Applications for exemption from the student loan payment due to financial difficulties due to unemployment, illness, disability and other reasons.

Ships (over 15 m maximum length), which are equipped with cranes or other lifting equipment, must have a crane book on board. All checks and maintenance must be ...

Candidates for certification must have complete a written exam. However, candidates are not required to have completed a theoretical course in advance. The ...

Flight schools in Iceland operate according to the EASA syllabus for the theoretical qualifications for commercial pilot training (ATPL).

Data Protection has taken a decision after an initiative review of the processing of personal data in the common health register system of the Primary Health Care of the Capital Area.

Inspectors are now required to record a remark during routine vessel inspections if a risk assessment on board is not in place.

The Technology Development Fund has announced the results of its Autumn 2025 call. Seventy-two projects have been selected to enter grant negotiations.

The Directorate of Health has decided to change the application process for specialist licenses in subspecialties. The decision follows a recent Ministry of Health ruling and aims to clarify and improve the procedure. The change takes effect immediately, and pending applications will now be processed.

On World Patient Safety Day, 17 September, the Directorate of Health will hold a symposium.

The Directorate of Health is currently conducting a survey on health literacy among adults. This is the first time health literacy has been surveyed holistically nationwide in Iceland.