Under the supervision of Land and Forest Iceland, the Midgard tour operator in Hvolsvöllur enjoyed a beautiful spring day on Wednesday, April 24th, undertaking the task of planting approximately 800 downy birch saplings in an area that the company has designated for the purpose of restoring the native birch ecosystem.

“We do so much, much more”

The agreement was signed electronically by Bjarni Benediktsson, Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Andri Heiðar Kristinsson, Managing Director of Digital Iceland, and Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir, Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation.

Now we need think about solar protection. With spring, the strength of the UV radiation from the sun increases. A so-called UV-index indicates the strength UV the radiation. It is recommended to protect yourself from the sun when the UV coefficient is 3 or higher. In Iceland, the UV coefficient can be 3 or higher from May to September.

HSU in Selfoss // Björgvin R. Snorrason, Head of Real Estate and Operations at HSU

The annual campaign for collecting and sowing birch seeds commenced yesterday, coinciding with the Icelandic Nature Day, September 16. The Lions Club Sif in Eyjafjarðarsveit spearheaded a collection drive in the forest of farm Reykhús, Eyjafjarðarsveit, marking the fourth iteration of such an event organised by the club, thereby contributing to the campaign's overall objectives. Following the collection activity, the seed collectors were graciously hosted at the Hælið Museum Café in Kristnes, which commemorated the occasion by extending its operating hours beyond the usual schedule.

Newsletter of Digital Iceland August 2022.

A decision has been made to relocate the largest part of HSN's operations in Akureyri to Sunnuhlíð at the beginning of 2024. Home care will continue in its current facilities, psychosocial services and mental health teams will move to Hvannavellir 14. Work is underway to find accommodation for the part of the management located in Akureyri.

Framsýn trade union delivered a gift of 15 million ISK to the HSN sponsoring association in Þingeyjarsýsla yesterday. The gift includes a number of devices, including a complete heart echocardiogram that greatly improves the facilities of HSN doctors in Húsavík and the surrounding area.

The Chief Epidemiologist was informed last night of an adult in Northern Iceland diagnosed with measles. The individual noticed a rash on April 17th and sought medical attention on April 18th. Measles was suspected and later confirmed. The person is now isolating at home.