The City of Reykjavik in the news

The Reykjavík City Human Rights Office successfully implemented various projects to improve human rights, equality, and inclusion across gender, violence, LGBTQ+, disability, and senior citizen issues in the city.

An exhibition titled "The City and the Flowers" opens on October 15th, showcasing surreal cyanotype images of Reykjavik's urban nature, created by Una Erlín.

The City of Reykjavik opened two new pedestrian and cycling bridges to improve transportation and is finalizing a new biking plan for 2026-2030.

Borginokkar.is is a new website providing a central platform for cultural events and leisure activities in Reykjavik, with a dynamic calendar and seasonal updates.

The City is accepting online applications for grants from individuals and NGOs from September 1-30, 2026, for projects that improve community development and quality of life.

Reykjavík will transfer its wage negotiation duties to the Icelandic Association of Local Authorities, aiming for 65.5 million ISK in annual savings and greater municipal bargaining power.

Reykjavik City has transferred its collective bargaining mandate to the Icelandic Association of Local Authorities to strengthen public sector collaboration.

The City of Reykjavik sold the Ísaksskóli property to the Skóli Ísaks Jónssonar foundation for 456.8 million ISK, allowing the foundation to regain ownership.

The City of Reykjavik is implementing initiatives to improve student performance and strengthen its education system through collaborative efforts with educators and alignment with its education policy.

Reykjavik residents are implementing a neighborhood watch program with new signs and guidelines provided by the City.

The City of Reykjavik is facing significant financial deficits in both its consolidated operations and Municipal Treasury due to lower-than-expected revenue, higher costs, and inflation, prompting calls for stricter financial management.

Reykjavík's primary school teachers participated in a science literacy course to improve science education through practical outdoor learning and research methods.

The editorial reflects on the end of summer in Reykjavík, the enduring nature of Icelandic art and culture, and the importance of long-term thinking in contrast to immediate actions and recent city job redundancies.

The Borgarlína rapid-transit project's construction is expanding in Reykjavík, including new work at Nauthólsvegur and Reykjavík University, with completion expected by July 2028.

Reykjavík City is making its parking garages accessible 24/7 with enhanced surveillance and support to better serve city center visitors and workers.

Reykjavík's Urban Design Policy, approved in 2025 and now available in print, aims to create a livable, sustainable city by guiding planning decisions for all stakeholders.

A guided tour of the "Big Little City – Images of Reykjavík" exhibition will be held at Kjarvalsstaðir, showcasing the city's historical development and identity.

The City of Reykjavík is implementing a significant organizational restructure in its welfare and education departments, leading to layoffs and aiming for streamlined services and cost savings.

Reykjavík City is implementing extensive organizational changes in its welfare and education departments, leading to layoffs and an anticipated 900 million ISK in annual savings by simplifying management and service structures.

Reykjavík's restructuring of welfare and school services will result in 54 job losses and is projected to save ISK 900 million annually.