AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEU Referendum Watch: Iceland’s parliament has voted to hold an August 28 referendum on restarting EU membership talks, with fishing rights, sovereignty and the euro expected to dominate the debate. Prison & Deportation Policy: New amendments allow foreign prisoners to be granted parole after serving one-third of their sentence on the condition they are immediately deported, a temporary measure running until July 1, 2027. Public Opinion: A new Maskína poll finds 54% of Icelanders are satisfied with President Halla Tómasdóttir’s performance, up from 45% in the previous quarterly survey. Humanitarian Aid: Iceland has pledged $402,000 (50 million ISK) to the UN’s Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund amid a major funding shortfall. Travel & Tourism: British Airways launches Avios-only half-term flights to Reykjavík and Tenerife, while Keflavík’s new Bless Programme offers free micro tours for departing passengers. Business & Health: Alvotech resubmitted FDA biosimilar applications for AVT05 and AVT06 after responses tied to its Reykjavik facility.
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