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Last update: 5 hours agoSkywatching (Aug. 12): A rare total solar eclipse will sweep across Greenland, Iceland and parts of Spain next Wednesday, while much of Europe—including the UK—will see a deep partial eclipse. The European Space Agency will stream the event live from Teruel, Spain, starting 5:30pm BST (7:30pm CEST), hosted by Dame Dr Maggie Aderin, so viewers can watch even if Icelandic weather plays tricks. Power grid prep: European grid operators are bracing for a temporary drop in solar generation during the eclipse and say they’ve coordinated monitoring to keep electricity stable. Local life: Reykjavík Pride’s parade kicks off today at 14:00, with an accessible viewing platform and live stream at Hljómskálagarður. Travel & safety: Keflavík airport security lines are running longer than usual this morning due to high passenger volumes; queues are expected to ease later. Road incident: A car went onto the shoreline at Gufunes in Reykjavík before midnight; the driver was taken to hospital with no serious injuries reported. Workplace equality: Iceland’s justice and social affairs ministers, unions and employers signed a declaration aimed at improving LGBTQ+ equality in the labor market. Tourism trend: Icelanders’ hotel and guesthouse nights are down 27% over four years as more people choose alternatives like campsites and private stays.
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