AGP Executive Report
Last update: a few seconds agoAntimicrobial Resistance: Iceland’s latest infectious disease report says multidrug-resistant E. coli and related bacteria detections have more than tripled over a decade, reaching 650 cases in 2025, with travel flagged as a key source. Weather & Travel: A warm, dry pattern is pulling crowds to South Iceland, with campsites and facilities seeing standout demand and one pool temporarily pausing entry after hitting capacity. Aurora Planning: The 2026–27 northern lights season runs roughly from late September to late March/early April, with best viewing often around local midnight and peak chances in equinox months and deep winter. Search & Safety: A tourist reported missing after a hike near Orrustuhóll east of Fossálar was found safe and unharmed after a major search, with authorities urging hikers to carry phones and share plans. Local Recovery: Grindavík has set up four specialist working groups to guide a new risk-based assessment for rebuilding and planning residents’ return, with safety as the top priority. Culture & Media: Glassriver and Germany’s Network Movie are adapting Lilja Sigurðardóttir’s Áróra crime novels into an international TV drama set across Iceland and London. Reykjavík Rain Record: Reykjavík recorded 65.6mm of rain in the first half of July, setting a new record, while Akureyri stayed far drier.
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