, the windows are typically built using two double panels of glass. This way the chilly air…

Sip, Sip, Hooray!: Wonderful Wines Around Town

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The Grapevine’s tried and true picks of our favourite wine bars–curated just in time for these early winter evenings. Why,…

Earthquakes Near Keilir Still Ongoing

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According to Vísir, the magnitude of the earthquakes near Keilir has decreased in recent days, but the activity is still…