Today, June 5th, Jón Helgi Björnsson, Director of the Healthcare Institution of North Iceland, and Sigfús Ingi Sigfússon, Mayor of Skagafjörður, signed a new agreement regarding ambulance services.

We are absolutely delighted with the excellent turnout at HSN’s first Science and Education Day, which was held yesterday. Around 150 people attended in person, and an additional 30 joined via livestream.

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 Administration of Occupational Safety and Health has become aware of an increasing import of work machines and equipment from countries outside the European Economic Area that are either not CE marked or incorrectly CE marked. It is emphasised that such equipment must bear a valid CE marking in order to be placed on the market and used in Iceland. The Administration of Occupational Safety and Health monitors compliance with these requirements.

About home hospital services, telemedicine, staffing and funding

Digital Iceland newsletter August 2025.

Abolition of the 18-month rule, discontinuation of renewals of residence permits granted on that basis, and clarification of provisions allowing the revocation of international protection in cases of serious criminal offences.

Distribution of forest seedlings for autumn planting is currently at its peak. Yesterday, the Björnskot distribution center in Skeið received plant shipments designated for projects within Árnes county. Over two hundred thousand seedlings are slated for deployment across various county projects in the upcoming weeks. The seedlings are reported to be in exceptional condition, which is expected to yield favorable outcomes.

The situation in Iceland is relatively good regarding antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance (AMR), but a great deal of work remains.

Birna Íris Jónsdóttir, CEO of Digital Iceland, was shortlisted for this year’s Nordic Women in Tech Awards and attended the awards ceremony in Helsinki last Friday.