AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEU Referendum Watch: Iceland is set to vote in August on whether to restart EU accession talks, with fishing rights, sovereignty and the euro expected to dominate the campaign. Ocean Monitoring Shock: The US plans to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative, ending long-running deep-sea data streams that include monitoring in the Irminger Sea between Iceland and Greenland. Telecom Expansion: DIDWW says it has extended its SIP trunking service to Iceland and four other countries, bringing local call termination coverage to 57 markets. Business & Trade Outlook: The OECD cut its 2026 global growth forecast to 2.8% and warned recession risk rises if Middle East disruptions persist. Humanitarian Funding: Iceland contributed $402,000 (50m ISK) to the UN’s Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund amid a widening aid shortfall. Travel & Aviation: British Airways launched Avios-only half-term flights to Reykjavík, while Alaska Airlines began a new nonstop 737 route from Seattle to Keflavík. Energy & Industry: Iceland Seafood reported more than doubling Q1 profit, citing strong cod prices and capelin sales.
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