Two unique concerts will round off September with music performed right in the water. Guests can enjoy live performances while soaking in two of the region’s most spectacular geothermal baths. …
Concerts in the Water: Music at GeoSea and Mývatn Nature Baths Read More
The European Week of Sport begins this week, running from September 23–30 across more than 30 countries. In Iceland, the initiative is coordinated by the National Olympic and Sports Association …
Húsavík joins European Week of Sport for the first time Read More
Talk of drilling for oil northeast of Iceland has resurfaced, as politicians, experts, and investors clash over the future of the so-called Dreki Area. Some argue it could bring vast …
Debate rekindles over Oil Exploration in Iceland’s Dreki area Read More
Maintenance is currently underway on the snowmelt pipes in front of the main entrance of the Húsavík Swimming Pool. As part of the work, paving stones on the sidewalk in …
Maintenance Work at Húsavík Swimming Pool Read More
Norðurþing municipality has turned down a request to contribute funding for a new police drone project in Northeast Iceland. The initiative, proposed by Police Commissioner Páley Borgþórsdóttir, aims to test …
Norðurþing declines to fund Police Drones Read More
Húsavík is set to become a hub for ocean storytelling this week as the Trees & Seas Film Festival (TSFF) brings screenings, discussions, and community events to the Húsavík Whale …
Trees & Seas Film Festival Comes to Húsavík Read More
The temporary shutdown of the PCC Bakki Silicon plant near Húsavík has raised concerns about the long-term impact of industrial closures on local communities. RÚV reports that Norðurþing municipality could …
Economic Uncertainty Grows as PCC Bakki Remains Idle Read More
Hiroshi Katta, a devoted Eurovision fan from Japan and creator of the YouTube channel ユロ専チャンネル Eurovision Senmon, visited Húsavík this weekend on what he describes as a “Eurovision pilgrimage.” He …
Japanese Eurovision Fan Brings Passion to Húsavík Read More
Czech-Icelandic musician Markéta Irglová was scheduled to perform this week on Jimmy Kimmel Live! with her band The Swell Season, but the appearance was canceled after ABC pulled the show …
Markéta Irglová’s Performance on Kimmel Canceled Amid Free Speech Debate Read More
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 …
Jóhannes Óli elected President of Young Social Democrats Read More