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 June 19th, the day dedicated to the rights of women. 

Women‘s Rights Day on June 19th | 19/06/2013

The Women‘s Rights Day will be celebrated today by gathering together at Reykjavik City Hall at 16:00. The parade will begin from Reykjavik City Hall towards...

 Ragnheiður Gröndal, Védís Hervör, Lára Rúnars, Hafdís Huld, Ísabella Leifsdóttir, Hallfríður Ólafsdóttir and Gréta Salóme Stefánsdóttir 

KÍTÓN Ladies in Viðey for the Icelandic Women‘s Rights Day on June 19th | 19/06/2013

Many of Iceland’s most popular singers and musicians, Ragnheiður Gröndal, Védís Hervör, Lára Rúnars, Hafdís Huld, Ísa­bella Leifsdóttir, Hallfríður Ólafs­dóttir and Gréta Salóme Stefánsdóttir, will pe...

 Ceremony at the Suðurgata Cemetery. Björk Vilhelsmdóttir, vice-president of the city council placed a bouquet of flowers on Jón Sigurðsson’s grave. 

Happy Independence Day | 17/06/2013

The Independence Day celebration began at 11:10 a.m. in Austurvöllur. A bouquet of flowers was placed on the statue of Jón Sigurðsson, the prime minister gave a ceremonial speech and the maid of honou...

 Laugardalslaug Swimming Pool 

Laugardalslaug closed from June 12th-17th | 12/06/2013

Finishing touches are under way for the swimming pool renovations in Laugardalslaug and so it will be closed from June 12th until 16th. An even more elegant Laugardalslaug will be open on June 17th. ...

 Fellafest will be held on Saturday June 15th 

Fellafest in Fellagarðar on Saturday, June 15th | 11/06/2013

This Saturday, June 15th from 12:00-17:00, an event called “Fellafest” will be held at Fellagarðar (in front of Fellaskóli) in Breiðholt. The plan is to hold this event annually during one of the summ...

 Carpenters workshop 

Summer activities for children | 10/06/2013

Information about 149 summer workshops for children aged 4-18 can be found in the Summer website of ÍTR (Reykjavík Sports and Recreation Authority). More workshops are added on their list daily. A sea...

 Ducks with their ducklings at Lake Tjörnin 

Help the ducklings - do not feed the birds by the Lake Tjörnin | 07/06/2013

Ducklings are hatching and can be seen with their parents on the lake Tjörnin. In coming weeks, the ducklings will be growing in numbers. Therefore we ask people not to feed bread to the birds on the ...

 Summer 

Opening hours of places operated by ÍTR (the Reykjavik Sports and Recreation Authority) | 07/06/2013

Summer has come even though it has been quite shy. The opening hours of places operated by ÍTR have changed since Saturday, June 1st. The Reykjavik Zoo & Family Park opens until 18:00 every...

 Spring and autumn are usually lively times at compulsory schools. The picture is taken on the Spring Festival at Austurbæjarskóli. 

Last days of school year 2012-13 in compulsory schools of Reykjavik | 07/06/2013

The last days of school are being celebrated in compulsory schools in Reykavik and the final one will be this coming Monday, June 10th. This winter, there were about 14 thousand students in compulsor...

 Diversity on Reykjavík Culture Night 

Grants for events and performances on Reykjavík Culture Night | 05/06/2013

It is now possible to apply for grants for having an event or performance on the Reykjavik Culture Night which will be held this coming August 24th. The theme of the festival is “Step right in!” which...

 Open meeting poster 

Information Centre for Immigrants | 29/05/2013

The Multicultural Congress was held for the second time on November 10, 2012 and was organized by the Reykjavik Human Rights Office. The report from this Congresss is to be presented on Thursday, 30th...

 Dot.com 

The Women´s Story Circle: Summer excursion | 23/05/2013

Next Sunday, May 26th, we will meet for our annual outing and last meeting of the season of the Story Circle. We will meet at 13.00 o‘clock at the library in Tryggvagata 15 and make a trip to Njarðvík...

 Óðinstorg  

Recreating public areas | 30/04/2013

The City of Reykjavik is looking for creative and hardworking individuals and groups to participate in recreating public areas in the city this summer.

 Klapparstigur under construction 

Klapparstígur under construction | 29/04/2013

The final stage of reconstructing Klapparstigur has now started. This summer, the part from Skúlagata to Hverfisgata will be thoroughly under construction and after the changes, the street will look s...

 Children playing 

Summer activities for children and youth | 26/04/2013

As in previous years, there will be enough offers of exciting leisure activities this summer for children and youth. The summer website of Reykjavik www.itr.is/sumar has now been opened, where you ca...

 The City Hall is one of the polling station of Reykjavik north  

Parlimentary election 2013 | 24/04/2013

On Saturday, April 27th, a parliamentary election will be conducted in Iceland. Here you will find the information about the polling stations in both constituencies of Reykjavík.

 The logo of the City Library 

Reykjavík City Library 90th anniversary and Children's Culture Festival | 24/04/2013

On April 23d - 28th The City Library celebrates its 90th anniversary and Reykjavik Children's Culture Festival

 The Children's Culture festival  

The Reykjavik Children's Culture festival starts today | 23/04/2013

The Reykjavik Children's Culture festival will be held for the third time on the 23rd – 28th of April 2013. The aim of the festival is to promote cultural activities for children and youth in Reykjavi...

 Art without boundaries 

Art Without Boundaries April 18th - May 2nd 2013 | 19/04/2013

Art Without Boundaries is an annual art festival promoting the art of people with disabilities and facilitating co-operation between people with and without disabilities. The festival takes place fro...

 Last years campaign 

The Earth Day and the "Black Trash Bag" | 18/04/2013

The City of Reykjavik encourages the residents to participate in the beautification weekend on April 20th – 21st by picking debris in their neighborhoods and putting them in a black trash bag. The ci...

 Vinnuskólinn 

Registration for the city´s Work School has started | 16/04/2013

Registration has begun to the Reykjavik Municipal Work School (Vinnuskoli). Parents are responsible for the registration through the portal electronic Reykjavik (e-Reykjavik), same as last year. Deadl...

 The City Hall 

Client-centered Personal Assistance | 16/04/2013

The City Council has administered the regulation, budget allocation and proposal for implementating the so-called NPA services for the disabled (NPA stands for Client-centered Personal Assistance).

 car 

The time of studded tires is running out today | 15/04/2013

The spring is coming and today all vehicle owners should be without studded tires. Drivers are encouraged to replace the tires as soon as possible and be reminded that the police have the authority ...

 Jón Gnarr, the mayor of Reykjavík 

Icelandic Horse Festival in Reykjavík | 05/04/2013

Jon Gnarr, the Mayor of Reykjavik launched the Icelandic Horse Festival in Reykjavik by going on a sightseeing tour in a horse wagon around the city.

 cyclists  

Nóatún temporarily closed | 04/04/2013

Due to the construction of a new heated bicycle lanes and pedestrian walkways along Laugarvegur, a short section at Noatun between Laugavegur and Hátún, will be closed to traffic for two weeks.

