This year, the focus is particularly on the mental well-being of young people. Today, Wednesday, 6 October 2021, Prevention Day is held in most primary and secondary schools across the country, and it is held every autumn with a special focus on young people in Year 9 of primary school and in their first year of secondary school. All after-school clubs in Hafnarfjörður's primary schools will be […]
The Minister of Health has agreed to the Chief Medical Officer's recommendation to extend the current domestic public health measures in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The relevant regulation from the Minister of Health has been sent to the Official Gazette for publication and will be in force until 20 October. See the announcement on the website of the Cabinet Office. In a memorandum from the Director of Public Health to the Minister of Health, the development of the epidemic is traced since all public health measures here […]
The number of registered voters in Hafnarfjörður for the parliamentary election held on Saturday 25 September was 20,451. A total of 16,107 voted, of whom 12,413 voted at polling stations and 3,694 by postal ballot. Turnout was 78.76%.
Thank you so much for taking part! The Hafnarfjörður Cross-Country Run took place in the town centre on Sunday, 3rd October, and with this fantastic run, the healthy town of Hafnarfjörður kicked off Europe Active Week 2021. Many promising runners were taking their first steps in the race, with around a hundred competitors in total, the largest numbers being in the youngest age groups. An introduction to shot put and long jump by the Athletics Department […]
Each year, the Town Council awards grants to organisations, businesses or individuals for activities and services that align with the role of the local authority or are otherwise in accordance with its strategic objectives, priorities and priorities. Grant awards are made twice a year, and this is now the second award of the year. The deadline for applications is 1 November 2021. Applicants […]
Two greenhouses have been erected in Hellisgerði, on either side of Oddrúnarbær, which today houses the Little Elf Shop. This is a delightful addition to the life, environment and existing operations in Hellisgerði, designed to increase the garden's visibility and public life. The greenhouses are open during the opening hours of the Little Elf Shop, but outside these hours, they can be made available for use […]
At the start of the school year, it is necessary to renew applications for additional discounts on nursery fees and additional subsidies for day-care providers. All older applications received before 1 July will be cancelled from 1 November. To receive the additional discount or additional subsidy, an application must be submitted via MY PAGES Additional discount on nursery fees and additional subsidy for day-care providers. Town Council […]
A yellow weather warning is in effect today, Tuesday 28 September, from 13:00 to 23:59. More information is available from the Icelandic Meteorological Institute. Parents/guardians must decide for themselves whether to accompany their children to or from school or after-school activities. It is worth bearing in mind that it can often be gusty in higher areas. If the weather is accompanied by ice or snowfall, the likelihood of […] increases.
A number of awards for tidiness were presented at a ceremony in Hafnarfjörður yesterday. The Krýsuvíkurkirkja received an honorary award, having been rebuilt in its original form and reinstated in its original location in October 2020. Two companies in the harbour area, the Institute of Marine Research and the architectural firm Batteríið, received an award for tidiness, and Lóuás in Áslandin was also chosen as the Star Street of the Year. The owners of nine […]
Public transport is convenient to both polling stations for the parliamentary election on Saturday 25 September 2021. It is worth noting that routes 1 and 19 are a good option for those wishing to use Strætó public transport. Both routes stop at Hraunbrún, which is close to the polling station at Víðistaðaskóli. Route 19 passes by Lækjarskóli and the nearest stop is Hlíðarberg/Staðarberg. […]
