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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.

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.

Nasal Spray Developed To Help Fight COVID-19

Icelandic company Kerecis has developed a nasal and oral spray that kills 99.97% of the COVID-19 virus, RÚV reports. The... The post Nasal Spray Developed To Help Fight COVID-19 appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Prime Minister Reveals Plans To Write A Crime Novel

Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir has revealed that she is planning on branching out into the world of fiction writing, Fréttablaðið... The post Prime Minister Reveals Plans To Write A Crime Novel appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wage Theft Claims Amount To One Billion ISK

The total amount of unpaid wages that Efling has demanded from employers has amounted to 345 million ISK last year,... The post Wage Theft Claims Amount To One Billion ISK appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

83 Diagnosed With Coronavirus Yesterday

83 new coronavirus cases were diagnosed domestically yesterday, Vísir has reported. 49 were quarantine at the time of diagnosis but... The post 83 Diagnosed With Coronavirus Yesterday 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.

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.

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