 Better districts 

Voting for projects in the districts of Reykjavik on the 4th -11 of Apríl | 03/04/2013

Electronic election for residents will be conducted in Reykjavik on the 4th – 11th of April for the second time. The residents submitted about 600 ideas concerning projects in the Reykjavik´s distri...

 The service center of Breiðholt 

The residents association "Better Breiðholt" invites to a meeting | 03/04/2013

The residents association ,“ Better Breiðholt“ invites you to a meeting with representatives of the candidates in this coming parliament election.

 Employment Square 

Employment Square proves its worth | 02/04/2013

The first annual report of the Employment Square has been published and it shows that the Action project, which aims to increase the activity and participation of the 18-24 year olds youngsters, is go...

 Easter 

Happy easter - opening hours in Reykjavik | 26/03/2013

Easter is just around the corner and Visit Reykjavik has compiled a list of opening hours of various services around the Easter holidays

 Kjarvalsstaðir 

The celebration of Reykjavik´s Art Museum | 22/03/2013

Reykjavik Art Museum celebrates its fortieth anniversary on Sunday, the 24th of March at 11am to 5pm.The formal celebrations begin at 2pm. Free admission all day.

 Teenagers 

An exciting summer activities for teenagers in the 8th grade | 22/03/2013

The city of Reykjavik will offer more leisure activities for teenagers in the 8th grade this summer, but only a few of them will get a summer job. Among the offers that will be available for those in ...

 The International Day of Happiness 2013 

The International Day of Happiness tomorrow | 19/03/2013

The International Day of Happiness will be held for the first time on the 20th of March. The day is held on the initiative of the United Nations and the aim is to emphasize on how important it is for ...

 Women 

World Women in Iceland – a book about the contribution of immigrant women in Iceland | 18/03/2013

Take part in nominating women of foreign origin that have contributed to Icelandic society.The project World Women in Iceland (working title) aims to make the contribution of immigrant women to Icelan...

 Waste collection 

Residents in Háaleiti, Laugardalur and Bústaðir | 15/03/2013

"Paper is not garbage"! This aligns with the change in waste collection management in Reykjavik which starts at different times, depending on the district and now it´s the turn of Háaleiti, Laugardalu...

 Open meeting with the political parties about the multicultural society.  

Open meeting with the political parties running in April's parliamentary elections | 14/03/2013

The Multicultural Council of Reykjavík will be hosting an open meeting with the political parties running in April's parliamentary elections on Saturday, March 16, from 13:00-15:00, at Iðnó.

 Dr. Elín Þöll Þórðardóttir og Ragnar Þorsteinsson  

Evaluation for students with Icelandic as a second language | 13/03/2013

Dr. Elin Þöll Þórðardóttir recently introduced her research study which was done in cooperation with the Reykjavik City - Department of Education and Youth.

 Children playing 

Changed rules on preschool services | 08/03/2013

Rules on preschool services have been changed from the 1st of March 2013. Instead of referring the rules to the Department of Preschool Education, it shall now be referred to the Reykjavík Department ...

 Laugardalslaug 

Laugardalslaug closed tomorrow | 07/03/2013

Due to the renovations in the swimming pool’s dressing rooms, Laugardalslaug will be closed on the 8th and 9th of March.

 Snow removing truck 

School activities disrupted in Reykjavik | 06/03/2013

Parents are encouraged to monitor the weather today and view school websites or other messages from school in case it will be necessary to pick the children up at the end of the school day.

 Snow removing truck 

Late home care services and home nursing due to bad weather | 06/03/2013

One can assume that all home care services, home nursing and social services could be late today due to the bad weather. People will be contacted if the services will be canceled because of impassable...

 Teenagers at work in Reykjavik  

Summer jobs in the City of Reykjavik 2013 | 04/03/2013

The 1st of March the City of Reykjavik opened for applications for summer jobs. All those teenagers born in 1996 and earlier and domiciled in Reykjavik can apply for diverse summer and substitution jo...

 Creative women in the Women´s Story Circle 

Creative women in the Women´s Story Circle | 01/03/2013

The Women‘s Story Circle creates a forum for immigrant women and Icelandic women to exchange anecdotes and be creative together.

 Swimming pool 

Free access to swimming pools and libraries for the unemployed in Reykjavík | 26/02/2013

The City Council has made an agreement that unemployed residents in Reykjavík shall receive social assistance to have free access to swimming pools in the city and library cards throughout the year 20...

 The City Hall 

Residential meeting in the City Hall today | 25/02/2013

Make Reykjavik an even better city! Residential meeting about the projects in the central district by Better Neighborhoods 2013.

 International Mother Tounge Day 

International Mother Tounge Day | 20/02/2013

Reykjavík City Library, in collaboration with “Víðsýni”, presents International Mother Tongue Day on Thursday 21st of February at 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm at the Main Library, Tryggvagata 15.

 Waste collection 
 

Residents in Breiðholt, please note! | 15/02/2013

"Paper is not garbage"! This aligns with the change in waste collection management in Reykjavik which starts at different times, depending on the district and now it´s the turn of Breiðholt.

 Happy children 

Theatre festival in Breiðholt | 11/02/2013

Five plays were first performed at the theater festival in the recreational centers of Breiðholt last Friday the 8th of February.

 Vegatable garden 

Registration for the vegetable garden | 05/02/2013

Registration for the vegetable garden has started. Reykjavik wants to cater the residents who want to rent a vegetable garden on Summer 2013

 The Flow 

Kjarvalsstaðir celebrates its 40th anniversary | 01/02/2013

The largest art exhibition ever held in this country will be opened on Saturday, the 2th of February in Kjarvalsstaðir at 4pm. The exhibition is called ‟The flow” and is set up in order to celebrate t...

 Kjarvalsstaðir 

Do you have an idea on how to improve your neighborhood? | 28/01/2013

The project ‟Better District” is in full swing again and the residents in all neighborhoods of the city are asked to submit ideas for smaller projects in the neighborhoods. Until the 15th of Februar...

 Café Lingua 

Let´s go to Café Lingua | 25/01/2013

Want to hone your language skills, find someone to talk to in your native language or share your Icelandic skills and get to know new languages and cultures?

 Residential meeting in Breiðholt 

Successful residential meeting in Breiðholt | 23/01/2013

Just over 150 people attended the residential meeting with Jón Gnarr, the mayor of Reykjavik and city officials, at the Gerðuberg Cultural Center in Breiðholt last night. The meeting was constructive ...

 Waste collection 

Paper is not garbage | 23/01/2013

This year, residents of Reykjavík will stop throwing paper, cardboard, newspapers, magazines, and office paper in the general waste bins. Paper is a resource which should be disposed in the recycling ...

 Jón Gnarr, the mayor of Reykjavik 

Jón Gnarr, the mayor of Reykjavik meets the residents of Laugadalur today | 14/01/2013

Jon Gnarr, the mayor of Reykjavik will hold meetings with the residents of all the Reykjavík districts from 14th – 29th January. The first meeting will be today in Laugardalur, at 5pm in Laugalækjars...

