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Kattholt Shelter Overwhelmed As Summer Brings Spike In Abandoned Cats
The cat shelter Kattholt is currently overflowing with homeless cats, and its managers are now appealing to the public for cat food, litter, and other supplies that could help support their operations, reports Vísir. Kattholt, which has for years been operated by…
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Reykjavik Residents Asked To Show Vigilance Against Bird Flu
In recent days, the City of Reykjavík’s Animal Control employees have been identifying and removing dead birds suspected of carrying avian flu. In a press release by the city, residents are asked to notify Animal Control of any dead or sick birds.…
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Cat That Survived Hafnarfjörður Fire Found
Volunteers from the animal rescue organisation Dýrfinna found a young cat that had gone missing after a large fire at Hvaleyrarbraut 22 in Hafnarfjörður, reports Vísir. The owner did not expect to find him, as Koddi the indoor cat was presumed lost. “Suddenly,…
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Cats Getting Trapped In Mink Traps All Over Iceland
A housecat who went missing was recently found dead in a mink trap placed in the small boats harbour in Reykjavík, RÚV reports. Amazingly, such traps are perfectly legal within city limits. [su_pullquote]Iceland Airwaves returns to Reykjavík! Get prepared by pre-ordering our…
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RVK Newscast 197: Viðey Island
On this episode of RVK Newscast, Grapevine journalist Josie Anne takes a trip to Viðey, an island off the coast of Reykjavík with a fascinating history. Read on for more information and links! Iceland has topped the gender equality index for the…
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What Are Icelanders Talking About? Municipal Elections, Akureyri, And The Cat Ban
Municipal elections are coming up on May 14th, and for those of us in Reykjavík, recent polling has shown that the current majority—the Social Democrats, Pirates, Reform Party and Left-Greens—will likely continue to lead city council. If you want to go to…
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Akureyri Forbids Free Movement Of Cats At Night
The free movement of cats at night is will be forbidden in Akureyri in 2023, RÚV reports. The Akureyri City Council, which initially planned to completely ban the free movement of cats in town beginning in 2025, made the provision that prohibits…
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Bird Flu Confirmed In Iceland: What You Should Know (Your Cat Is Safe)
Bird flu has been confirmed in wild birds in Iceland. The announcement comes from the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Administration (MAST). Bird flu has been diagnosed in a white-fronted goose by Hörnafjörður, in a wild goose on Strandakirkja, by Suðurstrandarvegur, and in…
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More Icelanders Support Outdoor Cats Than Not
In light of recent discussions about the controversial outdoor cat ban that the town of Akureyri aims to put into effect in January 2025, RÚV reports that taken as a whole, those responding to a new poll from Prósent showed more Icelanders…
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Skjöldur, The Huge Cat From Reykjanesbær
María Ísrún Hauksdóttir from Reykjanesbær owns a giant cat called Skjöldur. The cat weighs around 12 kilos and is over 1 meter long, reports Vísir. María Ísrún’s family clearly loves animals, since their house is home to two cats and two dogs.…
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No Restrictions Set On Cats’ Movement Outdoors
The Parliamentary Ombudsman has received a complaint about The Housing Complaints Committee’s decision not to restrict the free movement of cats in the summer residence area, reports RÚV. The complaint was sent to Parliament by The Cottage Owners Association, which operates in…
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Skeifan’s Famous Cat Warming Hearts On Facebook
If you’re a cat person, you might have heard about one of the most famous cats in Iceland, Diego. According to Vísir, he has thousands of fans on Facebook, and likes to hang around in Skeifan. A few years ago Diego, started…
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New Rights On The Table For Feral Cats
The right for feral cats to live in Iceland would be recognised for the first time if a change in the regulation on pet welfare passes, Vísir reports. Áslaug Eyfjörð, vice-chairperson of the animal welfare organisation Villikettir, has praised the bill. “This…
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Garage Sale Held To Rescue Stray Cats In Need
The animal rescue society Villikettir (Stray Cats) held a garage sale this past weekend at Grandi, Fréttablaðið reports. The society’s health fund is nearly empty, and there is an urgent need for funding for upcoming projects this summer. The cats Bjartur and…
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Cat Owners Encouraged To Keep Their Cats Indoors During Nesting Season
Now that Iceland is entering late spring, a common conflict known the world over is emerging again: the one between cats and birds. Many birds in Iceland, both migratory and all-year natives alike, use the springtime to build nests and lay eggs.…
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Mystery Surrounds Series Of Missing Cats In Mosfellsbær
Cats have been disappearing under mysterious circumstances in the town of Mosfellsbær, Fréttablaðið reports, and while there are numerous speculations, no one is exactly sure why this keeps happening. The latest case involves Gréttir (which is, incidentally, the Icelandic interpretation of Garfield’s…
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Icelandic Government May Soon Review Laws On Importing Cats And Dogs
A new report commissioned by the Icelandic government has concluded that Iceland could relax its pet quarantine laws without significantly increasing risks. The Icelandic Kennel Club (HRFÍ) has been a vocal advocate of dialling back the length of quarantine times. Iceland’s laws…
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Icelandic Hotel’s Latest Employee: A Cat
Young Pál, like many from abroad, is here to try her luck in Iceland. However, the work of this employee is a wee bit different from the rest; her role with Fosshótel involves the catching of mice as official ´Mousekeeper´ in addition…
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Cartoons: Cats vs. Babies And Optimistic Nihilists By Elín and Lóa
Cats, yes. Babies, no. Optimistic nihilism: maybe? Here are the latest comics from our resident illustrators Elín and Lóa. See more cartoons here.
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What Are Icelanders Talking About? : The Latest Talking Points From Social Media
If there’s one topic that is always red hot amongst Icelanders, especially on social media, it’s tourism and its inevitable decline. Public broadcasting service RÚV reported that, in the wake of a forecast that there would soon be slightly fewer tourists to…
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Another Cat Hotel Opens In Iceland
Icelanders who cannot find someone to watch their cats while they go on vacation now have more options available. RÚV reports that the animal hospital in Garðabær has just opened a cat hotel. This marks the second of its kind in Iceland…
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Norwegian Cat Stows Away In Shipping Container, Ends Up In Iceland
A cat who mysteriously disappeared in Norway earlier this month was found in Iceland yesterday, after apparently stowing away in a shipping container. The case was first brought to light by Norwegian national broadcasting service NRK, with follow-up by Fréttablaðið. The cat…
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Word Of The Issue: Gúrkutíð
Gúrkutíð is that magical time of year between June and August, or January and March, when nothing notable happens and media have no news to write. Although this phenomenon is well-known in Iceland, ‘The Cucumber Time’ (gúrka=cucumber) dates back to the idle…