AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWhaling Under Fire: An Animal Welfare Council member is urging Icelandic authorities to fine whaling firm Hvalur hf., saying a fin whale’s prolonged death after being shot breaches Iceland’s animal welfare law. Health Care Oversight: A Directorate of Health review found Hraunbúðir nursing home in Selfoss far below staffing benchmarks, with professionally qualified staff at 27% versus a recommended 57%, plus safety and communication shortcomings. Air Quality Watch: Meteorologists say Reykjavík haze was most likely Canadian wildfire smoke, with elevated fine particles (PM2.5) detected and air traced across the Atlantic. Transport Update: The Baldur ferry has resumed its regular Breiðafjörður route after weeks on the Westman Islands service, with Stykkishólmur saying the disruption hurt tourism operators. Geothermal Progress: Reykjavík Energy signed an agreement with Iceland Drilling to start the IDDP-3 deep geothermal exploration well later this year at Nesjavellir. Economy: Iceland’s inflation rose to 5.3% in July, keeping pressure on wage talks as summer sales eased some prices. Education Policy: Parliament approved full tuition fees for non-EEA students at public universities starting 2027–2028. International Link: Air China will launch direct Keflavík–Beijing flights on 26 October, with a Copenhagen stopover.
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