Tag: Breiðholt
Lots of damage due to strong winds
Multiple emergency teams in the capital area have been called to assist with the current weather situation in the country. Most quests focus on removing damage. Rescue team tasks include: removal of the broken façade of the Urriðaholtsskóli school, removal of broken road signs and many others. In the district of Breiðholt some roofs have […]
Passengers threaten drivers
A passenger on a bus from Selfoss to Reykjavík threatened the driver that he would beat him if he did not let him off the bus in the middle of Breiðholtsbraut. Strætó’s manager says that it is a regular occurrence for passengers to put pressure on drivers in one way or another. “I was on […]
The Polish School Library has a new place
From Wednesday, January 11, 2023, the library of the Polish School in Reykjavik invites you to its new premises, located in the Gerðuberg Cultural Center in the Breiðholt district. The library will be open every Wednesday from 15:30-18:30. On the Facebook profile of the Polish School – HERE – you will find a video showing […]
Police are investigating a fatal accident at the Breiðholtslaug swimming pool
In December, there was a tragic accident at the Breiðholtslaug swimming pool, which resulted in the death of one of the pool guests. A disabled man passed out in one of the hot water pools and was found by another pool user. According to the information provided by the police, the man was in his […]
Two 16-year-olds damaged twelve cars
Last night, in the Breiðholt district, police detained two 16-year-olds who are suspected of damaging twelve cars. Representatives of the Ombudsman for the Protection of Children’s Rights were summoned to the scene. The detainees were questioned in connection with an act of vandalism, and their parents were informed about the incident. Before midnight, the police […]
He was threatening the young woman with a knife
Halldora’s daughter Kristjánsdóttir was attacked yesterday at Þórufell 14 in the Breiðholt district. She was threatened with a knife and then pushed to the ground. She managed to get away from the attacker and called the police, who quickly got there, but the man was no longer there. “She is 24, so she doesn’t live […]
Kvöldgöngur – an evening walk about public art in Breiðholt
Listasafn Reykjavikur invites you to take a stroll through the Breiðholt district, during which walkers will discover the diverse collection of public art in Efra-Breiðholt. The walk will be led by the artist Lukas Bury. Start on August 19 at 20:00. The beginning of the walking route is at the Feather mural by artist Sara […]
Soon opening of a new Polish store – Plus Market
Sponsored article At the end of March, a new Polish store will be opened under the name Plus Market. The shop is located in the Breiðholt district. The store was created with the Polish community living in Iceland in mind, so that it would have an even wider selection of Polish products and new products […]
From Iceland – Young people break into a swimming pool
Published October 9, 2020 A group of young people broke into a swimming pool in Reykjavík shortly before ten o’clock last night, Fréttablaðið enlightened this morning. Their cries could be heard outside the pool and they were reported to the police. When the police arrived at the scene, all but one of the group had […]
A body was found in the Breiðholt district
Yesterday in the morning, metropolitan police were called to the Breiðholt district because of a body that was found by one of the passersby. The body was found in the open and according to information provided by the police, the person is believed to have died several months ago. So far, there is no suspicion […]
COVID-19 in kindergarten
Due to the detection of an active coronavirus infection, the Hálsaskógur kindergarten in the Breiðholt district of Reykjavik has been closed today. One of the children was diagnosed with an active infection and a decision was made to close the kindergarten. There are 75 children attending the kindergarten and their parents were asked to collect […]
