Critical Metals & Ports: Greenland Mines says it has secured a first right of refusal on Iceland’s Helguvík brownfield industrial site on the Reykjanes Peninsula, aiming to link critical-minerals processing with deep-water port access and up to 40 MW of power. Aviation AI: Amadeus, with Microsoft, released a report on agentic AI use in airlines, citing Icelandair among carriers involved in trials for automated rebooking, agent-led commerce, and smarter operations. EU Sanctions: The European Commission proposed a new Russia sanctions package that includes an entry ban for Russian military servicepeople since the 2022 invasion, alongside tighter measures for industrial sectors, banking, and the “shadow fleet.” Nordic-Baltic Security: Nordic-Baltic leaders backed Ukraine’s EU path (opening all remaining clusters in June–July) and also supported NATO membership progress; Ukraine signed a drone cooperation deal with Latvia with Iceland among the summit participants. Travel & Connectivity: AEGEAN and Icelandair announced a codeshare MoU to improve Greece–Iceland connectivity under single-booking itineraries. Tourism Demand: Amadeus data points to a surge in eclipse-related travel interest across Spain and Iceland, with higher occupancy and room rates expected around August 2026. Border Tech: The EU’s EES entry/exit system is rolling out across Europe, with warnings of long queues and staffing/technology gaps at some borders.