 Service center  

Rent benefits | 08/01/2013

Attention should be noted that according to the law on rent nr. 138/1997 the application for rent benefits should be renewed annually in the beginning of each year and is valid until the end of the sa...

 Christmas tree 

City of Reykjavik will not collect Christmas trees | 07/01/2013

City of Reykjavik will not collect Christmas trees from its residents as it has done in the past few years. However, the trees are ideal for recycling and people are encouraged to submit them to the r...

 Hallfríður Þórarinsdóttir gave a lecture about diversity of cuture and its value 

Cooperation in culture, language and literacy in Fellahverfi | 03/01/2013

Today the Personal staff of Fellaskóli and the kindergartens, Ösp and Holt in the neighbourhood of Fellin held a joint staff day and learnt about multicultural teaching methods and ways to promote lit...

 The logo of the City library 

Family mornings at the library | 02/01/2013

Reykjavík City Library invites families with children from 0-6 years old to come to the library and enjoy a relaxed time together. The program is informal and about various topics. The library has toy...

 Sainta Claus at Reynisvatn 

Gift wraps in the blue bin | 21/12/2012

Christmas wrappings needs to be sorted out from other waste but can be thrown in the blue bin with other paper and paperboard. Stark red paper should not be classified for recycling where the color c...

 Jóns Sig og Ómar Guðjóns  

Jóns Sig og Ómar Guðjóns perform at Hlemmur | 21/12/2012

Two of our most beloved musicians, Jónas Sig and David Bjarnason will be hanging out at Hlemmur Reykjavík tomorrow the last Saturday before Christmas.

 Bonfire on New Year's Eve 

Bonfire on New Year’s Eve | 19/12/2012

Bonfire on New Year’s Eve in Reykjavik will be held at ten locations in the Reykjavik area and will start at 8.30pm except in Úlfarsfell that will start at 2.30pm.

 Young musicians playing in a concert. 

Christmas concert in the City Hall | 18/12/2012

The third concert with young classic musicians will be in the City Hall today, December 18th. The idea is to give young musicians oppurtunity to perform and to give people chance to listen to live cla...

 Children playing. 

Tariff changes for preschools, leisure centers and school meals | 14/12/2012

January 1st 2012 tariff will change for preschool, leisure centre and school meals. Fees will rise in accordance with city council decision and financial planning for next year.

 Yule Town 

The Beautiful Yule Town at Ingólfstorg | 14/12/2012

The Grand Opening of the Beautiful Yule Town, will be on Friday 14 December 15:30. The opening ceremony is full of exciting events, beautiful music and mouth-watering delicacies.

 Mayor of Reykjavik and the Minister of Welfare. 

City of Reykjavik offers 325 jobs for unemployed | 13/12/2012

Mayor of Reykjavik, Jón Gnarr, and the Minister of Welfare, Guðbjartur Hannesson, signed a contract yesterday on participation in job scheme 2013.

 Ásmundarsafn - Sculpture Museum 

Christmas in the mountains: Storytelling and theater - Sunday the 16th of December 2pm | 12/12/2012

Actress Guðrún Ásmundsdóttir, along with two angels, tells a creative Christmas story for the whole family next Sunday at 2pm at Reykjavik Art Museum – Ásmundur Sveinsson Sculpture Museum.

 Old items in the Christmas Forest 

Opening of the Christmas forest in the City Hall at 3.00pm | 11/12/2012

Opening of the Christmas forest is today, 11th of December at 3.00pm in the City Hall. There are 70 Christmas trees that create a true Christmas atmosphere in the pondhall but the theme of the forest ...

 Café Lingua  

Christmas songs, "jólaglögg" and language speed dating in Café Lingua | 10/12/2012

Christmas is near and we therefore invite you all to a festive atmosphere at Café Lingua Monday 10th of December at 5pm. Coffee, gingerbread, "jólaglögg", language speed dating and Christmas songs.

 Sky Lanterns 

Freedom Lantern at the Pond Tjörnin | 10/12/2012

Polska, Polish association in Iceland will celebrate the International Human Rights Day by lightning 150 hot air lanterns into the sky on Monday, December 10th 2012, starting at 5pm by the Pond.*

 Immigrants 

A call for grant applications | 06/12/2012

Immigration council announces for application for grants from the Ministry of Immigration

 Hanging around at Hlemmur 

Hanging around at Hlemmur | 05/12/2012

Hlemmur has been decorated in the spirit of the movie, Christmas Vacation which means that emphasis is on quantity over quality in Christmas decoration.

 Christmas in Botanic Garden. 

Christmas in Laugardalur | 03/12/2012

The Advent in Laugardalur offers many events for the whole family. In beautiful surroundings families can enjoy themselves; visit Reykjavik zoo and family park, go iceskating in the Skating Hall, visi...

 From the christmas program at Árbæjarsafn 

Christmas at the Reykjavik City Museum 2012 | 30/11/2012

Immerse yourself in the sights, smells and sounds of a traditional Icelandic Christmas at the Reykjavik City Museum. It will open next Sunday the December 2nd and be open the Sundays of 9th and 16th ...

 Imagine Peace Tower 

Peaceful dance event in Viðey on Saturday December 1st | 29/11/2012

Peace and multiculturalism in Viðey There is almost nothing better to bring generation together and people of different origin than dance. The idea behind the multicultural event in Viðey next Satur...

 The Oslo Christmas tree at Austurvöllur. 

Lighting of the Christmas Tree December 2nd | 29/11/2012

A favourite Christmas happening in Reykjavik is the annual lighting of the Christmas tree in Reykjavik taking place at Austurvöllur Park from 15:30 to 17:00, Sunday December 2nd.

 Strætó bs. 

New Strætó App for iPhone and Android | 28/11/2012

The bus company Strætó bs have started offering an app for smartphones, both iPhones and Android phones.

 16 days of global action against gender-based violence. 

Reykjavik against Violence | 28/11/2012

Yesterday the 26th of November a sixteen days of global action against gender-based violence was launched. Members of the Human Rights Council and City staff have come together to discuss gender-based...

 Christmas in Reykjavik 

Christmas in Reykjavík | 26/11/2012

This year, Reykjavík city takes the Christmas preparation a step further by enhancing the Christmas City in collaboration with various partners. The beautiful decorations and delightful new events wil...

 Breiðholt  

The Breiðholt Congress – looking towards the future | 26/11/2012

The 2nd Breiðholt congress will be held on Wednesday the 28th of November at 20:00-22:00 in Gerðuberg, cultural centre.

 Café Lingua in Reykjavik City Library. 

Café Lingua in Reykjavik City Library | 23/11/2012

On Monday the 26th of November former president of Iceland and ambassador of languages for UNESCO, Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, will open „Café Lingua“ in Reykjavik City Library at 5pm, on Tryggvagata 15.

