AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWorld Cup Watch: Lionel Messi trained separately in Argentina’s first Kansas City session as he recovers from left hamstring fatigue, with the team saying he’s expected to be ready for the June 16 opener vs Algeria; several other players also worked away from the main group while Cristian “Cuti” Romero and Julián Álvarez returned after being cleared. Arctic Security: Norway’s defence minister warned Russia must not gain control of the Bear Gap, arguing it could enable submarine and missile deployment across the North Atlantic. Iceland & Europe: Iceland’s Michelin-star status stays the same for 2026, with Óx, Dill and Moss retaining stars and Lola added as a recommended spot. Local Diplomacy: Slovakia’s foreign minister is in Iceland for talks on security, NATO cooperation and EU relations. Sports (Youth): Iceland is set to compete in the FIBA U18 EuroBasket Division B in Croatia (Rijeka & Opatija) and in the FIBA U18 Women’s EuroBasket Division B in Romania (Tulcea). Environment & Data: The US NSF plans to scale back a major ocean monitoring network, including sensors in the Irminger Sea between Greenland and Iceland. Culture: Björk’s Echolalia exhibition opens at the National Gallery of Iceland, running through September.
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