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USA Seizes Russian Oil Tanker Near Iceland
The United States has taken control of the oil tanker Marinera, sailing under the Russian flag, approximately 200 kilometres off the coast of Iceland, reports RÚV. The US had been tracking the vessel for over two weeks as it was en route…
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Disabled Pregnant Woman To Be Deported
Icelandic authorities are set to deport a pregnant woman who uses a wheelchair, in defiance of her doctor’s recommendations, RÚV reports. The woman, a Russian citizen, is in her third trimester of a high-risk pregnancy and expects twins. According to RÚV, the…
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Icelandic Embassy in Moscow to Close, Russian Ambassador Expected to Leave
The Icelandic government has announced the closure of its embassy in Moscow, with the activities set to cease on August 1, reports RÚV. Foreign Minister Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir conveyed this decision to the Russian ambassador during a meeting earlier on June…
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Iceland Disconnected: What if our submarine cables went bust?
It’s something out of a Hollywood blockbuster, or at least a symptom of some global crisis more central to the plot — be it zombie apocalypse, an alien invasion, or a cataclysmic global weather event. A world without internet. Have you ever…
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Prime Minister Expects Russian Citizens Will Apply For Asylum In Iceland
Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir expects that numerous Russian citizens will apply for international protection in Iceland, RÚV reports, in the wake of new orders from Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin that up to 300,000 people could be conscripted into military service, which…
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Russian Fund Offers To Pay Icelandic Journalists For Ukraine Trip, No One Accepts
An Icelander has contacted several media outlets in the country with the offer from a Russian fund to pay for a trip to certain districts in Ukraine, RÚV reports, to cover snap referendums in those districts, which are currently fighting against Russian…
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Special Forces Stop Young Activists From Protesting At Russian Embassy
Police officers and a special unit from the National Police Commissioner stopped members of the Young Independence Party who planned to protest Russia’s war in Ukraine at the Russian Embassy last night, reports Vísir. [su_pullquote]To celebrate reaching 200 RVK Newscast episodes on…
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Iceland To Lead Demining Training For Ukraine
Representatives of 26 countries met in Copenhagen last week to discuss defense assistance for Ukraine as the war with Russia continues, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]The Volcano is on (again) at Fagradalsfjall! Check out our volcano merch in the Grapevine shop: books, T-shirts, posters…
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Fréttablaðið Receives Cyberattack Threats
Yesterday, Fréttablaðið received a threatening email stating that if the newspaper’s editorial board does not apologize for publishing a photo of the Russian flag before midnight Moscow time, the newspaper’s website will be subject to a cyberattack. [su_pullquote]The Volcano is on (again)…
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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, reports Vísir. The article in question features a photo of a person stepping on the Russian flag, with a caption “Ukrainians have…
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Icelandic Prosthetics Manufacturer To Provide Long-Term Support To Ukrainians
The Icelandic prosthetics manufacturer Össur received a 30 million ISK grant from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Fund to support Ukraine. The director of the company says the goal is to provide long-term support to Ukrainians who have lost limbs during…
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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 cargo ships of 500 tonnes and more, cruise ships and yachts. [su_pullquote]It’s AMA (Ask Me Anything) time, this Friday, May 13th! You…
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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 Pussy Riot, leave Russia. [su_pullquote]It’s AMA (Ask Me Anything) time, this Friday, May 13th! You can get in on the fun by…
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Ísey Skyr Terminates Production Contract In Russia
Ísey Skyr has terminated an agreement with the Russian company IcePro, which has produced and distributed Skyr under the Ísey brand for the Russian market, RÚV reports. [su_pullquote]Not in Iceland for a while but still want to read our new issue? Get…
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Foreign Minister Not Ruling Out Expelling Russian Ambassador; 26 Municipalities Ready To Receive Ukrainian Refugees
Following the horrifying details of the massacre of civilians in Bucha, Ukraine by Russian forces last week, many countries are already in talks about levying stricter sanctions against Russia. [su_pullquote]Not in Iceland for a while but still want to read our new…
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Ukrainian Refugees Moved Due To Children Terrified Of Airplanes Flying Nearby
As Iceland continues to accept refugees from Ukraine, logistical changes have had to be met for various reasons. RÚV reports that dozens of refugees have had to be moved from housing in Ásbrú in Keflavík due to its proximity to airplanes taking…
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Those Who Left And Those Who Stayed, Part 2: Choosing The Less Worst Thing
On the morning of February 24th, the world woke to the news that after weeks of sabre rattling, Russia had invaded Ukraine. Since then, some four million people have fled the country, while others have opted to stay—to fight, to volunteer assistance,…
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Infrastructure Minister In Row With Russian Embassy: “I’ll Apologise When The Invasion Stops”
Iceland’s Minister of Infrastructure and chair of the Progressive Party, Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson, has found himself in the midst of a diplomatic row with the Russian embassy, who have demanded he apologise for remarks he made at a Progressive Party conference last…
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Mayor Of Reykjavík Might Cut All Diplomatic Connections With Moscow
Dagur B. Eggertsson, Mayor of Reykjavík, said in an interview with Visir.is that it’s possible that the city will cut all diplomatic ties with Moscow, but the cities are so-called “friend cities”. [su_pullquote]Get a copy of our new issue, hot off the…
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RVK Newscast 169: Report From Ukraine
In this special episode of RVK Newscast, friend of The Reykjavík Grapevine Bjartmar Alexandersson reports from Lviv, Ukraine – filmed by our very own Art Bicnick. The Russian war on Ukraine has been ongoing for over a week, but Putin’s invading forces…
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Iceland & Ukraine: Ukrainian Refugees Might Not Get Full Help; Russian Trawlers Banned; Icelandair Loses Stock Value
Ukrainian refugees arriving in Iceland might not get the full rights and protections normally afforded to those seeking international protection in Iceland, RÚV reports. [su_pullquote]Get a copy of our new issue, hot off the press, and a presale copy of First Lady…
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Iceland & Ukraine: Iceland On Russia’s ‘Unfriendly Countries’ List; Refugees Guest At Justice Minister’s Home; Sanctions Hurting Russians
The Russian government issued a list of countries considered unfriendly by the federation yesterday, TASS reports, and Iceland is on it. Sanctions imposed on Russia are hitting its citizens hard, Iceland’s ambassador says. Meanwhile, Vísir reports Minister of Justice Jón Gunnarsson is…
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Iceland & Ukraine: Cutting Diplomatic Ties With Russia No Simple Matter
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, calls for Iceland to send the Russian ambassador home and cut diplomatic ties with Russia have been on the rise. However, RÚV reports that this is not an easy task, and would open…