Last autumn, students in the 5th and 6th grades at Stórutjarnaskóli took part in the Children’s Literature Festival, where they wrote and created their own books.

In the spring, the sunshine provides welcome light and warmth, inviting people to enjoy outdoor activities. The sun offers warmth but also emits ultraviolet radiation, which can harm us if we are not careful.

As of Wednesday, 29 April, a single shared phone number will be introduced for HSN primary healthcare centres in Dalvík and Fjallabyggð: 432 4000.

Yesterday, 4th March 2026, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe adopted a new recommendation on responsibility for digital violence against women and girls

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.

The Financial Management Authority calls for nominations for the 2026 Public Sector Innovation Awards.

New legislation was passed in Althingi yesterday which entails new criteria for determining annual increases in social insurance.

About 140 people take part in the Icelandic Forestry Conference 2026 which takes place at Stracta Hotel Hella on 18–19 March. The theme of the first day is the life in the forest. The theme touches on various aspects of life in the forest such as forest ecosystems, ongoing quality work in forestry and the relationship between people and forests. The second day features a diverse range of presentations on various forestry-related topics. The Conference will be streamed online.

Representatives of the Friends of the Hospital visited the Department of Internal Medicine today and presented the staff with a bouquet of flowers and a message of sympathy following the passing of Sólveig Hulda Valgeirsdóttir, former head of the department.

Changes in the administration of assistive devices to improve service, shorten waiting times, and increase efficiency in application processing.