The next A2 certification drone exam will be held on the 10th of December at ICETRA´s offices.

Two case studies from Iceland have just been added to the toolbox of the UN Convention on Desertification Control, UNCDD. It shares Iceland’s experiences from the Hekla Forest project and a project east of Þorlákshöfn where frequent sandstorms have been controlled.

The Friends of Akureyri Hospital (SAk), together with the hospital staff, are hosting a celebration at Glerártorg on Saturday, 6 December, from 1–3 p.m

The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) recently published findings that highlight the challenges facing EU institutions in ensuring the right of individuals to access their personal data under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.

The second consultation meeting of Safer Westfjords took place on Wednesday 7 May at Sævangur.

The East Iceland Health Institute (HSA) has received the Balance Scale award for the fourth time, which is awarded to companies, municipalities and public institutions that have achieved the project's goal of equal gender ratios in executive or top management positions.

Matej Cieslar of Skógarmenn ehf. in Akureyri claimed the title of Icelandic Champion in Timber Sports at the Great Forest Day, which was held at Hallormsstaður last Saturday. Around 1,500 people attended the festival, and a new addition to this year’s programme was a disc golf competition.

The development of the fintech market creates opportunities to improve efficiency within the government’s payment environment. The Financial Management Authority (FMA) is currently working on a development project in the field of payments, with the aim of reducing transaction costs and improving services for individuals and businesses.

Participation in screening for both breast cancer and cervical cancer has increased significantly in recent years and is now approaching the target participation rate.