 The Peer Education 

The Peer Education gets recognition from Barnaheill | 21/11/2012

Yesterday the 20th of November, Hitt Húsið was awarded for a special contribution to the benefit of children and human rights in a ceremony at Þjóðmenningarhús Culture House).

 The concert series

Classical music in the City Hall | 20/11/2012

Today the 20th of November the concert series „Ungklassík“ (young classics) begins in the City Hall. Students from the music schools in Reykjavik will perform a classical compositions for the public.

 A girl skating on the pond. 

Ice skating on the pond in Reykjavik | 19/11/2012

A great condition for ice skating is on the pond in Reykjavik today. The pond is frozen and because of the calm weather for the past few days the ice is flat and smooth for ice skating.

 The Week of Utility 

The Week of Utility | 16/11/2012

The Week of utility will be held in Iceland for the first time the week of 17th - 25th November but the goal of this week is to reduce waste and encourage people to utilize better. The utility Week is...

 Breiðholts swimming pool 

Young Breiðholt | 14/11/2012

People living in Breiðholt are holding a district festival 15th – 18th of November for the tenth time. The caption of the festival is „Young Breiðholt“ (Unga Breiðholt) and refers to youth, enthusias...

 The new Multi-cultural Council 

New members elected in Multi-cultural Council from most continents | 13/11/2012

Results of the elections in Reykjavik´s Multi-cultural Council were announced yesterday. The election was held on the 8th to 10th November. Fifteen candidates took part in the election.

 Attendees on Multicultural congress. 

Well attended Multicultural congress | 12/11/2012

Reykjavik City‘s Multicultural Congress was held in the City Theater for the second time last Saturday where attendees were well over one hundred.

 Bad weatherforecast 

Weather might cause disruption to school services | 12/11/2012

The weather forecast for the Reykjavík area tomorrow suggests that children might have difficulty attending school. Primary schools will stay open but their services might be disrupted. Parents are th...

 Voters return their votes for the Multicultural Congress. 

Great participation for the Multicultural Congress | 09/11/2012

Different views and opinions will be expressed and discussed on issues relating to immigrants at the Multicultural Congress that will be held for the second time on next Saturday the 10th of November....

 Gerðuberg 

Forum on Mother Tongue | 08/11/2012

Meir' en að segja það! a forum on Mother Tongue will be held at Gerðuberg Cultural Center, Saturday November 9th from 13 to 17.

 Nobody should be left out in a good group 

The day against bullying | 07/11/2012

The day against bullying is tomorrow the 8th of November. The day can be used to work with a variety of tasks that will stimulate discussions about bullying and increase awareness of that no one shoul...

 Teens having fun in a youth center 

The blossom of the teen culture on the Community Center Day | 06/11/2012

Tomorrow the 7th of November youth centers in Iceland and SAMFÉS will stand for the so-called Community Center Day. On that occasion the youth centers in Reykjavik will welcome guests from 6 pm until...

An election meeting at Iðnó | 02/11/2012

The Office of Human Rights announced last September for candidates to Reykjavik´s Multicultural Council. The application deadline was the 20th of October and 15 candidates submitted this time

 Disruption in schools because of weather storm. 

Parents asked to bring children home from school | 02/11/2012

Because of the weather storm in Reykjavik, parents are asked to bring their children home from school in the end of the school day. Police have announced that people should not be outside unnecessari...

 A concert on Iceland Airwaves. 

The mayor performing on Iceland Airwaves off-venue | 01/11/2012

Those who don‘t have tickets to Iceland Airwaves don‘t need to despair. Many off-venue concerts are scheduled which are open for everybody and are free of charge. The mayor of Reykjavik, Jón Gnarr, a...

 Budget for the year 2013 introduced. 

City of Reykjavik budget for the year 2013 introduced | 30/10/2012

Today the City of Reykjavik presented its budget for the year 2013 and a five year plan for 2013-2017.

 Día de los muertos. 

Día de los muertos at the main library 3rd November | 30/10/2012

Saturday 3rd November HOLA - association of spanish speakers in Iceland will celebrate "Día de los muertos" or "Day of the dead" on the 1st floor of the main library from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.

 Harpa Concert Hall - The newest venue for Iceland Airwaves. 

Iceland Airwaves is just around the corner! | 29/10/2012

One of Reykjavík’s favorite festivals will start this week. Iceland Airwaves is a music festival held in Reykjavík since 1999. It has grown and gained a wide range of fans. Rolling Stone magazine call...

 The neighborhood meeting  

Meeting with residents on social- and planning issues | 26/10/2012

Ice skating at Arnarbakki, christmas market and effective communications were among the topics that was discussed at a short meeting with chairmen of the residents associations in Bakka neighbourhoo...

 Leisure activity for children is important in improving their wellbeing. 

Importance of leisure activity for children – Brochure in six languages | 24/10/2012

The after school centre, Kampur,have published a brochure on the importance for children and teenagers to participate in organized leisure activities. The brochure is in six languages and discusses th...

 The world Square 

The World Square | 24/10/2012

"The World Square (Heimstorgið) is a new service on behalf of Reykjavik City Library. The idea is to provide a platform for cultural and social related activities.

 Multicultural Congress 2012 

Multicultural Congress 10.November 2012 | 22/10/2012

Reykjavík´s Multicultural Congress will be held on saturday November 10th, in Borgarleikhúsið (City Theatre).

 Austurvöllur in Reykjavik. 

The best European country | 22/10/2012

Iceland has been awarded the Travel Awards 2012 by the Guardian, Observer and guardian.co.uk, nominating Iceland as the best European country.

 Reykjavik City Hall - one of the places where citizens of Reykjavik can vote. 

Advisory Referendum on Iceland Draft Constitution Tomorrow | 19/10/2012

The advisory referendum on whether Iceland should adopt the draft constitution prepared by the Constitutional Council will be held tomorrow. Around 11,000 people have already cast their votes in pre-e...

 Multicultural event 

The World Square - La Plaza del Mundo | 19/10/2012

The World Square (Heimstorgið) is a new option in the Reykjavik City Library and its purpose is to provide a platform for cultural and social related events. Once in a month, on Saturday, the members ...

 Creative children. 

Information desk for immigrants in the primary schools of Breiðholt | 17/10/2012

Over the next few weeks staff of the City Service Center in Breiðholt will operate an information desk in the primary schools of Breiðholt where parents can obtain practical information concerning the...

 Children reading in kindergarten. 

Lullaby and „Pollapönk“ on reading festival | 16/10/2012

Lulllabies will be the main focus in many kindergartens on the reading festival during October. The reading festival is an event that is part of Reykjavik UNESCO City of Literature. The schools have b...

 Breiðholt 

Information desk in the primary schools of Breiðholt | 12/10/2012

Over the next few weeks staff of the City Service Center in Breiðholt will operate an information desk in the primary schools of Breiðholt where parents can obtain practical information concerning the...

 Culture in Reykjavik's city center. 

Reykjavik‘s city center as a part of cultural heritage | 10/10/2012

In a Spanish magazine on architecture, Márgenes Arqitectura, it is proposed that Reykjavik‘s city center will be placed on UNESCO The World Heritage List. The magazine is published by Spanish architec...

