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Welcome to The Icelandic Roundup with Valur Grettisson and Josie Anne Gaitens. In this episode we go over the Icelandic response to the war in Ukraine, life in without COVID-19 restrictions, and the worst day for the stock market since 2008. We also look ahead to weather conditions for the coming week, and bring you an update on roads.
Before travelling in Iceland please always check road and weather conditions to ensure a safe journey. Weather: vedur.is Roads: road.is
The latest Coronvirus measures can be found at covid.is
This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
15 Mar 2022
Ep. 2: A Ukrainian Abroad: Interview With Iryna Zubenko
Welcome to The Icelandic Roundup from The Reykjavík Grapevine. Today, Editor-In-Chief, Valur Grettisson, and Culture Editor, Josie Anne Gaitens, are joined by Iryna Zubenko, a content manager and journalist from Ukraine, who is currently interning at Grapevine. She shares her experience of witnessing war break out in her home country while abroad, as well as her hopes and concerns as the situation continues to develop.
Before travelling in Iceland please always check road and weather conditions to ensure a safe journey. Weather: vedur.is Roads: road.is
The latest Coronvirus measures can be found at covid.is
This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
Welcome to The Icelandic Roundup from The Reykjavík Grapevine. Today, Editor-In-Chief, Valur Grettisson, and Culture Editor, Josie Anne Gaitens discuss the preliminary party votes ahead of the upcoming municipal elections in May, as well as looking at the welcome that Icelanders have provided for Ukrainian refugees.
Links in this episode:
Information about Icelandic elections can be found online from Fjölmenningarsetur / Multicultural Information centre: mcc.is/governance/authorities/
The English-Icelandic dictionary is available here: ensk.is
Before travelling in Iceland please always check road and weather conditions to ensure a safe journey. Weather: vedur.is Roads: road.is
The latest Coronvirus measures can be found at covid.is
This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
Welcome to The Icelandic Roundup from The Reykjavík Grapevine. Today, Editor-In-Chief, Valur Grettisson, and Culture Editor, Josie Anne Gaitens, cover the rapidly decreasing Covid incidence rate in Iceland, free kindergartens, and legislation that might decriminalise drug possession for personal consumption.
Looking for more news? Check out our website for the latest coverage: grapevine.is
Before travelling in Iceland please always check road and weather conditions to ensure a safe journey. Weather: vedur.is Roads: road.is
The latest Coronvirus measures can be found at covid.is
This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
Today on the podcast, Reykjavík Grapevine editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson and culture editor Josie Anne Gaitens speak to social media influencer Kyana Sue Powers, who is facing deportation from Iceland after her work visa was rejected.
While living in Iceland as a student, Kyana started sharing her experiences of life and her adventures in Iceland on social media, resulting in her garnering a huge following on platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. After applying for a work visa here, Kyana has subsequently been denied a permit by the authorities, and given only 30 days before she is expected to leave the country, a decision that she is now trying to appeal.
Looking for more news? Check out our website for the latest coverage: grapevine.is
Before travelling in Iceland please always check road and weather conditions to ensure a safe journey. Weather: vedur.is Roads: road.is
The latest Coronvirus measures can be found at covid.is
This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
Who was Íslandsbanki sold to, and why? Reykjavík Grapevine editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson, culture editor Josie Anne Gaitens and news editor Andie Sophia join forces to discuss the controversy.
Looking for more news? Check out our website for the latest coverage: grapevine.is
Before travelling in Iceland please always check road and weather conditions to ensure a safe journey. Weather: vedur.is Roads: road.is
The latest Coronvirus measures can be found at covid.is
This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
News editor Andie Sophia Fontaine and editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson are joined by Dagur Bergþóruson Eggertsson, the current Mayor of Reykjavík. Dagur belongs to the Social Democratic Alliance, and has been Mayor since 2014. Ahead of the regional elections in May, he talks with Valur and Andie about key issues, including housing, immigration and racism in Icelandic politics.
Looking for more news? Check out our website for the latest coverage: grapevine.is
Before travelling in Iceland please always check road and weather conditions to ensure a safe journey. Weather: vedur.is Roads: road.is
The latest Coronvirus measures can be found at covid.is
This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
Grapevine’s editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson and culture editor Josie Anne Gaitens are back with all of the latest Icelandic news: Georgian diplomacy, secret Russian blacklists, and an incredibly bizarre tale of neighbourly dispute ending with an ancient curse...
