AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIceland-EU ties & migration: A new index ranks Iceland top for expat experience, citing strong foreign-born employment and public safety, while Portugal scores highly on visa openness and labour-market absorption. Clean transport: New EU/Norway/Iceland data shows electric cars pushing down average emissions from new vehicles in 2025, with Iceland among the highest shares of fully electric cars. Geothermal & energy education: Reykjavik University and Southern Utah University sign an agreement to expand sustainable energy teaching, research, and workforce links. Geothermal investment: Ormat highlights a new 100 MW binary unit as geothermal firms race to meet rising electricity demand. Local business & community: Reykjavik faces a major sidewalk repair bill, while Icelandic króna plans to join the ECB instant payments system in 2028. World news with Iceland angle: India holds its first mango promotion events in Reykjavik and Akureyri, aiming to grow agricultural exports via the Iceland-EFTA trade framework. Sports: Iceland’s “feel-good” Euro 2016 celebration vibe resurfaces as Wales fans copy the ritual after a comeback win over Belgium.
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