 Lady Gaga 

Lady Gaga among those receiving recognition from LENNONONO Peace Foundation on 9th October | 08/10/2012

The 9th of October 2012, Yoko Ono will grant five international peacemakers recognition from the LENNONONO GRANT FOR PEACE. The recognition is awarded every two years in Reykjavik and this is the fo...

 Fjölmenningarþing Reykjavíkurborgar 

Would you like to be a candidate in Reykjavík´s Multicultural Council ? | 05/10/2012

Reykjavík´s Multicultural Congress will be held saturday november 10th, in Borgarleikhúsið (City Theatre).

 Monster fight 

A birthday celebration in Fellaskóli | 04/10/2012

Fellaskóli celebrates its 40 year birthday on Friday the 5th of October.

 Our Children and Ourselves 

Our Children and Ourselves | 02/10/2012

A new booklet entitled "Our Children and Ourselves," has been published in Icelandic, Polish and English.

 Our Children and Ourselves 

Our Children and Ourselves | 01/10/2012

A new booklet entitled "Our Children and Ourselves," has been published in Icelandic, Polish and English.

 Ring Council - discussion on education for immigrants 

Hringþing (e. Ring council) on education for immigrants | 27/09/2012

Last 14. September was held a so called Ring council about education for immigrants. The aim of this council was to create platform to discuss education for immigrants.

 Multicultural Congress 

Would you like to be a candidate in Reykjavík´s Multicultural Council ? | 26/09/2012

Reykjavík´s Multicultural Congress will be held saturday november 10th, in Borgarleikhúsið (City Theatre).

 Shake your brain 

Study café – homework assistance at the library | 24/09/2012

Heilahristingur (literally: shake-your-brain) is a homework assistance program for 5th to 10th grade students and students from the immigrant department of Fjölbrautarskólinn í Breiðholti (F.B.). The ...

 Park(ing) day 

Park(ing) day and the Reykjavik City library | 20/09/2012

Reykjavik City library participates in the Park(ing) day next Friday the 21th of September at 3-5pm. The library will be introduced to pedestrians who will be offered „green books“ which are gift from...

 Reykjavik UNESCO's City of Literature 

Pass the Word | 19/09/2012

Reykjavik UNESCO´s City of Literature holds a festival in Reykjavik called “Pass the Word” for the first time in October. The festival will be ongoing for the whole month of October. The main purpose ...

 The colors of creativity 

A call for grants applications | 19/09/2012

The School and leisure council announces a call for grants applications from its development fund. The goal is to support various projects that promote collaboration, research and innovation in each o...

 Multicultural. 

Would you like to be a candidate for a seat on Reykjavik's Multicultural Council? | 17/09/2012

During the congress there will be elections for seats on Reykjavik's Multicultural Council. The Multicultural Counsil consists of 7 council members and 7 alternates. All immigrants 18 years of age an...

 Man on a bike 

On the right track – that‘s how I travel in the city | 17/09/2012

On the occasion of the European mobility week, the 16th to 23th of September, Reykjavik City has launched a Photography contest. The theme of the contest is environmentally friendly transportation un...

 Bicycle trip 

Family's cycle adventure on Sunday | 13/09/2012

On Sunday the 16th of September there will be a bicycle trip with guidance under the caption „Family's cycle adventure“.

 The logo of the City library 

Let's read the papers! | 12/09/2012

Do you want to read the Icelandic newspapers and understand what’s going on in Iceland?

 The City Hall 

The City of Reykjavik will continue to work against the gender pay gap | 10/09/2012

For years the development of gender-based wage difference in City of Reykjavik have been observed with regular surveys, that has made it possible to respond in an organized manner.

 Outdoor time for children and teenagers. 

Outdoor time for children and teenagers | 06/09/2012

It is worth reminding parents and guardians that at September 1st the outdoor time was changed from 10pm to 8pm for children at the age of 12 and younger. And children at the age of 13-16 are not al...

 Mazen Maarouf and Jón Gnarr, mayor of Reykjavik. 

Mazen Maarouf in Reykjavík City Library | 05/09/2012

Thursday 6th of September at 5pm writer Sjón will talk to Mazen Maarouf, Palestinian poet and Reykjavík’s first ICORN guest writer in Reykjavík City Library, Main Library, Tryggvagata 15.

 Erró 

Erró for everybody | 31/08/2012

In relation to the 80th Birthday of Icelandic artist Erró, Reykjavik Art Museum will host a series of events this coming fall semester. Events include workshops, lectures and talks that will offer a f...

 Adult Education 

Adult Education In Reykjavik | 30/08/2012

Studies at Adult Education in Reykjavik (Námsflokkar Reykjavíkur) begins the 3rd of September. Applications for the studies are now in progress. Available are classes in Icelandic, Mathematics and En...

 young students 

More integration between school and leisure activities in Fellaskóli | 29/08/2012

An Experimental project is beginning in Fellahverfi (Breiðholt) and will remain for two years. The project aims to integrate school and leisure activities and support foreign school children.

 Skateboard boys 

New skateboard park | 29/08/2012

Next week the City of Reykjavík will hold a presentation of a new skateboard park in Laugardalur which has been in progress this summer.

 Reykjavik City Hall 

Grants | 27/08/2012

The goal of the grants is to strengthen and create cooperation with NGO´s, businesses and individuals in constructive activities and services in accordance with the city‘s policies and priorities. The...

 The harbour 

The Harbour Path | 24/08/2012

One of the most interesting walking paths today has been marked from Harpa-The Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre to Grandagarður.

 Fireworks on Culture Night 

Culture Night | 17/08/2012

On Culture Night, which is on next Saturday the 18th of august, guests are invited to take a walk downtown Reykjavik to enjoy many of its cultural events.

 summer street 

A photo competition | 15/08/2012

Let´s take a picture of the life on the summer streets, Laugavegur and Skólavörðustígur, and share it on Facebook or send us an email of your best shot.

 Hitt Húsið 

Leisure activities for disabled high school students | 14/08/2012

City council has agreed to provide 10.8 million ISK for leisure activities for disabled high school students.

 Notendastýrð persónuleg þjónusta 

User driven personal assistance in Reykjavik for disabled people | 14/08/2012

Disabled people who need assistance in their daily life should be able to choose how this service is provided. This is the vision of the City of Reykjavik.

 A car that has been parked 

Changes in the car parking services will be operative today | 30/07/2012

Longer opening hours in car park houses, free parking spaces for bicycles and a fee rise in zones 1, 2 and 4 are among the changes in the car park services these days.

 Children´s day in Viðey 

Childrens celebration in Viðey - July 29. 2012 | 27/07/2012

Sunday July 29. On this day Viðey welcomes in particular the yongest members of the family and the program of the day is designed to meet their needs.

