A draft bill to amend the Health Insurance Act, which the Minister of Health has published on the Government Consultation Portal, has sparked reactions.

The Chief Epidemiologist’s respiratory infections dashboard has been updated with data for week 47 of 2025 (November 17–23, 2025).

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NordForsk is helping to lead the participation of the Nordic countries in an extensive international collaboration aimed at supporting interdisciplinary and transformative research that seeks to harness disruptive technology to address global societal challenges and accelerate progress toward achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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.

How does punk and dissidence appear in Icelandic society, what is punk and when are actions defined as dissidence? Protests and punk is the topic of the National Archives of Iceland’s discussion at Safnanótt on 7th February.

The Administration of Occupational Safety and Health is inviting applications for grants to the Occupational Safety and Health Fund. The fund's goal is to promote research in the field of occupational safety and health and to contribute to improved occupational safety and health in the Icelandic labor market.

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.

The Lions Club of Selfoss has donated funds to the Emergency Department of HSU for the purchase of an Inmu Relax pillow. This pillow is a sensory stimulation device that combines music with deep vibrations.

Today marks 50 years since the first comprehensive gender equality legislation came into force in Iceland.