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 weeks leading up to Christmas will be filled with music in Húsavík, as the town prepares for a festive season of concerts and big performances. Locals and visitors alike can look forward to a rich program of holiday events, offering everything from intimate church concerts to grand shows …
Iceland’s Minister of Infrastructure, Eyjólfur Ármannsson, unveiled the national transport plan through 2040 during a press conference today, along with a five-year implementation schedule. The announcement brings long-awaited confirmation for residents of North Iceland: a new bridge over the Skjálfandafljót river will finally be built between 2026 and 2030, …
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 22 documentaries from 17 countries this year. Held annually by The Exploration Museum, the festival once again brought filmmakers, …
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 will journey from the Arctic to the Amazon, from Iceland’s volcanic deserts to the deepest parts of the ocean, …
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 advisor to the company. Kristín Anna Hreinsdóttir has been appointed as the new CEO. Operations at PCC BakkiSilicon were …
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 the area, and no aftershocks have been detected so far. “This does happen from time to time and doesn’t …
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 and literacy. The initiative is a collaboration between Borgarhólsskóli, Grænuvellir Preschool, the School of Education Development Center at the …
In the lush, humid heart of Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, the rhythm of life moves at a different pace. Mist rises from the canopy as waves crash in the distance; birds call unseen from the branches. It is here, on the northern coast of São Paulo state, that filmmaker Pedro …
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 …
