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Prime minister quoted author Andri Snær in her address at COP26

November 2, 2021 - by Húsavík Observer

Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir emphasized the importance of integrating the fight for equality and climate change when she addressed the COP26 climate conference earlier today. She also spoke about the …

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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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Icelandic composer Hildur Guðnadóttir first solo woman to win Best Original Musics at BAFTAs

February 6, 2020February 6, 2020 - by userzg9wi9xe4

Icelandic composer Hildur Guðnadóttir has made history once again with her original score for the film ‘Joker’. She described working on the film in her BAFTAs acceptance speech as the …

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Travel / World

Airbus signs contract to sell 300 planes to China

March 26, 2019April 23, 2019 - by Húsavík Observer - Leave a Comment

European airplane manufacturer Airbus has signed a deal this week to sell 300 Airbus aircraft to China Aviation Supplies Holding Company, including 290 A320 planes and 10 A350, French presidency …

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American astronaut, modern Norwegian vikings and Indian twin climbers win exploration awards

October 22, 2016April 23, 2019 - by Húsavík Observer

American explorer Scott Parazynski was awarded the Leif Erikson Exploration Award earlier this evening during the final night of the Explorers Festival in Húsavík. As a veteran of five Space …

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