AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU Referendum Watch: Iceland’s government says fisheries control is “non-negotiable” in any EU accession talks ahead of the Aug. 29 vote to restart membership negotiations. Sky News for Iceland: NASA and local guides are pushing safe viewing for Aug. 12’s eclipse—totality crosses Greenland, Iceland and Spain, but certified eclipse glasses are required during partial phases. Astronomy Calendar: The Perseids meteor shower peaks the same night (Aug. 12–13), with dark-sky conditions expected near the new moon. Local Economy & Rates: Landsbankinn expects the Central Bank of Iceland to raise rates on Aug. 19 as inflation stays stubbornly above target, with wage deals facing a key inflation test. Sports (Iceland ties): Valur Reykjavik host FC Nordsjælland in the Conference League qualifier first leg, while Iceland’s Ilves face a second-leg task after a loss in the UECL. Business Briefs: Century Aluminum reports Q2 results; Oculis posts Q2 updates as it advances its neuro-ophthalmology pipeline.
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