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EU Referendum Watch: Iceland’s Aug. 29 vote is not a final EU membership decision, but a green light to start accession talks—potentially followed by a second referendum in 2028—while Brussels hopes a “yes” will boost enlargement optics despite a near dead heat in polls. Fisheries & Sovereignty: The debate is rooted in fears of losing control of fisheries and self-determination, with concerns also tied to cost of living and Trump-era Greenland rhetoric. NATO Presence: NATO’s top commander in Europe says allied troops will keep rotating through Iceland for exercises and operations, with continuous anti-submarine activity from Keflavík. Local Governance & Community: Reykjavík’s Culture Night (Aug. 22) brings major road closures and a car-free city centre, with free shuttles running. Business & Energy: Reykjavik deeptech SnerpaPower secured €3.4m to help power-intensive industries manage electricity more competitively across Europe. Sports: Qatar SC signed Iceland midfielder Aron Gunnarsson ahead of the 2026-27 season. Culture: Laufey’s “A Very Laufey Day” expands to events in 75+ cities worldwide, including Iceland-linked celebrations.

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Coming in from the cold: Iceland weighs joining the EU

Coming in from the cold: Iceland weighs joining the EU

Icelandic whaling company announces intent to create iron supplements from meat

Icelandic whaling company announces intent to create iron supplements from meat

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Explainer: What you need to know about Iceland’s EU referendum

Reykjavik’s SnerpaPower lands €3.4 million to help power-intensive industries turn electricity into a competitive advantage

Reykjavik’s SnerpaPower lands €3.4 million to help power-intensive industries turn electricity into a competitive advantage


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North America’s Authentic Icelandic Skyr Celebrates Autumn: Icelandic Provisions Launches Pumpkin Spice

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Aug. 18, 2026

Exercise Northern Viking 2026 Marks 75 Years Of U.S.-Iceland Defense Cooperation

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Aug. 17, 2026

Chinese Ambassador to Iceland He Rulong Attends the Opening Ceremony of the 3rd China-Iceland Live Streaming Week

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Alvotech Announces Financial Results for the First Half of 2026 and Provides a Business Update

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Asana Co-Founder Justin Rosenstein to Deliver Iceland Eclipse Keynote on Redesigning the Future Economy

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New Awards under the Restricted Share Unit (“RSU”) Plan and the Stock Option Plan

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