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RVK Newscast 167: MP Blowin’ In The Wind
Hello and welcome back to RVK Newscast! Today, editor-in-chief Valur Grettisson is reporting on (and in) stormy conditions in Iceland,…
Mayor Of Reykjavík Diagnosed With Coronavirus
Mayor of Rekjyavík Dagur B. Eggertsson has announced on Facebook that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. “Just received…
Over Hundred Wheelchair Ramps Installed Since Last March
by Reetta Huhta
Ramps up Reykjavík, a campaign designed to improve accessibility in the city center, has turned out to be effective, reports…
Investigation Dropped Against Man Suspected Of Shooting Mayor’s Car
The man who was taken into custody as suspected of having shot at Reykjavík Mayor Dagur B. Eggertsson’s (above) parked…
Decrease To Maximum Speeds On More Streets In Reykjavík
by Owen Tyrie
There are plans to increase the number of streets in the city with a 30kph speed limit, RÚV reports. The…
What Are Icelanders Talking About? The Continuing Saga Continues
One of the most talked about stories in the Icelandic press right now is the shooting of Reykjavík Mayor Dagur…
In Wake Of Shooting, Icelanders Reflect On Discourse
Iceland is not a country known for political violence. Typically, the most heated event to unfold in any political sphere…
Mayor Of Reykjavik Not Convinced By Bridge Project Idea
by Owen Tyrie
Dagur B. Eggertsson, the Mayor of Reykjavik, has shown concerns about recent plans to make a bridge connecting Holtavegur and…
Has Decided Not To Tell People To “Go F*ck Themselves” In Public Discussions
A member of Parliament for the Left-Greens has taken a public stance about political discourse, drawing a connection between verbal…
Two Suspects Arrested, One In Custody, In Connection With Shooting Of Mayor’s Car
One suspect is currently in custody in connection with the shooting of Reykjavík Mayor Dagur B. Eggertsson’s family car, Vísir…
Vice Councilman Criticised For Response To Shots Fired At Mayor’s Car
A vice councilman for the Independence Party is facing strong criticism for a since-deleted Facebook post he made implying that…
Reykjavik Mayor’s Car Shot At
The car of Reykjavík Mayor Dagur B. Eggertsson was damaged, RÚV reports, when it sustained gunfire last week. It is…
Iceland Plans How To Vaccinate The Country Against Coronavirus
Like many other countries in the world, Iceland has its sights set on getting a coronavirus vaccine in the first…
City Of Reykjavík Buys Sex Toy Shop, Will Turn It Into Playschool
Mayor of Reykjavík Dagur B. Eggertsson announced on Twitter yesterday that city council has approved the purchase of two properties…
Damning Report Describes Terrible Conditions In Care Home
by Jess Distill
A damning report has come out describing the terrible conditions residents were kept in at the Arnarholt shelter in Kjalarnes,…
Culture Night Canceled Due To COVID-19
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and rising cases in Iceland, Culture Night in Reykjavík has been canceled this year….
Garðabær And Seltjarnarnes Residents Most Opposed To Borgarlína Bus Line
by Nico Borbely
Strætó’s proposed Borgarlína (City Line) system still enjoys significant support, according to a survey conducted by Zenter for Fréttablaðið, Vísir…
Growing Calls For Reform Following House Fire That Killed Three Polish Workers
by Poppy Askham
Urgent calls for legislative change are growing in the wake of a house fire on Bræðraborgarstígur 1 that killed three…
Council’s New Green Plan Aims For A Carbon-Neutral Reykjavík
by Poppy Askham
Environmentalists’ dreams of a carbon-neutral Reykjavík are one step closer to reality with the introduction of a “green plan” for…
Hundreds Queue At Midnight To Celebrate Public Pools Re-opening
by Poppy Askham
Public swimming pools in Reykjavik re-opened last night after almost two months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hundreds…
COVID-19 In Iceland: Positive Trends Continue, Gender Imbalance Revealed
by Poppy Askham
No new COVID-19 cases were recorded in Iceland yesterday, April 26th. This is the second day since February that no…