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Jón Helgi Björnsson, chairman of the Laxá í Aðaldal fishing association and a biologist, claims that three fishing laws were violated by net fishing in Gvendarbás near Húsavík, Iceland.
The Norðurþing municipal council has decided not to renew its agreement with the Raufarhöfn Senior Citizens' Association for the operation of Breiðablik, a community center for seniors, causing emotional insecurity among the elderly.
Norðurþing is the last of Iceland's 20 most populous municipalities to form and announce a majority, with a four-party coalition now confirmed, which had been in the works since shortly after the elections.
Kjartan Páll Þórarinsson, the leader of the Social Democratic Alliance in Norðurþing, believes his party has achieved an election victory in the municipality.
The population of Norðurþing, Iceland, has decreased by 100 residents in the past sixteen months, attributed to a worsening employment situation following the departure of the PCC silicon plant.
The municipality of Norðurþing has decided to postpone a portion of its planned construction projects and investments for this year until next year, following a decision made at a municipal council meeting.
The M-List of the Community in Norðurþing was approved on March 15, with Rúnar Traustason, operations manager of Íslandspóstur and paramedic, leading the list.
Rúnar Traustason, operations manager at Íslandspóstur in Húsavík, firefighter, and paramedic, is leading the M-List of the Community in Norðurþing for the upcoming local elections, having been active in various community and leisure activities.
Unemployment in Norðurþing, Iceland, has surged by over 80% year-on-year, with the future of the PCC silicon plant at Bakki remaining uncertain due to challenging market conditions, according to its CEO.
Icelandic President Halla Tómasdóttir honored Frímann Sveinsson, who was named the town artist of Norðurþing, at the opening of Mærudagar in Húsavík.
Bergþór Bjarnason, currently the municipality's CFO, has been appointed as the new municipal manager of Norðurþing and will assume office on June 15.
Following municipal elections, several changes have occurred in local government majorities in North and East Iceland, with coalition talks either concluded or well underway in areas like Akureyri, Norðurþingi, Fjallabyggð, Dalvíkurbyggð, and Skagafjörður.
Iceland's Independence Party secured significant victories in the recent local elections, gaining a clear majority in Kópavogur and performing strongly in Reykjavík and other municipalities. The results reshaped local councils across the country.
A dispute has arisen within the board of Orkuveita Húsavíkur regarding alleged significant discounts on hot water enjoyed by at least two companies for over a decade, surfacing ahead of local elections in Norðurþing.
The municipal council of Norðurþing in Iceland has decided to postpone construction projects, including renovations to the Húsavík sports hall and administrative building, until next year due citing the difficult financial situation of the municipal treasury.
The Samfélagið party has finalized and approved its candidate list for the Norðurþing elections in Iceland, with Rúnar Traustason leading the list.
The Progressive Party's list for Norðurþing was approved at a meeting of the Þingeyinga Progressive Association, with Eysteinn Heiðar Kristjánsson named as the new leader.
The Port Fund of Norðurþing in North Iceland has begun paying 91 million Icelandic Króna to the whale watching company Gentle Giants, compensating for overpaid passenger fees from Húsavík harbor.
Six eider farmers in eastern Melrakkaslétta, Iceland, have expressed strong dissatisfaction to Norðurþing regarding the organization of fox and mink hunting in their area. They claim significant damage has occurred to nearly all eider colonies.
Bergþór Bjarnason is set to assume the role of municipal manager in Norðurþing, Iceland, starting June 15. This appointment follows an agreement between the new majority of the municipal council and Bjarnason, who has served as financial manager for several years.
Oddvitar Sjálfstæðisflokksins, Framsóknarflokksins, Samfylkingarinnar og Óskalistans í Norðurþingi freista þess að mynda sjö manna meirihluta í sveitarfélaginu.
Leader debates are taking place in the Northern Parliament.
The board of Norðurþing Port Fund in Iceland has rejected claims totaling over 128 million Icelandic Krona from three whale-watching companies seeking repayment of overpaid passenger fees. The dispute, which follows an earlier partial payment to one company, may now proceed to court.
The Norðurþing municipal council in Iceland has decided to postpone construction projects, including renovations to the Húsavík sports hall and road improvements, until next year due to the difficult financial situation of the municipal fund.
Matthías leads the Progressive Party's (B-list) candidate list in Árborg for the upcoming municipal elections, which was unanimously approved at a well-attended party meeting before the weekend.
A wildfire that occurred in Norðurþing, Iceland, on New Year's Eve was difficult to combat due to its remote location, with fireworks believed to be the cause. The local fire department is receiving a buggy vehicle to better access such areas.