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  • RIFF honorary award presentation. From left: Hrönn Marinósdóttir, RIFF director; Ursula Meier, honorary award recipient; and Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir, mayor. Ursula Meier receives honorary award at RIFF October 6, 2025
  • people on balconies with landscape in the background Five artists selected to develop proposals for Orkan Site October 3, 2025
  • Lighting of the Imagine Peace Tower in Viðey. A crowd gathers at the tower after dark. Lighting of the Imagine Peace Tower in Viðey October 1, 2025
  • An aerial view of a Reykjavík neighborhood in summer, with trees in the foreground. Reykjavík City District Fund: Applications now open. September 12, 2025
  • Award winner Nanna Rögnvaldardóttir and Mayor Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir following the ceremony at Höfði House. Guðrún Helgadóttir Children's Book Award 2025 September 4, 2025
  • Composite image with photos from three festivals Reykjavík City Festivals 2026-2028 September 4, 2025
  • Ólöf Kristín Sigurðardóttir hands over the keys to Reykjavík Art Museum to Markús Þór Andrésson during their formal transition ceremony. Markús becomes director of Reykjavík Art Museum September 2, 2025
  • Aerial view of Sæbraut and Hallgrímskirkja, seen from the ocean. Fog in the air. Want to apply for a City Grant? August 29, 2025
  • Sundhöll Reykjavíkur. A young girl is airborne after jumping from the high diving board. Sundhöll Reykjavík Pool reopens August 29, 2025
  • Group photo of The Fleet (Flotinn), who were on duty during Culture Night to help young people. The group consisted of youth center staff from the capital area and surrounding areas. All dressed in blue. Culture Night is a group effort — thank you and see you next year! August 28, 2025

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