AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEU Referendum: Iceland’s vote on Saturday to restart EU accession talks is shaping up as a near dead-heat, with a Maskína poll putting “Yes” at 51.3% and “No” at 48.7%, as the gap has steadily narrowed since June; the referendum is about negotiating possible terms, not immediate membership, and could take 18 months to two years if talks resume. Sovereignty & Fisheries: Campaign arguments keep circling back to control of fishing and farming, with voters split on whether Brussels can offer a “special arrangement” and exemptions—while opponents warn no EU member state gets a permanent opt-out. Geothermal & Tourism: Reykjaböð in Reykjadalur near Hveragerði is preparing to open in late August, leaning into a Nordic-style mix of heat, cold, water and steam rather than just another big lagoon. Local Safety: Vestmannaeyjar police issue a cliff-edge warning during the puffling rescue season, urging families to stay behind the stone wall at Ofanleitishamar. Business: Iceland Seafood International reports H1 2026 sales up to EUR 273m and net profit doubling to EUR 2.2m, with cautious optimism for the rest of 2026. Sports: Hearts pull off a dramatic penalty shootout win over Rapid Vienna to reach the Conference League main phase. Earthquakes: A Reykjanes Ridge swarm has ended after about 200 quakes, with the largest magnitude 4.1.
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