Yesterday, a fourth individual was diagnosed with monkeypox in Iceland.

A summary of all damage inspections in Grindavík is now taking place. Emphasis will be placed on finding solutions that ensure fair procedures and equality among the population. As soon as possible, the results of the evaluations will be presented to the owners, who will have the opportunity to express their views before the final decisions are made in their cases, but it is clear that this will not be achieved before the end of the year.

Recently, there have been reports of infections with monkeypox virus in several countries in Europe, e.g. the United Kingdom, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Belgium and Sweden, but the disease has also been detected in the United States and Canada.

Monitoring in April - updated 3rd of April

The Directorate of Health is looking for a positive and ambitious receptionist with a high level of service attitude and good communication skills.

Do you want to work outside in a beautiful environment? Land og skógur is seeking positive and cooperative people for summer jobs in Vaglaskógur in North Iceland and at Tumastaðir in Fljótshlíð, South Iceland. The application deadline is March 15.

Iceland ranks fourth in the annual survey of digital public services (eGovernment Benchmark) by the European Union, but in recent years Iceland has risen rapidly up the list.

Drone monitoring in May

Remotely Piloted Aircrafts will be used for monitoring by the Directorate of Fisheries in January and we would like to ask fishermen to keep in mind that all recordings are carefully examined and fish that goes overboard is species analyzed.

Drones will be used for monitoring by the Directorate of Fisheries in July we would like to ask fishermen to keep in mind that all recordings are carefully examined and fish that goes overboard is species analyzed.