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DesignMarch Festival Kicks Off in Reykjavík
Cultureiceland-review11d ago

DesignMarch Festival Kicks Off in Reykjavík

DesignMarch, one of Reykjavík’s leading cultural festivals, commences today, May 6, and will run until May 10. The event brings together designers, architects, and creative professionals from Iceland and abroad, organized by Iceland Design and Architecture.

German sailors fled ashore
World18d ago

German sailors fled ashore

German sailors who were on board a merchant ship off the coast of Iceland when World War II broke out fled and came ashore in Reykjavík. This is discussed in a lecture today.

Iceland Increases Flights Between Vestmannaeyjar and Reykjavík
Worldruv18d ago

Iceland Increases Flights Between Vestmannaeyjar and Reykjavík

The agreement for scheduled flights between Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands) and Reykjavík will be extended, and the number of daily flights will be increased to two. This decision by the Ministry of Infrastructure aims to address transportation difficulties in the Vestmannaeyjar region.

French Woman Charged in Reykjavík Hotel Death
Worldruviceland-review20d ago2 sources

French Woman Charged in Reykjavík Hotel Death

A French woman has been charged in connection with a death that occurred at a hotel in Reykjavík. The incident is being investigated as a mysterious family tragedy.

The hardest decision I have ever made
Politicsmorgunbladid14h ago

The hardest decision I have ever made

Helgi Áss Grétarsson, sem skipar 5. sæti á lista Miðflokksins í Reykjavík, segir fyrstu tölur kvöldsins líta vel út og að úrslitin gefi tilefni til bjartsýni.

Reykjavík Political Leaders Clash Over Loyalty Demands
Politicsmorgunbladid2d ago

Reykjavík Political Leaders Clash Over Loyalty Demands

Political leaders in Reykjavík engaged in a heated debate, with demands for loyalty being made towards the Reform Party (Viðreisn). The discussions included a leader being unable to answer a specific question, indicating internal political tensions.

Icelandic Mayors' Spending Habits Under Scrutiny
Politicsruv2d ago

Icelandic Mayors' Spending Habits Under Scrutiny

A report indicates that most mayors in Iceland's largest municipalities do not possess procurement cards, unlike the mayor of Reykjavík, with scrutiny focusing on "pizza offers and other trifles" in their public posts.

Icelandic Mayor Accidentally Pays Twice for Flight
Worldmorgunbladid3d ago

Icelandic Mayor Accidentally Pays Twice for Flight

Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir, the mayor of Reykjavík, mistakenly paid twice for her flight home from Japan. The error occurred during her trip related to President Halla Tómasdóttir's official visit to Japan last year.

Iceland to Build Secure Facility for Criminally Insane
Politicsruv17d ago

Iceland to Build Secure Facility for Criminally Insane

Iceland has secured a plot of land on Hólmsheiði from Reykjavík City to build a secure facility for criminally insane individuals who have committed serious offenses, and also for convicted offenders deemed unlikely to be suitable for regular prisons.

Fewer People Receiving Financial Assistance in Reykjavík
Politicsruv22d ago

Fewer People Receiving Financial Assistance in Reykjavík

A quarter fewer people are receiving financial assistance in Reykjavík than before, with 15% of those receiving aid due to unemployment having received payments for twelve months or longer. In February, 1,173 people received financial assistance from the city, 60% of whom were unemployed.

Reykjavík Summer Camps May End Hot Dog Tradition
Culturemorgunbladid26d ago

Reykjavík Summer Camps May End Hot Dog Tradition

Children attending summer courses organized by the City of Reykjavík this summer may not be able to enjoy grilled hot dogs, a long-standing tradition at such camps, sparking debate over 'extreme paternalism'.

Police Chase Investigation in Reykjavík Concludes
Politicsmorgunbladid27d ago

Police Chase Investigation in Reykjavík Concludes

The police investigation into a major chase in Reykjavík last week, which ended with a driver being stopped at Stefnisvogur in Vogabyggð, has concluded and will be sent to the prosecution in the coming days.

Independence Party Achieves Strong Gains in Icelandic Local Elections
Politicsruvmorgunbladiddelfi-lt+3la-vanguardiathe-shift-newsiceland-review9h ago6 sources

Independence Party Achieves Strong Gains in Icelandic Local Elections

Iceland's Independence Party secured significant victories in the recent local elections, gaining a clear majority in Kópavogur and performing strongly in Reykjavík and other municipalities. The results reshaped local councils across the country.

"There is a certain rightward swing"
Politicsmorgunbladid18h ago

"There is a certain rightward swing"

Stefán Pálsson, sem skipar þriðja sæti á lista Vinstrisins í Reykjavík, telur að út frá tölum í öðrum sveitarfélögum megi telja að líkur hans á að ná kjöri sem borgarfulltrúi séu minni en áður.

Reykjavík City Hall Investigates Insider Information Leak
Worldruv6d ago

Reykjavík City Hall Investigates Insider Information Leak

Reykjavík City Hall's compliance officer has reported a serious and illegal leak of insider information from late April to the financial supervisory authority. The incident is linked to news coverage by mbl.is regarding annual financial data.

Reykjavik Gas Station Plot Value Soars After Transfer
Politicsruv6d ago

Reykjavik Gas Station Plot Value Soars After Transfer

A former gas station plot in Reykjavik, initially granted to Olís by the city without charge, has seen its value multiply after the city approved its transfer from an oil company-linked entity to a construction contractor, resulting in billions in profit.

Armed Man Arrested in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland
Worldmorgunbladid8d ago

Armed Man Arrested in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland

A man armed with a bladed weapon was arrested in Vestmannaeyjar and transported to Reykjavík by the national police commissioner's special forces following an operation at a residential building.

Iceland Plans 1,200-1,400 New Housing Units on State Land
Worldruv19d ago

Iceland Plans 1,200-1,400 New Housing Units on State Land

Reykjavík City and the Icelandic government have announced plans to build between 1,200 and 1,400 new housing units in the coming years, utilizing both state-owned land and converting existing state-owned properties into residential housing.

The building permit is not revoked
Environmentmorgunbladid25d ago

The building permit is not revoked

Úrskurðarnefnd umhverfis- og auðlindamála féllst ekki á að fella til bráðabirgða úr gildi ákvörðun byggingarfulltrúans í Reykjavík um veitingu byggingarleyfis til innréttingar kaffistofu við…

US Seizes Iranian Ship Near Hormuz, Tehran Vows Retaliation Amid Tensions
WorldAPReutersBBC+117bloombergNYTwsjFTle-mondeThe GuardianNPRAl Jazeera+109 more27d ago120 sources

US Seizes Iranian Ship Near Hormuz, Tehran Vows Retaliation Amid Tensions

The United States seized an Iranian vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Tehran to vow retaliation and further escalating tensions in the critical waterway. This incident occurred ahead of planned peace talks, which Iran is reportedly considering boycotting due to US demands.

Reykjavík City Council to Invest Millions in Reviving Live Music Venues
Businessiceland-review28d ago

Reykjavík City Council to Invest Millions in Reviving Live Music Venues

Reykjavík City Council has announced plans to invest millions of krónur, including reintroducing a fund, to strengthen live music in the capital and improve performance spaces, amid concerns about a decline in dedicated concert venues. This follows an earlier allocation of ten million Icelandic Króna to support music venues across Iceland.