The Icelandic Planning Agency confirmed, on 1 August 2024, the amendment to the General Plan of Rangárþing eystra 2020-2032, which was approved by the local authority on 13 June 2024.

Residence permits on grounds of marriage or cohabitation are granted to individuals intending to move to Iceland to live with their spouse.

On 1 January 2025, a regulation on changes in the amounts of payments from the Maternity Leave Fund and the amounts of maternity allowance went into effect.

A spouse of a refugee in Iceland is entitled to international protection through family reunification unless there are special reasons to the contrary.

When importing vehicles that are subject to registration, import charges must be paid, such as excise duty, value-added tax (VAT), and the recycling fee.

Data Protection Authority has completed an initial review of the processing of personal data in connection with electronic monitoring in swimming pools operated by Akraneskaupstaður, Akureyri, Árborg and Mosfellsbær.

Recently, the Hljóðbókasafn achieved the fifth and final green step.

A new review commissioned by the Directorate of Health shows that age verification at online shops selling alcohol is often inadequate. Identification was requested upon delivery in only 7% of cases, and electronic identification was required at the time of purchase in 36% of cases.