Looking for more news? Check out our website for the latest coverage: grapevine.is
Please take the time to rate and review the Icelandic Roundup on your podcast app! It helps other people find the show.
Before travelling in Iceland please always check road and weather conditions to ensure a safe journey. Weather: vedur.is Roads: road.is
The latest Coronvirus measures can be found at covid.is
This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
Welcome back to The Icelandic Roundup! On this week's episode, Grapevine’s editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson and culture editor Josie Anne Gaitens are joined by investigative journalist Bjartmar Oddur Þeyr Alexandersson from Stundin magazine. They discuss the upcoming municipal elections, the various parties running in Reykjavík (there are 11—don't forget the socialists), and the fact that there is a party of cats running in the north of Iceland. Oh boy.
Looking for more news? Check out our website for the latest coverage: grapevine.is
Please take the time to rate and review the Icelandic Roundup on your podcast app! It helps other people find the show.
Before travelling in Iceland please always check road and weather conditions to ensure a safe journey. Weather: vedur.is Roads: road.is
The latest Coronvirus measures can be found at covid.is
This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
Editor-in-chief of The Reykjavík Grapevine, Valur Grettisson, and culture editor Josie Anne Gaitens are joined on the podcast by Guðmundur Hrafn Arngrímsson, the Chair of the Icelandic Tenants Union. Guðmundur explains the current dire situation with the rental market in Iceland, and what measures would be required to alleviate the problems renters face.
Looking for more news? Check out our website for the latest coverage: grapevine.is
Please take the time to rate and review the Icelandic Roundup on your podcast app! We really appreciate it, and it helps other people find the show.
Before travelling in Iceland please always check road and weather conditions to ensure a safe journey. Weather: vedur.is Roads: road.is
The latest Coronvirus measures can be found at covid.is
This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
Editor-in-chief of The Reykjavík Grapevine, Valur Grettisson, and culture editor Josie Anne Gaitens are back to go over the latest Icelandic news: earthquakes, monkeypox, and deportations.
Information about what to do during an earthquake can be found here. Remember: Duck, Cover, Hold!
Looking for more news? Check out our website for the latest coverage: grapevine.is
Please take the time to rate and review the Icelandic Roundup on your podcast app! We really appreciate it, and it helps other people find the show.
Before travelling in Iceland please always check road and weather conditions to ensure a safe journey. Weather: vedur.is Roads: road.is
This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
Reykjavík Grapevine's editor-in-chief, Valur Grettisson, and news editor, Andie Sophia Fontaine, discuss the situation regarding the planned deportation of around asylum seekers from Iceland. Many of them are supposed to be deported to Greece, a country deemed unsafe for asylum seekers by MSF. The Left-Green party have been criticised heavily after an Icelandic priest got involved in the debate, saying that there is a special place in hell for people who deport asylum seekers.
Valur and Andie also go over the earthquakes around Grindavík, as well as the negotiation between the political parties in the city council in Reykjavík.
Looking for more news? Check out our website for the latest coverage: grapevine.is
Please take the time to rate and review the Icelandic Roundup on your podcast app! We really appreciate it, and it helps other people find the show.
Before travelling in Iceland please always check road and weather conditions to ensure a safe journey. Weather: vedur.is Roads: road.is
This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
Another death has occurred at 'the black beach', Reynisfjara, the 4th in recent years. With tourism numbers increasing again, who—if anyone—should be considered responsible for health and safety at Reynisfjara, and what will it take to achieve this? Editor-in-chief, Valur Gretisson, and culture editor Josie Anne Gaitens discuss this as well as the latest news on Monkeypox, and new airline Niceair.
Looking for more news? Check out our website for the latest coverage: grapevine.is
Please take the time to rate and review the Icelandic Roundup on your podcast app! We really appreciate it, and it helps other people find the show.
Before travelling in Iceland please always check road and weather conditions to ensure a safe journey. Weather: vedur.is Roads: road.is
This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
Valur Grettisson (editor-in-chief) and Josie Anne Gaitens (culture editor) are joined on this week's podcast by Lenya Rún Taha Karim, deputy MP for The Pirate Party, who was briefly voted in as the youngest Member of Parliament last September, before election recounts meant she lost her seat. Lenya Rún discusses her experience of being part of the Icelandic political system, including the racism directed towards her as an Icelandic Kurd.
