AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU Referendum Watch: Iceland’s government says fisheries control is “non-negotiable” in any renewed EU accession talks ahead of the 29 August vote, with Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir stressing Iceland must keep authority over quotas and marine resources. Economy & Cost of Living: Landsbankinn expects the Central Bank to lift its key rate on 19 August as inflation stays stubbornly high, with wage agreements potentially reopening if inflation tops a set threshold. Whaling Standoff Fallout: Iceland has ordered deportation and re-entry bans for the 21 crew of the anti-whaling vessel Bandero after a confrontation with the Coast Guard; crew must report to police while appeals are possible. Reykjavík Pride: Organisers expect the biggest-ever Reykjavík Pride parade this weekend, with thousands expected and central road closures planned. Solar Eclipse Prep: Iceland’s eclipse guidance reiterates that regular sunglasses won’t work—viewers need ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses and proper filters for cameras and telescopes. Travel Rules: MAST updated restrictions on what travellers can bring into Iceland, including strict rules on unlabelled or unpackaged food.
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