AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMobile Networks: Iceland became the first European country to fully switch off 2G and 3G, but some older/foreign phones may fail to connect to emergency calls on 112—officials are urging visitors to check their devices. Energy & Industry: Reykjavik University and Southern Utah University signed an agreement to boost sustainable energy education and research, while Borealis secured a 12MW power deal with Landsvirkjun for its Blönduós data centre expansion. Geothermal Development: Parliament cleared the Bolaalda geothermal project to move forward, paving the way for up to 100MW of power in southern Iceland. Whaling & Public Opinion: Iceland resumed commercial fin whaling after a two-year pause, with two fin whales already killed; a new poll finds more people oppose fin whale hunting than support it. Local Life & Safety: Police dealt with a busy night in the capital region, including a serious e-scooter crash, a car fire, and domestic violence and theft investigations. Travel & Events: easyJet added winter Budapest flights from Liverpool, and Iceland Airwaves announced a second round of artists for 2026.
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