The majority of the Economic and Trade Committee of Alþingi now proposes a significant reduction to the planned infrastructure fee for cruise ship passengers, and that the removal of duty-free status for cruise ships operating domestic routes be abandoned. The changes appear in the committee’s opinion on the Minister …
The 11th edition of the Explorers Festival will take place in Húsavík from November 12 to 16, celebrating the spirit of exploration through film, science, and storytelling. Hosted by the Exploration Museum, this year’s festival will showcase 22 films from 17 countries, uniting filmmakers, scientists, and adventurers from around …
The temporary closure of the PCC BakkiSilicon metallurgical plant continues to have ripple effects across the Húsavík region, with many local businesses now facing reduced income and staff layoffs, Morgunblaðið reports. According to a new survey conducted by the Association of Municipalities in Northeast Iceland, the economic impact varies …
A local debate over Húsavík’s cat regulations has reignited after residents reported increased mouse activity in homes this autumn. The town, one of the few municipalities in Iceland to prohibit free-roaming cats, is once again in the national spotlight as pet owners question whether the ban is contributing to …
The number of unemployed people in Iceland is rising faster than usual this autumn, largely due to the collapse of Play airline and layoffs at PCC BakkiSilicon in Húsavík, Morgunblaðið reports. Unnur Sverrisdóttir, director of the Directorate of Labour, explained that seasonal unemployment typically increases in October as tourism …
Due to construction work for the installation of a speed bump and pedestrian crosswalk, traffic on Langholt will be closed between the intersections of Langholt–Stekkjarholt and Langholt–Lágholt–Lyngholt. The closure begins on the morning of Tuesday, September 23, and will remain in effect until the end of Tuesday, September 30. …
For Kate Sargent and her daughter Molly, a visit to Húsavík was more than just another stop on their cruise around Iceland. It was in fact the whole reason they had traveled all the way from Australia to Iceland. They came specifically to visit the Húsavík Eurovision Exhibition and …
Two unique concerts will round off September with music performed right in the water. Guests can enjoy live performances while soaking in two of the region’s most spectacular geothermal baths. On Saturday, September 27, DesignThing 2025 will close with a special evening at GeoSea in Húsavík. One of Iceland’s …
The European Week of Sport begins this week, running from September 23–30 across more than 30 countries. In Iceland, the initiative is coordinated by the National Olympic and Sports Association of Iceland with support from the European Union. The campaign, now in its 10th year, aims to promote sports …
Talk of drilling for oil northeast of Iceland has resurfaced, as politicians, experts, and investors clash over the future of the so-called Dreki Area. Some argue it could bring vast economic benefits, while others insist it contradicts Iceland’s environmental commitments and energy transition goals. RÚV reports that the matter …
