NATO & Arctic Security: Iceland has joined a North Atlantic maritime security partnership with Germany, Canada, Norway and Denmark, aiming to protect shipping and undersea infrastructure as leaders meet in Ankara. Greenland Tensions: Denmark’s PM Mette Frederiksen reiterated “Greenland is not for sale” after renewed U.S. pressure at the NATO summit, underscoring sovereignty and collective defense. Power & Business Impact: A transformer failure at Búrfell cut electricity available on the grid, triggering temporary curtailments for selected South Iceland businesses while repairs are underway. Tourism & Weather: Campsite bookings surged in East Iceland ahead of a warm weekend, with forecasts pushing into the high 20s Celsius, while the west stays cooler and wetter. Local Culture & Community: Reykjavík’s Grafarvogur Church said a Pride flag was vandalized by being covered with Icelandic flag colours, and restoration is planned. Justice: Iceland’s justice minister is set to introduce autumn legislation to stop sex-purchase cases being settled with fines, moving them toward prosecution. Economy Watch: Landsbankinn forecasts Iceland’s inflation holding at 5.2% in July, with August likely to rise due to wage-agreement triggers. New Openings: Hilton opened Skáld Akureyri in northern Iceland, a design-led hotel built around Icelandic storytelling.