The annual influenza epidemic is ongoing. The number of confirmed cases has been high this winter but has been declining recently.

The annual influenza epidemic is ongoing, and the number of confirmed cases has remained similar in recent weeks. The peak occurred in December 2025, and the number of diagnosed cases decreased after the New Year.

At the NordGen Forest conference on birch, held in Hella on 17–18 September, two Icelandic scientists were honored for their work in birch genetics: Kesara Margrét Anamthawat-Jónsson and Þorsteinn Tómasson.

An annual influenza outbreak is underway. The number of reported cases has been high this winter but has been decreasing recently.

Public health indicators by health district in Iceland 2025 were presented for the tenth time in Ísafjörður today.

The River Baths geothermal spa currently under development at Laugarás in Biskupstungur will by request utilise locally sourced timber for the construction. Nine batches of premium-grade spruce from a recently harvested Haukadalur forest plot have been supplied by Land and Forest Iceland after being meticulously processed at the Institute's Thjórsárdalur sawmill.

Following a comprehensive review by the Directorate of Health of the mental health services at Akureyri Hospital (SAk), extensive improvements have been initiated to enhance the services and improve conditions for both patients and staff. A targeted improvement plan has been systematically implemented with the aim of strengthening SAk’s mental health services.

A milestone in services for children and families in the region

Land and Forest Iceland has made significant progress in reducing the use of imported synthetic fertilisers and replacing them with a range of domestic organic alternatives. Around 25% of the nitrogen applied in the agency’s own projects and collaborative programmes now comes from organic fertilisers. This not only brings considerable cost savings but also has positive climate benefits through reduced use of synthetic fertilisers.

The drone ban is being imposed at the request of the Police Commissioner in the Reykjanes peninsula, in connection with the Night of Lights.