The presentation of grants from the Icelandic Equality Fund took place at a ceremony in Iðnó on 19 June. Almost 100 million krónur were available for allocation, and grants were awarded to projects and research aimed at promoting gender equality. Eygló Harðardóttir, Minister for Social Affairs and Housing, presented the grants. The project by the Hafnarfjörður Youth Council, „Shadow Elections in Hafnarfjörður“, was one of the projects […]
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Where are you supposed to vote?
Polling day in Hafnarfjörður for the presidential election on Saturday 25 June 2016 begins at 9:00 and ends at 22:00. Voting will take place at Lækjarskóli, Sólvangsvegur 4, 220 Hafnarfjörður, and Víðistaðaskóli, Hrauntungu 7, 220 Hafnarfjörður. Voters must identify themselves to the polling staff at the polling station by presenting a form of personal identification. Click here to see information about polling divisions. Information about the election is […]
Town Council Meeting, 22 June
A town council meeting has been called for Wednesday, 22nd June, and will begin at 13:00 at Hafnarborg, Strandgata 34. The agenda for the town council meeting can be accessed here. The meeting can be watched live here. The broadcast begins at 13:00.
Bridge to a New Era
The Municipal Employees' Pension Fund has been given a new name and a new look. The fund is now called Brú Municipal Employees' Pension Fund, and the new name is accompanied by a new look for the fund and a new website. Following a strategic process by the fund's board and staff, it was decided to find a new and more concise name for the fund, a new identity, and to update the fund's website. Brú is a descriptive […]
Hafnarfjörður Treasure Hunt
The Hafnarfjörður Orienteering Race has started for the 19th time. The aim of the race is to encourage outdoor activities and nature observation in the varied countryside of Hafnarfjörður. The game also extends into the neighbouring municipality of Garðabær, as the municipalities share a long history. 27 geocache markers in the countryside and within the town. The game, which runs until 25 September, involves searching for 27 […]
17th June in the centre of Hafnarfjörður
Happy National Day in Hafnarfjörður – National Day Programme on the National Day. 8:00 a.m. Flags hoisted to the mast and flag salute. The Scout Group Hraunbúar is flying flags all over town. 11:00 National costume gathering at Flensborg. Annríki – National Costumes and Jewellery provides assistance with putting on national costumes and encourages Hafnarfjörður residents to bring out their national costumes from all countries. 13:00 Parade from Hamrinn to Thorsplani. Marching down Hringbraut in […]
650 young people clean the town
The Hafnarfjörður Work Camp started at the beginning of June, and around 650 young people from Hafnarfjörður, aged 14-16, are now at work in various places around the town. The daily tasks for the groups are varied and changeable. The focus at the moment is on the town centre, with the aim of keeping it tidy and presentable for the national day itself. It has been […]
The Little Elf House in Oddrúnarbæ
The City of Hafnarfjörður has entered into an agreement with Tinna Bessadóttir, entrepreneur and businesswoman par excellence, for the operation of a property owned by the City of Hafnarfjörður in Hellisgerði. She owns and operates the Little Elf Shop, and the venture is intended to strengthen the image of Hafnarfjörður as the elves' town. A small shop will be housed in the premises, focusing on Icelandic design, Icelandic and Hafnarfjörður souvenirs. There will also be […]
Organisational changes – S33
Area S33 in the Skarðshlíðar neighbourhood Amendment to the Master Plan of Hafnarfjörður 2013-2025 The City Council of Hafnarfjörður approved at its meeting on 8 June 2016, following the approval of the planningand Planning and Building Committee on 31 May 2016, that a proposal for an amendment to the 2013-2025 Master Plan of Hafnarfjörður, concerning area 33 in the Skarðshlíðar neighbourhood, dated 19.01.2016, revised 30.05.2016, be published in accordance with Article 31 of the Planning Act no. 123/2010. The amendment consists of […]
School festival becomes a neighbourhood festival
Cultural days that attract attention beyond the school's catchment area and add a fun touch to the community. Ásland School yesterday received the 2016 recognition from the Hafnarfjörður Education Council for the school's annual cultural days, which are based on the active participation of all pupils, teachers and parents. The cultural days have evolved from being a school festival into a neighbourhood festival where all interested parties are invited […]