AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPhilippines–Iceland Air Links: Manila and Reykjavík have signed an initial air services agreement, paving the way for up to seven weekly flights for passenger and cargo between the two countries, with talks continuing on start dates and airlines. High North NATO Posture: Norwegian, British and U.S. forces will deploy to Jan Mayen for Operation Atlantic City (Aug. 26–Sept. 4) as part of NATO’s Arctic Sentry, boosting joint operations in the Greenland–Iceland–U.K. gap. EU Referendum & Immigration Rules: Iceland is warning foreigners that illegal stay, repeated immigration-law breaches, and serious criminal convictions can lead to expulsion, and the country’s EU debate continues to frame fisheries control and sovereignty. Arctic Nature Watch: New research says warming seas and reduced ice are drawing baleen whales into “feeding frenzies” around East Greenland, with Iceland and Greenland researchers involved. Business in Iceland’s Orbit: Lupin and Tenpoint have teamed up to commercialize the presbyopia eye drop YUVEZZI across the EU, UK, Norway and Iceland. Local Life & Culture: Reykjavík’s Culture Night returns Aug. 22 with major events across the city, including a marathon and free openings.
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