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Whaling Resumes: Iceland’s whaling fleet is back at sea after a two-year pause, with one protester reportedly breaking down after boarding a vessel and realizing it would sail all the way to the hunting grounds; campaigners say there’s no humane way to kill whales, while Iceland points to animal-welfare concerns and a planned suspension until late August. EU Membership Vote: Iceland will hold a referendum on 29 August on whether to restart EU membership talks, as the government weighs potential economic benefits against fears of losing control over fisheries, trade and currency. Local Infrastructure: Reykjavík City has deferred a full relining of the Vesturbæjarlaug outdoor pool, opting for localized repairs after safety assessments found systemic lining defects. Retail Competition Watch: UK supermarkets Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Iceland are pushing for a change to Aldi and Lidl property rules that they say let the budget chains block nearby store openings. Energy Trend (Europe): A surge in cheap solar panels is spreading beyond rooftops, with Europeans turning garden fences into small power generators as energy independence becomes a bigger business theme.

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