Whaling & Activism: Dame Judi Dench and other celebrities urged Iceland to “turn the page” on commercial whaling, saying at least 18 fin whales have been killed this season and calling for a shift to whale-watching tourism. Maritime Watch: The conservation group behind the whaling-ship Bandero says the vessel has left Iceland’s 200-nautical-mile zone to get medical treatment for a crew member, while its Iceland team continues monitoring. Festival Policing: South Iceland police are investigating three reported sexual offences linked to the Kótelettan music and BBQ festival in Selfoss, with other incidents including underage attempts to enter using false or borrowed IDs. Tourism Rules: A new purpose-built selfie platform has been installed at Dimmuborgir’s Gatklettur in the protected Lake Mývatn area to reduce damage from visitors leaving marked paths. Solar Eclipse Prep: West Iceland is gearing up for the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse, with planning involving tourism, police and emergency services, and officials urging people to be ready for last-minute weather changes. Health & Economy: Iceland marked seven straight weeks with no detected COVID-19 cases, while Mývatn’s Nature Baths reopened as Earth Lagoon after a major expansion. Justice in Fishrot: More than 1,000 former Namibian fisheries workers have asked Icelandic prosecutors to recognise them as victims in Fishrot-related proceedings involving Samherji.