Category: News

Cooperation with UNICEF in Iceland

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Hafnarfjörður implements the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Executive Director of UNICEF Iceland and the Mayor of Hafnarfjörður signed a partnership agreement today. The Municipality of Hafnarfjörður is putting on the „child rights glasses“. Joy and anticipation reigned in Hafnarfjörður today as Bergsteinn Jónsson, Executive Director of UNICEF in Iceland, and Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir, Mayor of Hafnarfjörður, signed a partnership agreement. With the agreement, the City of Hafnarfjörður begins work on implementing the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and aims […]

Forward to activity and work with the participation of the business community

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The ONWARD project of the City of Hafnarfjörður aims to offer individuals who, due to their circumstances, receive financial assistance from the municipality, offering individuals, who due to their circumstances receive financial assistance from the municipality, the opportunity to utilise their talents and abilities in partnership with the business community, thereby creating realistic opportunities to enter or re-enter the labour market. The project's core principle is work or activity in lieu of benefits. Individualised plans are therefore drawn up […]

Nominations for the incentive awards

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The Parents' Council of Hafnarfjörður is now seeking nominations for its incentive awards, which will be presented on 9th April. Has someone in your local community contributed to or made a difference in: increased parental involvement, better links between home, school and the community, entrepreneurial work in primary schools, or selfless work for the benefit of primary school children? Nominations, along with a justification, are accepted until 1st. April: […]

The application deadline for micro-grants is 27 March.

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Time is running out to apply for a micro-grant for projects at the Bright Days festival – the deadline for applications for up to 100,000 kr. for projects taking place during the festival is 27 March. Micro-grants – application deadline 27 March. To support pioneering projects, a portion of the funding […]

Applications are now open for the allocation of plots in Skarðshlíð, Phase 3.

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Applications are now open for the first allocation of residential plots in Skarðshlíð, Phase 3. The deadline for applications for this first allocation is 22 April 2019. We are also introducing a new information website for Skarðshlíð – a new, family-friendly residential neighbourhood in Hafnarfjörður. A true natural gem in a superb location! A new information page about SKARÐSHLÍÐ is now live – skardshlidin.is A true natural gem in a […]

Driving and shooting training area in Kapelluhraun

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Hafnarfjörður Town Council hereby announces a proposal for an amendment to the detailed plan for the driving and shooting range in Kapelluhraun, Hafnarfjörður, in accordance with the 1st paragraph of Article 43 of the Planning Act No. 123/2010. The proposal adds to and amends the existing building plots, as well as creating a new plot, as shown on the plan dated 03.10.2018. The planning application will be on public display […]

Power cut in Hafnarfjörður

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There is currently a power cut in Völlunum, Hafnarfjörður, and partially in Holt and Ásland. According to information from Landsnet, a trip occurred on the 11 kV SP2 outlet in Hamranes, which caused the power cut in these areas. The likely cause of the trip is that a cable trench was dug into. Repairs are underway.

The new youth centre is called Hamarinn.

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A youth centre, which recently opened in the old Tax Office, has been named The Hammer. The new name for the youth centre was voted on last night at the founding meeting of the house association at 14 Sudurgata.  The name Hamarinn was chosen from the 18 suggestions that were put forward, but the name is taken from the beautiful outdoor recreational area located a short distance from the youth centre itself. […]

Cold water supply off at Skúlaskeiði

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The cold water supply to Skúlaskeið will be cut off from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, 20th March. We thank you for your understanding. 

Two musical acts to continue in Nótuna

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Nótan (the music school's harvest festival) is just around the corner, but regional concerts are taking place across the country at the moment, where 7 acts from each region are selected for the final festival of Nótan, which will be held at the cultural centre Hof in Akureyri on 6th April. Two acts from the Hafnarfjörður Music School were selected at the weekend to take part in […]