Operators are reminded that lifesaving and safety equipment must always be inspected when its validity expires.

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.

A recording of a streamed meeting held on 9 May last year on the new disability and rehabilitation pension scheme, which will take effect on 1 September 2025, has been published. The objective of the meeting was to inform customers who are currently receiving disability pensions and are moving into the new disability and rehabilitation scheme about the main aspects of the new scheme.

Akureyri Hospital invites everyone to an open soup lunch meeting about the planned new building, to be held at Hof on Wednesday, November 19, from 12:00 to 13:00. The meeting will also be streamed online: https://youtube.com/live/_xwnyW06pzA

We are pleased to present the new and improved Nordic study plan on deafblindness.

The Equality Strategy of Land and Forest Iceland has recently been officially recognised by the Icelandic Agency for Gender Equality, signifying its compliance with the legal standards for gender equality. The program's renewal is scheduled for June 2028.

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has published its work programme for 2026-2027. The plan is based on the EDPB's policy and the issues identified as most urgent for stakeholders. In addition, the plan is based on the commitments made by Member States under the Helsinki Statement.

All children welcome on Ash Wednesday.

We are pleased to announce that the potential payments under the new disability and rehabilitation payments scheme can now be calculated from September 1st 2025.

At the turn of the year, changes to the organizational structure of the National Archives took effect, aimed primarily at streamlining operations and increasing efficiency following the growth in projects and staff.