Ask An Expert: What Was The First Guitar Solo In Icelandic History?

Iceland has certainly made a name for itself as a seemingly boundless source of great music, starting with its full-armed... The post Ask An Expert: What Was The First Guitar Solo In Icelandic History? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

50 Diagnosed With Coronavirus Yesterday

50 people were diagnosed with coronavirus domestically yesterday, Vísir reported this morning. Of these, 33 were in quarantine at the... The post 50 Diagnosed With Coronavirus Yesterday appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Iceland’s Unlikely Role In Space Exploration: From 1965 And Into The Future

With the launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957, Earth’s exploration of space began in earnest. Since then, the focus had... The post Iceland’s Unlikely Role In Space Exploration: From 1965 And Into The Future appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

97 New Coronavirus Infections Diagnosed Yesterday

97 new coronavirus infections were diagnosed domestically yesterday, Vísir reported this morning. More than half, or 54 of the 97,... The post 97 New Coronavirus Infections Diagnosed Yesterday appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Iceland Vs Romania In UEFA EURO Qualifiers

The Icelandic Men’s National football team will tackle Romania at Laugardalur tonight, after the UEFA qualifying match was postponed due... The post Iceland Vs Romania In UEFA EURO Qualifiers appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

94 New Coronavirus Cases

94 new coronavirus infections were diagnosed yesterday, Vísir reported this morning. Of these, 40 were already quarantine and eight were... The post 94 New Coronavirus Cases appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Minister Of Health Temporarily Steps Down

An announcement on the cabinet website has revealed that the Minister of Health, Svandís Svavarsdóttir, is on temporary leave until... The post Minister Of Health Temporarily Steps Down appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Data Protection Authority Allowed Credit Card Tracing

In a follow up to news that credit cards had been traced to help track the spread of COVID-19, the... The post Data Protection Authority Allowed Credit Card Tracing appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

99 Diagnosed With Coronavirus Yesterday

In the highest number to be diagnosed with coronavirus in a single day since April, 99 people were diagnosed with... The post 99 Diagnosed With Coronavirus Yesterday appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Jón Þrastar Jónsson’s Family Launches Media Complaint

The family of Jón Þrastar Jónsson, who disappeared in Dublin in February 2019, are planning to submit formal complaints to... The post Jón Þrastar Jónsson’s Family Launches Media Complaint appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Minister Of Justice Under Fire For Refugee Camp Proposal

Minister of Justice, Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir, has come under fire after suggesting that demarcation areas be set up to accommodate refugees... The post Minister Of Justice Under Fire For Refugee Camp Proposal appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Landslide In Eyjafjörður

A landslide fell from the mountains above the farm Gislá 2 in Eyjafjörður at eleven o’clock this morning, according to... The post Landslide In Eyjafjörður appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Data Protection Authority Allowed Credit Card Tracing

In a follow up to news that credit cards had been traced to help track the spread of COVID-19, the... The post Data Protection Authority Allowed Credit Card Tracing appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Credit Card Transactions Used To Trace COVID-19

As reported by Vísir this morning, credit card transactions have been used, on more than one occasion, to find people... The post Credit Card Transactions Used To Trace COVID-19 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Americans In Iceland Concerned Over Delayed Postal Votes

Delays in the Icelandic and U.S. Postal Service due to COVID alongside President Trump’s campaign against the USPS is making... The post Americans In Iceland Concerned Over Delayed Postal Votes appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

‘The Creak On The Stairs’ Praised In The UK

Eva Björg Ægisdóttir’s ‘The Creak On The Stairs’ has been elected one of the five best crime stories of October... The post ‘The Creak On The Stairs’ Praised In The UK appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Cancer Society Completes Cervical Screening Review

The Iceland Cancer Society has now completed its review of cervical cancer samples following the misdiagnoses of patients in 2018,... The post Cancer Society Completes Cervical Screening Review appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Children Present Human Rights Report To UN

A children’s report on the state of human rights in Iceland has been presented to the United Nations Committee on... The post Children Present Human Rights Report To UN appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Icelandic Author Tops German Bestseller Lists

Ragnar Jónasson’s ‘Hidden Iceland’ has made history by occupying three of the top places on the German bestseller list published... The post Icelandic Author Tops German Bestseller Lists appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Icelandair Laying Off 88 Employees

Icelandair is laying off 88 employees from tomorrow, the 1st of October, a report from RÚV revealed this morning. 68... The post Icelandair Laying Off 88 Employees appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

400 Icelanders Named In Zhenhua Data Leak

Of the millions of people whose personal information has been compiled and stored by Chinese tech company Zhenhua Data, a... The post 400 Icelanders Named In Zhenhua Data Leak appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Beluga Whales Take First Swim In New Home

Two beluga whales who were brought to the new sea sanctuary in Klettsvík in August, have taken their first swim... The post Beluga Whales Take First Swim In New Home appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Ólafur Arnalds Release New Song and Video

Renowned Multi-instrumentalist and composer Ólafur Arnalds released a new single, ‘Woven Song’, from his upcoming album earlier this week. On... The post Ólafur Arnalds Release New Song and Video appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Lucie Samcová Hall Allen New EU-Ambassador To Iceland

Lucie Samcová-Hall Allen has been appointed the new Ambassador of the European Union to Iceland. Lucie Samcová is from Prague... The post Lucie Samcová Hall Allen New EU-Ambassador To Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Living Art Museum Calls For More Diversity In Icelandic Arts

With the Black Lives Matter movement sending shockwaves around the globe in recent months, and the spotlight being shone on... The post Living Art Museum Calls For More Diversity In Icelandic Arts appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Egyptian Family Granted Asylum In Iceland On Humanitarian Grounds

A family of six, including four young children, have just been granted asylum in Iceland on humanitarian grounds.