A local debate over Húsavík’s cat regulations has reignited after residents reported increased mouse activity in homes this autumn. The town, one of the few municipalities in Iceland to prohibit …
Cat controversy rekindled in Húsavík after mouse sightings Read More
The number of unemployed people in Iceland is rising faster than usual this autumn, largely due to the collapse of Play airline and layoffs at PCC BakkiSilicon in Húsavík, Morgunblaðið …
Unemployment Rises Sharply This Autumn, With Meetings Planned in Húsavík Read More
Due to construction work for the installation of a speed bump and pedestrian crosswalk, traffic on Langholt will be closed between the intersections of Langholt–Stekkjarholt and Langholt–Lágholt–Lyngholt. The closure begins …
Road Closure for Speed Bump and Crosswalk Installation 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
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