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The Reykjavík City Council approved the city's budget tonight. The budget targets an operating surplus of more than 3.4 billion króna in Section A – Core Operations, which covers Cty operations funded by tax revenue.

Ellen Alma Tryggvadóttir, a doctor of nutrition, has worked for Reykjavík City for the past four years.

A task force will be appointed to develop proposals on how to improve facilities for live music venues in Reykjavík. The group will include representatives from Music City Reykjavík, Iceland Music, the Music Council, and concert organizers.

Reykjavík's lighting policy establishes clear goals for city lighting that improves quality of life and safety, protects dark sky quality, reduces light pollution, and highlights the city's unique character through an action plan that ensures the

Residents will be able to get a second resident parking permit for paid areas within Reykjavík, and the Reykjavík Parking Service will also be authorized to issue special parking permits for businesses.

Opposition to the LGBT+ community is growing online. These findings come from the Safer Queer Cities research conducted by Nordic Safe Cities for Reykjavík City.