The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs is looking for a strong and ambitious editor to lead the strategy of the presentation of content on Ísland.is, develop the content and accessibility policy of Ísland.is and thus support the transformation of digital public services.

A new digital application for paid parental leave is now open and expecting parents who are in paid employment can apply for maternity leave in a simple, digital and user-friendly manner.

In May, two papers were published by Hólmfríður Þóroddsdóttir, Fríða, who works here at the Communication Centre. Both papers were based on her Master’s degree from the University of Iceland and discussed the preparation of sign language interpreters for their assignments.

Cloud solutions increase security of data storage, improve services and promote innovation.

Iceland has signed an agreement with the United Kingdom on the coordination of social security, which will apply in particular to old-age, invalidity, and survivor’s pensions, maternity or childbirth benefits, unemployment benefits, death benefits, sickness benefits and work accident benefits.

The main transport routes in Iceland have been compiled under the transport life event Transport.

Cardiomyocarditis is a known uncommon side effect following COVID-19 vaccination. Recommendation for further vaccination in those who experience these adverse reactions.

It has been decided to use the results of the research on housing assistance for disabled people to strengthen the internal supervision of the municipalities.

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.

From October 1st 2023, the older login supporting the sponsored IceKey will be closed in the portals of Iceland Health. A change was first announced in February 2023.