Iceland Youth Health Watch: A new Iceland Health Ministry report flags overlapping risks for children and teens, including loneliness (about 11%), bullying (about 21%), heavy caffeine use (around 30%), energy drinks at least weekly (about 36% of 10th-graders), nicotine use, low physical activity, and underage alcohol intoxication—plus serious reports of sexual violence. Nordic Energy Drink Alarm: Nordic health officials warn that many young people are dependent on energy drinks; a study found over one in five drink them at least daily, with Finland starting youngest (one in four before age 12). Local Health Services Reshuffle: South Iceland’s municipal health-inspection system is starting staff terminations as major duties shift to the state on Jan. 1, 2027, affecting public-health conditions, pollution prevention, and food inspection. Cancer Care Update (EU/EEA): The EMA CHMP issued a positive opinion for perioperative pembrolizumab plus enfortumab vedotin for resectable muscle-invasive bladder cancer, with a final EU decision expected in Q4 2026 (including Iceland). Workplace Mental Health (EU-wide): Finland reports the EU’s second-highest rate of work-related stress, depression, or anxiety (45%), with time pressure and poor workplace communication also highlighted. Safety & Sports: Police investigated a knife attack between swimming coaches in Iceland; the victim was treated in an emergency department. Transport Access for Wellbeing: Westfjords youth say poor public transport between municipalities limits access to sports, culture, social life, and health-support services. Wellness Tourism Angle: A piece on medieval thermalism and today’s balneotherapy highlights how hot springs became a long-running health and relaxation practice.