The National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police, in consultation with the Chief Epidemiologist, has decided to cancel the uncertainty level of civil protection due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iceland Health and the Reykjavík Medical Association have concluded an agreement on the services of specialized physicians, which will take effect on September 1st 2023.

HSU in Selfoss // Bjarni Birgisson, head chef

Framsýn trade union delivered a gift of 15 million ISK to the HSN sponsoring association in Þingeyjarsýsla yesterday. The gift includes a number of devices, including a complete heart echocardiogram that greatly improves the facilities of HSN doctors in Húsavík and the surrounding area.

The Icelandic Marine Research Institute (Hárannsóknastofnunin) announced on 3 July a proposal for a fish farming area in Arnarfjörður in accordance with Article 4a of the Law on Aquaculture. The presentation period was until 7 August last year.

The Icelandic Transport Authority has connected to the digital mailbox on Ísland.is. This increases efficiency and improves customer service.

The Social Insurance Administration and the pension funds have concluded an agreement on the digital exchange of information on pension rights of customers who have applied for pension payments to TR.

The bill by the Minister of Social Affairs, Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson, on changes to the disability and rehabilitation pension system was approved by parliament on 22 June. The new system will take effect on 1 September 2025.

Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson, Minister of Social Affairs and Labour, will present major changes to the disability pension system on Monday 22 April at 11:00.

An error occurred at the Financial Management Authority when establishing claims yesterday due to excess catches on the coast.