German media outlet Deutsche Welle has come under heavy criticism after airing a video segment featuring one of its presenters indulging in puffin meat at a restaurant in Reykjavík. The incident has ignited a firestorm of outrage and has led to the removal of the videos from the channel’s …
Húsavík witnessed a significant step in mental health care with the inauguration of a Pieta shelter, “Pietaskjól,” aimed at aiding individuals in crisis. The shelter, an extension of the renowned Pieta organization, was officially opened yesterday in a ceremony attended by local officials and representatives. Gunnhildur Ólafsdóttir, professional director …
Húsavík is not only famed for its stunning landscapes, the whales of Skjálfandi Bay and the Eurovision movie, but also its burgeoning tourism industry. The town has witnessed the dawn of three exciting ventures, each poised to provide a fresh perspective on the region’s natural wonders. Húsavík Jetski brings …
Recent developments at Iceland’s Askja volcano have ignited both excitement and apprehension among experts as indicators of heightened volcanic activity emerge. Over the past two years, the land around Askja has risen by 70 cm, a telltale sign of a subterranean buildup of magma estimated at 20 million cubic …
Today at 5 pm Visit Húsavík, Wiwibloggs, Húsavík Observer and the Eurovision Museum team up for a FIRE SAGA SPECIAL, a jam-packed show with all the Eurovision movie goodness you can handle. We’ll meet director David Dobkin, singer Molly Sandén, Orly Orlyson and Leonardo Piccione from the Eurovision Museum. …
The excitement is palpable as Iceland gears up for the second semi-final of Söngvakeppnin this weekend. Söngvakeppnin is the Icelandic selection process for the Eurovision Song Contest, and the winner will represent Iceland at the global stage in Italy later this year. The popular music event has been a …
Akureyri Airport has announced that it will offer direct flights to six new destinations starting in 2023, making it the largest selection of destinations available for direct flights from the airport. In addition, travel agencies are offering package tours to some of these destinations. Niceair, Condor, and Edelweiss are …
Gentle Giants, a whale watching company, and Ísfell, a clothing store, both based in Húsavík, have made a generous donation to a children’s home in Kolkata, India. The gift, which includes Icelandic clothing, toys, and other supplies, was personally delivered by Daniel Annisius, the assistant manager of Gentle Giants, …
Astronaut Kathy Sullivan has been awarded the Leif Erikson award, by the Exploration Museum in Húsavík. This is the 8th time the museum hosts the awards. In 1984 she became the first American woman to perform a spacewalk, at age 33 on October 11, 1984, on the first of …
The National High School Singing Contest ended in victory for Fjölbrautaskóli Suðurlands (FSu) last night in Húsavík. Emilía Hugrún Lárusdóttir, together with the school band of FSu, delivered a powerful performance of Etta James’ classic I’d Rather Go Blind, earning them the top spot in the 2022 competition. Second …
