AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWhaling Returns: Icelandic whalers are resuming a controversial fin whale hunt after a two-year pause, with two vessels leaving Reykjavík for preparatory work and a quota of 150 fin whales and 168 minke whales for the year. Protest Fallout: A complaint has been filed with police over an activist allegedly being registered as a passenger on Hvalur 9 without consent, raising questions about how a protest voyage was handled. Information Integrity: Experts at a Reykjavík conference warned that social media and AI are making disinformation harder to contain, stressing the need for trusted journalism to protect public trust. Road Safety: A driver died after a head-on crash near Reykholt, with multiple people airlifted to Landspítali. Travel Disruption: Ten travel firms have collapsed since late 2025, leaving customers chasing refunds and compensation as trips are cancelled. Education Policy: The Teachers’ Association is urging flexibility on smartphone rules in primary schools, warning strict bans could create enforcement problems. Culture & Travel: Reykjavík Arts Festival is using Fischersund’s scent-and-music concept, while midsummer travel interest is surging around the solstice.
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