Iceland has recently participated in the annual negotiations conference of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in Riyadh. The purpose was to increase market access for Icelandic airline companies through bilateral agreements with foreign countries.

All processes that drivers, driving instructors, and driving schools use through driving studies are now digital.

Courses for vehicle agents A, B and C are scheduled for May 7th at The Icelandic Transport Authority, Ármúli 2. The last day to register is Sunday, May 5th.

95% of driving instructors have now started registrations and can therefore digitally confirm driving times, driving evaluation and that the student is ready to drive for a training session.

The Directorate of Fisheries has opened applications for additional authorisations in mackerel under Regulation No. 725/2020 on the disposal of 4,000 tons of additional catch authorisations in mackerel.

Class A vessels can apply for an additional mackerel authorizations until 10th of September.

The Directorate of Fisheries has completed processing of tenders submitted for the catch quota switch in October.

Pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation no. 849/2023 on commercial fishing for the fishing year 2023/2024 fish, the Directorate of Fisheries calls for tenders for exchange of catch quotas.

Today, October 4th is the eighteenth Prevention Day

The Directorate of Fisheries has opened applications for 4,000 ton mackerel quota.