Category: News
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People of Húsavík Dance for a World without fear of Violence against Women
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 a event where over a billion people come together and dance towards a world where everyone has a right to the same opportunities without fear…
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New Ski Area in Húsavík Open 6 Days a Week
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 had been moved to the new area that offers snow earlier in the fall and longer into the spring. The Ski Area is open from…
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People of Lake Mývatn celebrate first annual Winter Festival
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 kind in Iceland, where people and animals compete in multiple non-traditional winter sports, mostly on the frozen lake. The competitions include Mývatn Open Horses on…
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Húsavík Energy Drilling for Hot Water for Geosea
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 they use the drill Trolly.
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The Diamond Circle road takes you to over 40 attractions in North Iceland
At a meeting at Lake Mývatn today, Visit North Iceland and the Húsavík Chamber of Commerce and Tourism announced a project to promote the scenic Diamond Circle route with a new logo, a map and a website. The Diamond Circle can best be described as a magnificent ring road of 250 kilometers, leading you through…
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Residents consulted on speed restrictions in Húsavík
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 national governmental bodies in Iceland. The proposal can be accessed through this web address: https://nordurthing.betraisland.is/post/22681 The vote ends on December 24, 2019. Photo by Orjan Mattsson
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A steep 300 billion króna price-tag on new domestic and international airport for Reykjavík
It could take up to 20 years to build a new airport in Hvassahraun on the outskirts of Hafnafjörður, a suburb of Reykjavík, that would serve both international and domestic flights after. The cost of a new international and domestic airport could be a minimum of 300 billion krónur. This is stated in a report…
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Union in talks with Eagle Air on continuation of low air fares between Húsavík and Reykjavík
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 usually between 22 to 26 thousand króna, while union members can book their flights for only 10 thousand króna. Framsýn started working with Eagle Air…
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Plans to connect all homes in Húsavík by optical fiber within 3 years
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 of now, homes at Garðarsbraut from 67 to 83 have been connected, and plans for this year include Árgata, Ásgarðsvegur, Mararbraut, Skólagarður and Túngata, who…
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Gentle Giants support local search and rescue squad celebrating 60 years of service
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 Gentle Giants announced a grant of 600 thousand króna to the squad for their hard work and service to the community over six decades. “It…