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Unusual Number Of Traffic Accidents This Year
An unusual number of traffic accidents have been recorded in Iceland in the last few weeks, Vísir reports. A total of 10 people have passed in Icelandic traffic this year. On November 30, a serious incident occurred on Þorlákshafnarvegur and Suðurstrandarvegur when two…
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Stricter Rules For Ice Cave Tours In Vatnajökull To Be Imposed
The director of Vatnajökull National Park says there is reasonable agreement among tourism companies about new conditions set for ice cave tours following a fatal accident on Breiðamerkurjökull this summer, Vísir reports. Tours will now subject to daily risk assessment, among other…
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Breaking Point: Fatal Ice Cave Accident Raises Big Questions For Tourism Safety
Ever since the dawn of Iceland’s tourism boom, there have been countless examples of visitors to the island making decisions that are misinformed, foolish, or downright dangerous. From people picnicking on floating icebergs to the woman who joined a search party to…
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Menningarnótt Is Getting Messy: Is It Spiralling Out Of Control?
My very first visit to Reykjavík fell on Menningarnótt. I landed here without a clue how to pronounce that word correctly, or what it actually meant. But I was immediately drawn to the city. There was so much happening for its size.…
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Helping People Who Can’t Help Themselves: The Volunteers Keeping Iceland Safe
In a second-floor room in a nondescript industrial building by Grindavík’s harbour—notable only for a handful of red and neon yellow emergency vehicles parked on the street—search and rescue workers plot their movements for the day. Small cracks in the calm facade…
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Young Student Helps Boy Lost On Bus
The story of an eight-year-old boy who got lost after taking the wrong bus this week has attracted a lot of attention on social media, reports Vísir. The boy lives in Mosfellsbær but unexpectedly arrived in Grafarvogur and did not know what…
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Volcano Briefing: Don’t Walk On Lava, Children Allowed On Newly Completed Trail
No activity has been detected in the crater in Meradalir since the morning of August 21. However, officials warn that the lava there is still dangerously hot, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]The Bargain Chest just opened in Grapevine Store. This is where we’ll be…
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Police Undergo Firearms, Use Of Force Trainings
Proper handling of firearms and use of force is an increasingly important part of police education and training, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]To celebrate reaching 200 RVK Newscast episodes on Youtube, as well as the new eruption at Meradalir, we’re having a volcano themed…
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Culture Night Emergency Calls Exceed Previous Years
As many capital-area residents and visitors turned out for Culture Night (Menningarnótt) this weekend, a number of crimes and emergency calls were reported—including a suspected drugging, two stabbings, and a record high number of fire calls. [su_pullquote]To celebrate reaching 200 RVK Newscast…
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Daily Volcano Briefing: Eruption Has Subsided To A Simmer
The volume of lava flow at Meradalir is less than one third of what it was when it started about two weeks ago, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]To celebrate reaching 200 RVK Newscast episodes on Youtube, as well as the new eruption at Meradalir,…
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Daily Volcano Briefing: Eruption Trails Reopen, Hiking With Dogs
The Meradalir eruption trails, which were closed yesterday due to a yellow weather warning, reopened to visitors this morning, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]To celebrate reaching 200 RVK Newscast episodes on Youtube, as well as the new eruption at Meradalir, we’re having a volcano…
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Daily Volcano Briefing: Eruption Closed Today Due To Yellow Weather Warning
Authorities have closed the trails to the Meradalir eruption today because of a yellow weather warning for high winds. [su_pullquote]To celebrate reaching 200 RVK Newscast episodes on Youtube, as well as the new eruption at Meradalir, we’re having a volcano themed giveaway!…
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As Record Number Of Tourists Visit Volcanoes, Authorities Warn Not To Walk On Lava
Tourists should not walk on freshly cooled lava when visiting the Meradalir eruption, authorities warn. It is nearly impossible for search and rescue workers to reach people if they get stuck on the lava because it is very sharp, reports Vísir. [su_pullquote]The…
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Eruption Trail Reopens But Children Under 12 Are Banned
The eruption trails to Meradalir have reopened after several days of weather closures. However, the police in Suðurnes have forbidden children younger than 12 from hiking to the eruption site after a series of incidents where search and rescue personnel had to…
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Eruption Site Trail Closed Until Tuesday As Crews Build New Path
Bad weather and a difficult trail created hazardous conditions for tourists visiting Meradalir over the weekend. The trail was closed yesterday and remains closed until tomorrow morning so crews can build a safer trail. [su_pullquote]The Volcano is on (again) at Fagradalsfjall! Check…
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Series Of Earthquakes Detected Over Holiday Weekend Could Signal New Eruption
A series of powerful earthquakes on the Reykjanes Peninsula were felt throughout the capital region and as far as Snæfellsnes this weekend, leaving many wondering if another eruption could be imminent. [su_pullquote]A goodie bag filled with perfect road trip companions now for…
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Iceland Begins Monkeypox Vaccinations
Iceland administered 40 doses of the monkeypox vaccine from Denmark this week, according to Morgunblaðið. [su_pullquote]We are having a summer sale on all our Icelandic soaps, scrubs, face masks, perfumes and more! These are all high-quality products made by Icelandic producers we…
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Dead Person Found In Skrið Is Most Likely Missing German Tourist
A Coast Guard helicopter found a dead person yesterday evening in the area known as Skrið, west of Skjálfand and east of Eyjafjörður, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]We are having a summer sale on all our Icelandic soaps, scrubs, face masks, perfumes and more!…
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Man Who Died In Brúará Was Trying To Save His Son
A man who died Sunday after falling in Brúará near Brekkuskógur was trying to rescue his son from the river, according to a police report. [su_pullquote]We are having a summer sale on all our Icelandic soaps, scrubs, face masks, perfumes and more!…
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The Pink Elephant Prevention Group Plans To Retire
The prevention group The Pink Elephant, which has been prominent in the Westman Islands around the Merchant’s Weekend, plans to retire, at least in its current form, reports Vísir. [su_pullquote]The new Reykjavík Grapevine print issue is out! Subscribe to it in our…
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Light System Will Alert Visitors Of Dangerous Conditions At Reynisfjara
The Icelandic Road Administration says it will install warning lights in Reynisfjörður within the next three weeks. Officials used police incident reports to determine what wave height poses a significant risk to visitors, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]Summer Sale on T-Shirts in the Grapevine…
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Officials To Install Alarm System At Reynisfjara
Government officials and landowners met Tuesday evening and agreed to install an alarm system on the beach at Reynisfjara to alert visitors about dangerous conditions, reports Vísir. [su_pullquote]Summer Sale on T-Shirts in the Grapevine shop! We only have a chance to wear…
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Another Tourist Dies At Reynisfjara, Prompting Calls For Closure
Officials are considering closing Reynisfjara after a tourist was swept out to sea and died there on Friday. [su_pullquote]Who better to ask what’s best in Reykjavík than the people who live here? Every year we round up a panel of experts and…