 City of Reykjavik 

The City of Reykjavik is the first municipality to join the authentication service, island.is | 26/07/2012

The City of Reykjavik has started to identify its residents through island.is

 Gönguferð um Viðey 

Tuesday walk in Viðey July 22nd. – Viðey´s history withrev. Þórir Stephensen former manager of Viðey | 20/07/2012

Viðey´s history of thousand years will be revealed with rev. Þórir Stephensen former manager of Viðey island. Viðey was inhabited from soon after the settlement of Iceland around 900 AD.

 Erró 

Erro’s Birthday Celebrated in Hafnarhúsið | 18/07/2012

The Reykjavík Art Museum in Hafnarhús will celebrate the 80th birthday of the artist Erró with an extensive program on Thursday the 19th of July.

 Viðey 

Tuesday walk on July 17. – Outdoor Yoga with a Yoga Teacher | 17/07/2012

In this weeks's Tuesday walk, on July 17. guests will be instructed on Outdoor Yoga.

 A duck with its ducklings 

Help the ducklings - do not feed the bird by the pond Tjörnin | 13/07/2012

The ducks on the pond Tjörnin flourish these days as it seems to be more of them now than previous years.

 Accordion player at Árbæjarsafn 

Accordion festival in Árbæjarsafn (Arbaer museum) 15th of july. | 13/07/2012

Next Sunday the popular accordion festival in Reykjavik will be held in Árbæjarsafn (Arbaer museum) and begins at 1.00 pm.

 Troubadour and musician KK in concert. 

Concert with KK in Videy Island 12th of july | 11/07/2012

The troubadour and musician KK gives a performance in Viðeyjarstofa the 12th of july.

| 11/07/2012

 More choices in recycling in the City of Reykjavik 

More choices in recycling in the City of Reykjavik | 10/07/2012

In recent years a major change of attitude has been within the society towards classification and recycling materials from the general household waste.

 Kids in Arbaer museum 

Icelandic Museum Day | 06/07/2012

The annual Icelandic museum day will be held on Sunday, 8th of july along with museums around the country. On this occasion there will be free admission to Árbæjarsafn (Arbaer museum).

 Of Monsters and Men 

Of Monsters and Men perform a concert in Hljómskálagarður | 06/07/2012

The band Of Monsters and Men will perform a concert in Hljómskálagarðurinn by the Pond (Tjörnin) in Reykjavik on the 7th of July. The concert will be a sober family event that starts at 6pm and ends a...

 Work of art 

The Demented Diamond of Kling and Bang´s Confected Video Archive in Hafnarhúsið on Thursday the 5th of july at 5pm | 04/07/2012

The artist Ragnar Helgi Olafsson exhibits a multi-channel video and at least one piece rotating under the name, Axis Mundi (for Sydney).

 Listasafn Reykjavíkur - Reykjavik art museum 

Reykjavík Safari - Thursday 5th of July at 8 pm | 02/07/2012

Do you know where the museums and libraries, theatres, statues and the most interesting places are? What is free of charge?

 National horse festival 

National Horse Festival june 25 - july 1 | 27/06/2012

The festival includes various classes of competition ranging from children’s to the A and B classes where top riders and horses will display the different gaits of the Icelandic horse.

 The band Of Monsters and Men. Picture:Paradigm Agency 

Free concert | 26/06/2012

The City of Reykjavik Council has agreed to fund the band, Of Monsters and Men, to give a concert in Hljómskálagarðurinn by the Pond or Tjörnin in Reykjavik on the 7th of July.

 


Ingólfstorg square 

A giant TV screen at Ingólfstorg square | 22/06/2012

This summer operators at Ingólfstorg (square) will take care of the Square in an agreement with the City of Reykjavik.

 Trip Advisor 

Reykjavik Art Museum achieves The Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor | 21/06/2012

Yesterday Reykjavik Art Museum (Listasafn Reykjavíkur ) achieved The Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor for the year of 2012.

 Summer fun at Laugavegur 

Streets Closed to Traffic During Summer 2012 | 18/06/2012

From the 17th of June two streets in Reykjavik´s Centre will be closed for automobile traffic, Laugavegur below Vatnsstíg and Skólavörðustígur below Bergstaðastræti.

 Fjallkonan (The mountain women) 

Independence Day Celebration | 15/06/2012

The Icelandic Independence Day celebrations in Reykjavík 2012 will take place in the city centre on Sunday the 17th of June from 10 o´clock in morning until 7. p.m.

 Ducks with ducklings. 

Help the ducklings - do not feed the birds by the pond Tjörnin. | 13/06/2012

Ducklings are hatching and can be seen with their parents on the pond Tjörnin and every day the ducklings are growing in numbers. It is important to help the ducks protect their young ones and therefo...

 vinnuskólinn  

Reykjavík Muncipal work school starts on Monday | 08/06/2012

All 9th and 10th grade primary school students in Reykjavik are offered a summer job from the Reykjavik Municipal Work School.

 New born harbour seal 

Two new harbour seals pups in the Reykjavik family park and zoo | 06/06/2012

Two harbour seals pups are now swimming in the seal pool of the Reykjavik family park and zoo.

 Höfdi house 

Höfdi house open for visits | 05/06/2012

The city of Reykjavík has decided to open Hofdi house for visitors this summer. The house will be open between 11 and 16 5 days a week but will be closed on weekends.

 The mayor at the tournament 

International gay and lesbian aquatics championship in Reykjavik | 01/06/2012

Jon Gnarr, the mayor of Reykjavík, started the global swimming event that began in Laugardalslaug this week. The competition is called IGLA Championships (International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics).

 The encouragement prize 

Request for nomination of the encouragement prize for leisure activity 2012 | 30/05/2012

The department of school and leisure activity has initiated an encouragement prize for leisure activity by the SFS.

 City of Reykjavik 

Unemployed People Continue to Receieve Free Swimming | 30/05/2012

The City Council has agreed that unemployed people will continue to receive free access to swimming pools and free library cards.

 Ash Mist 

Ash Over the City | 22/05/2012

A mist of ash has been over the capital the past few days. The ash mist comes from the volcanic ash area on the eastern side of Iceland.

 Botanical Gardens 

Mornings in the Vegetable Garden at the Botanical Garden | 21/05/2012

The Botanical Garden in Reykjavík offers citizens mornings in the vegetable garden on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

 Human Rights Award 

Art Without Borders Festival wins Reykjavik Human Rights Award | 21/05/2012

The Art Without Borders Festival the City won the Reykjavik Human Rights Award for 2012 at a ceremony in Hofda on May 16.

 Listahátíð 

Reykjavik Art Festival | 21/05/2012

Reykjavik Art Festival is Iceland's premier cultural festival, bringing together the best in local and international theatre, dance, music and visual art. It started on May 18 and will continue until ...

 Intercultural Day 

Happy Intercultural Day | 14/05/2012

A large crowd attended the Intercultural Day Festival held on Saturday, May 12.

 Morning Meeting on Immigration 

A Well Attended Meeting on Immigration Issues | 10/05/2012

The native language is all about emotions that need to grow. This was amongst the discussion at the meeting, “Is Icelandic a prerequisite for participation in society”?

