AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWhaling Returns: Iceland resumed commercial whaling after a two-year pause, with two fin whales reportedly killed off the coast overnight—sparking fresh protest and renewed calls for a ban. Tuition Change: Iceland approved legislation to charge full tuition fees to most non-EEA students at public universities from 2027–28, ending state funding for many international students. Geothermal Tech Push: Syntholene says it finished construction of its geothermal-integrated SOEC hydrogen facility in Húsavík ahead of schedule and under budget, moving into effects testing. Local Governance: A Maskína survey finds Reykjavík’s new governing coalition has higher public expectations than the previous administration, with satisfaction currently outpacing dissatisfaction. Tourism & Rules: Rangers say off-road driving damage in Iceland’s highlands was among the worst they’ve seen, after tourists admitted violations and were fined. Public Safety: A man arriving from Keflavik was arrested at Washington Dulles after officers allegedly found child sexual abuse and bestiality material on his phone.
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