The allocation committees of the Artists’ Salary Fund have completed their work for the 2026 artist salary allocations.

Today, 24 October, on World Polio Day, we emphasize the importance of vaccination and surveillance in achieving the shared global goal of eradicating poliomyelitis. A goal set by the World Health Assembly in1988.

If you have not yet registered your vehicle’s mileage this year, you must do so to avoid a late registration fee. Those who have already registered this year or have a valid registration from 2025 do not need to take any action.

Landsbankinn now electronically transmits information regarding the status of assets and liabilities of the deceased on the date of death directly into the estate system of district commissioners. This includes, for example, the status of bank accounts and mortgage loans.

According to Gallup, about 89% of lawyers and accusers had a high level of trust in the Supreme Court, according to a survey on the services of the courts, which was carried out at the request of the judicial administration.

The report outlines the status of funds and institutions pursuant to Act No. 19/1988 on funds and institutions operating under an approved charter, including subsequent amendments. The most recent amendments to the legislation on funds and institutions covered by the Act are reviewed. It can be said that the year 2025 marked a turning point in the supervision of these entities with the entry into force of Act No. 112/2024, amending the 1988 Act, on 1 January of that year, which introduced a strengthened legal framework for the funds and institutions subject to the Act.

Birch seedlings were planted this week in sand enriched with compost on land managed by the company Midgard at Geitasandur in Rangárvellir. By adding compost, along with a small amount of artificial fertiliser, the birch trees have a better chance of establishing themselves in the sandy soil and beginning to grow.

A new Medical Director of Health, María Heimisdóttir, has joined the Directorate of Health.

A new Service Quality Survey, conducted from November 2024 to January 2025, reveals that the public is increasingly satisfied with the services provided by the District Commissioners and holds these offices in high regard. The survey reached people from across the country and shed light on various aspects of services and interactions with the District Commissioners' offices.

A MoniForSoil network's conference in Hveragerði on September 2nd will concentrate on the advancement of soil monitoring systems within forested regions. The conference program is now accessible, and registration is currently underway, with a deadline of August 5th.