Society
Demand Investigation into Reykjavík Orphanages
Five men that were placed in Reykjavík orphanages during the last century are calling on city authorities to conduct an investigation into the institutions and
Jelena Ćirić
July 6, 2021
Tag: City of Reykjavík
Politics
Entrepreneur Starts Accessibility Renovation Fund for Reykjavík Businesses
A new accessibility fund will provide financial support to Reykjavík businesses who want to increase the accessibility of their establishments. The fund was spearheaded by
Jelena Ćirić
January 18, 2021
Society
Reykjavík Zoo to Enlarge Seal Enclosure
Reykjavík Family Park and Zoo will enlarge its seal pool and renovations are expected to begin next year. The total cost of the renovations is
Jelena Ćirić
December 2, 2020
Society
Let it Glow: Reykjavík Christmas Lights Make Early Appearance
Reykjavík Mayor Dagur B. Eggertsson has announced that the city will set up Christmas lights earlier than usual this year. The first lights will be
Jelena Ćirić
October 28, 2020
Society
Two Armed Robberies This Weekend
The police department’s special division arrested a man in Austurvöllur square in downtown Reykjavík around noon on Saturday on suspicion of committing an armed robbery,
Larissa Kyzer
October 18, 2020
Sport
Statue Would Honour Strongman
The family of Jón Páll Sigmarsson have petitioned the city of Reykjavík for a space to erect a two-metre [6.6 ft] bronze statue in honour
Larissa Kyzer
October 2, 2020
Culture
Reykjavík to Develop New Creative Industry District
Creative workers in Reykjavík will soon have 6,000 square metres [64,600 sq ft] of workspaces offered to them in a district the city hopes to
Jelena Ćirić
May 26, 2020
Politics
Alþingi Legalizes Safe Injection Sites
Alþingi has passed a bill which will make it legal for municipalities around the country to open safe injection sites (SIS) for intravenous drug users,
Larissa Kyzer
May 21, 2020
Politics
Unregistered Foreigners in Iceland Reaching Out for Help
An increasing number of foreigners whose employment or residency situation leaves them ineligible for financial help are seeking assistance from municipal services or charity groups.
Jelena Ćirić
April 21, 2020
Politics
City of Reykjavík’s Foreign Staff Inform Immigrants on COVID-19
City of Reykjavík employees with a foreign background have been crucial in informing the immigrant community during the COVID-19 pandemic, says City Councillor Sabine Leskopf,
Jelena Ćirić
April 16, 2020
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