 The Intercultural Day 12 May 

The Intercultural Day 12 May | 09/05/2012

The program will start at 13:00 with a parade from the Hallgrimskirkja. The parade will go down Skolavordustigur down to City Hall.

 At Noaborg 

Increase of planning days in Reykjavík pre-schools | 08/05/2012

Reykjavík City Council and the department of education and youth have agreed to increase the number of planning days in Reykjavík pre-schools from five to six each school year.

 From the award ceremony 2011 

Calls for nominations to motivational awards for the compulsory schools | 07/05/2012

The City´s school and youth committee calls for nominations for motivational awards for development and innovation activities within the city´s compulsory schools.

 Children in Reykjavik are of various nationalities and speak at least 70 languages. 

Meeting on Immigration Issues | 04/05/2012

Is Icelandic a prerequisite for participation in society? This is the title of the breakfast hosted by the Team on Immigration Issues on May 9.

 Craft and Design Show 

Craft and Design Show in Reykjavik City Hall | 04/05/2012

From May 3-7 2012 there will be a large demonstration/presentation of Icelandic handicrafts, art, and design in the Reykjavik City Hall.

 Barbeque 

Gathering for Spanish speaking families | 03/05/2012

There will be a fun gathering for Spanish-speaking families on Saturday, May 5, from 11:00 to 13:00. We will be grilling together, so all bring something to put on the grill.

 At Laugardalslaug 

Two swimming pools open on 1 May | 30/04/2012

1 May is Labour Day and that is a bank holiday in Iceland. Which means that many shops and activity places are closed. However, two swimming pools will be open.

 Let´s talk - an open meeting of the immigration community 

Let´s talk – open meeting for the immigration community | 24/04/2012

The Human Rights Office invites the immigration community in Reykjavik to an open meeting on Thursday the 26 April at The Nordic House (Norræna húsið).

 Children at play in summer activities 

Letter to parents on summer activities | 24/04/2012

Letter was sent to all parents on summer activities for children and teenagers (aged 5-18 years old) for the summer 2012.

 Children in summer activity progamme 

Summer activities for immigrant children | 23/04/2012

Reykjavík Sports and Youth Council offers summer activities for immigrant children, aged 6-9 year old. These are three-week programs that are free of charge.

 Kids at play at the construction playground 

Exciting activities available for children and adolescents | 23/04/2012

During the summer of 2012 Reykjavik´s Sports and Youth Council (ÍTR) will offer exciting activities for children and adolescents aged 5-18 years old.

 Students at the Work School 

Registration for the city´s Work School has started | 23/04/2012

All students in ninth and tenth grade at compulsory school in Reykjavik are offered employment in the Work School.

 Bláfjöll 

Free for children under 12 years of age at Bláfjöll ski resort | 18/04/2012

The first day of summer is tomorrow and there will be varieties of summerfestivals in Reykjavík. In Bláfjöll (Blue Mountains) Ski resort children 12 years and younger will get free admittance in the s...

 Laugardalslaug 

Laugardalslaug reopens on the first day of summer | 18/04/2012

Last few days have been used very well. New toys have been placed, hot tubs have been painted, massage system has been connected in one of the hot tubs.

 City Hall 

City´s Prevention Fund open for applications | 16/04/2012

The role of the Prevention Fund is to promote preventive measures and to strengthen social capital in the city´s neighbourhoods.

 E-voting 2012 

Conclusion of the e-voting | 13/04/2012

The turnout in the electronic voting in Reykjavik which was conducted from 29 March to 3 April was 8.1%. It is a slightly higher turnout than in 2009.

 Children's Culture Festival 2012 

The Reykjavík Children's Culture Festival 2012 | 12/04/2012

Children's culture, culture for children and culture with children. These are the three main aspects of Reykjavík Children’s Culture Festival. A week long arts and culture festival dedicated to childr...

 Easter 2012 

Reykjavík Easter 2012 | 04/04/2012

Easter is just around the corner and we have compiled a list of opening hours of various services around the Easter holidays.

 Vote for better neighbourhoods 

The e-voting to create a better Reykjavik has started | 26/03/2012

Citizens of Reykjavik have now for the first time been given the opportunity to vote in e-elections on projects in the city´s neighborhoods. The elections are open from 29 March - 3 April.

 The Mayor Jon Gnarr with Halla Helgadottir director of the Icelandic Design Centre 

DesignMarch 2012 has started | 23/03/2012

DesignMarch has started and will take place in Reykjavik on March 22-25. The focus of DesignMarch 2012 is Finland, as the festival is part of the World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 international progr...

 

The project "To work" has been launched | 19/03/2012

The aim of the project is to offer long term unemployed people a suitable job for up to 12 months. Long term unemployed are those who have been out of work for 12 months or more.

 Looking forward. 

Free counselling for filing tax | 16/03/2012

Lögrétta Legal Services (the Association of Law Students at the University of Reykjavik), will provide individuals with free counselling for filing tax forms to be handed in for the year 2012. This is...

 Merki Borgarbókasafns 

City libraries closed Friday 16 March | 16/03/2012

All city libraries will be closed today the Friday 16th of March due to employee’s spring assembly

 Antoni Tapies. Les mans de la Clara, 1979 

Antoni Tàpies exhibition at Reykjavik Art Museum | 15/03/2012

The exhibition, Image, Body, Pathos by Antoni Tàpies opens at 4 pm Saturday March 17 at Reykjavik Art Museum/Kjarvalsstaðir. The exhibition consists of paintings on canvas or wood (mostly mixed media)...

 Dog owner cleans up after his/her dog 

Dog waste should be cleaned up | 14/03/2012

The city´s Health Department has received a considerable number of complaints recently on dog waste on sidewalks and in parks within the city.

 Hard working teenagers cutting grass 

Summer jobs at the City of Reykjavik | 07/03/2012

From 6 March the City of Reykjavik accepts applications for summer jobs at the City. All those who are born in 1995 and earlier and have a registered residence (lögheimili) in Reykjavik can apply for ...

 A glimpse from Iceland Airwaves at the Reykjavik Art Museum. 

First Iceland Airwaves artists announced | 07/03/2012

It's time to announce the first ten artists for Iceland Airwaves 2012, which will take place in Reykjavík 31 Oct to 4 Nov.

 Carnavales en Noaborg 

Carnavales en Noaborg | 01/03/2012

Saturday 3rd March will be gathering at Noaborg preschool in Stangarholt 11 - 105 Reykjavík.

 Various games will be played in Vesturbæjarlaug swimming pool. 

Family events during the winter break 23rd – 24th February | 22/02/2012

Various activies are available for families during the winter break.

