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

The results of a survey of the services of healthcare centres in rural areas have been published on the Icelandic Health Insurance website.

HSU in Selfoss // Unnur Eyjólfsdóttir, head of Foss- and Ljósheimar, department of geriatrics

în română mai jos. On Dec. 5, the Ministry of Health in Romania declared a national measles epidemic and made the measles vaccine available for children as young as nine months of age for the first time.

At about 16:40 yesterday, 10 July, a volcanic eruption began again on Reykjanes peninsula, Litla-Hrút, northeast of the volcanic fissure eruption. The eruption seems to be larger than the last eruptions in Reykjanes, but has decreased considerably overnight. Gas pollution also seems to be much higher now. Volcanic gas can be harmful to human health and it is important to monitor gas pollution and air quality, both in inhabited areas and if you go to the eruption sites.

Promote health literacy

The Blind community, Sjónstöðin, the Sports Association for the Disabled and Reykjadalur, under the guidance of the University of Reykjavík, will hold skills camps for children and young people aged 9 to 25 from 11 to 13 October.

Today, the new website of the National Archives of Iceland is opened on the government’s website, Ísland.is. The URL to the new website is the same as the one before, skjalasafn.is.

There are still a few openings for applicants to enroll in a foundational course in Forestry offered by the Reeducation Division of the Agricultural University of Iceland. This course is specifically designed for individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge and understanding of forestry practices. The program spans seven weeks and is conducted through distance learning, incorporating two interactive sessions and practical exercises on site.

Christmas greetings from HSN staff.