Significant funds allocated to enhanced benefits and improved terms for nursery staff. One of the main priorities of the City of Hafnarfjörður's 2022 budget is to create even better and more attractive working conditions in the city's nurseries. The aim is to strengthen the nursery school level, promote its well-deserved respect, reduce stress and increase interest in the profession. Among the measures that will be implemented in the […]
The Icelandic Swimming Championships will be held at Ásvallalaug in Hafnarfjörður from 12th to 14th November. As a result, Ásvallalaug will be closed to the public for the entire weekend: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Thank you in advance for your understanding!
Debt ratio below 100% for the first time in decades. The draft budget for 2022 will be presented to the Hafnarfjörður Town Council today, Wednesday, 10 November. The projected operating surplus for the municipality's A and B sections amounts to 842 million króna in 2022. Operating cash flow is projected to be 2.5% of total revenues, or 886 million króna. The plan provides for […]
A nomination for Brú Hafnarfjarðarbæjar was recently submitted to a global UNICEF competition called the Child Friendly Cities and Local Governments Inspire Awards, where Brúin is participating in the category of Child-friendly social services. The Brúin's methodology has been in development since 2018 and aims to integrate services for Hafnarfjörður's nursery and primary school children […]
Over the past two days, celebrations have been held in the High Altars of Hafnarfjörður Church in honour of the residents of Hafnarfjörður born in 1950 and 1951. The occasion is a birthday celebration for those Hafnarfjörður residents who turned seventy in 2020 and will turn or have turned seventy in 2021. The celebration is a tradition that has developed in recent years, and the milestone birthday parties are now in their seventh year […]
COVID-19: Domestic measures tightened due to a sharp rise in infections – photo: Sky. It will be mandatory to wear a face covering when the 1-metre social distancing rule cannot be observed, crowd limits will be reduced to 500 people, and restaurants with a licence to serve alcohol will be required to close two hours earlier than at present. With the use of rapid tests, events for up to 1,500 people will be permitted. The Minister of Health has decided […]
Development of ski facilities at the Capital Region's Ski Areas. According to the agreement between the municipalities of the Capital Region on the development of the Capital Region's Ski Areas, approximately 5.2 billion króna is planned. investment in infrastructure for skiing up to the year 2026. The aim of the development is to improve facilities and services for all groups of skiers. It is planned that new chairlifts, Gosi and […] will be installed.
A tradition has developed whereby the Mayor of Hafnarfjörður invites all those Hafnarfjörður residents who turn 70 during the year to a party in Hásölum. It was not possible to hold a party in 2020 due to the pandemic, and finally yesterday the celebration was held in Hásölum. Around 100 cheerful Hafnarfjörður residents gathered, listened to gentle music and received […]
Would you like to help enrich the Christmas spirit during Advent? The City of Hafnarfjörður is inviting applications for micro-grants for cultural activities during Advent. To support artists and culture from Hafnarfjörður, a portion of the funding for the Christmas Village in Hafnarfjörður will be allocated to various projects taking place during the 2021 Advent season. Applications are invited for all kinds of performances, experiences and entertainment […]
National Swimming Initiative from 1st – 28th November 2021 The Icelandic Sports and Olympic Association, in collaboration with the Swimming Association of Iceland, is organising a national swimming initiative from 1st – 28th November 2021. Syndum is a health and motivational campaign that appeals to all Icelanders. Swimming is for everyone, regardless of age, background or physical condition. Swimming is an ideal form of training where […]
