AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHigh North Security: Iceland’s foreign minister says NATO can’t lose sight of Ukraine even as it ramps up Arctic focus, warning Russia is still expanding capabilities in the High North. NATO at Sea: The UK protested after a Russian Bear-F patrol plane repeatedly approached HMS Prince of Wales and dropped sonobuoys near the carrier off Norway; Iceland backed the deployment as deterrence. Defence Spending Watch: Estonia’s defence spend ranking highlights how Iceland is excluded from armed-force comparisons, while Nordic states remain among the top per-capita spenders. Trade & Jobs: Vietnam and EFTA—including Iceland—concluded a free trade deal, promising better market access for goods and services. Local Business Energy: Iceland Foods switched on a 1.5MW rooftop solar system at its Livingston distribution centre, cutting emissions and grid reliance. Tourism Work: A Nordic tourism analysis argues collective bargaining helps keep jobs better paid and more stable. Culture & Craft: Traditional Icelandic stonewalling courses are set across the country this summer. Safety Incident: A concrete mixer truck plunged into the Þjórsá River near Sultartangi; the driver escaped and was airlifted to hospital. Travel Demand: Demand for flights to and from Iceland remains strong.
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