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Húsasmiðjan closing shops in Húsavík and Dalvík

November 2, 2021 - by Húsavík Observer

Hardware store chain Húsasmiðjan has announced the closure of their stores in Húsavík and Dalvík at the end of this year. The company’s employees in the towns will be invited …

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Local / Museums

Eurovision museum opens in Húsavík

October 15, 2021November 2, 2021 - by Húsavík Observer

The first part of the Eurovision Song Contest Exhibition in Húsavík opened to the public today. Two other exhibits will open over the next 5 months. The exhibit features Iceland …

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Culture / Local

Sigurður Illugason awarded Artist of the Year

September 14, 2021November 2, 2021 - by Húsavík Observer

Local artist, actor and musician Sigurður Helgi Illugason has been awarded the title Artist of Norðurþing Sigurður, or Siggi as he is best known, grew up in Reykjadalur valley near …

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Culture / Local / World

Stunning Oscar performance makes Húsavík everyone’s Home Town

April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 - by Húsavík Observer

Swedish singer Molly Sandén performed the Oscar nominated song Húsavík with girls from the local children’s choir at the Academy Awards that aired on ABC this weekend. Molly’s performance, that …

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Daði Freyr will compete for Iceland in Eurovision 2021
Local / News

Iceland’s Eurovision Entry named one of the best songs of 2020 by Time Magazine

November 25, 2020 - by Húsavík Observer

At once funky and futuristic, “Think About Things” is the ultimate earworm, Time magazine writes about the song that was to win Eurovision for Iceland this year. As the readers …

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National / Tourism

Reykjavík’s main Shopping Street like a ghost town

November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 - by Húsavík Observer

Numerous buildings or spaces that used to house stores on Reykjavík’s main Shopping Street Laugavegur have been deserted, Iceland Monitor reports. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, a lot …

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Local / News

Rental prices in Húsavík down by 15,4%

November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 - by Húsavík Observer

According to a new Rent Price Index report from Gaumur, Húsavík rents declined from 2018 to 2019 by 15,4 percent. The effect of the Covid-19 pandemic is yet to be …

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PCC Iceland
Local / News

Plans to restart Silicon Metal Plant in Spring

November 24, 2020 - by Húsavík Observer

The Silicon Metal Plant PCC Bakki has announced plans to start hiring workers early in the year 2021, according to an announcement from the company before the weekend. PCC temporary …

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Local / Tourism

Visit Húsavík app launched on Android and iOS

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 - by Orly Orlyson

Visit Húsavík has launched a new app with a handy travellers guide to the town of Húsavík. The app is the result of a summer project for students at the …

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National / News

Students of Secondary Schools and Universities required to wear masks

September 22, 2020 - by Húsavík Observer

As a result of a surge in number of new covid-19 cases in Iceland, the use of masks is now required in all secondary schools and both of the universities …

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