Jóhannes Óli elected President of Young Social Democrats

Jóhannes Óli Sveinsson, a 22-year-old economics student from Húsavík, was elected president of the Young Social Democrats (UJ) at the organization’s national congress in Reykjavík this weekend. “It is an incredible feeling to have the opportunity to lead the movement,” Jóhannes Óli, known to most as “Jóli,” told RÚV …

Whale Calf found dead near Húsavík

A dead beaked whale calf washed ashore this morning near Tungulending, just north of Húsavík. Staff from the Húsavík Whale Museum were called to the site to inspect the animal, which measured just over three meters in length and appears to be a female. Adult beaked whales can grow …

Ocean Albatros Makes First Call of the Season to Húsavík

The expedition cruise vessel Ocean Albatros arrived in Húsavík this morning on its first visit of the 2025 season, carrying 186 passengers and 102 crew. She is the 64th cruise call to the Ports of Norðurþing this year. The sleek vessel joined the fleet of Albatros Expeditions in June …

RÚV Series Explores Mysterious Death of Drag Icon Heklína

The half-Icelandic drag performer Heklína was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a London apartment on April 3, 2023. British police continue to investigate the case, but have faced criticism for delays and alleged prejudice against the LGBTQ+ community. The cause of death remains unknown. Heklína, born Steven Grygelko …

Fake 66°North Products Found on Temu

Fake products carrying the 66°North logo have been spotted for sale on the Chinese e-commerce platform Temu, RÚV reports. Items including sweaters and shorts, advertised for less than 2,000 ISK, appear at first glance to be from the Icelandic outdoor clothing company but are in fact counterfeits. “This is …

Whale Museum Team Inspects Dead Humpback near Grenivík

Staff from the Húsavík Whale Museum traveled this week to examine a humpback whale that washed ashore near Áshól, just south of Grenivík. The 10-meter-long female was first spotted stuck on a shoal before drifting closer to land at high tide. Local farmer and guesthouse operator Anna Bára Bergvinsdóttir …