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Fréttablaðið Won’t Apologise To The Russian Embassy
Sigmundur Ernir Rúnarsson, the editor of the Icelandic newspaper Fréttablaðið, won’t apologise to the Russian Embassy following a recent article,…
Missing Swimmer Found Dead
A man who was searched for outside Langasandi near Akranes since yesterday night was found dead, reports RÚV. The man…
RVK Newscast 205: Tourist Stumbled Upon Human Bones
Grapevine Editor-In-Chief Valur Grettisson is on the scene discussing recent developments in free trade, archaeology, and—of course—the eruption at Meradalir….
2022 Second Wettest Year In Reykjavík
As of now, 2022 is the second wettest year in Reykjavík since records began over a century ago, reports RÚV….
RVK Newscast 204: Volcano Getting Smaller But Still Significantly Bigger Than Last Year’s
The fissure in Meradalir is now shorter and slightly smaller than in the beginning, but it’s still significantly bigger than…
Search For Swimmer Underway Near Akranes
Rescue team is looking for a sea swimmer off Langasandi near Akranes, reports RÚV. The police and rescue team received…
Eruption Trail Reopens But Children Under 12 Are Banned
The eruption trails to Meradalir have reopened after several days of weather closures. However, the police in Suðurnes have forbidden…
Pride Flags Cut Down In Hella
All the pride flags were cut down in the middle of the night in Hella, reports RÚV. The chief constable…
Flag-Coloured Pearl Found At Archaeological Dig
A pearl with the Icelandic flag colours from the beginning of Icelandic settlement was found during an archaeoligical dig in…
A Human Bone Found In Snæfellsnes
A foreign tourist found a human bone in Snæfellsnes last week, RÚV reports. The bone, a single jawbone, was found…
Housing Demand Still Greater Than Supply
The demand for housing is still greater than the available supply, demonstrating the continuing need for more housing builds, reports…
Volcano Trail Remains Closed Due To Bad Weather
Authorities have decided to keep the trail to the Meradalir eruption closed today due to bad weather, reports Vísir. The…
Eruption Site Trail Closed Until Tuesday As Crews Build New Path
Bad weather and a difficult trail created hazardous conditions for tourists visiting Meradalir over the weekend. The trail was closed…
July Trade Deficit Increases From Last Year
Iceland recorded a trade deficit of 31 billion ISK in July 2022, which is approximately double the trade deficit of…
Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Felt Throughout Capital Region Yesterday
An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 occurred yesterday morning just west of Lake Kleifarvatn on the Reykjanes Peninsula, reports the Icelandic…
Grapevine New Music Picks: GusGus, Jónsi, Plasticboy
Whether you’re celebrating pride, gazing at the new volcano, or both, our new music picks are the perfect accompaniment. With…
Perfect Day: Valdís Steinarsdóttir
Valdís Steinarsdóttir is an experimental designer from Reykjavík. Winner of the 2020 Formex Nova award—Nordic Designer of the Year—Valdís is…
‘No Makeup’: Exploring Characters On And Off Stage
“People and system restrictions,” says film director Monika Konarzewska about her main sources of inspiration. Straddling the line between documentary…
Experts Caution Eruption Visitors To Avoid Toxic Gases
The new eruption site at Meradalir is releasing gases that can irritate skin, lungs, and eyes if people are exposed,…
Lava Flow Rate Halved Since Starting Wednesday
There have been no changes in the lava flow in the eruption at Meradalir since yesterday, reports Vísir. Natural disaster…
Coast Guard Pilot Reinstated Despite Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The Coast Guard has decided to reinstate a pilot who was on leave due to a sexual misconduct investigation because…