AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEU Referendum Pulse: A new Gallup poll finds 52% of Icelanders would vote to reopen EU accession talks if a referendum were held today, with support highest among under-30s and among voters backing pro-EU parties. Higher Ed Costs: The University of Iceland reports its first decline in international applications, linking the drop to expected tuition fees for non-EEA students (fees planned for 2027–28). City Hall Shake-Up: Reykjavík’s new governing coalition has launched a major restructuring to cut costs, abolishing offices and positions and aiming to save roughly ISK 280–330 million annually. Public Transport Reversal: Reykjavík ends free Strætó travel for primary school children after about 50 days, citing missing long-term funding. National Opera Staffing: Iceland’s newly established National Opera has appointed six singers for its first full season, with Verdi’s Falstaff set for March 2027. Whaling Watch: Iceland’s controversial whaling hunt has resumed after a pause, with reports noting the first whales killed since 2023. Business & Local Life: A removals business linked to a property company under police investigation has launched in Reykjavík, while Troll is set to acquire a well-known ice cream chain pending competition approval.
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