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EU Referendum Watch: Iceland’s parliament has voted to hold a referendum on restarting EU membership talks in August, with the foreign minister warning of disinformation and Arctic-security stakes. Municipal Politics: The Independence Party won Iceland’s 16 May municipal elections, delivering a clear swing to the right and leaving the People’s Party with no seats. Central Banking & AI: At the Reykjavik Economic Conference, Fed officials debated whether AI will boost productivity without driving unemployment, while also stressing inflation risks and the need to look past temporary shocks. Geothermal Expansion: Reykjavík Geothermal says drilling has started in Tenerife, targeting 2,500–3,000m wells as part of a new Canary Islands geothermal push. Sports—Japan vs Iceland: Japan edged Iceland 1-0 in Tokyo with Koki Ogawa’s late header as the teams closed out World Cup preparations. Prison Tragedy: A man held at Hólmsheiði prison died overnight; authorities suspect suicide and have notified the Parliamentary Ombudsman. Culture & Live Music: Reykjavík Arts Festival (Listahátíð) kicks off, with early highlights including Harpa Square premieres and a packed music programme. Strongman Record: Hafþór Björnsson set a world record deadlifting 400kg for 7 reps.

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May 14, 2026

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May 11, 2026

Alvotech Announces Completion of FDA Surveillance Inspection at Reykjavik Facility

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Apr. 19, 2026

Icelandic, Irish Officials Say EU Must Get Tougher, Leaner

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Iceland, Ireland Urge EU to Boost Competitiveness, Defend Values

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Apr. 16, 2026

Blood Cancer Patients and Their Supporters Cycle Across Iceland to Raise Funds and Awareness for Multiple Myeloma and the International Myeloma Foundation’s Research

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Whisper Opens 16th Worldwide Office in Reykjavík With Your Friend in Reykjavik

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Apr. 14, 2026

Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Speaker Presentation at IOVC Conference in Reykjavík, Iceland on April 28th Highlighting the RedTail Platform’s Ability to Deliver Genetic Medicines to Distal Sites of Disease with Systemic Therapy

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