Happy summer solstice! In this rainy midsummer, Valur Grettisson, Editor-in-Chief of Reykjavík Grapevine, was at Hellisgerði in Hafnarfjörður to sell Iceland’s famous canyons, solstice traditions, increased numbers of Covids, changed marriages, and more. Talk about the latest news. Read below for more information and links.
The famous canyon, Fjaðrárgljúfur, has been sold to private investors. Fjaðrárgljúfur was featured in Justin Bieber’s music video “I’ll show you”. The Icelandic government was given the opportunity to buy a canyon, but they rejected the offer.
The summer solstice in the northern hemisphere! Iceland has many customs and traditions associated with the day, such as talking animals and the magical beings that can take the form of humans and seals, Selkie, coming to the beach to celebrate. ..
In Iceland, the number of Covid-19 is increasing, despite widespread immunity to the population. No one is currently in the intensive care unit, but 34 have been hospitalized for the virus.read more here..
A new law has been passed by Congress to make it easier to break a marriage. This is to make it easier for people to leave an abusive relationship.
Newscasting is now possible with the help of a friend of Einstök Beer.
“Summer sale of T-shirts at Grapevine Shop!
Yes! Here in Iceland, you only have the chance to wear a T-shirt for about two months of the year. To celebrate, we offer a 20% discount on T-shirts in the summer! All shapes and sizes with all kinds of Icelandic themed motifs.
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