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Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2021: Best Sushi
While the pandemic shows no sign of abating, Iceland’s food and beverage industry seems to be surging ahead on a…
An Unexpected Lava Flow At The Volcano
by Reetta Huhta
Many people witnessed an unexpected lava flow at the eruption site in Fagradalsfjall yesterday, reports Vísir. A lava pond near…
Geldingadalir Eruption Now The Longest Of The Century
The Geldingadalir volcanic eruption is officially the longest-lived of the 21st century, RÚV reports. The world turned their attention to…
RVK Newscast #130: Volcanos And Freak Accident In Spain
Finally! The eruption has started again at Fagradalsfjall after an 8-day pause, and it was spectacular. Grapevine photographer Art Bicnick…
RVK Newscast #129: Is The Volcano Over?
We visited the volcano at Fagradalsfjall, but there hasn’t been volcanic activity for a week now. But this volcano has…
New In Town: The Grumpy Whale
If you’re up for a sweet adventure, look no further. The Grumpy Whale have opened shop at Skólavörðurstígur 3a, serving…
Changes In Askja Volcano
The Icelandic Met Office is reporting on land level changes at Askja—a volcano that is part of Dyngjufjöll mountains—citing a…
RVK Newscast #127: One COVID-19 Death & A Heat Record
One man died from COVID-19 at the end of August in the biggest wave ever of COVID-19 in Iceland. This…
Volcano Surprises Again: New Crater Forming
It’s official. The volcano at Geldingadalir is proving to be one of the most versatile to erupt in Iceland over…
RVK Newscast #124: Illegal Path And The Princess Of Dubai
Valur Grettisson, the editor-in-chief at Reykjavík Grapevine visited the volcano and took Pollý with him this time. There we go…
Emirati Princess Latifa Visited The Volcano: Campaign To Free Her Disbanded
Emirati princess Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum visited the volcano in Geldingadalir a few days ago along with her uncle,…
Finding Paradise: The Hidden Highlands Of The Reykjanes Peninsula
by Alina Maurer and Brittnee Kiner
As if the Icelandic landscapes already famous on social media weren’t enough, Mother Nature added a freshly blazing volcano to…
Earthquake Detected Under Katla, No Changelings Emerge
Last night, July 29th, a 3.2 magnitude earthquake was registered under Katla. According to RUV, the earthquake was registered at…
RVK Newscast #121: The Sleepy Volcano & A New Era Of Lava Flow
by Alina Maurer
Alina and Art return to our snoozing volcano, and witness her waking for a moment – but only to cough…
RVK Newscast #120: New Pandemic Restrictions and Reykjavík Has Crabs
by John Pearson
Over the last three days, Iceland has introduced new border policies and domestic restrictions to counter the spread of COVID-19….
Good Weather Will Finally Return to Reykjavík
by Alina Maurer
Some pleasant news during unpleasant days. According to Vísir, residents of the capital area can prepare for a return of…
Joining Rest Of Nation, Volcano Goes On Vacation
A recent report by University of Iceland geologists indicate that the eruption may be showing sign of slowing down. The…
First COVID Symptoms Can Also Be From Volcanic Pollution
Some of the first symptoms of being possibly infected with the coronavirus also closely resemble the symptoms of volcanic air…
Reykjavik Newscast #119: Raging Volcano
by Alina Maurer
Alina & Art were lucky and witnessed a full day of raging volcano wonderland. But that is not all–a small…
Meteorological Office Issues Air Pollution Warning For Greater Reykjavik Area
The Meteorological Office of Iceland issued an air pollution warning for the capital area on Sunday connected to the eruption….
Drone Footage at Fagradalsfjall Reveals Beautiful Skylight
Sigurður þór Helgason, owner of DJI Reykjavik, has discovered a beautiful “skylight” in the lava at the eruption site. Sigurður…