AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoInstant Payments Upgrade: Icelandic króna is set to join the Eurosystem’s TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) in 2028, letting retail payments settle instantly in central bank money. Emergency Services Gap: About 6,000 devices in Iceland still can’t reliably call 112 after the 2G/3G shutdown, and authorities are urging affected users to check their phones. EU Fisheries Negotiations: Iceland will vote in late August on restarting EU membership talks, with possible fisheries and aquaculture exemptions floated—while Ireland’s fishing industry says it wants the same opt-outs. Courtroom Update: An Irish HR manager contacted Iceland police after a French colleague, Catherine Mancel, didn’t show up for work, as the Mancel trial continues in Reykjavik District Court. Whaling Watch: Iceland has resumed commercial whaling, with reports of ships going dark and protests continuing. Arctic Economy & Travel: A new Arctic solid-waste network was launched, and Ponant expanded Arctic 2028 expedition sales with 35-plus departures including Iceland. Local Business: Samherji reported higher FY2025 profit and earnings, boosted by strong whitefish pricing. Culture: Documentary “Time and Water” brings climate change home through Iceland-linked glacier loss.
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