The police in Suðurnes want to draw the public’s attention to the fact that there are circumstances that require special caution at two popular destinations on Reykjanes.

Rebekah Lodge No. 16 Laufey – Oddfellow recently made a generous donation to the physiotherapy unit at the rehabilitation department of the Akureyri Hospital, providing flotation equipment for use in the pool at Kristnes.

It is now easy to access information about your vaccination status in My Pages on Ísland.is and in the Ísland.is mobile app. There, you can view your own vaccination record and see an overview of your children’s vaccinations.

The Directorate of Health’s annual report for 2024 has been published.

Innovation plays a major role in the operations of the Healthcare Institution of North Iceland (HSN), where deliberate efforts are made to improve services, streamline processes, and create a positive and effective work environment. It is therefore gratifying that three of the institution’s projects have been nominated for the 2025 Public Sector Innovation Awards.

A new review commissioned by the Directorate of Health shows that age verification at online shops selling alcohol is often inadequate. Identification was requested upon delivery in only 7% of cases, and electronic identification was required at the time of purchase in 36% of cases.

The new disability and rehabilitation system, which takes effect on September 1, marks a milestone in social insurance services in Iceland.

Landskjörstjórn has issued authorizations for election observation during the municipal elections. The main goals and purpose of election observation include increasing transparency in the conduct of elections and strengthening the trust of voters, candidates, and the public in the election results.

The Healthcare Institution of North Iceland (HSN) in Sauðárkrókur has recently received two generous donations from the Lions Club of Sauðárkrókur that will be of great benefit to the institution’s operations.

At HSN there are coordinators working in all the facilities, for children from pregnancy/birth to starting in kindergarten.