The ban is valid until 23:59 on 15 February 2024.

A new review of the frequency of respiratory infections and hospitalizations in Iceland in autumn compares the situation in Europe.

We would like to remind you that Symbol 2 will start on 2 March and end on 18 April.

Due to the unprecedented increase in applications for protection in recent weeks, the Directorate of Immigration has heavy workload ahead.

Due to security measures, flying drones over the port of Flensborg in Hafnarfjörður will be prohibited during the festivities of sjómannadagur, namely from 13:30 until 16:30 on 4 June 2023.

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.

A new digital application for parental leave has been in the making for a couple of years in cooperation with the Directorate of Labour. The new parents apply for parental leave or maternity/paternity grants.

It is important to have a conversation about good infection prevention.

Recently, a scientific paper was published in Læknablaðið on the effect of using iodine-enriched salt in bread.

Coastal fishing starts tomorrow, May 2nd, and the Directorate of Fisheries would like to draw attention to the rules applicable for fishing days and the catch counting for regional quotas in coastal fishing.