Looking for more news? Check out our website for the latest coverage: grapevine.is
Please take the time to rate and review the Icelandic Roundup on your podcast app! We really appreciate it, and it helps other people find the show.
Before travelling in Iceland please always check road and weather conditions to ensure a safe journey. Weather: vedur.is Roads: road.is or on twitter.com/Vegagerdin
This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
Please take the time to rate and review the Icelandic Roundup on your podcast app! We really appreciate it, and it helps other people find the show.
Before travelling in Iceland please always check road and weather conditions to ensure a safe journey. Weather: vedur.is Roads: road.is or on twitter.com/Vegagerdin
This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
Culture Editor Josie Anne Gaitens and News Editor Andie Sophia Fontaine are here to delve into SPORTS. A topic that we are incredibly knowledgable of and can talk about at length. Other topics covered in this episode include trans rights, whether Reykjavík is a green city, an inflation dog fight, and—somewhat surprisingly—sheep.
Josie Anne and Andie Sophia would like to extend their apologies to All Sheep.
Looking for more news? Check out our website for the latest coverage: grapevine.is
Please take the time to rate and review the Icelandic Roundup on your podcast app! We really appreciate it, and it helps other people find the show.
Before travelling in Iceland please always check road and weather conditions to ensure a safe journey. Weather: vedur.is Roads: road.is or on twitter.com/Vegagerdin
This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
Culture Editor Josie Anne Gaitens is joined by two guests, Ólöf Benediktsdóttir of Stelpur Rokka and the band Svartþoka, and Laufey Soffía of the band Kælan Mikla, to discuss the reaction the the all male lineup for "Rokk Í Reykjavík", a concert that claims to represent rock music in Reykjavík today.
Looking for more news? Check out our website for the latest coverage: grapevine.is
Please take the time to rate and review the Icelandic Roundup on your podcast app! We really appreciate it, and it helps other people find the show.
Before travelling in Iceland please always check road and weather conditions to ensure a safe journey. Weather: vedur.is Roads: road.is or on twitter.com/Vegagerdin
This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
Josie Anne Gaitens (culture editor) and Andie Sophia Fontaine (news editor) are joined by journalist Emma Ledbetter to go over some of the biggest news stories in Iceland right now.
Looking for more news? Check out our website for the latest coverage: grapevine.is
Please take the time to rate and review the Icelandic Roundup on your podcast app! We really appreciate it, and it helps other people find the show.
Before travelling in Iceland please always check road and weather conditions to ensure a safe journey. Weather: vedur.is Roads: road.is or on twitter.com/Vegagerdin
This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
09 Aug 2022
Ep.19: Vilhjálmur Hjálmarsson, Chair Of The ADHD Association
On this issue of the podcast Josie Anne and Valur are joined by Vilhjálmur Hjálmarsson, the Chair of ADHD Samtökin, or The ADHD Association of Iceland.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, has been in the news in Iceland in recent months due to huge waiting lists for diagnosis, and reports of psychosis cases in hospitals due to ADHD medication. Read more on our website.
Looking for more news? Check out our website for the latest coverage: grapevine.is
Please take the time to rate and review the Icelandic Roundup on your podcast app! We really appreciate it, and it helps other people find the show.
Before travelling in Iceland please always check road and weather conditions to ensure a safe journey. Weather: vedur.is Roads: road.is or on twitter.com/Vegagerdin
This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
Josie Anne and Valur are joined on this episode by up-and-coming musician Laufey, who is set to release her debut album later this month.
Find out more about Laufey and pre-save 'Everything I Know About Love' here: laufeymusic.com
Looking for more news? Check out our website for the latest coverage: grapevine.is
Please take the time to rate and review the Icelandic Roundup on your podcast app! We really appreciate it, and it helps other people find the show.
Before travelling in Iceland please always check road and weather conditions to ensure a safe journey. Weather: vedur.is Roads: road.is or on twitter.com/Vegagerdin
This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
She dead! On this week’s episode, culture editor Josie Anne and writer Emma Ledbetter discuss the sad demise of the short-lived Meradalir volcano, as well as Culture Night and how to drive in Iceland!
