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Municipal Politics: Reykjavík’s next council race is shaping up fast: a new Maskína poll puts the Independence Party at 28% and widening its lead over the Social Democratic Alliance at 19%, while the Left and the Liberal Reform Party both slip to 11.6% and the Centre Party jumps to 9.3% ahead of elections on May 16. Volcanic Watch: Hekla remains under close monitoring, with an aviation advisory flagging an orange alert as ash plume heights are reported up to 20km. Culture & Pop: Iceland’s VÆB keeps the spotlight on the Eurovision-to-global-pop surge, while Laufey’s May 19 Singapore show has a fresh ticket release for fans still chasing a seat. Heritage & Science: Archaeologists report 3,000-year-old footprint carvings in stone, adding new meaning to Bronze Age “podomorph” rock art. Food & Travel Buzz: Icelandic barley snacks are getting global attention, and cruise plans are circling the 2026 total solar eclipse route that includes Greenland and Iceland.

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