A new national standard on sustainable forestry has been published by Standards Iceland (Staðlaráð Íslands). This is the first Icelandic standard to set out harmonised requirements and guidance for sustainable forestry in Iceland. According to an agreement with Standards Iceland, users are not required to purchase the standard – it can be downloaded free of charge from the council’s website.

The World Health Organization (WHO) dedicates one week each year to immunization, from April 24–30. In Europe, both WHO Europe and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) are responsible for producing materials and disseminating information in connection with European Immunization Week.

At a formal ceremony during the annual meeting of Akureyri Hospital (SAk) on May 27, the SAk Motivation Awards 2025 were presented in five categories: safety, collaboration, innovation, professionalism, and communication. The awards are given to staff members who excel in their work and contribute to a positive and healthy workplace culture at SAk.

The Chief Epidemiologist’s respiratory infection dashboard has been updated with data through week 49 (December 2–8, 2024).

Despite the relatively short breeding history of approximately 37 years, the fast-growing larch hybrid 'Hrymur' has already yielded wood suitable for furniture making.

Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson, Minister for the Environment, Energy and Climate, has confirmed a new regulation on incentive and support projects in land reclamation and forestry. The aim of the regulation is to encourage and support projects and initiatives carried out by those working in land reclamation, forestry, and the protection and restoration of ecosystems, thereby contributing to positive impacts on the climate and biodiversity.

Agreement that alleviates the pressure on Landspítali

The results of a comparative study on the experiences and circumstances of women aged 50-66 receiving disability benefits show that they are more likely than women who do not receive disability pension payments to have worked under difficult conditions in the labor market, been responsible for raising their children, experienced physical violence, and struggled with financial difficulties. This can be seen, among other things, in a report by the Social Science Research Institute, which was prepared at the request of the Social Insurance Administration (TR) in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, the Welfare Watch, and the Administration of Occupational Safety and Health, and was presented at a symposium today.

The thirteenth annual report on antibiotic use and resistance in humans and animals in Iceland with has been published.

“You never know what the day will bring,” says Ásdís Skúladóttir, intensive care nurse at SAk, describing her work. “We’re always learning something new, and the tasks are constantly changing. This job keeps you on your toes – and that’s exactly what I find exciting.”