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October 28, 2026

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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Reykjavík is reducing its central administration by 74 positions, starting with the immediate dismissal of 50 employees. Among them is a staffer of 19 years, who was offered psychological counseling alongside her termination notice. It is a familiar municipal rhythm: the city budget requires a smaller workforce, and the workforce is notably less enthusiastic about the requirement. The proposed sale of the national fiber optic network, Ljósleiðarinn, has met similar resistance. Critics compare selling the network to privatizing the roads; city councilor Skúli Helgason is now calling for an independent assessment of how the sale would affect competition, public interest, and national security before any papers are signed. Sveinn R. Eyjólfsson, an entrepreneur who shaped the domestic media for decades, has died. Separately, authorities have clarified that no one can be held responsible for the accidental deaths of three brothers of Ívar Arnar, noting that a nine-year-old child is not legally liable for such a tragedy.

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Reykjavík City is undergoing significant staff reductions, with 50 employees laid off and offered psychological counseling. Among those terminated is Hildur, who expressed profound disappointment after nearly 19 years of service.

DV: Hildur fired after nearly 19 years with the city: "Sore, sad, angry, and…

Hildur has been terminated from her position after almost 19 years of service with the city, expressing her deep disappointment and negative emotions about the decision.

DV: Cuts looming at the city - 50 laid off and offered psychological counseling

The city is facing layoffs, with 50 employees being terminated and offered psychological support services.

Heimildin: Fifty laid off at the city today

Reykjavík City plans to reduce its full-time positions by 74 in central administration, with 50 employees being laid off and hiring frozen.

Strong criticism has emerged regarding the proposed sale of Ljósleiðarinn, Iceland's national fiber optic network. Reykjavík City Council member Skúli Helgason has called for an independent assessment to evaluate the sale's potential impact on competition, public interest, and national security.

Heimildin: Independent assessment of the sale of the national fiber network's impact on…

Skúli Helgason, a city councilor, believes the national fiber optic network should remain publicly owned and called for an independent assessment of the sale's impact on competition, public interest, and national security before any sale is approved.

DV: Harsh criticism of the sale of Ljósleiðarinn: 'This is no different than…

There is strong criticism regarding the sale of Ljósleiðarinn, with comparisons made to selling essential public infrastructure like the road network and utilities.

Sveinn R. Eyjólfsson, a highly influential entrepreneur in Icelandic media, has died. Separately, a tragic accident led to the deaths of three brothers of Ívar Arnar, with statements indicating that a nine-year-old boy involved cannot be held responsible.

DV: Sveinn R. Eyjólfsson is dead – One of the most influential Icelandic media…

Sveinn R. Eyjólfsson, recognized as one of the most influential entrepreneurs in Icelandic media, has passed away.

DV: Three brothers of Ívar Arnar are dead: 'It was an accident and no…

Three brothers of Ívar Arnar have died, with the cause attributed to an accident, and it is stated that a nine-year-old boy cannot be held responsible.

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