Glacier Safety Alert: Sólheimajökull access has become more dangerous after unstable ice and new rockfall risks near the glacier lagoons led tour operators to cancel excursions, with the Icelandic Meteorological Office warning conditions are changing day to day. Aviation Discipline: Icelandair has stripped a veteran captain’s licence for two years after an unauthorised low flyover over Vestmannaeyjar, and regulators also suspended another pilot’s licence and referred one case to police. Emergency Numbers: After legacy mobile network shutdowns, the telecom authority says some older phones may struggle to reach 112, so Neydarlinan is offering 599 0112 as a back-up emergency number. Education Policy: Parliament approved full tuition fees for non-EEA students at Iceland’s public universities starting for 2027–2028, aligning Iceland with other Nordic countries. Air Connectivity: Direct flights between Iceland and China are set to launch October 26 via Air China. Housing Market: Most home sales are now closing below ISK 80 million, while rental living continues to expand. Icelandair Results: Icelandair reported a second-quarter loss of ISK 4bn but expects a stronger third quarter on bookings despite unresolved wage talks. Whaling Debate: Hvalur hf. resumed whaling after a two-year pause, drawing renewed criticism over quotas and IUCN-listed species.