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Culture Night in Reykjavík: Police say they intervened with nearly 40 underage drinkers during Menningarnótt, pouring away alcohol, contacting parents, and evacuating two central venues after finding many people under 20 inside; officers also arrested three men after an assault involving reported weapons. Aquaculture Watch: Icelandic salmon farms recorded a spike in losses, with more than 745,000 farmed salmon dying in June (about 3% mortality), linked to incidents during fish transfers and release; July mortality fell to around 1%. Public Life & Safety: A major rescue operation was launched on Fimmvörðuháls after a hiker fell ill; fog blocked helicopter access, so teams reached the patient on foot while paramedics provided care. Environment & Heritage: Surtsey’s helicopter pad is set for major expansion, growing from 36 to 100 square metres, with strict environmental conditions due to the UNESCO-protected site. EU Politics: Iceland’s upcoming EU referendum will ask voters whether to resume membership negotiations, not to vote directly on joining.

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