The Directorate of Health is currently conducting a survey on health literacy among adults. This is the first time health literacy has been surveyed holistically nationwide in Iceland.

Following concerns about possible moisture damage and reported symptoms among staff, the engineering firm EFLA was commissioned to carry out sampling at the SAk premises in Kristnes.

Electronic testing for theoretical exams for motorcycle licenses (AM/A1/A2/A) began today, April 23. With this step, nearly all theoretical driving tests have been transitioned to an electronic format.

Joint press release from the Directorate of Fisheries, the Food and Veterinary Authority, and the Marine and Freshwater Research Institute on the status of origin analysis of caught salmon.

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 Hospital Post, the second digital newsletter from Akureyri Hospital, is now out.

March 24th is World Tuberculosis Day, commemorating the day in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced that he had discovered the cause of tuberculosis, the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Inspectors are now required to record a remark during routine vessel inspections if a risk assessment on board is not in place.

A united and stronger unit from September 1st.

A request for mediation regarding a dispute over boundaries between properties is now available on the district commissioners’ website.