On 1 January 2025, a regulation on changes in the amounts of payments from the Maternity Leave Fund and the amounts of maternity allowance went into effect.

On 27 November 2024, a new Regulation on the amounts of payments in the mourning leave and the payment of the mourning grant came into force.

Iceland Health held an invitation to tender for a framework contract for the purchase of hand-driven wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs and walking aids for health insured individuals at the end of last year.

The Financial Management Authority (Fjársýslan) would like to draw attention to a survey sent to users of Orri systems by e-mail on January 13th. The purpose of the survey is to examine the educational needs of the Financial Management Authority’s customers.

On 14 January, 8 orientation advisors graduated. This is a significant milestone in the history of Sjónstöðin.

The Ministry of Health is now accepting applications for the position of Medical Director of Health. The Directorate of Health is governed by law no. 41/2007, on the Medical Director of Health and Public Health. The Minister of Health will appoint the Medical Director of Health for five years based on the recommendations of a committee.

Spaces Set Up in Real Size for Testing.

A new list of certified journeymen has been published on Ísland.is. This is the first time such a list has been made publicly available in one central location. The list allows you to see if tradesmen offering their services have the required certifications.

A "risky" gingerbread recipe on their backs.

Today, the Supreme Court ruled in a case brought by R against A regarding two specific comments made by A in a radio program. The Supreme Court’s decision stated that a discussion on important social issues enjoys increased protection of freedom of expression and that A would be granted more freedom to express himself.