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.

During its latest plenary, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted an opinion on the European Commission’s draft adequacy decision under the GDPR concerning the European Patent Organisation (EPO). If the decision is adopted, it will be the first one that covers an international organisation, not a state or region.

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.

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.

By Act No. 53/2024, temporary authorizations for the use of teleconferencing devices in the conduct of civil and criminal proceedings before a court were made permanent. On November 1st, new guidelines for the judicial administration of the courts on teleconferencing will take effect.

You are invited to participate in a survey exploring how rangeland grazing and other land uses can better coexist, and what role digital technologies and data can play in that context.

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A guide for children who are victims of domestic violence, or violence between relatives and relatives, has been published on the 112.is violence portal.

There are big exciting milestones ahead in the lives of the 10th graders in Iceland, as appllication for upper secondary schools for the school year 2025–2026 has begun. The novelty with this year’s application process is that it is now entirely conducted through the website Ísland.is, so applicants or guardians must have electronic ID.

Land and Forest Iceland is seeking a skilled and motivated specialist to join its Geospatial Information Team. We are looking for an individual with a strong interest in geospatial information, data processing, and the development of digital solutions that support a wide range of operational and monitoring projects across Iceland. Application deadline is 22 June.