The Icelandic Transport Authority highlights amendments to taxi legislation that will take effect on 1 June 2026.

A new review commissioned by the Directorate of Health shows that age verification at online shops selling alcohol is often inadequate. Identification was requested upon delivery in only 7% of cases, and electronic identification was required at the time of purchase in 36% of cases.

Did you know!... that one of the most annoying things you can encounter is passport trouble when you're about to go on vacation.

All operations of the Speech and Hearing Center have been transferred to Heilsugæsla höfuðborgarsvæðisins, starting from May 1, 2026.

The Administration of Occupational Safety and Health has become aware of an increasing import of work machines and equipment from countries outside the European Economic Area that are either not CE marked or incorrectly CE marked. It is emphasised that such equipment must bear a valid CE marking in order to be placed on the market and used in Iceland. The Administration of Occupational Safety and Health monitors compliance with these requirements.

A new online database on parliamentary elections in the years 1874–1903 will be launched on the website of the National Archives of Iceland on the occasion of International Workers’ Day, 1 May.

The Heart of HSU // Winter 2025-2026

The thirteenth annual report on antibiotic use and resistance in humans and animals in Iceland with has been published.

The Chief Epidemiologist´s dashboard on respiratory infections has been updated with data through Week 4 of 2025 (January 20–26, 2025).

The Chief Epidemiologist´s dashboard on respiratory infections has been updated with data through Week 7 of 2025 (February 10-16, 2025).