AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEU Referendum: Iceland will hold a “Brexit-style” vote on Aug. 29 on whether to restart EU membership talks, with the “Keep In Control” campaign warning EU entry would be the “worst business idea” and a major step away from democracy. Parliament & Regulation: The Alþingi session ended June 19 after passing 105 laws, including changes on driving licence validity, foreign land purchases and stamp duty, plus a new Directorate of Industries. Public Safety & Justice: Parliament approved a new legal framework for court-ordered security measures outside prison, creating a secure facility for up to 16 high-risk people needing specialised care. Fraud Probe: Police are hunting a suspect in a donation scam that allegedly charged victims about €2,000 instead of ISK 2,000 via card payments. Heritage Under Pressure: A minister said 62% of turf houses studied have disappeared or fallen into ruin, raising questions about preservation of traditional building skills. Industry Watch: Icelandic film producers elected a new chair at SÍK amid concerns over declining production and funding pressures. Whaling Returns: Iceland’s whaling resumes after a two-year hiatus, with quotas reduced and protests continuing.
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