Author: Sam O'Donnell
Food Agency Warns Against Harvesting Mussels From Hvalfjörður
The Food Agency in Iceland has warned against picking mussels from Hvalfjörður and eating them. Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxins…
Sea Ice Spotted Off The Coast Of West Fjords
The Coast Guard issued a warning on Saturday, May 9th, of sea ice off the coast of the Westfjords. In…
Plastic Pollution Poses Problem In Arctic Ocean
Plastic trash is now found almost everywhere in the Arctic Ocean, but research that would trace its origin is lacking….
Sheep Population In Iceland Has Dropped By 50 Percent
The population of sheep in Iceland is the lowest it has been in forty years, according to Bændablaðið. The number…
VIDEO: Ringed Seal Released Into The Wild
Kári, the famous ringed seal that the zoo unexpectedly received in January, has been released in Ísafjörður. Police in Suðurnes…
Several Birds Die Due To Oil Pollution
27 bird carcasses, most of them eider, were found on the beach in Reykjanes on Sunday, May 3rd. The staff…
New Video: Daughters Of Reykjavík “Thirsty Hoes”
Feminist hip-hop group Daughters Of Reykjavík have released a new single called “Thirsty Hoes”. The female rap collective has been…
The Grapevine Playlist: CYBER, Benni Hemm Hemm, IDA IDK, Hjaltalín
by Poppy Askham and Sam O'Donnell
Desperately need to to stop revisiting your 2014 playlist of “indie bangers”? Enter the Reykjavik Grapevine! We’re here to save…
Foreigners On Expired Visas Will Not Be Deported From Iceland
Foreigners who have expired visas and residence permits in Iceland will not be deported until the travel restrictions become less…
Raven Hatches Chicks On Cam Above Byko In Selfoss
At least four raven hatchlings came into the world on Tuesday, Sunnlenska reports. Their births were broadcast live from the…
International Workers’ Day In A Time Of Pandemic
International workers’ day will be a bit different this year. For the first time since 1923, Icelandic workers will not…
Virtual Culture Pick: ‘Memesis’ Exhibition at Gallerí Fold
Berglind Svavarsdóttir opened her first exhibition in Gallerí Fold on April 25th. In light of the regulations for the COVID-19…
Downtown Jewelry Store Robbed Of 2.5 Million ISK
A robbery was reported over the weekend at downtown jewelry store Gull og Silfur in Reykjavík. Two of the suspects…
Plans To Open First Five-Star Hotel In Reykjavík On Schedule (For Now)
Preparations have begun to open the Reykjavík Edition hotel. Key positions have been filled, and further hiring will begin soon,…
Second Year In A Row Of No Whale Hunting
2020 will mark the second year in a row that no whales will be hunted for profit. Hvalur hf. announced…
Jónsi Releases First New Single In A Decade
Jónsi has released a new single for the first time in a decade. The lead singer of the band Sigur…
Icelandic Man Arrested For Murder In Florida
A 28-year-old Icelandic man was arrested and charged with murder in Pensacola, Florida, on Monday, April 20th. Police allege that…
Iceland Drops A Level In Reporters Without Borders
Iceland has dropped by one place on Reporters Without Borders‘ World Press Freedom Index, and now occupies 15th place. Each…
Priest Removed For Violating Confidentiality
Skírnir Garðarsson, the priest who blew the whistle on Anna Aurora Waage Óskarsdóttir for impersonating a health care professional, has…
66 Lawsuit Between Olís and Clothing Brand Reaches Verdict
The lawsuit filed by Sjóklæðagerðin, the company that owns 66° North, against Olís, a chain of gas stations that sold…
Chickens Stop Traffic On Reykjanesbraut
There was an accident on Reykjanesbraut near Hafnarfjörður yesterday at around 19:00 that resulted in extensive participation from other motorists….
Tracks In Skagaströnd Probably Not Polar Bear
Police in Skagaströnd were notified on Saturday, April 11th, of possible polar bear tracks. However, after searching the area, there…
Money Troubles At Þingvellir National Park
Þingvellir National Park has been having money troubles. Very few guests have visited the park recently, due to the situation…
Eurasian Oystercatcher Returns To Iceland
When the plover returns, spring is on its way. When the Eurasian oystercatcher returns, spring is officially here. The noisy…
Lead Singer From Sigur Rós Had COVID-19
One of the most beloved musicians of Iceland, Jón Þór “Jónsi” Birgisson, the lead singer of Sigur Rós, was sick…