Akureyri municipality announced in February that children of staff at the local hospital (SAk) and the North Iceland Health Institute (HSN) would receive priority for preschool enrollment to address a severe staffing shortage at SAk, initially covering doctors and nurses.

QVC, the owner of the QVC and HSN shopping channels, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company plans to restructure approximately $6.6 billion in debt.

The Swiss band Patent Ochsner is embarking on a unique tour across Switzerland, where they will release their new album after the concert series «Achtung: Probe!», for which additional dates have already been announced.

The parent company of home shopping networks QVC and HSN has filed for bankruptcy, though the popular shopping shows are expected to continue operations.

Health services in Hofsós, Iceland, have been closed, a move expected to save 7-9 million Icelandic krónur. The decision was made due to the old and dilapidated state of the HSN building in Hofsós, making renovations costly.

Google Pixel and Highsnobiety have announced a collaboration aimed at building a talent pipeline within the fashion industry.

The parent company behind the television shopping networks QVC and HSN has filed for bankruptcy, citing mounting losses. This development impacts a significant player in the retail and home shopping industry.

Jón Torfi Halldórsson hefur látið af störfum sem yfirlæknir hjá Heilbrigðisstofnun Norðurlands (HSN) á Akureyri.