The Minister of Health has made changes to the rules on quarantine and infection control, which came into effect at midnight. The changes do not affect Regulation No. 6/2022 on the restriction of school activities, which remains in force until Wednesday, 2 February. See the announcement on the website of the Cabinet Office. The following rules on quarantine and infection control now apply in connection with […]
Individuals who are exposed to COVID-19 infection outside their home or place of residence will no longer be required to quarantine, but must instead take precautions to prevent transmission. Quarantine will continue to be applied to those who have been exposed to infection within a household or residence, but triple-vaccinated individuals who are exposed at home can practise infection control […]
The 2022 property charge statements are now available on My Pages and at island.is. The statements show the amounts for property tax, land lease, water, sewerage and refuse collection charges. Also included are the property valuation and information about the owners and payers of the charges. Ten instalments throughout the year – due 30 days after the payment date. There are ten instalment dates for property charges in Hafnarfjörður in 2022. The first instalment date is […]
Fee waiver for quarantine/isolation of children in nurseries and after-school clubs. In recent days and weeks, Covid has had a significant impact on the school community in Hafnarfjörður, as in other municipalities. During times like these, parents and guardians are entitled to a waiver of fees for their children's quarantine and isolation. The City of Hafnarfjörður and its staff would like to take this opportunity to thank […]
For the sixth year in a row, the Marketing Office of Hafnarfjörður is awarding an incentive prize to a company that has enhanced the town's atmosphere through its activities and events. In addition, awards are given to companies, associations or individuals whose activities have strengthened the town's business life and atmosphere. The awards and accolades are the marketing office's token of gratitude for the selfless work in making Hafnarfjörður a […]
The Life Run 2022 – a national fitness competition – starts on 2 February. Registration opened on Wednesday, 19 January. Aren't you going to take part this year? The Lifeshape is a health and motivational project by the Icelandic Sports and Olympic Association that appeals to all Icelanders. Its aim is to encourage people to follow the recommendations of the Office of the National Public Health Doctor on exercise, whether […]
Ásdís Auðunsdóttir, Inga Fríða Tryggvadóttir and Unnur Elfa Guðmundsdóttir all share the common trait of being ambitious managers and professional leaders at the City of Hafnarfjörður. Interest, experience, vision and personality shape their management style and priorities, in a role where human resources are the most important asset. An interview with Ásdís, Inga Fríða and Unnur Elfa was published in Fréttablaðið on 20 January 2022, „To […]
COVID-19: Requirement for testing in connection with infection control abolished and outdoor exposure permitted. Individuals subject to infection control following contact tracing will no longer be required to take a rapid test at the beginning and end of the control period from tomorrow, but must be cautious for 7 days and take a PCR test if symptoms appear. The Minister of Health […]
An exciting development is on the horizon in an established neighbourhood by the Haukar Sports Centre at Ásvellir. The City of Hafnarfjörður and the football club Haukar recently signed a construction contract for the building of a football hall at Ásvellir. In parallel, the club handed over an undeveloped plot of land to the City of Hafnarfjörður for the development of 100-110 homes. Specifically, the plot at Ásvellir 3, which was created from the Ásvellir 1 plot and is already defined in the approved […]
Building Preservation Fund – Grants for the Maintenance and Restoration of Older Houses. The City of Hafnarfjörður is inviting applications for grants from the Hafnarfjörður Building Preservation Fund. The fund's purpose is to promote the preservation and maintenance of older houses in Hafnarfjörður, and it provides grants for maintenance and renovation. The fund is also authorised to provide grants for the maintenance and preservation of other structures in the town that have […]