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This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
World-famous singer and artist, Björk Guðmundsdóttir, heavily criticised the Icelandic prime minister, Katrín Jakobsdóttir, in a recent interview with The Guardian, where she said the prime minister betrayed a promise to declare a state of emergency in Iceland regarding global warming.
Valur Gretisson, editor in chief at Reyjavík Grapevine, is joined by investigative reporter from Stundin magazine, Bjartmar Oddur Þeyr Alexandersson, to discuss the singers accusations and whether or not her criticisms were valid.
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This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
What's as Icelandic as volcanoes, hot springs and liquorice? Nepotism! Reykjavík Grapevine journalists Josie Anne and Valur discuss how Icelandic society views nepotism, in light of criticism aimed at Minister for Culture and Education, Lilja Dögg Alfreðsdóttir, for appointing a new Director of the National Museum of Iceland—without an official hiring process.
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This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
It’s a blockbuster news week on The Icelandic Roundup, as journalists Josie Anne Gaitens and Valur Grettisson tackle the latest headlines regarding union leaders, fish farms and magic mushrooms.
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This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
In this week's Podcast, we cover multilingual children in kindergarten, unusually frequent knife violence in Iceland, homemade bombs scaring the people at Selfoss and a highly controversial homepage that wants to get an Icelandic domain. Valur Grettisson and Andie Sophia Fontaine go over the news in this week's Icelandic Roundup.
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This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
Police in Iceland revealed that they had thwarted a massive terrorist plot last week, but as the days go by, their evidence—or lack of it—has started to be questioned. Reykjavík Grapevine journalists Valur Grettisson and Josie Anne Gaitens go over the case, as well as the recent storm that struck East Iceland.
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This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
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03 Oct 2022
Father Of Chief Of Police Connected to Terrorist Plot Investigation
In this episode, Valur and Andie Sophia talk about a murder in the north of Iceland--the third this year--not boding well for the rest of 2022.
Also, we have more information on the terrorism case, wherein the father of the chief of the national police had his home searched. This man is a major gun collector and seller in Iceland. As such, the national police have recused themselves from the case.
Finally, we talk about the recent fare hike for the capital area buses, electric cars, and the future of transport in Reykjavík.
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This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
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10 Oct 2022
Extreme Politics And Conspiracy Theories with Dr. Eiríkur Bergman
In today’s show Josie Anne and Valur are joined by Dr. Eiríkur Bergman, professor of political science at Bifröst University who has also written several books about extreme politics in the western world.
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This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
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It's a bumper news week on The Icelandic Roundup: Jón Gunnarsson, the Minister of Justice, has been criticised for spreading misinformation, No Borders activists have encouraged artists to boycott Iceland Airwaves festival, violent crime committed by children is on the increase, and two Icelanders have been rescued after spending three nights in their jeep after they were caught in a storm.
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This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
This week on the podcast, Josie Anne is joined by two of the organisers of Iceland Airwaves Festival, Sindri Astmarsson and Anna Ásthildur Thorsteinsson. The trio discuss Iceland Airwaves' welcome return after a two year Covid hiatus, and what makes the Icelandic music scene so special for visitors and residents alike.
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This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
This week on the podcast, Valur and Josie Anne are joined by Atli Þór Fanndal from Transparency International Iceland to discuss corruption in Iceland.
Find out more about Transparency International here.
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This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
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In this edition of the Icelandic Roundup, editor-in-chief Valur Grettison and news editor Andie Sophia Fontaine talk about the controversy surrounding the deportation of over a dozen people seeking international protection in Iceland, including a family with small children and a man who uses a wheelchair.
They also talk about a recent leadership struggle in the Conservative Party, and recap some of the fun times at Iceland Airwaves.
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This show is brought to you by the Reykjavík Grapevine, a free, alternative magazine in English published in Reykjavík every month. We cover everything Iceland-related, with a special focus on news, human interest stories, music, culture, food, travel and events.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
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12 Dec 2024
Blue Lagoon Madness, Whales Unlimited, Mining Þorlákshöfn & Diegó The Cat
The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views.
In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and contributor, musician/author Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks.
On the docket this week are: ✨ Volcanoes! ✨ The Blue Lagoon! ✨ Whaling licences issued by caretaker Government ✨ Þorlákshöfn's rejection of Heidelberg! ✨ What's up with Skeifan?! ✨ Diegó the cat's kidnapping and recovery! ✨ More!
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views.
