The Data Protection Authority may decide that the processing of personal data for projects in the public interest may not begin until it has been examined and ...

On behalf of Land and Forest Iceland, the Vorviður initiative is calling for applications from NGOs to support afforestation projects. Deadline is 12 April.

Afforestation projects present opportunities to develop and sustain viable communities, improve forest resources, and optimise land use. The goal is to ...

A deposit fee is charged on beverages sold in single-use containers made of aluminium, steel, glass or plastic.

To import and sell fireworks requires a police licence.

The police encourage individuals to report websites or groups on social media that are posting violent videos of young people.

Individuals traveling with firearms whith layover in Iceland need to apply for a police permit.

The owner of a firearm must inform the police if he loans their firearm to another person.

As of 1 January 2026, the obligation to register lease agreements in the HMS Rent register will apply to all parties who rent out residential housing.

Activity grant is paid to those who are entitled to a partial disability pension and are actively seeking employment.