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Hildur Guðnadóttir First Icelander to win an Oscar in 92 year history of the Academy Awards

February 10, 2020February 10, 2020 - by Húsavík Observer

No composer has exploded onto the film scene this last year more than Icelandic composer Hildur Guðnadóttir, who last night became the first Icelandic person to win an Academy Award, …

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Local / News

Number of unemployed people rises to 4,1 percent

February 9, 2020February 9, 2020 - by Húsavík Observer

The number of unemployed people living in the Norðurþing municipality has risen from 59 at the start of last year to 72 people at the start of this year. That …

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Municipality opens new fire station in Húsavík

February 7, 2020February 7, 2020 - by Húsavík Observer

When emergency responders are called out to a scene, every second matters. As of today, the Fire Department of Húsavík has moved to a new fire station and will welcome …

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Culture / Local

Indian buffet at Húsavík Cape Hotel

February 7, 2020February 7, 2020 - by Húsavík Observer

This winter, Húsavík Cape Hotel will present food and culture from around the world. The first event takes place coming Friday, February 14, that also happens to be Valentines Day. …

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Culture / National / World

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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Local / Travel

Húsavík Cape Hotel offers Accommodation special for Aurora Hunters

February 6, 2020February 6, 2020 - by Húsavík Observer

Húsavík has seen a growing number of aurora hunters in the last 10 years. The picturesque village with its old wooden church, a lighthouse that looks like its right out …

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People of Húsavík Dance for a World without fear of Violence against Women

February 6, 2020February 6, 2020 - by Orly Orlyson

On February 14 a dance revolution against gender-based violence will take place in Húsavík for the second time. One Billion Rising, now taking place for the 8th time globally, is …

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Skiing in Húsavík
Local / Sports / Travel

New Ski Area in Húsavík Open 6 Days a Week

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 - by Húsavík Observer

The new Húsavík Ski Area at Reyðarárhnjúkur is now open 6 days a week. The area was formally opened on December 28 last year after the ski lift from Skálamelur …

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Icelandic dogs on Ice
Events / Local / Tourism

People of Lake Mývatn celebrate first annual Winter Festival

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 - by Húsavík Observer

The Mývatn Winter Festival will be held for the first time next month, from March 6 to 8. According to the festival’s website, the event will be one of a …

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Húsavík Energy Drilling for Hot Water for Geosea

January 23, 2020February 5, 2020 - by userzg9wi9xe4

Húsavík Energy has been drilling for hot water at the Húsavík Cape for the Geosea baths. The company handling the drilling is Ræktunarsamband Flóa og Skeiða and for this project …

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