In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks.
On the docket this week are: ✨ Update on Diego the Cat! ✨ The Icelandic Police uses a taser for first time! ✨ Increase energy prices! ✨ 10.000 empty apartments in Iceland! ✨ A gigantic green warehouse blocks residential building and other zoning issues! ✨ Women in power! ✨ More!
WHO ARE WE? The Reykjavík Grapevine is an alternative monthly magazine, bringing you all the news and views on Icelandic society, music, travel, culture and more. Grapevine.is #rvkgrapevine
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
16 Jan 2025
2025:01 - Valkyries, Volcanoes, Lost ballots, Greenland and more
The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views.
In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks.
On the docket this week are: ✨ The New Valkyrie Government ✨ Former PMs post-political careers ✨ The Icelandic Saga manuscripts move into a new home ✨ Rumbleing Volcanoes ✨ Lost ballots from Iceland’s latest Parliamentary Election ✨ Greenland, Caribbean Islands, Faroe Islands & Denmark ✨ More!
WHO ARE WE? The Reykjavík Grapevine is an alternative monthly magazine, bringing you all the news and views on Icelandic society, music, travel, culture and more. Grapevine.is #rvkgrapevine
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
23 Jan 2025
2025:02 - Avalanches, Defending Elon Musk, Sniffer Dogs, Dead Minks and more.
The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views.
In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks.
On the docket this week are: ✨ Avalanches in the Eastfjords ✨ The first birth in over three decades in the town of Seyðisfjörður. ✨ 2024 was the coldest year of the century in Iceland, so far. ✨ A death of a mink under suspicious circumstances in downtown Reykjavík ✨ Former Icelandic PM defence of Elon Musk's recent hand gestures. ✨ A curious case of a masked man repeatedly defecating on a car. ✨ The missing Drug Detection dog in Keflavík International Airport.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
13 Feb 2025
2025:03 - Trouble in Reykjavík, Teacher's strike, The problem with pension funds and sour ram testicles
The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views.
In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks.
On the docket this week are: ✨ Reykjavík's Mayor Einar Þorsteinsson blows up ruling coalition. ✨ Having an airport in Reykjavík is not good for trees. And we're short on trees. ✨ Teachers on strike in Iceland (or not). ✨ Pension fund cross-ownership in Iceland. Pension funds were the solution, are they now the problem? ✨ Two midwinter feasts, where Icelanders eat traditional food; sour whale, sour ram testicles, rotten shark etc., result in a food poisoning. How does bad food go bad? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
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20 Feb 2025
2025:04 - Melting roads, Reykjavík Sex Club, NATO, J.D. Vance & The World of Yesterday
The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views.
In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks.
On the docket this week are: ✨ Melting asphalt on roads in west Iceland & infrastructure issues in general. ✨ Iceland's first ever Sex Club is opening soon in Reykjavík. Or is it? ✨ NATO has hit a fork in the road. J. D. Vance's speech in Munich confirms arising fears on the future of that organisation. Is the world order of the past 80 years at an end? And as with the rest of Europe, Iceland's security is now uncertain. Is the USA's promise to keep Iceland safe worth anything by now? Should we just invite Trump to join our new Sex Club?
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
25 Feb 2025
2025:05 - Teacher''s strike, football bus, PM in Kyiv, broke airlines & melting glaciers
The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks. On the docket this week are:
✨ Teacher’s strike; negotiations in turmoil, municipalities discussing coming the separate deals with Teacher’s Union. What’s next? ✨ A local football team’s bus vandalized. Perpetrators unknown. ✨ Iceland’s PM in Kyiv while Iceland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs is in Geneva on Monday, marking the 3rd year since Russia’s invasion began. Announced that aid the Ukraine will be doubled and that aid money will be used to buy arms. ✨Tourism still booming, but the Icelandic airlines can’t seem to make money flying people to Iceland. Who’s paying for their huge losses? ✨ Iceland’s glaciers have melted fast in the past decade but are melting slower than during the previous decade. Is this good news?
