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Húsavík Harbor flooded on high tides today

February 10, 2020February 10, 2020 - by Orly Orlyson

The harbor in Húsavík was flooded on the high tides today, as can be seen in this still photo from a video posted to Facebook by Yann Kolbeinsson.

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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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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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Local / News / Politics

Residents consulted on speed restrictions in Húsavík

November 22, 2019November 22, 2019 - by Húsavík Observer

The municipal planning council for Norðurþing has opened an online vote on speed restrictions in Húsavík. The online vote takes place through Better Iceland, a contusing platform for local and …

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Union in talks with Eagle Air on continuation of low air fares between Húsavík and Reykjavík

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 - by Húsavík Observer

Framsýn Union in Húsavík has entered into talks with Eagle Air on continuation of low air fares offered to union members. Standard rates for flights from Húsavík to Reykjavík are …

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Plans to connect all homes in Húsavík by optical fiber within 3 years

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 - by Húsavík Observer

Since August this year, communications company Míla has been connecting homes in Húsavík to high speed optical fiber. The first phase of the project will see 320 homes connected. As …

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Gentle Giants support local search and rescue squad celebrating 60 years of service

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 - by Húsavík Observer

Friends and members of the local volunteer search and rescue squad Garðar celebrated 60 years of the squads service to the community this weekend. On that occasion, Whale Watching operator …

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Local / News / Tourism

Geosea awarded by Travel Industry Association

November 18, 2019November 20, 2019 - by Húsavík Observer

The new Geosea baths in Húsavík have been awarded the TIA Innovation Award for 2019. The award is given annually on November 11, this year presented by the President of …

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Population of Northeastern Region goes down by 4.3 percent since last year

March 23, 2019April 23, 2019 - by Húsavík Observer - Leave a Comment

Statistics Iceland has published the annual population number updates for January 1 of 2019. According to SI, the population of the northeastern region Þingeyjarsýsla has fallen from 5320 in 2018 …

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