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EU Referendum: Iceland’s Parliament has voted to hold a referendum in August on whether to restart EU accession talks, with fishing rights expected to be the main sticking point as Iceland weighs sovereignty and access to its 200-nautical-mile waters against broader security and integration arguments. Parliament Change: Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir says she will step down as an MP, stressing she’s leaving elected office but not her political ideals. Humanitarian Aid: Iceland has pledged $402,000 (50 million ISK) to the UN’s Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund as agencies warn of a widening funding shortfall. Northern Lights Science: NASA-funded researchers plan to launch eclipse balloons near Reykjavík to study how the atmosphere’s lowest layer responds when daylight disappears during Iceland’s August total solar eclipse. Travel & Tourism: Keflavík Airport’s new “Bless” programme offers free micro-tours inside the terminal, while British Airways is launching Avios-only half-term flights to Reykjavík for Northern Lights viewing. Culture Spotlight: Björk has opened her Echolalia exhibition at the National Gallery of Iceland, with major audiovisual installations and a preview of new music.

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