AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEU Border Tech: The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully operational from April, meaning travelers to participating countries must submit biometric data (fingerprints and a facial scan) instead of relying on passport stamps—good news for faster processing, but expect teething issues. Arctic Security: Norway’s defence minister warned Russia against taking control of the Bear Gap, arguing it would enable missile and submarine deployment that could threaten NATO states, including Iceland. Iceland-Linked Trade & Energy: Iceland’s ambassador to India says the India-EFTA TEPA deal can open doors for Icelandic firms in geothermal, carbon capture, sustainable fisheries and green tech. Icelandair & Aviation: Icelandair will retire its Boeing 757s earlier than planned, pulling the plug this winter as high fuel and maintenance costs bite. Public Finance Watch: Bank of England officials are monitoring public-sector pay for inflation risk as borrowing costs swing with Middle East peace hopes. Nordic Business Tech: SuperCom won a Norway electronic monitoring contract worth about $1.8m, completing its Nordic footprint. Seafood Earnings: Iceland Seafood more than doubled Q1 profit on strong cod prices and capelin sales.
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