Digital Iceland newsletter September 2025.

On 1 September, Lífsbrú - Centre for Suicide Prevention awarded a team and an individual for their notable contribution to suicide prevention in Iceland, enhancing understanding of the subject and promoting better health and wellbeing across the nation.

European Day of Practical Nurses – November 26 – Congratulations!

Following an announcement by the Directorate of Health on 8 January that measles had been diagnosed in a child in Iceland, the Chief Epidemiologist wishes to provide the public with further information on the current situation, risks, and vaccination.

Landsbankinn now electronically transmits information regarding the status of assets and liabilities of the deceased on the date of death directly into the estate system of district commissioners. This includes, for example, the status of bank accounts and mortgage loans.

Icelandic film and television projects have achieved impressive results in the Creative Europe MEDIA allocations for 2025. In total, four Icelandic projects and entities received grants amounting to €1,740,000, which is equivalent to approximately 260 million Icelandic krónur.

On 13 and 14 March, a health tech ideathon took place in cooperation with KLAK.

On Thursday, September 18, the Science Day of SAk and the Health Sciences Research Institute of HA and SAk will take place. The program features a diverse and engaging selection of presentations where staff members of SAk and their partners will present research and development projects. The event will be held in the conference room Kjarni at SAk and will also be streamed live on Teams.

The Heads of the European Radiological Protection Authorities (HERCA) recently issued a position statement on the need for radiation protection to be integrated into quality management systems wherever radiation is used.

The coastal fishing season has begun, and the safety of fishermen is a top priority. Various preparations have been made to ensure the best possible prevention of accidents at sea.