AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIceland’s policy and economy: Iceland’s police and lawmakers are again in the spotlight after a court ruling that online alcohol sales can breach ÁTVR’s retail monopoly, with a Framsókn MP calling for immediate enforcement while parliament debates changes. Immigration: Iceland received 675 international protection applications in the first half of 2026, with Ukrainians making up nearly three-quarters; officials also point to further immigration reforms planned. Education: Iceland recorded Europe’s highest upper-secondary school dropout rate in 2025 at 16.7%, with researchers linking the pattern to labour-market pull and flexible pathways back into education. Business and industry: Nova lifted its FY 2026 revenue and EBITDA forecasts after its Ofar acquisition, while Oterra unveiled new naturally sourced liquid blue food colourings aimed at confectionery and beverage makers. Tech and ads: Google expanded its alcohol advertising geography (including Iceland) and broadened certification requirements across gambling and games categories. Culture and media: Icelandic scripted producer Glassriver is partnering with ZDF Studios’ Network Movie on crime series “Áróra,” and Glassriver’s “Cold Haven” has landed on Australia’s SBS On Demand.
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