No salutations received from Kristrúnu
City mayor Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir expresses excitement for the upcoming battle despite losing to Pétur Marteinsson in the recent primary election, noting that she has not received any messages from the leadership of the Social Democrats party.
The Great Task of Regaining the Trust of City Residents
Pétur Marteinsson, the newly elected leader of the Social Democratic Alliance in Reykjavik, emphasizes that the key goal for the upcoming elections is to restore the trust of city residents following a successful primary election.
Huge disappointment that an experienced woman is not trusted
Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir expressed her disappointment after losing the primary election to Pétur Marteinsson, despite feeling proud of her campaign and the support she received.
Pétur Marteinsson elected as the leader of the Social Democrats in Reykjavik
Pétur Marteinsson has been elected as the leader of the Social Democrats in Reykjavik for the upcoming municipal elections in May.
The Social Democrats Chose Their Candidate for Mayor
The Social Democrats selected Pétur Marteinsson as their candidate for mayor in the upcoming 2026 municipal elections in Reykjavik, with the results of their internal voting announced.
The Choice Between the Old and the New of the Samfylking Party
Eiríkur Bergmann discusses the intense leadership battle within the Samfylking party, highlighting the challenge posed by outsider Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir against incumbent mayor Pétur Marteinsson.
Meeting at the Panel in the Final Stretch
Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir and Pétur Marteinsson will participate in a live panel discussion tomorrow as they vie for the top position in the local elections for the Samfylkingin party in the city.
Disagreement on whether Heiða is a "professional politician"
Candidates for the leadership of the Samfylking party in Reykjavik, Pétur Marteinsson and Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir, are in disagreement over whether the current mayor should be considered a "professional politician" while noting the respectful nature of their primary campaign.
"I have nowhere leaned the right case"
Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir, the mayor, asserts that while it's natural to gather information regarding the city's interests, no investigation has been initiated concerning the land issues of her electoral opponent, Pétur Marteinsson.
The Mayor Was Wrong
Reykjavik Mayor Heida Bjorg Hilmisdottir is facing scrutiny after conflicting statements regarding an investigation into a political opponent's property rights sale during a party primary.
Pétur Marteinsson has answered well regarding business transactions
Pétur Marteinsson, aiming to lead the Social Democratic Party in the upcoming municipal elections, has been deemed to have responded well to questions about his business dealings with the city.
The Opposition to Land Speculation
Pétur Marteinsson, who is leading the Left-Green Movement's list in Reykjavik, discusses the impact of delays on development plans in Skerjafjörður and the decision to sell the allocated land in Vatnsmýri.
"The goal was never to buy property to sell with a profit"
Pétur Marteinsson, a candidate to lead the Social Democratic Party in Reykjavík, asserts that his aim was never to purchase land for profit, despite receiving a substantial payoff from a previous land sale.
Received 69 million krónas for the sale
Pétur Marteinsson, a candidate for the Samfylkingar party, received 69 million krónas from the sale of a stake in land in Skerjafjörður, which was intended for residential development.
Denies having set the city's lawyers against Pétur
Pétur Marteinsson and Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir are both vying for the leadership position of the Social Democrats in Reykjavík, with the current Mayor denying allegations of using city lawyers against his opponent in the upcoming municipal elections.
Experience has turned from a young right-winger into a classical leftist
Pétur Marteinsson aims to lead the Left-Green Movement's list in Reykjavík, expressing that his diverse experiences have transformed him from a right-leaning libertarian to a classical leftist who wants to empower young people.
Need to convince the party
Pétur Marteinsson is preparing for a leadership battle in the Social Democratic Party against Mayor Heiða B. Hilmisdóttir, amid expectations of a competitive race in the upcoming elections.
His Friends Don't Like the Glimpse
Pétur Marteinsson announced his candidacy for the first position on the Samfylking party list in Reykjavík, reflecting on his political past and experiences since 2009.
Pétur has been longer in politics than she has
Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir, the mayor, expresses her willingness to continue fighting for a better city amid ongoing discussions about Pétur Marteinsson's candidacy against her.
Pétur runs against the mayor and wants the first seat in Reykjavik
Pétur H. Marteinsson, a former soccer player and current operations manager, is running for the lead candidate position of the Social Democratic Alliance in Reykjavik's upcoming municipal elections, opposing the current mayor Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir.
Pétur's secret under the blanket
Pétur Marteinsson, a former football player and restaurateur, was seen near the Weather Office today, amidst speculation about his potential candidacy against the current Mayor of Reykjavik, Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir, which he has yet to confirm.