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Seismic Watch: Around 400 earthquakes were logged in the Hellisheiði swarm near Húsmúli, with the biggest reaching magnitude 3.3 and reports of shaking felt locally. Aftershock Alert: A separate strong quake struck Mosfellsheiði at 1:45 p.m., preliminarily measured at magnitude 4.5, with aftershocks and reports from Hveragerði, Selfoss and the Capital Region. Aviation Disruption: Icelandair canceled a Zurich flight due to a staffing shortage, and said crew staffing issues led to six cancellations. Prison Tragedy: A man held at Hólmsheiði Prison died overnight; sources say he was serving a homicide sentence, and authorities suspect suicide while relatives are being contacted. Marine Protection Deadline: Experts warn Iceland is far behind on marine biodiversity targets, with only about 2% of marine territory meeting protected-area definitions. Business & Shipping: Atlas Air will buy a 49% stake in Iceland’s Air Atlanta to expand freighter capacity. Culture Spotlight: Björk opened a major new National Gallery of Iceland exhibition, Echolalia, featuring large-scale audiovisual works and a preview of “Nerve Bloom.” Economy: Iceland Seafood International reported higher Q1 profit, helped by strong cod prices and capelin sales.

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