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Kids Stand In Heart Shape Outside Retirement Community
Students at Grundarfjörður Elementary School, Eldhömar and Sólvöllir kindergarten banded together to stand in a heart shape outside of the Fellaskjól Retirement Home on Monday, May 4th, Skessuhorn reports. Since the ban on assembly has been lifted and school is back in…
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New Method Ready To Detect Coronavirus Antibodies
Landspítali’s virology department has devised a method for measuring blood for coronavirus antibodies. In the near future, a number of samples will be presented to the department. The staff of the biology and virology department has reported 20,000 samples taken from the…
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Gummi Ben Unlikely To Open Again
It is most likely that Gummi Ben sports bar will not open again. The relative newcomer that replaced Húrra in October closed its doors in March due to the virus situation. According to the owner, Ómar Ingimarsson, what happens in the coming…
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Corner Store Sells VHS Tapes Like It’s 1999
Some say VHS is a dead format. While the technology from yesteryear has been surpassed by digital formats, there are those who still have VCRs and collect VHS tapes. Kjötborg, a corner store in Vesturbær, sells movies on the ancient format, and…
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Byko’s Raven Cast Fails After Chicks Mysteriously Die
The five raven chicks who hatched from eggs in the nest above Byko in Selfoss on April 28th have all died, and the nest is empty. This is the first time that the raven couple Hrafn and Hrefna have failed to raise…
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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 are off the charts, according to a representative from the Food Agency. The representative collected mussels on May 4th at Fossá River…
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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 recent days, the sea ice off the coast of Greenland has moved closer to Iceland. As of 21:00 on Friday, the ice…
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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. The production of plastic has increased tremendously in recent decades, and it appears that it will multiply by the middle of the…
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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 of sheep is down by just over 50% since 1980. At the same time, the cattle population has risen by over 35%…
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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 found the seal at the beginning of the year, looking rough and too skinny to survive. He was only 7.5 kg at…
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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 of the South Iceland Nature agency went to Stafnes yesterday after receiving reports of many bird carcasses washing ashore. Of the 27…
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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 relatively quiet recently, releasing one other single this year, and only one single last year. Their most recent album release was in…
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The Grapevine Playlist: CYBER, Benni Hemm Hemm, IDA IDK, Hjaltalín
Desperately need to to stop revisiting your 2014 playlist of “indie bangers”? Enter the Reykjavik Grapevine! We’re here to save the day with a selection of the best new tracks Iceland has to offer. CYBER – “starry night” Here is an electronic…
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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 stringent, RÚV reports. A government spokesperson added that until travel between other countries returns to normal, no one will be kicked out…
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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 Byko store in Selfoss. The proud parents, Hrefna and Hrafn, have been taking turns caring for the young. Ravens have roosted in…
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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 gather on May 1st to celebrate their achievements and emphasise their demands. Instead, a special broadcast of entertainment and protest will be…
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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 epidemic, there was no official opening, although it was streamed live on Facebook, where the artist responded to inquiries that came through…
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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 were arrested and detained for investigation. What makes the robbery so interesting is the fact that the intrepid bandits broke through seven…
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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, a hotel representative told RÚV. The COVID-19 epidemic has not affected the financial position or construction of the hotel, which is steadily…
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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 that they do not intend to operate this summer, RÚV reports. Since the Japanese government subsidises whale products, CEO of Hvalur Kristján…
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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 Rós issued a press release with the single, ‘Exhale,’ which can be streamed on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and other services. According…
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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 the man shot and killed a guest in his home earlier that day. He is currently detained in Escambia County Jail. Stefán…
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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 year, the organisation publishes a list of 180 countries in the world and ranks each country by media freedom. The Nordic countries…
