AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWhaling Returns: Iceland resumed commercial whaling after a two-year pause, with RÚV reporting two fin whales killed overnight near Reykjavik—while protests continue and the government says a bill to ban whaling is planned for autumn. Reykjavík Grapevine Threats: The Reykjavík Grapevine says it received anonymous email threats to whaling ships, claiming a device would be activated; the messages were forwarded to police and Hvalur HF. Off-road Enforcement: South Iceland Police say fines for off-road driving can run from ISK 10,000 up to ISK 1 million, depending on the case; several reports are under investigation after weekend incidents near Katla. Tuition Change: Iceland will require full tuition fees for most non-EEA students at public universities from 2027–28, with exemptions for the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Switzerland. Local Economy Watch: A new report finds Iceland’s wage purchasing power has grown far faster than the EU over the past decade. Energy Tech: Syntholene says it finished a geothermal-integrated SOEC demonstration facility in Húsavík ahead of schedule and under budget. EU Context: Ireland’s EU presidency is set to keep enlargement high on the agenda, with possible movement on Iceland talks mentioned.
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