Akasa Air Fleet Milestone: India’s Akasa Air took delivery of its 40th aircraft, a Boeing 737 MAX 8-200, with the delivery route reportedly passing through Reykjavík. Weekend Weather: The Icelandic Met Office forecasts sunny, warm conditions for Reykjavík and much of the south and west, with temperatures around 17–18°C. Border System Update: Icelandic police say the EU Entry/Exit System is working as expected, with Keflavík queues blamed on operational factors rather than technical failures. Reykjavík After-School Hours: The city reversed a planned cut, keeping after-school and youth centres open until 17.00, with a small extra fee only for the final half hour. Laugardalslaug Safety Closures: Parts of the Laugardalslaug complex will close for at least six months after a risk assessment found urgent danger from falling concrete at a spectator stand. Tourism App Launch: A new free iPhone travel app, Icebreaker, is designed to help visitors plan trips, find local recommendations, and avoid hazards, starting with Reykjavík. Local Politics—Human Rights Office: Reykjavík’s mayor defended scrapping the city’s Human Rights Office and Council, saying dedicated bodies aren’t necessary. Child Support Funding Dispute: Reykjavík faces potential costs of at least ISK 1 billion a year after 57 children were excluded from a new state eligibility definition for complex support. Data Centres & Digital Security: Iceland’s data centre industry is urging stronger investment and clearer rules, arguing data centres should be treated as critical infrastructure. Education Attendance Standards: The education ministry is preparing nationwide school attendance standards to tackle persistent absenteeism, trialling them in 2026–2027.