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Last update: 7 hours agoEU Referendum Pressure (Norway): Norway’s long-running pro-EU push is betting on timing. Trine Lise Sundnes says “we have this summer” to build momentum, arguing that if Iceland votes to join, it could force a fresh debate in Oslo—after two earlier referendums narrowly rejected membership. Iceland Politics (Municipal Vote): Reykjavík’s May 16 local elections are heating up, with parties campaigning across the city and key issues tied to planning, transport, and who gets included in local life. Earth & Safety: A magnitude 3.0 earthquake hit near Ok Glacier, and Akureyri held a major airport emergency drill with multiple agencies. Health & Industry: Alvotech says the FDA has completed a routine surveillance inspection of its Reykjavik site, clearing the way for biosimilar resubmissions later in 2026. Crime & Courts: A Romanian man was arrested over a bank fraud case involving Arion Bank, with Iceland seeking extradition. Travel & Culture: Explora Journeys is ramping up Northern Europe and Iceland sailings for summer 2026, while Taste of Iceland Festival events wrapped in Denver.
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