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We are pleased to report that the National Archives of Iceland remains a workplace with equal pay.

The new website for the Directorate of Equality has been launched on Ísland.is.

The Chief Epidemiologist’s respiratory infections dashboard has been updated with data for weeks 15-17 of 2025 (April 7 – April 27, 2025).

The capital area police are warning of thieves who have been traveling in the city centre in recent days.

This week, the Directorate of Fisheries took part in teaching within the framework of the Fisheries Training Programme (FTP) at GRÓ – The Centre for Capacity Development under the auspices of UNESCO.

Land and Forest Iceland has made significant progress in reducing the use of imported synthetic fertilisers and replacing them with a range of domestic organic alternatives. Around 25% of the nitrogen applied in the agency’s own projects and collaborative programmes now comes from organic fertilisers. This not only brings considerable cost savings but also has positive climate benefits through reduced use of synthetic fertilisers.

Just over five years ago, the first cases of pneumonia with an unknown cause were reported in Wuhan, China. This marked the beginning of a pandemic that would profoundly affect global health, economies, and welfare.

In connection with Cybersecurity October, the Financial Management Authority reminds all Orri users to update their password as soon as possible. This applies whether you log in with electronic ID or not.