The Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate has published a draft regulation on incentive and support schemes for land restoration and forestry on the Government Consultation Portal. The deadline for comments is 6 November.

Visiting from EU embassy and delegation interns EU

The Nutrition Day at Akureyri Hospital (SAk) took place on a Wednesday at the beginning of the month and was dedicated to the nutrition of surgical and intensive care patients. The day was organized by the hospital’s nutrition team in collaboration with the SAk Department of Education and Science.

On Saturday 4 March, the Supreme Court held an oral argument contest with the Orators Association of Law Students.

The annual report of the Icelandic Data Protection Authority for 2025 has been published. The report includes statistical information and various interesting facts about the role and activities of the Icelandic DPA, as well as the foreword by the Director.

Willum Þór Þórsson, Minister of Health, has accepted Alma D. Möller's request to step down from her position as Medical Director of Health. Alma’s resignation takes effect on December 10, 2024.

The Akureyri Hospital is urgently seeking housing for an employee.

Digital Iceland continues to develop and improve digital solutions with regular updates on both core services and individual digital services. With the latest update we introduce both new functionality and additions and fixes aimed at increasing security, improving user experience and simplifying service processes for both individuals and companies.

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has issued a new report highlighting the urgent need for more robust and comparable sexual behaviour data to support the prevention and control of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Europe.

The Supreme Court has revised and added more material about the court on the website in English. It contains a general and brief description of the court’s activities as well as a review of its history.