AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEurovision Fallout: Semifinals kick off tonight as boycotts hit Eurovision for a third straight year, with five countries—including Iceland—skipping the contest over Israel’s participation amid the Gaza war. Volcanic Watch: Hekla is back in the headlines with an ash advisory warning of a MAX plume height of 20km, while a separate M3.0 earthquake shook near the Ok glacier. Local Politics: Reykjavík’s municipal election is May 16, with parties pushing sharply different visions—plus fresh attention on the Pirate Party’s campaign message. Business & Health: Alvotech says the FDA has completed a routine cGMP surveillance inspection at its Reykjavik site, clearing the way for biosimilar BLA resubmissions later in 2026. Culture & Film: Iceland’s screen scene gets a boost: the Viking action-thriller The Berserker has unveiled its principal cast and plans to shoot in Iceland in summer 2027. Tourism Tips: A travel roundup warns some of Iceland’s most famous hot springs are often “overrated,” urging visitors to plan around crowds and pricing.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.