The documentary film Space Chasers by Dr. Steven Swancoat was awarded Best Film at the 11th Explorers Festival, that concluded last night in Húsavík, selected from a powerful lineup of …
Space Chasers wins Best Film at Explorers Festival Read More
Húsavík becomes a world capital of exploration cinema this weekend as the 11th Explorers Festival continues with a diverse lineup of films from across the globe. Over three days, audiences …
A Weekend of Exploration on Screen as Húsavík Hosts Global Film Showcase Read More
Kári Marís Guðmundsson will step down as CEO of PCC BakkiSilicon at the end of the month, according to a company announcement. He will continue to serve as a special …
Leadership Change Announced at PCC BakkiSilicon Read More
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Askja volcanic system shortly after 9:30 this morning, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office. Quakes of this size are not common in …
Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 recorded in Askja this morning Read More
The project Lítil skref á leið til læsis (“Small Steps Toward Literacy”) received the Icelandic Education Award at Bessastaðir this week, honored as an outstanding development project in language stimulation …
“Small Steps Toward Literacy” Wins Icelandic Education Award Read More
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 …
Explorers Festival brings global adventure and environmental cinema to Húsavík Read More
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 …
Several companies forced to lay off staff following PCC shutdown Read More
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 …
Cat controversy rekindled in Húsavík after mouse sightings Read More
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 …
Unemployment Rises Sharply This Autumn, With Meetings Planned in Húsavík Read More
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 …
Road Closure for Speed Bump and Crosswalk Installation Read More