AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAviation Policy: The European Commission and Iceland have agreed in principle to extend Iceland’s EU ETS aviation emissions exemption by three years, keeping the deal in place until 2030, with the change still needing EU member-state and Parliament approval. Tourism & Connectivity: Iceland’s travel industry is watching a potential boost from direct flights from China, with Air China preparing scheduled services that could spread arrivals beyond the summer peak and potentially double visitor numbers. Local Recovery: Grindavík has set up four specialist risk-assessment working groups—covering town safety, education/housing/return, and evacuation/return procedures—to guide rebuilding and help residents come back. Business & Media: Glassriver and Germany’s Network Movie are co-producing “Áróra,” an investigative drama series set across Iceland and London, adapted from Lilja Sigurðardóttir’s crime novels. Crypto Regulation: BitPay says it has received MiCA authorization via its Dutch unit, enabling regulated crypto payments and stablecoin services across the EU. EU Labour Rules: The EU is moving toward final approval of a reform that would shift unemployment benefits for many cross-border workers to the country of employment rather than residence. EU Trade: The FIT Partnership meeting in Auckland is pushing to reduce trade barriers and uncertainty as potential higher US tariffs loom. Sports/Travel Demand: “The Odyssey” is driving “set-jetting” interest, with travel platforms expecting film-inspired destination demand to rise.
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