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From Iceland — Venturing Into The Suburban Abyss

Reykjavík's latest aquatic addition is the swimming pool Dalslaug. Situated on the outskirts of the suburbs, we checked out the sights.

"I would be lying if I said I wasn't nervous"

The hiker Bergur Vilhjálmsson began his hike into Hvalfjörður from Akranes with a sled loaded with 100 kg around 14 am today.

Heavy snowfall could impact garbage collection

The city of Reykjavík will provide winter services overnight, but heavy snowfall is expected in the capital area, with worsening driving conditions and limited transportation. The weather also affects garbage collection, and people are encouraged to shovel snow from bins to ensure that garbage collection can be done.

Gunman at large after a shooting

The police in the capital area are investigating a shooting that took place in Úlfarsárdalur valley in Reykjavík last night, but the police received a report at 4.54 am.

The problem is too many cars

It is fundamental to urban planning, both when designing and redesigning the neighborhood, that residents can access services and commerce within the neighborhood. Such planning can help to create more sustainable neighborhoods, reduce traffic, improve quality of life, and reduce the problems facing many urban areas in modern times. This is what Brent Toderian, former planning manager of the Canadian city of Vancouver, and one of the members of Keldurland Development Committee, said. At least ten thousand residents are supposed to live in the area with another five thousand working in the area. However, Toderian says that this number should be the bare minimum and would like to see a much denser settlement.

From Iceland — Toddlers Protest Pre-School Shortage at City Council Meeting

This situation leaves many parents unsure of what will happen when their maternity leave ends, and they expect a significant loss of income.

Most snow in the upper regions of the city

All effort is being made to get the snow off the streets in Reykjavík. Some connecting roads and alleys are currently impassable, but the main roads are fine, according to Eidur Fannar Erlendsson, the head of the Reykjavík City’s winter service.

Swiftly put out a fire near a pool of leaking oil in Grafarholt last night

A fire was detected between two hot water tanks in Grafarholt last night. According to the Fire brigade the source of the fire was from equipment used to maintain the tanks. The fire was successfully extinguished says Kristján Sigurðsson, warden of the support department of the Fire brigade to mbl.is.

Three-times more abuse cases reported

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