The European Union has opened applications for the Digital Europe Programme. The programme supports projects related to artificial intelligence, digital solutions, and data infrastructures.

The Healthcare Institution of North Iceland (HSN) has hired two new nurses for the Akureyri Clinic: Ingibjörg Ösp Ingólfsdóttir and Þórdís Gísladóttir. The Akureyri Clinic is a diagnostic and advisory center for individuals with ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) or long-term symptoms of Covid.

The Adventures and Career of Andrés Magnússon, Surgeon in Siglufjörður, Who Recently Retired After 40 Years of Service.

Four division head positions at Land and Forest have now been filled following an open recruitment process announced in December. A new organisational structure came into effect at the institution at the turn of the year.

Today, a report was published with the results of Nordic monitoring of diet, physical activity, and physique among adults and children aged 7-12, as well as alcohol and tobacco use among adults.

A recent symposium commemorating the "National Gift" initiative concluded that a new National Gift is required to support land reclamation, ecosystem restoration, and expanded forestry initiatives.

Landsbankinn now electronically transmits information regarding the status of assets and liabilities of the deceased on the date of death directly into the estate system of district commissioners. This includes, for example, the status of bank accounts and mortgage loans.

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.

Lions Iceland and Land and Forest Iceland have signed a memorandum of understanding to continue their successful collaboration on the collection and sowing of birch seed. In recent years, Lions clubs throughout the country have played an active role in the “Collect and Sow Birch Seed” initiative.

The Directorate of Fisheries has allocated catch shares in lumpfish.