Category: News

Sigurður, the new Director of Administration

Posted by

The Hafnarfjörður Town Council approved at its meeting today the appointment of Sigurður Nordal as Director of the Directorate of Administration. In 2020, Sigurður worked temporarily providing consultancy and assistance to the administration of Hafnarfjörður, where he worked on, amongst other things, important financial analyses and reviews. Sigurður will start his new role in March. Sigurður Nordal is the new Director of the Administration Department for the City of Hafnarfjörður Sigurður Nordal takes […]

Psychological symptoms and changes in well-being during natural disasters

Posted by

During an earthquake swarm like the one currently affecting the Reykjanes Peninsula and having an impact across the southwest of the country, it is not unusual to experience psychological symptoms and changes in one's well-being. It is uncomfortable to feel powerless in the face of nature. Most importantly, find ways to stay calm and listen to the advice from the civil defence authorities. Let us remind ourselves […]

Children of foreign origin and sports – join in!

Posted by

The Icelandic Olympic and Sports Association (ÍSÍ) and the Icelandic Youth Federation (UMFÍ) would like to draw attention to a booklet, first published in 2019 and republished in 2021, on the benefits of taking part in sports with a sports club. The aim of the booklet is to better reach parents of children and young people of foreign origin and to educate them about the benefits for children and young people […]

Earthquakes: Drop, cover, hold on

Posted by

It is important to remain calm and follow the advice of the civil defence. A fairly strong earthquake swarm has been occurring in the Reykjanes Peninsula over the past week.  For this reason, the public is urged to familiarise themselves with earthquake safety and preparedness so that as many people as possible, and ideally everyone, are aware of the correct response. The National Police Commissioner, in consultation with the Police Commissioner […]

Vidistaðaskóli won in Veistu svarið 2021

Posted by

A thrilling final of the 'Do You Know the Answer?' primary school quiz took place at Bæjarbíó last week, where teams from Áslandskóli and Víðistaðaskóli competed for the top two spots. The competition has so far been held online, but the final took place at Bæjarbíó, and it is safe to say that the level of excitement was high and the competition fierce. The Víðistaðaskóli team came out on top.

Bright Days 2021 – ideas wanted

Posted by

Ideas are sought for the programme of Bright Days, which will be held from 21st to 25th April in connection with the first day of summer, as in previous years. This time, a special emphasis will be placed on youth culture, and children and young people will be encouraged to take an active part. Bjartir dagar is a cultural festival that reflects all the diverse cultural activities that take place in […]

Seven development plots available for application in Hamranes

Posted by

Hafnarfjörður is seeking parties to participate in the ongoing development and construction in Hamranes. There are seven development plots for around 60 dwellings on each plot in the eastern area, south of Hringhamar, which are ready for detailed planning work. It is not possible to apply for specific plots; instead, an application is made generally for a development plot in the area. About […]

The application deadline has been extended to 15 April.

Posted by

Is your child entitled to a special sports and leisure grant? Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Minister for Social Affairs and Children launched a special scheme in 2020 whereby children from lower-income households are entitled to a special sports and leisure grant for the 2020-2021 school year. The grant is provided to primary school children born between 2005 and 2014 who live in households where the total income […]

Response to and after earthquakes – in light of recent events

Posted by

A strong earthquake swarm is currently underway in the Reykjanes Peninsula and the capital region. The Civil Contingencies Unit of the National Commissioner of Police is urging people to familiarise themselves with earthquake safety and preparedness. Updated at 15:05: The Commissioner of the National Police, in consultation with the Metropolitan Police Chief, the South-Western Police Chief and the Icelandic Meteorological Institute, has declared a state of emergency due to a powerful earthquake swarm currently underway on the Reykjanes Peninsula. See the notice from the Civil Protection Department of the National Commissioner of Police. […]

Earthquakes: Protection and preparedness

Posted by

  The Civil Defence Division of the National Commissioner of Police reminds people of how to react and protect themselves against earthquakes, as well as what to do afterwards. You can read more at almannavarnir.is. Furniture: Secure cupboards, shelves and heavy items to the floor or a wall. Always keep the castors on furniture locked in place. If the castors do not have a lock, fit a frame around them […]