Grants for educational costs and the purchase of tools and equipment for disabled people. The City of Hafnarfjörður draws attention to the opportunity for disabled people to apply for grants in accordance with Article 27 of the Act no. 59/1992 on the affairs of disabled people. „Disability means the situation that arises when an individual requires long-term, multifaceted services and assistance due to a severe developmental disorder or other disorder […]
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Suggestions for the autumn show
As in previous years, curators have the opportunity to submit proposals for an exhibition at Hafnarborg in autumn 2017. The exhibition Tilraun – clay and more, which is currently on display at the museum, was selected from the noteworthy proposals submitted last year. The aim of requesting submitted proposals is to have the opportunity to […]
Study facilities for university students
Applications for keys to the multi-purpose room at Hafnarfjörður Library are now open. Only a few keys remain for allocation to interested university students who choose to study in their home town. Those wishing to obtain keys must attend the reception desk at Hafnarfjörður Library, hold a valid library card and be in good standing with the library. A security deposit of 2,500 krónur is required (note: […]
The beauty game is rewarded
Numerous suggestions from residents and employees of businesses in Hafnarfjörður were received when nominations were sought for awards for the tidiness and beauty of plots, gardens and streets in the municipality. The companies Héðinn, Krónan and Te og kaffi are considered good examples of corporate best practice in tidiness and general upkeep. The Star Street is Gauksás 39-65, where residents, through their cooperation, have created […]
A major turnaround in operations
The operating result for the City of Hafnarfjörður for the first half of the year was a positive 483 million króna, whereas the plan had provided for an operating surplus of 134 million króna. A positive turnaround has taken place in operations year-on-year, as last year's half-year accounts showed a deficit of around 389 million krónur. An analysis of the municipality's overall operations and finances and the measures that have been taken […]
Hot water supply closures in Hafnarfjörður
On Wednesday 24 August, repairs will be carried out on a main heat supply pipe belonging to Veitur at Fjarðarhraun in Hafnarfjörður. As a result, there will be no hot water from 9:00 tomorrow morning and throughout the day in the industrial estate east of Fjarðarhraun, including the part that belongs to Garðabær. Reduced pressure may be experienced on the hot water supply in Hraunamóar and in the North and West boroughs. In the neighbourhoods south of the stream; […]
Do you want to take part in Útsvar?
The quiz show Útsvar will be on RÚV's schedule for the tenth consecutive winter, and a search is now under way for fun and quick-witted people of Hafnarfjörður origin who live in Hafnarfjörður and are ready to take part on behalf of the Borough of Hafnarfjörður. The participating municipalities number 24, and for the last two years, the City of Hafnarfjörður has advanced to the quarter-finals […]
New exhibitions at Hafnarborg
On Friday evening, 26 August at 8 p.m., two exhibitions will open at Hafnarborg. The Autumn Exhibition 2016, the exhibition Experiment – clay and more, in the museum's main hall, and the exhibition by Swedish designer Jenny Nordberg, 3 – 5 seconds – Fast, handmade production, in Hafnarborg's Sverris Hall, where she will perform an action at the opening. Tilraun – clay and more The exhibition is […]
Áslandsskóli runs for a good cause
Since 2007, staff from Áslandskóli in Hafnarfjörður have taken part in the Reykjavík Marathon, and a group from the school will be running for charity this year, as they have in previous years. Thirty-two staff members have signed up and will either run 10 kilometres or a half-marathon in aid of the Íþróttafélaginn Fjörður sports club. That healthy tradition has developed among […]
Queer education has begun
Staff at primary schools in Hafnarfjörður gave a welcoming reception to an education officer from Samtökin '78 on the first day of queer education within the schools. At the end of last year, the City of Hafnarfjörður and Samtökin '78 signed a partnership agreement for education on the issues of LGBTQI+ people, based on equality and inherent human rights. It is hoped that the education will lead to increased knowledge and awareness among staff and […]