The Icelandic Marine Research Institute (Hárannsóknastofnunin) announced on 3 July a proposal for a fish farming area in Arnarfjörður in accordance with Article 4a of the Law on Aquaculture. The presentation period was until 7 August last year.

The Icelandic National Planning Agency will hold a meeting on proposals for a coastal area plan for the Westfjords and Eastfjords, on Tuesday 9 August at 13:30. The meeting will take place in the building of the Icelandic National Planning Agency at Borgartún 7B and is open to all.

The issuance of journeyman's certificates has been transferred to the office of the district commissioner in the South of Iceland, and the changes will take effect on January 1, 2025. This follows an amendment to law no. 42/1978 on craftsmanship, which aimed to reduce the issuance of licenses in the central administration of the public sector, thereby allowing more room for actual policy work within the ministry.

Now, those who have sold their houses in Grindavík to Þórkatla can make a contract regarding use of the house, a so called right of use agreement.

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.

Request for the District Commissioner to Confirm a Stepparent Custody Agreement

A specialised working group, commissioned by the Minister of Environment, Energy, and Climate, has submitted proposals concerning the current state and potential opportunities for carbon unit trading in Iceland. These proposals entail legislative modifications that are crucial for the efficient operation of the voluntary market for carbon units. The group's recommendations encompass the formulation of state policies, the implementation of fiscal incentives, and the establishment of a dedicated trading platform for carbon units.

According to the new Act on Patient Insurance No. 47/2024, the patient insurance of self-employed healthcare professionals is transferred from insurance companies to the Icelandic Health. The change applies to damages that occur on and after 1 January 2025.

The market for catch quota in herrring is open from 16:00 13 July to 14:00 18 July 2023.

On Monday, November 18th, the Chief Epidemilogist hosted a symposium at Landspítali Unversity Hospital in Fossvogur and on Teams, as part of the annual awareness campaign on antimicrobial resistance (AMR).