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
03 Mar 2025
2025:6 - Storm, party elections, Samovar on auction, Trump & Zelenskyy, Teacher's strike
The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks. On the docket this week are:
✨ Bad weather during last weekend. Roofs blown off, Reykjavík seaside hit with big waves. ✨ The Independence Party elects a new chairman; Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir. What does this mean for the future of the party? ✨ A Samovar gifted to then mayor of Reykjavík Davíð Oddsson by Mikhail Gorbachev during the 1986 summit meeting in Reykjavík finds its way to an auction, raising questions about its ownership. ✨The fallout of the Trump Zelenskyy meeting on Friday reaches Iceland. ✨ And yes, the teacher's strike is over.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
10 Mar 2025
2025:7 - Tourist rescued from the highlands, The Icelandic version of DOGE & more.
The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks. On the docket this week are:
✨ Three fatal traffic accidents in just four days in Borgarfjörður, Berufjörður and Flúðir. We discuss road conditions and the state of the road system in general. ✨A tourist was rescued by helicopter after having been stuck in a storm for three days in his tent in the middle of the Icelandic highlands. In March. In Iceland. We ask: Why? ✨ The new Mayor of Reykjavík was harshly criticized by union leaders because of an extra $6000 she gets monthly for chairing the Icelandic Association of Local Authorities, which meets about twice a month. We discuss whether or not the Icelandic political class is collectively engaging in grifting. ✨ The new coalition government asked the public how they thought the Icelandic state could cut costs and increase efficiency. So, kinda like an Icelandic version of DOGE just without the whiff of the extra constitutional. The tangible results from the public input were released on Friday and unsurprisingly those on the receiving end of proposed cuts were not happy. We discuss the most vocally unhappy person so far, our Chief Justice.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
18 Mar 2025
2025:8 Lost Tourist, CIA Conspiracy, Reykjanes Ridge, Whaling, Murder, Eruption
The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks. On the docket this week are:
✨ Bobby Fischer thought The Reykjavík Grapevine was funded by the CIA. Or was it USAID? We discuss a recent update on the multiple conspiracy theories about The Reykjavík Grapevine's funding. ✨Iceland just got bigger. Or so to say. The UN Continental Shelf Commission has decided that Iceland holds sovereignty over the continental shelf of the Reykjanes Ridge. We "celebrate" this as far as we understand what it means. Mostly we just fear that this will make Trump notice us, something we're happy not to happen. ✨A tourist was rescued Thursday by SARS after being lost for five days. The tourist had walked, alone, without any equipment or food to a remote uninhabited fjord in East Iceland and survived by eating grass and old berries. Again we ask: Why? ✨ Paul Watson of Sea Shepherd fame was quoted in Japan Today as saying "Our ongoing campaign is to stop illegal whaling activities this summer. We will be intervening against Icelandic whaling. That'll start in June". We discuss Mr. Watson's previous adventures in Iceland, some dating back to 1986. ✨ Icelandic Minister of Educations talks shit about our justice system after having lost a court case. We discuss both how this is not cool, yet far from unusual. ✨ A man was murdered on Tuesday. At least 6 people have been arrested, some of them detained. Details are sparse. We discuss this tragedy. ✨ Those still interested in the Reykjanes Eruptions are waiting for the next eruption to start. We aren't really waiting, but thought we'd mention it.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
25 Mar 2025
2025:9 Lost tourist update, Minister resigns over scandal, Carbfix, organised crime, Douglas Dakota DC3 and more
The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks. On the docket this week are:
✨ An update on a tourist rescued by SARS almost two weeks ago near Seyðisfjörður in East Iceland. We tell you who it was, and what we can learn from his "adventure".
✨The minister of Education & Children, Ásthildur Lóa Þórsdóttir resigned Thursday after a story broke about her having had a child with a 16 year old boy in 1990.
✨Carbfix, an Icelandic company founded in 2007 that has developed an approach to permanently store CO2 by dissolving it in water and injecting it into basalt rocks pulls out of its plan to set up operations in the town of Hafnarfjöður due to protest by the locals.
✨ The landowners at Sólheimasandur in South Iceland have recently bough and old Douglas Dakota DC-3 WW2 era airplane. Why? Because an old wreck of such a plane in the area has in recent years become a tourist attraction, but due to wear and tear needs, in the opinion of the landowners, to be replaced.
✨ We also talk about a tiny protest outside Iceland's only Tesla dealership over the weekend and arrests made due to violent crime in downtown Reykjavík, which seems to be related to organised crime.
This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast. The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter.
The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine’s goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most read English-language publication.
You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it’s not sponsored content. www.grapevine.is
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