The rights and obligations of individuals are clear under the law from birth until the day you die. Rights state what an individual can demand from society, while duties state what demands society can make of an individual.

Information about the rights and obligations that people acquire at a certain age during their lifetime can be accessed on Ísland.is website.

More information can be found on the Multicultural Information Centre website.

It is possible to contact the Multicultural Center for counseling services for those who have just moved to Iceland. More information about the counseling service can be found on the Multicultural Information Centre website. 

Directorate of Equality of Iceland has published a pamphlet with information on the rights of people in Iceland when it comes to intimate relationships and communication, for example, marriage, cohabitation, divorce and dissolution of a partnership, pregnancy, pregnancy care, termination of pregnancy, custody of children, visitation rights, violence in intimate relationships, human trafficking, prostitution, pressing charges with the police, child support, and residential permit.

The pamphlet can be found on the website of the Directorate of Equality.

The pamphlet is also accessible in Polish, Arabic, Thai, Russian, Spanish and French.

There have been a lot of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in Reykjanes recently.

Residents are therefore encouraged to familiarize themselves with the situation, monitor information sites, and consider prevention and response should the earthquakes become larger or eruptions occur.

The municipalities in Suðurnes all have information about civil protection and evacuation plans on their websites:

• Grindavík
• Reykjanesbær
• Suðurnesjabær
• Vogar

Natural disasters can occur at short notice and in some cases without any warning. 

Natural disasters caused by weather can usually be predicted several days in advance.

In order to react optimally, everyone needs to take necessary precautions.

Information about natural hazards can be found on the website Ísland.is

Civil protection is the coordinated response and resources for danger and emergencies.

On the website Ísland.is you can find general information about civil protection in Iceland.

The Civil Protection in Iceland also has a website where you can always find the latest information at any time.

The Icelandic Met Office's website provides well-updated and good information about the weather forecast in Iceland.s.

The Road Administration develops and manages the transport system in Iceland, both by sea and land.

Information about the road conditions and traffic can be found on the website of the Road Administration.

Most banks in Iceland offer their services online and in a mobile app, so you can do business with any bank.

There are two banks with branches in Suðurnes:

• Landsbankinn
• Íslandsbanki

On the Landsbankinn website there is detailed information for those who are immigrating into the country and need a bank account.

General information about banking in Iceland can be found on the Multicultural Information Center website.

To start a business with a bank in Iceland, you must have a National ID number (kennitala) and a legal domicile registered in Iceland.

Information about National ID number can be found on the website Ísland.is.

When you have a registered National ID number, you can choose between two ways to create a bank account:

• With electronic IDs on the banks' websites
• At the banks' offices

A valid identity card is required to open a bank account.

Electronic IDs are simple and convenient IDs used in the electronic world. You can get electronic IDs by phone, on a card connected to a computer, and in the ID app.

Identifying yourself with an electronic identity card is equivalent to presenting an identity card. An electronic ID can be used for a valid signature and is equivalent to your signature.

More information about electronic IDs can be found on the website Ísland.is

You can get electronic ID cards all over the country from mobile phone companies, banks, and from Auðkenni.

You can get electronic IDs by phone, on a card connected to a computer, and in the ID app.

More information about electronic IDs can be found on the website Ísland.is and Auðkenni.

If you plan to provide electronic IDs on a phone, check if your phone card supports electronic IDs.

If you can not get a SIM card that supports electronic IDs you must go to some electronic communications company, bank, or Auðkenni and receive an electronic IDs there.

 When applying for an electronic identity card, you must always bring a valid driver's license, passport or, Icelandic identity card with a photo.

More information on electronic IDs can be found on the Auðkenni website

There are several telephone service companies in Iceland.

•  Síminn
•  Vodafone
•  Nova
•  Hringdu

These companies provide services that are related to telephones and the Internet.

Information about telephone companies and their terms and conditions can be found on the companies' websites.

Once a phone company has been chosen, the SIM card is either picked up from their office or delivered home by mail.

Information should be obtained from each company individually.

There are several grocery stores in Suðurnes.

It is good to use Google Maps to find the location of the stores.

Larger stores are Bónus, Krónan and Nettó.

The neighborhood stores are Krambúð, Kostur and Kjörbúð.

There are several specialty stores in Suðurnes. To name a few of them:

Mini Market focuses on food from Poland.

Kína Panda focuses on products from China

Matarbúðin Nándin focuses on healthy food and packaging-free products.

There are several furniture and home appliance stores in Suðurnes.

Bústoð og Jysk sells furniture og Tölvulistinn og Ormsson sells household appliances.

In Reykjanesbær there is a store that sells used furniture.

The store is called Kompan.

In Reykjanesbær, used household appliances are sold at Maniolo

There are various sales pages on social media, e.g. on Facebook where used furniture and even household appliances are sold.

In a democratic society, it is assumed that different interests and points of view are recognized and that elected representatives have the right and duty to express them. 

In a democratic society, it is possible to choose and replace the leader peacefully.

General information about democracy can be found on the website Ísland.is.

In Iceland there are four different elections:

• Parliamentary elections
• Municipal elections
• Presidential elections
• National referendum

Information about elections and voters can be found on the website Ísland.is.

Conditions for the right to vote can be found on the Ísland.is.

Polling stations are determined by the electoral committees of each municipality. It is important to follow the polling stations on the websites of the municipalities:

• Grindavík
• Reykjanesbær
• Suðurnesjabær
• Vogar