Kári Marís Guðmundsson will step down as CEO of PCC BakkiSilicon at the end of the month, according to a company announcement. He will continue to serve as a special …
Leadership Change Announced at PCC BakkiSilicon Read More
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Askja volcanic system shortly after 9:30 this morning, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office. Quakes of this size are not common in …
Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 recorded in Askja this morning Read More
The project Lítil skref á leið til læsis (“Small Steps Toward Literacy”) received the Icelandic Education Award at Bessastaðir this week, honored as an outstanding development project in language stimulation …
“Small Steps Toward Literacy” Wins Icelandic Education Award Read More
In the lush, humid heart of Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, the rhythm of life moves at a different pace. Mist rises from the canopy as waves crash in the distance; birds …
Explorers Festival: Reawakening the deep forest Read More
The 11th edition of the Explorers Festival will take place in Húsavík from November 12 to 16, celebrating the spirit of exploration through film, science, and storytelling. Hosted by the …
Explorers Festival brings global adventure and environmental cinema to Húsavík Read More
The temporary closure of the PCC BakkiSilicon metallurgical plant continues to have ripple effects across the Húsavík region, with many local businesses now facing reduced income and staff layoffs, Morgunblaðið …
Several companies forced to lay off staff following PCC shutdown Read More
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
It began, as many great adventures do, with a small clue left without an explanation. In the summer of 2015, a couple stepped quietly through the door of my Exploration …
Dancing with the Night Bear 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
The Minister of Social Affairs and Housing’s proposed changes to the unemployment insurance system involve shortening the maximum benefit period from 30 months down to 18 months. This is presented …
Where is the Minister Heading? Read More