Capital city politics, business, culture, and local events from Reykjavik
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A child was hospitalized after being trapped under a delivery van in Reykjavik's Mjódd district. The boy is not seriously injured but was taken for medical checks. Emergency crews needed several minutes to free him from beneath the vehicle.
Icelandic police arrested a man who boarded the Coast Guard ship Þór without authorization while docked in Reykjavik. The incident was among 55 cases handled overnight in the capital region. Four individuals remained in custody following various incidents across the greater Reykjavik area.
Reykjavik police removed partying guests from a hotel in the 105 neighborhood. The incident was one of 28 police responses recorded during a 12-hour period. Authorities also addressed multiple traffic violations across the city.
105-year-old Ingveldur Valdimarsdottir lives independently in Reykjavik, plays boccia weekly, and stays current with world news. She ranks as Iceland's third-oldest person and maintains her own apartment without assistance. Her longevity and active lifestyle defy typical expectations of aging.
Reykjavik unveils its first urban design strategy, setting quality standards for city development. The plan comes amid personal controversy for the environment council chair. Public consultation runs until October 23 before city council debate.
Four of six candidates have withdrawn from Páll Baldvin's ticket for the Reykjavik Theater Association board election. The mass exodus leaves only two candidates remaining on his slate. The election for the cultural organization's leadership occurs on October 28.
Reykjavik's fuel station reduction contracts face new scrutiny after an internal audit revealed procedural shortcomings. City officials must now determine if the agreements violated competition rules and require notification to European trade authorities. The situation highlights challenges in balancing environmental goals with proper administrative oversight.