AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAviation & Safety: Icelandair has suspended two pilots’ licences after an unauthorised low pass during a Frankfurt–Keflavík flight on 11 April, with one case referred to police and the airline’s responsibility still under review. Border Control: Self-service border kiosks at Keflavík Airport remain offline after failing operational tests; a gradual rollout is planned from mid-August. Economy & Jobs: Statistics Iceland reports seasonally adjusted unemployment rose to 5.0% in June, up from a year earlier, as employment and labour force participation both fell. Housing Market: A new HMS survey finds nearly half of Icelanders aged 18–24 are now renting, suggesting the rental market is expanding amid tougher buying conditions. EU Politics: Iceland’s foreign minister says the country has “nothing to lose” in EU talks, as early voting opens ahead of the EU referendum. Community & Transport: The Baldur ferry is set to resume its Breiðafjörður route on Friday after being held longer in Vestmannaeyjar. Whaling Watch: Paul Watson’s ship Bandero has re-entered Iceland’s exclusive economic zone, continuing monitoring against commercial whaling.
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