AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoNordic Noir Spotlight: Icelandic series Black Sands returns for a second season on U, picking up 14 months after a serial killer was hiding in plain sight in the coastal town of Glerársandar, with police officer Aníta juggling motherhood and a new suspicious death that drags up old trauma. Rescue & Safety: About 80 rescuers responded to a hiker with a broken leg at Háifoss in Þjórsárdalur, with specialist teams and extra communications support due to unreliable radio coverage. Whaling Clash: Iceland’s whaling hunt resumes after a two-year pause as two vessels head out, drawing fresh protests; one protester says he was distressed when the ship sailed while he was still aboard, and a complaint has been lodged with police over alleged passenger registration without consent. EU Referendum: Iceland will vote on 29 August on whether to restart EU membership talks, with opponents warning it’s a “worst business idea” and a major democratic step away. Local Governance: Reykjavík delays full relining of Vesturbæjarlaug pool, opting for localised repairs after systemic lining defects were found. Culture & Travel: Bergmál festival at Þingvellir goes ahead with road closures and a large police presence, while easyJet announces new winter flights from Liverpool to Reykjavik.
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