In the spring the sunshine gives us welcome light and warmth, and people enjoy outdoor activities in the sun. The sun gives us warmth, but also ultraviolet radiation, which can harm us if we are not careful.

Continued delays in processing cases at the Directorate of Health

Six individuals have been diagnosed with monkeypox in Iceland. All are men of middle age and all but two of these infections are traced to other countries. No one is seriously ill and no one has ever been hospitalised.

The board of Þórkatla has approved the purchase of 510 properties in Grindavík worth approximately 40 billion ISK.

On May 21st, the first meeting of the newly formed steering group on safety of airway in Iceland was held at the Icelandic Transport Authority.

An application for the purchase of residential properties in Grindavík has been opened for individuals.

The Directorate of Fisheries has compiled information on results of the 70 infringement cases that were closed by decision in the last fishing year.

Annually, the Nordic archivists meet with senior managers to discuss specific issues. This year, the focus was on security in a broad sense.

The Directorate of Health’s annual report for 2023 has been published.

The Directorate of Fisheries has calculated the fees for sea based fish pen farming in 2024.