The National Archives’ Research Day was celebrated on 14 November, when data bases in historical research and dissemination were discussed. Over 70 guests attended the conference and panel discussions.

The Minister of Health has confirmed the Directorate of Health's new recommendations on minimum data recording in healthcare, published in Stjórnartíðindi, the Government‘s website, at the end of October.

A symposium will be held at the Nordic House in Reykjavik on December 5th to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Icelandic parliament's approval of a special budget for the National Gift project. This project was created to address the decline in vegetation and soil erosion that Iceland has experienced since human settlement.

A substantial quantity of birch seeds were gathered in various regions of Iceland during the autumn season as part of Land and Forest Iceland's campaign to collect and sow birch seeds. This initiative provided an opportunity for school groups to engage in outdoor learning experiences. Recently, a group of students from Sunnulækjarskóli in Selfoss visited the Land and Forest Iceland Selfoss office to deliver the birch seeds they had diligently collected in the local area throughout the autumn.

Coordinated policy efforts are key to realizing the full benefits of health data for research, innovation and healthcare improvements, according to a new report by the VALO project.

The National Electoral Board has recast its instructions on the credentials of the Ombudsman with the amendment providing that information on the name of the candidate represented by the Ombudsman shall appear only on the reverse of the document.

To rent out your own registered vehicle through a rental platform for short-term use, you need a permit from the Icelandic Transport Authority.

Instructions for Renewing Registration (in Icelandic only)

Please note that if applying on behalf of a company, the person with signatory authority must submit the application.

Property owners can utilize private pension savings tax-free for property purchases or to pay down a loan.