AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoArctic Security: The UK is proposing to extend its nuclear deterrent to Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) members, including Iceland, with an agreement expected in November—Britain’s submarines would backstop deterrence across the Northern Europe/Arctic region. Cost of Living: Iceland’s annual inflation climbed to 5.9% in September as fuel VAT changes and higher diesel and petrol prices pushed costs up. Film Industry: Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF) Industry Days runs Sept 29–Oct 3 and is launching the Arctic Script Lab to develop Nordic and Arctic-rooted stories, with mentoring in Reykjavík. Travel & Tourism: Jet2 is adding more winter Iceland options from UK airports, including new 2027/28 Iceland flights and city-break packages featuring Northern Lights and the Blue Lagoon. Green Tech Ties: India and Iceland held talks to deepen cooperation in renewable energy and green technology ahead of India’s Prosperity Summit on Oct 7. Climate Research: Scientists report Iceland’s Sólheimajökull glacier—fed by Katla—can release large amounts of methane in summer, potentially boosted by volcanic gases.
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