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Ferris Wheel To Return To Reykjavík This Summer
The City of Reykjavík plans to invite interested parties to operate a Ferris wheel at Miðbakki this summer, following a profitable pilot project last year, reports Vísir. A Ferris wheel was installed at Miðbakki last summer as part of a trial initiative.…
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Deny, Defend, Deforest?
The case of Reykjavík’s trees vs. Reykjavík’s airport Trees have always been a hot topic in Iceland. Although about 40% of Iceland’s land area was once blanketed in old-growth birch forest, trees were widely felled for firewood and building homes. Soon after,…
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Reykjavík’s Ruling Coalition Collapses
Reykjavík Mayor Einar Þorsteinsson dissolved the city’s governing coalition on February 7, citing irreconcilable differences among its members, reports RÚV. Framsóknarflokksins (Progressive Party), Samfylking (Social Democratic Alliance), Viðreisn (Liberal Reform Party) and the Pirate Party had been in a ruling coalition since…
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Every Reykjavík Swimming Pool Rainbow Certified
Every single one of Reykjavík’s swimming pools have received the rainbow certification, as reported by a press release sent by city spokespersons. The colourful stamp of approval signifies Reykjavík’s commitment towards LGBTQ+ affairs. The certificate aims to make Reykjavík more inclusive towards…
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Future Of Kolaportið Flea Market Uncertain
The future of Reykjavík’s downtown flea market Kolaportið faces uncertainty following the bankruptcy of its operating company. On December 29, RÚV reported that merchants and vendors in Kolaportið — some of whom have been working there for decades — were unsure whether…
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Perlan Is For Sale
On September 7, the City Council approved the Financial and Risk Management Division of the Real Estate Department to initiate the sale process of the interactive nature museum Perlan and two adjacent water tanks located in Öskjuhlíð, Varmahlíð 1. Perlan opened in…
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Thousands Of Dogs Unregistered In Reykjavík
At least 10.000 dogs are estimated to live in Reykjavík, with only a quarter of them being registered, the Animal Services of Reykjavík report. According to Icelandic regulations, dog owners are responsible for registering their furry friends with the relevant health authority.…
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Art And Concert Venue Closes Due To Noise Complaints
Residents of Skerjafjörður have repeatedly complained to the city authorities about the noise that has come from an art and concert venue located in an old bar. The City of Reykavík has now banned all events there, reports Vísir. [su_pullquote]Best of Reykjavík…
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A Brighter Future For Lækjartorg Tower
The Lækjartorg tower has always been one of Reykjavik’s landmarks, originally built in the early 1900’s. Vísir reports it will soon become the centre for music in town, as it is set to be converted into a ‘Sound Tower’. [su_pullquote]What are the…
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W.O.M.E.N Urge City of Reykjavík To Take Family Aid Allegations Seriously
RÚV reports that The Association of Women of Foreign Descent in Iceland (W.O.M.E.N) have urged the City of Reykjavík to take the recent allegations against Iceland Family Aid (Fjölskylduhjálp) seriously when allocating financial grants to aid organisations for the coming year. W.O.M.E.N’s…
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City of Reykjavík’s Human Rights Award Presented To Solaris
Vísir reports that refugee rights organisation Solaris have won this year’s City of Reykjavík Human Rights Award. The organisation will receive 600,000 ISK for their efforts to “remarkably safeguarded human rights”. Solaris is a relief organisation that was founded by Sema Erla…
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Reykjavík Swimming Pools To Stay Open
Operation at Reykjavík’s swimming pools will be adapted to comply with the new distancing and gathering regulations that will be implemented at noon today, Vísir reports. The same goes for Ylströndina in Nauthólsvík and the Family Park and Zoo, to name a…
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Efling Strike Continues, Only Collective Bargaining Agreement Will End It
The strike by members of the labour union Efling working for the City of Reykjavík began at midnight. This is the final phase of the strike, which is scheduled to go on indefinitely. Last week, the second phase of the strike initiated,…
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Work On Hverfisgata A Nuisance: Construction Lags While Businesses Suffer
The eastern stretch of Hverfisgata closed on May 20th and is slated to remain closed until late September while road improvements are made. The lengthy project will see the installation of new street lights, a bike path, and hot water pipes to…
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Protecting Democracy by Opening City Budget
It’s barely been a month since the city of Reykjavík has implemented an open-budget policy. Halldór Auðar Svansson, of the Pirate Party, is one of the City Council members who actively pushed for the project, following in the footsteps of American and…