Icelandic society is now facing significant challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Measures have been taken that are unprecedented in the republic's history, which among other things concern the country's school system. Following a meeting on Saturday, 14th, of the Director of Public Health, a representative of the Civil Protection Department of the National Commissioner of Police, the Ministry of Education and Culture, the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities, the Association of Local Authorities in the Capital Region, the City of Reykjavík, and the Icelandic Teachers' Association, […]
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On the operations of primary and nursery schools, sports and cultural affairs
A statement from the municipalities of the capital region on the operation of primary and nursery schools, sports and cultural facilities during the lockdown. Since Friday, the municipalities of the capital region have been working on the arrangements for school operations, and the activities of sports centres, swimming pools and cultural centres for the coming weeks, in accordance with the recommendations of the Director of Public Health and the government. Given that school operations will vary between municipalities and within […]
Operations have activated their response plans.
The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður has raised its preparedness level in line with the civil defence emergency level due to infections of the COVID-19 virus. Although the National Commissioner of Police, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer, has lowered the civil contingency alert level from threat to emergency, the council's response plans are focused on maintaining school and cultural activities with restrictions, and ensuring the necessary operations and services. maintained […]
Hafnarborg wins the Icelandic Music Awards
The cultural centre Hafnarborg this week received the Icelandic Music Awards for Event of the Year (single concert) in the classical and contemporary music category, for the opening concert of the exhibition Hljóðana, which was part of the programme for Dark Music Days. Congratulations to Hafnarborg and the artists behind this unique concert and exhibition! Hafnarborg would like to thank percussionist Jennifer Torrence for her unforgettable interpretation of works by Tom Johnson and […]
New information page for Covid-19
A new website with good advice and information about COVID-19, referencing information from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer and other trusted sources, has been launched. The web address is www.covid.is. The site is run by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer and the Department of Civil Protection of the National Police Commissioner. Content is updated regularly on the site.
Traffic change – access to Ástorg closed
The contractor has closed the slip road from the Reykjanesbraut to Ástorg, south-west of the Strandgata bridge, due to roadworks. Diversion routes are via Krýsuvíkurveg and Ásbraut on the one hand, and Kaldárselsveg and Ásbraut on the other. This closure will remain in place until 31 May 2020.
Increased emphasis on responding by phone, chat and email
In light of the public health emergency currently in effect due to the COVID-19 virus, residents and other customers who have business with the service desk and service centre of the City of Hafnarfjörður are encouraged to send an email to hafnarfjordur@hafnarfjordur.is, chat with staff via our website's live chat at www.hafnarfjordur.is or call 585-5500 to limit visits to our premises. We advise residents […]
Cuts to school provision – planning underway
Notice from the municipalities of the capital region regarding the operation of primary and nursery schools. As has been reported in the media today, the Minister of Health has decided to invoke the powers of the Public Health Act, which includes temporarily restricting school operations. Further details will be developed in accordance with government guidance. Monday, 16 March will be a staff day in all schools […]
Grant from the Helga and Bjarni Memorial Fund
On 8th March, grants were awarded from the Helga and Bjarni Memorial Fund at a ceremony in Hásölum, the parish hall of Hafnarfjörður Church, on Bjarni Snæbjörnsson's birthday. Magnús Snæbjörnsson presented the grants on behalf of the board of the Memorial Fund, which he chairs alongside Reverend Jón Helgi Þórarinsson and Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir. This time, four projects received grants; Inga Björk Ingadóttir received 1 […]
443 fire hydrants in Hafnarfjörður
The Granni town map is based on a data feed that has been in existence since around the turn of the millennium, but has now been given a new, more user-friendly design. The new and improved town web viewer is part of an increased focus on digital services and communication for the town's residents and other stakeholders, in collaboration with the engineering firm EFLU. The town newspaper, Hafnfirðingur, met with Helga Stefánsdóttir, Director at […]