AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoVisa & Travel: Russia has published the full 2026 list of countries eligible for its unified e-visa, including Iceland, and set the rules for applying and staying. Tourism & Air Links: Iceland’s tourism industry is watching for direct flights from China to boost winter and shoulder-season arrivals, with Air China preparing to launch services. Climate & Big Events: A new study argues “mega events” like the World Cup and major concerts are driven most by fan travel emissions, urging organisers to reward lower-carbon transport instead of relying on offsets. Local Recovery: Grindavík has formed four specialist working groups to update risk-based assessments for housing, services, and residents’ return, with safety still the top priority. Road Safety: A cyclist died after a medical emergency in Glerárdalur near Akureyri; police say the case is under investigation. Culture & Media: Icelandic-German production Glassriver and Network Movie are developing Áróra, an investigative drama series set across Iceland and London.
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