The Chief Epidemiologist’s respiratory infections dashboard has been updated with data for week 41 of 2025 (October 6–12, 2025).

Inga Sæland, the new Minister of Social Affairs and Housing, visited Sjónstöðin recently.

The Minister of Social Affairs and Housing has signed an amendment to the regulation on the Social Insurance Administration's authorisation to pay a child pension for the education or vocational training of young people aged 18–20.

Numerous labor unions, women's organizations, and LGBTQ+ groups have called for a Women's Strike on Friday, October 24th, marking the 50th anniversary of the first Women's Strike in Iceland, when women brought society to a standstill.

A new Service Quality Survey, conducted from November 2024 to January 2025, reveals that the public is increasingly satisfied with the services provided by the District Commissioners and holds these offices in high regard. The survey reached people from across the country and shed light on various aspects of services and interactions with the District Commissioners' offices.

Digital Iceland continues to develop and improve digital solutions with regular updates on both core services and individual digital services. With the latest update we introduce both new functionality and additions and fixes aimed at increasing security, improving user experience and simplifying service processes for both individuals and companies.

Due to Christmas, the opening hours at the Iceland Health will be changed.

In a bill from the Minister of Social Affairs and Housing, which was presented to Althingi on 10 November, it is proposed that a one-off payment in December be made for old-age pension, disability pension and new medical- and rehabilitation allowance.

Iceland Health wants to remind about important information regarding the rights of insured individuals while traveling