Category: News

Activities in the innovation studio are off to a good start.

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Summer jobs for students and entrepreneurs between courses, aged 18 and over, were greatly increased this summer, and part of the group has settled into an innovation studio at the Learning Centre by the Stream. This is a summer employment initiative by the City of Hafnarfjörður in response to the current economic situation, in collaboration with the Employment Service. The local newspaper Hafnfirðingur spoke to Ida Jensdóttir, project manager in the City of Hafnarfjörður's human resources team. The group which […]

Austurgatan with a historical sign and historical walk in Wappin

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A new historical plaque, summarising the history of East Street in Hafnarfjörður, was unveiled at a small but pleasant ceremony on our Icelandic national day, 17th June. At the same time, a new and interesting historical walking tour of East Street was launched. The Austurgata Festival would have celebrated its 10th anniversary on 17 June, but due to social distancing restrictions, the festival was postponed until 2021. The information board, which stands […]

The game of make-believe is great fun.

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The City of Hafnarfjörður is currently running its annual search for nominations for awards for the tidiness and beauty of gardens, streets, open spaces and plots in Hafnarfjörður. Awards are given for the most beautiful garden, the most beautiful street, and the tidiest institutional plot or business premises.  Submit a nomination for the Tidy Town Awards – nominate the one you think is best The local paper, Hafnfirðingur, recently spoke with […]

Joint litter-pick day for the work schools

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The Hafnarfjörður Work School and the Kópavogur Work School are joining forces to hold a joint litter-picking day. On Tuesday, 7th July, the Hafnarfjörður Work School, in partnership with the Kópavogur Work School, will hold a joint litter-picking day. The children from both work schools are then going to go out to pick up rubbish, or 'plogging' as it's called. Hundreds of pupils from the Hafnarfjörður Work School will be seen all over the town […]

Electronic delivery of payment slips – a new arrangement

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From 1 August, all payment slips from the City of Hafnarfjörður will be published electronically only. The slips will be available under 'net yfirlit / rafrænar skýrslur' (online statement / electronic documents) in your online banking. As soon as the slips are published, a charge will be created in your online banking. From 1 August, the City of Hafnarfjörður will move all municipal payment slips to an electronic format and will therefore cease printing invoices. First and foremost, the decision is taken […]

A gift for you

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All individuals aged 18 and over have received a Travel Gift worth 5,000 kr from the government. The gift is part of a measure to support Icelandic tourism in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, thereby boosting the industry and encouraging the nation's residents to enjoy themselves while travelling around the country. First, the Travel Gift must be claimed with […]

Guidelines for visits due to Covid-19

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To ensure the utmost safety and in light of the situation that has arisen due to local transmission and a potential outbreak in the capital region, the City of Hafnarfjörður has decided to issue guidance on visits to residential care flats for the elderly, in care homes and residential units for disabled people, specifically to protect our most vulnerable groups. People who have been abroad MUST NOT […]

Applications for cultural grants

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The Culture and Tourism Committee of Hafnarfjörður is inviting applications for grants for projects, events and partnership agreements in the field of culture and the arts in Hafnarfjörður. Applications must be submitted electronically by 10 September. Twice a year, the Culture and Tourism Committee of Hafnarfjörður invites applications for grants for cultural activities and the enhancement of the local cultural life. The aim is to […]

Playground in Staðarhvammur open from 8 July – 5 August

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This summer, a play scheme is being run at the nursery school Hvamm, at Staðarhvammur 23. The play scheme will be open from 9 am – 12 pm and 1 pm – 4 pm every weekday (closed at lunchtime) from 8th July – 5th August. The play scheme is for children aged 2–6 (born 2014-2018). Two types of wristband are available: a 5-visit wristband […]

Hafnarfjörður receives the green branches of the Energy Sale

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Orkusalan came bearing gifts the other day and presented the City of Hafnarfjörður with Orkusalan's green branches, but the project is primarily intended for entertainment and awareness-raising. The green branches come from the nursery Kjarr and consist of 40 birch trees, which the municipality will be responsible for planting in a suitable location. Future residents of a new housing development in Hafnarfjörður took part in […]