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Russian Ships Banned From Icelandic Ports
Starting from Friday, May 6th, Russian ships are banned from entering Icelandic ports, RÚV reports. This applies to passenger and…
1,800 Earthquakes Recorded Last Week In Reykjanes Peninsula
by Alice Poggio
Around 1,800 earthquakes were measured on the Reykjanes Peninsula last week. RÚV reports thats Kristín Jónsdóttir, earthquake hazards coordinator at…
The Sale Of Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon: Who Will Own It?
The Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon, located near Kirkjubæjarklaustur in South Iceland, has been for sale for the past six years. Fréttablaðið reports…
Iceland Bounces Back From 14th To 9th On ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map
After sitting at 14th for two years running, Iceland has made some improvements to the rights of queer people in…
Ragnar Kjartansson Helps A Member Of Pussy Riot To Escape Russia
NYT reports that the Icelandic artist Ragnar Kjartansson has played a key role to help Maria Alyokhina, a member of…
Ask An Expert: How To Avoid an Arctic Tern Attack
by Alice Poggio
The Arctic Tern is a fascinating and impressive bird. Over its lifetime (20-30years) they will travel over 70,000 km every…
RVK Newscast 183: Cat Party And Zelensky Speaks In World’s Oldest Parliament
Hello and welcome back to RVK Newscast. In this episode, Valur Grettisson, editor-in-chief of The Reykjavík Grapevine, brings you around…
One of Iceland’s Oldest Swans Dies In Wales
A swan, which was tagged in Iceland almost three decades ago, died after flying on a power line in Pembrokeshire,…
Iceland Qualifies For The Eurovision Grand Final
Systur, the sister trio of Sigga, Beta & Elín, qualified for the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest. They…
Electric Scooter Vandal Comes Forward
by Alice Poggio
A cyclist who has been damaging the brakes on electric scooters turned himself in to Hopp’s CEO. Photos of him…
Poll: Pirates May Double City Council Seats, Conservatives Halved
According to a poll conducted by Prósent for Fréttablaðið from May 5th through 9th, this Saturday’s municipal elections could show…
The Icelandic Roundup: Cats Running For Town Council And Independence Party in Trouble
On this week’s episode of The Icelandic Roundup, Grapevine editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson and culture editor Josie Anne Gaitens were joined…
Grapevine’s 18th ‘Ask Me Anything’ This Friday
This Friday, May 13th, at 14:30 Icelandic time, the Reykjavík Grapevine will hold its eighteenth Ask Me Anything (AMA). You,…
Well, You Asked: A Worthy Sacrifice
by Alice Poggio
You keep asking us for advice, and we’ll keep answering. You can’t stop us. What are you gonna do, start…
Armed Robbery Took Place In Reykjavík
An armed robbery was committed in the western part of Reykjavík around 23:00 last night, Vísir reports. According to police,…
Brynja For Sale, Owner Hopes The Shop Will Go On
by Alice Poggio
On Saturday it was reported that the Brynja store at Laugavegur 29 was looking for new owners. Brynjólfur H. Björnsson,…
Horror-Scopes: Which 2022 Eurovision Entry Are You?
The 2022 Eurovision finals will be held on May 14th. This also happens to be municipal election night in Iceland,…
Harpa: The Wind Sings Through Art With New Sculpture
by Alice Poggio
A new abstract sculpture made in celebration of Harpa’s 10th anniversary was introduced to the public in front of the…
The Literary Mystery Of The Icelandic Dracula
Bram Stoker’s Dracula is a book that needs no introduction. The vampire’s cultural impact on the world is immense and…
TikTok Celebrity Eventually Gets A Work Permit In Iceland
Social media influencer Kyana Sue Powers, who was denied an Icelandic residence permit twice, has now received a work permit and…
Icelandic Circular Economy in Action: HS Orka & Blue Lagoon | RVK Futurecast
In this episode of the Futurecast, Start Up Iceland founder Bala Kamallakhram talks with Dagný Jónsdóttir at HS Orka and…