Children's safety and welfare at the heart of 112 Day. 112 Day is today, 11 February. This time, the focus is particularly on child protection, and the safety and welfare of children and young people. The topic is discussed from the perspective of children and young people, 112, public authorities, emergency responders and those who provide assistance in relation to child protection. On the Neyðarlínan website […]
Ívar Bragason has been appointed as the legal counsel for the City of Hafnarfjörður. Ívar has extensive knowledge of municipal affairs and has worked as a lawyer within the administration of the City of Hafnarfjörður since the beginning of 2017. Sigríður Kristinsdóttir, former Director of the Directorate of Administration and Town Solicitor, took up the position of Sheriff of the Capital Region in January 2021. Ívar graduated with a Master of Laws degree from the University of Iceland in 2008 and was admitted to the bar […]
Ideas for Ash Wednesday during the pandemic. Civil Protection, in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Medical Officer and Home and School, has compiled guidelines regarding Ash Wednesday, which all relevant parties are kindly asked to adopt and actively participate in the task of holding a good, joyful, yet different event. Ash Wednesday during the pandemic. Let's brighten up our local area. Let's hold […]
On 6 February, National Day of the Nursery School was celebrated for the 14th time, as on that day in 1950, pioneering nursery school teachers founded their first association. In recent years, the country's nurseries have celebrated Nursery School Day in a variety of ways, thereby contributing to a positive discussion about the work of nurseries. The nursery school stage receives the Reputation 2021. To mark the occasion, the Reputation was awarded in […]
Hafnarfjörður will be the first municipality in Iceland to develop a six-week preventative programme for 13- to 14-year-olds, many of whom experience suicidal thoughts or self-harm. This group will be provided with tools to tackle various challenges in life, build perseverance, resilience, and boost self-confidence and emotional skills. The course is of Irish origin and has been […]
6th February is Nursery Day, as on this day in 1950, pioneers of nursery education founded their first association. The day is celebrated nationwide to draw special attention to the preschool stage, its importance and value for the country's families and for Icelandic business life. A tradition has developed of celebrating the day with a variety of […]
Health Minister Svandís Svavarsdóttir has approved the recommendations of the Director of Public Health, which include cautious relaxations of the gathering restrictions from 8 February. The general limit on gatherings will remain 20 people, but with broader exceptions than hitherto. The rules on a 2-metre social distancing and the requirement to wear a face covering will remain unchanged. See the announcement on the website of the Prime Minister's Office. Valid until 3 March. It will be permitted to […]
The Winter Festival began today and will run until Sunday across the entire capital region. This year, the focus is on the great outdoors and experience, art in public spaces, outdoor artworks, cultural landmarks and light art installations. Visitors to the festival in Hafnarfjörður are encouraged to experience light art, take part in a family workshop and a smart guided tour of outdoor artworks, go to a drive-in cinema and an afternoon concert or […]
Information in English about the Winter Light Festival 2021. Vetrarhátíð will be held from 4th to 7th February 2021. Due to public health measures, the festival will have a different format this year. The emphasis will be on art in public spaces, outdoor artworks, cultural installations and light art. In Hafnarfjörður, Flensborgarskólinn and Hamarinn will be illuminated in the Winter Festival's signature colours, green and purple, with artworks from the collection of the [Art Museum] […]
The City of Hafnarfjörður has entered into an agreement with the theatre group Pörupiltar for access to their digital sex education material during the spring term of 2021, along with material to support the education. The access covers all Year 9 pupils in Hafnarfjörður's state schools and, if successful, it is being considered to offer in-person education for this age group from the next school year onwards. Organisers […]
