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Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Football Player

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Heiða’s daily grind for the love of the game Heiða Ragney Viðarsdóttir can’t imagine her life without football. A project…

Palestinian Family Violently Deported, But Safety Of Refugees Remains Top Priority Officials Say

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A Palestinian family, detained by special forces on Saturday, February 10, has been deported from Iceland to Greece, reports Vísir….

Magma Continues To Accumulate, Hot Water Restored

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It was confirmed at a meeting this morning between geologists and the Department Of Civil Protection and Emergency Management that…

Eruption Is Almost Over

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The eruption that started early in the morning of February 8 is now almost diminished, reports RÚV. Einar Bessi Gestsson,…

Grapevine Events: Wasteland Iceland, Krossfest I, Kraftgalli & More

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The volcano is almost dead, the weekend is here and it seems like there’s a lot going on: gigs, exhibitions,…

UPDATED: New Eruption On The Reykjanes Peninsula

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A new eruption started on the Reykjanes peninsula around 6:00 on February 8. This eruption is the sixth volcanic eruption…

Giant Crevasse Discovered In Grindavík, Next Eruption Expected

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A giant crevasse was discovered on February 6 beneath the Hópur sports hall in Grindavík, reports Vísir. Concerns had been…

Italian Man Arrested In Iceland For Sexual Coercion

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A man in his fifties has been arrested for sexually exploiting underage girls, reports RÚV. Though he is a resident…

All In The Haus

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The Hafnar.Concert Series keeps the community strong Since throwing open its doors in September 2022, the multipurpose Hafnar.haus coworking and…

Well, You Asked: We’re Not Very Picky Around Here

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The Grapevine’s finest answer your most pressing questions What is a food that even an Icelander won’t eat? Your Mo…nah….

The Palestinian Entrepreneur Innovating Geothermal And Boosting Other Women

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GeoSilica founder Fida Abu Libdeh on paving the way and shattering ceilings Slowly but surely, Reykjavík is evolving into a…

OMG It’s The 2024 Reykjavík Grapevine Music Awards

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Celebrating the best that the local music scene offered And just like that, 2023 has come and gone. It was…

Famous Cat Banned From Hagkaup

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Diegó, a cat living in Reykjavík’s Skeifan neighbourhood, has become famous for being a regular at the local A4 store,…

Laufey Wins Grammy For “Bewitched”

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On February 4, Laufey’s Bewitched won a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. This is the artist’s first Grammy. Among…

PREMIERE: Seabear — Cut My Hair

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As we close out this dreary blustery January, Reykjavík’s stalwart twee darlings Seabear have come to the rescue with a…

Six Names Added To Naming List

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Iceland’s Personal Names Committee has added six new names to its approved list. From the list of female monikers, parents…

Hvalur Files Claim Against Icelandic State Over Temporary Whaling Ban

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Hvalur hf. filed a claim against the state for “massive income loss,” reports RÚV. The whaling company asserts that the…

Fifteen Strætó Buses Damaged Due To The Weather

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Fifteen Strætó buses were damaged due to sudden slippery conditions that occurred last week, reports Vísir. The damage ranges from…

Grapevine Events: French Film Festival, Japan Festival And More

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It’s that time of the year again. You’ve been eating too much for a month now, you haven’t given up…

Who Turned Out The Lights? Power Out Throughout Reykjavík

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UPDATE @ 16:13: The power is back. Hallelujah. The power went out throughout Reykjavík at 15:50 Thursday afternoon, roughly an…