Reykjavík Grapevine
New Domestic Restrictions Announced In Wake Of Rising Domestic Infections
In the wake of a recent spike of domestic infections over the weekend and yesterday, new domestic restrictions were announced at a press conference held just moments ago.
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RVK Newscast #87: Volcano Updates & An Interview with The Search And Rescue Team
We visited the starting point of a controversial hiking route close to the Blue Lagoon and spoke with a member of the Search & Rescue Team in Iceland (Landsbjörg).
Rescue Team Finished New Route To The Eruption Site
The rescue team Þorbjörn has completed a new hiking route to the eruption site at Geldingadalur.
Justice Minister Handed 45,000 Signature Petition Urging Protection For Human Trafficking Survivor
Friends and supporters of Uhunoma Osayomore, a human trafficking survivor facing deportation from Iceland, gave Minister of Justice Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir a petition of over 45,000 signatures urging Icelandic authorities to grant him protection, Vísir reports.
ECHR Grand Chamber Upholds Verdict On Iceland’s Appeals Court Case
The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled today in the case of Guðmundur Andri... The post ECHR Grand Chamber Upholds Verdict On Iceland’s Appeals Court Case appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.
Release Alert! sóley Goes Experimental Accordion On Harmóník
Friday the 13th in the year 2020 might seem an auspicious day, but the lovely songstress sóley has livened it... The post Release Alert! sóley Goes Experimental Accordion On Harmóník appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.
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Some Kind of Peace In A Chaotic Word: Ólafur Arnalds On His Most Intimate Album Yet
Sometimes an album or a song comes along at a point where it feels like it’s exactly what the world... The post Some Kind of Peace In A Chaotic Word: Ólafur Arnalds On His Most Intimate Album Yet appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.
Where Is The New Constitution? – A Nation Still Waits For Iceland 2.0
The collapse of Iceland’s economy in late 2008 incited a tremendous amount of anger in the nation’s people. While the... The post Where Is The New Constitution? – A Nation Still Waits For Iceland 2.0 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.
New Colour System To Help Track Infection Risk
A colour coding system is to be implemented to track the spread of COVID-19 in Iceland, and act as a... The post New Colour System To Help Track Infection Risk appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.
Kashmir The Raven Is Quite The Social Butterfly
A family in Vogar has raised three ravens in the past. The last one, Kashmir, has just flown the nest.... The post Kashmir The Raven Is Quite The Social Butterfly appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.
Thousands Sign Petition Against Deportation Of Family
Over 14,000 signatures have been added to a petition against the deportation of a family from Senegal, Vísir reports. The... The post Thousands Sign Petition Against Deportation Of Family appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.
Hopes To Raise Maximum Penalty For Child Pornography
A Reform Party MP has been working on a bill to increase the penalties for child pornography from a maximum... The post Hopes To Raise Maximum Penalty For Child Pornography appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.
The Minister Reviewed: The Grapevine Interns Take On Icelandic Politics
‘Ráðherrann’ (‘The Minister’) tells the story of Benedikt Ríkharðsson, a populist MP who is elected Prime Minister following a radical... The post The Minister Reviewed: The Grapevine Interns Take On Icelandic Politics appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.
Iceland Copes With A Cancelled Halloween
Due to the pandemic, many of the usual Halloween festivals have been cancelled, although the civil defence has not issued... The post Iceland Copes With A Cancelled Halloween appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.
Iceland Removed From Grey List
Iceland has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s Grey List after satisfactorily completing measures against money laundering and... The post Iceland Removed From Grey List appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.
11-Year-Old Boy Cheered Up By Anti-Bullying Supporters
Many people have contacted eleven-year-old Ólíver after his mother told the story of the bullying he had faced at school,... The post 11-Year-Old Boy Cheered Up By Anti-Bullying Supporters appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.
Shipping Company’s COVID-19 Denial Exposed
It is alleged that the shipping company Hraðfrystihúsið Gunnvör forbade the crew of the Júlíus Geirmundsson from discussing the COVID-19... The post Shipping Company’s COVID-19 Denial Exposed appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.
Flags On Police Uniform Raise Questions; Capital Area Police Respond
A photo used with an unrelated crime story on MBL has raised numerous questions amongst Icelanders, chief amongst them being... The post Flags On Police Uniform Raise Questions; Capital Area Police Respond appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.
Death Begets Life: Krummi On The Pandemic, The Future & Frozen Teardrops
“It’s a strange and scary time,” Krummi Björgvinsson says—over FaceTime, to be safe—when talk inevitably turns from his newest solo... The post Death Begets Life: Krummi On The Pandemic, The Future & Frozen Teardrops appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.
Earthquake News: How To React, More Quakes This Morning, Supermarket Trashed
Yesterday’s powerful earthquake—a 5.7 just 3.3km beneath the surface near Krýsuvík—shook the greater part of southwest Iceland and prompted a... The post Earthquake News: How To React, More Quakes This Morning, Supermarket Trashed appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.
Child Befriends Swan–Iceland Swoons
Nine-year-old Baltasar Máni had an exciting day at the Tjörnin pond yesterday when he befriended a swan, Vísir reported. Baltasar... The post Child Befriends Swan–Iceland Swoons appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.
The City Needs To Do More To Protect Drug Users
Guðmundur Ingi Þóroddsson, the chairman of Afstaða, the advocacy group for improved prison policies and betterment, has expressed concern for... The post The City Needs To Do More To Protect Drug Users appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.
Mixed Opinions On Car-Free Streets, Most In Favour
Residents of Vesturbær are the happiest with the city centre’s pedestrian streets, whilst residents of Grafarvogur are the most negative,... The post Mixed Opinions On Car-Free Streets, Most In Favour appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.
Creating Visibility With Sound: Julius Rothlaender & Claire Paugam On ‘Vestur í bláinn’
Seemingly random, in front of wood paneling and amid shelves of books, an odd looking, torn, bright yellow dress hung... The post Creating Visibility With Sound: Julius Rothlaender & Claire Paugam On ‘Vestur í bláinn’ appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.