17.02.2012
Imagine Peace Tower lit on February 18th
The City of Reykjavík has decided to light up the Imagine Peace Tower on Ms. Yoko Ono’s birthday February 18th. The Mayor Mr. Jon Gnarr, says that it is appropriate to thank her for her dedication to peace and Reykjavik.
17.02.2012
Image of Reykjavik
A Job Square for young job seekers, aged 16-25 years, will open on February 17th. It will mainly focus on the groups that are without rights to unemployment benefits or are about to complete their rights to benefits.
15.02.2012
The wonders of Lego
The exhibition the wonders of Lego will continue until next Sunday the 19 February. There guest can view the exhibition and will also have the opportunity to manage gears, motors, build with Lego blocks, create models and more.
08.02.2012
school children
Last Monday the 6 February the registration started for six-year old children in primary schools and leisure centers of the City.
08.02.2012
Winter Lights Festival
The Winter Lights Festival in Reykjavik will take place 9-12 February. Exciting and interesting events will take place all over the City
08.02.2012
The wonderland of Lego
Preparations are underway for the Winter Lights Festival that will be launched on Thursday 9 February. In the City Hall at Tjarnargata the wonders of Lego are being created.
06.02.2012
International Children´s Day February 11th.
14 art and craft workshops will be held under the headline of The Magic of Murk on the international childrens day at Gerðuberg. Everyone is welcome.
01.02.2012
The Christmas tree that the City of Oslo gives the City of Reykjavik
Recycling of Christmas trees was successful in Reykjavik as citizens were active in delivering their trees to the Sorpa’s recycling centres. According to data from Sorpa the delivery of Christmas trees this year was similar to previous years and very few trees were left outdoors.
27.01.2012
Homeowners are asked to take necessary action to prevent accidents.
Citizens have contacted the city of Reykjavik and highlighted the danger of ice and wet and heavy snow that runs off the roofs of houses.
20.01.2012
Lesum blöðin saman! / Lets read the papers!
Do you want to read the Icelandic newspapers and understand what’s going on in Iceland? Reykjavik City Library invites you to come and read the news papers under the guidance of a librarian.
12.01.2012
Vetrarhátíð í Vesturbæ
Reykjavik's favourite festival is back! The Reykjavik Winter Lights Festival will be held 9-12 February and is packed with exciting events.
06.01.2012
Bonfires are held to bid farewell to Yuletid.
Today is Þrettándinn, or Twelfth Night in Iceland, the last day of Yule. Yuletide will be bid farewell with three bonfires in Reykjavik tonight, in Grafarholt, Grafarvogur and Vesturbær.
06.01.2012
Christmas tree
A Christmas tree is one of the things that needs to be recycled. Citizens can transport their trees to the next recycling center of SORPA and dispose of them free of charge.
05.01.2012
Betri Reykjavik logo
Reykjavík encourages citizens to put forward their ideas on better neighbourhoods and to make them more attractive.
04.01.2012
A draft of a Action Plan against gender based violence and violence against children is now being introduced within Reykajvík city.
A draft of a Action Plan against gender based violence and violence against children is now being introduced within Reykajvík city giving it‘s employees a chance to make comments and suggestions for improvements on the action plan.
23.12.2011
From January 2012 all bills from Reykjavik City will be sent electronically via online banking.
From January 2012 all bills from Reykjavik City will be sent electronically via online banking. Slips will only be automatically mailed to those aged 67 and over.
21.12.2011
Child in school
Service fees for pre-school, after school centres and school meals will increases by 12-13% in 2012. This was decided in the annual budget for the City of Reykjavík in 2012.
16.12.2011
Students learning
Are you 17-25 years old and are you interested in studying in secondary school? There is a unique opportunity to study in the programme Learning Power (Námskraftur) at Reykjavik Courses (Námsflokkar Reykjavíkur). Enrolment is on-going via the phone number 411-7040.
14.12.2011
In Bláfjöll, picture by Helga Björnsdóttir
Today the ski resort at Bláfjöll will be open, from 14:00 until 21:00 in Kóngsgil and in the south area from 17:30 until 20. The ski walking trails will be made at 14:00.
08.12.2011
Christmas Market Opens in Reykjavik City Centre.
A Christmas market opens today Thursday 8 December on Ingólfstorg square right in the heart of Reykjavik city centre. Mayor of Reykjavik, Jon Gnarr, will open the market accompanied by brass band music and choir singing.
07.12.2011
The next few days are excellent for skiing and other winter sports in Reykjavik.
This week the conditions in Reykjavik are excellent for skiing, snowboarding or other winter activities. Ski lifts and opening hours:
30.11.2011
Christmas Creatures of Reykjavík
Christmas Creatures of Reykjavík is a special project designed for the City of Reykjavík by Hafsteinn Júlíusson. The aim of the project is to create an inspiring experience in the city during the Christmas season
30.11.2011
Vesturbæjarlaug
Vesturbæjarlaug celebrates its 50 year birthday this week with various events such as yoga, swimming gymnastics and music.
22.11.2011
Photo taken by a pre-school child.
The School and Youth Council calls for nominations for the motivation and appreciation award 2011.
21.11.2011
Satisfied pedestrians at Laugavegur
Measurements were conducted in Reykjavik on traffic at Laugavegur during the time this summer when the street was turned into a pedestrian street.
15.11.2011
The new mobile parking shelter for bikes in Geirsgata.
The City of Reykjavík has placed a new mobile parking shelter for bikes in Geirsgata in Reykjavik.
09.11.2011
All children born 2010 will get into pre-schools.
The City of Reykjavik is looking into the possibility of entering children that are born early in the year 2010 into the pre-schools.
03.11.2011
From the launch of the website www.betrireykjavik.is
On the Better Reykjavík website you can place your ideas about subjects and issues regarding services and administration of the municipality.
03.11.2011
From Fossvogur
The City of Reykjavík employees have recently cleaned up the rat poison which by mistake went into the rainwater wells in Fossvogsdalur last summer.
02.11.2011
From the launch of the website www.betrireykjavik.is
On the Better Reykjavík website you can place your ideas about subjects and issues regarding services and administration of the municipality.
02.11.2011
From Reykjavik City Library
Do you want to read the Icelandic newspapers and understand what’s going on in Iceland?
02.11.2011
Landsmót 2012
Online ticket sales have started for the major horsemanship event Landsmot, to be held in Reykjavík 25 June - 1 July 2012.
02.11.2011
Reykjavik Lonely Planet Readers' Top City for 2012
The Lonely Planet Best in Travel Readers’ Choice Award for 2012 has been announced, with Iceland voted top destination and Reykjavik the winning city destination.
02.11.2011
Reykjavik Named World Festival and Event City
The City of Reykjavik has received the honorary title of 2011 World Festival and Event City. The award was announced at the International Festivals & Events Association‘s (IFEA) annual convention on 3rd October 2011.
02.11.2011
Reykjavik Lonely Planet Readers' Top City for 2012
The Lonely Planet Best in Travel Readers’ Choice Award for 2012 has been announced, with Iceland voted top destination and Reykjavik the winning city destination.
02.11.2011
Jón Gnarr recently launched the Green steps with preschool children at Fífuborg in Grafarvogur.
Reykjavík City recently launched a new project called Green steps in the work enviroment of the City of Reykjavik.
01.11.2011
Skrekkur
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