AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoFerry Update: The Baldur ferry will return to its regular Breiðafjörður route on Friday after an extended stay in Vestmannaeyjar until July 24, with Særún continuing to serve Flatey. Jobs & Economy: Statistics Iceland reports unemployment easing in June, with the seasonally adjusted jobless rate at 5.0% and the non-adjusted rate at 3.9%, while employment rises to 77.9%. Housing: A new survey finds nearly half of Icelanders aged 18–24 are now renting (45%), suggesting more young adults are moving out as buying conditions stay tough. Border Tech: Keflavík’s self-service border kiosks remain offline after unreliable testing; a gradual rollout is planned from mid-August. Aviation Safety: Icelandair pilots’ licences were revoked after an unauthorised low-altitude flyby near Reykjavik in April. Health & Community: Icelandic firm ForMotion opened a new prosthetic and orthotic clinic in Lafayette, expanding from its Iceland base. Culture: Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is drawing major attention, including filming across Iceland and Scotland.
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