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EU Membership & Arctic Security: Iceland’s finance minister says EU membership is vital for the economy and security as Arctic rivalry and trade wars intensify, ahead of an Aug. 29 vote on restarting talks. Whaling Resumes: Icelandic whaling firm Hvalur plans to hunt fin whales again this summer after a two-year gap, targeting a 150-whale quota and drawing fresh criticism over animal welfare. Shipping Emissions Rules: The IMO has adopted a new North-East Atlantic Emission Control Area, tightening NOx, SOx and PM requirements across Greenland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands, with entry into force set for Sept. 2027. Tourism Demand Management: Iceland’s tourism boom is still strong, but the strategy is shifting from chasing visitor numbers to managing where people go and the impact left behind. Local Attractions: Laugarás Lagoon says it welcomed 88,000 visitors since opening in Oct. 2025, with Icelanders making up about 75% so far. Greenland Critical Minerals: A Greenland critical-minerals platform is taking shape, with a focus on owning processing and conversion capacity rather than just mining. Capital Markets: Alvotech priced a $152m public offering, with proceeds aimed at funding its biosimilar business.

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Iceland’s finance minister says EU membership is vital as Arctic rivalry and trade wars intensify

Iceland’s finance minister says EU membership is vital as Arctic rivalry and trade wars intensify

Iceland’s Tourism Boom Isn’t Over, But The Strategy Has Changed

Iceland’s Tourism Boom Isn’t Over, But The Strategy Has Changed

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Tourists in Spain face scrutiny over their finances - with new rules meaning visitors could be asked to prove they have 'sufficient' money for their stay


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