AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEurovision Fallout: Five countries have officially boycotted Eurovision 2026 over Israel’s participation, with Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland pulling out and some broadcasters refusing to air the final in Vienna. The dispute centers on claims the EBU ignored member concerns and didn’t put Israel’s inclusion to a direct vote, as tensions over Gaza continue to spill onto the stage. Icelandair Labor Strain: Icelandair cancelled a cargo flight to Liège after failing to assemble a full crew, with delays and cancellations linked to staffing shortages amid an ongoing pay contract dispute; pilots deny any organized action. Voting Momentum: Iceland’s early voting surge continues, with 32,004 early votes cast so far today, and guidance that some voters must deliver ballots themselves to their registered district. Culture & Weekend Picks: Reykjavik’s events calendar leans into queer literature and community art, while film chatter spotlights animated mystery “The Sheep Detectives.” Tech & Scams Watch: A report alleges an Iceland-registered firm collected Nigerians’ Facebook data using a fake “FG grant” bait scheme.
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