AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWorld Cup Focus: Jude Bellingham scored twice as England beat Norway in Miami heat to reach the semi-finals, setting up a showdown with Argentina. Eclipse Watch: West Iceland is gearing up for the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse, with organizers stressing that the weather forecast will decide turnout and urging capital residents to consider watching from home. Local Transport: A new bridge over Breiðholtsbraut opened to traffic, with new lights at Arnarnesvegur and Breiðholtsbraut helping clear a long-standing queue. Public Health Milestone: Iceland recorded seven straight weeks with no detected COVID-19 cases, the longest gap since early 2020. Tourism & Culture: Skáld Akureyri, a Curio Collection by Hilton hotel rooted in Icelandic literary tradition, opened in Akureyri. Energy & Industry: Earth Lagoon Mývatn reopened under its new name after a major expansion, and a geothermal H2 project in Húsavík reports low-cost potential for hydrogen. Legal/Consumer: About 20 companies are still selling alcohol online in Iceland after a court ruling against one retailer, with enforcement now under appeal. Community: Iceland’s first Jewish center, Beit Shvidler, opened in downtown Reykjavík, including a future geothermally heated mikvah.
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