In 2010, local paper Skarpur reported on a research project that collected first-hand memories of the herring years in Raufarhöfn, once Iceland’s largest herring export harbor. Conducted by Tinna Stefánsdóttir …
Raufarhöfn remembers its Herring heritage Read More
The consulting and services company Sessor has opened a new office in Húsavík, offering financial, accounting, and IT services to businesses in North Iceland and beyond. For Andri Dan Traustason, …
Andri Dan brings consulting office to Húsavík: “A Chance to Build in My Hometown” Read More
The third edition of DesignThing, Húsavík’s annual celebration of design and innovation, will take place September 26–27 at Stéttin. This year’s festival focuses on food and the many intersections between …
Third edition of DesignThing brings Designers and Chefs to Húsavík Read More
The municipality of Norðurþing is facing significant financial strain from the halted operations at PCC BakkiSilicon. The closure of the silicon plant at Bakki is estimated to cost the municipality …
Norðurþing Faces Heavy Losses from PCC Shutdown Read More
The documentary Whale Wash will be screened tomorrow, September 8, at the Húsavík Whale Museum at 16:30. The film, produced by the Endangered Species Protection Agency (ESPA), follows investigative journalists …
Whale Wash Documentary Screening at the Húsavík Whale Museum Read More
Hollywood legend Kim Novak will be a guest of honor at the 22nd Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF), which takes place September 25 to October 5. Novak will attend a …
Kim Novak to attend RIFF for screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo Read More
The fishing town of Grindavík, recently in global headlines due to volcanic eruptions, also has its name written across the cosmos. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has officially approved the …
International Astronomical Union names Asteroid after Grindavík Read More
Visitors have one final opportunity today to experience two remarkable exhibitions at Akureyri Art Museum. Both Samlífi by Heimir Hlöðversson and Tími – Rými – Efni by Þóra Sigurðardóttir close …
Last chance to visit two exhibitions at Akureyri Art Museum Read More
This Saturday evening, Iceland’s National TV RÚV will air a concert film and behind-the-scenes documentary from one of the most memorable cultural events ever held in Northeast Iceland: Skálmöld’s performance …
RÚV to broadcast Skálmöld’s Arctic Henge concert on Saturday Night Read More
The ports of Húsavík and Raufarhöfn are experiencing their busiest season yet with a total of 65 cruise calls, up from 52 last year. The port of Húsavík will welcome …
Record Cruise Season: Húsavík and Raufarhöfn welcome 65 ships Read More