Housing Policy: Iceland plans to ban monthly indexation of rent and tighten rules on how often rent can be changed, aiming to give tenants more stability as the rental market stays under pressure. Labour & Aviation: Icelandair aircraft mechanics are voting on an indefinite strike after months of stalled wage talks, with the airline warning disruption could quickly hit flights, tourism and exporters. Whaling Law: Iceland’s government says it will submit a bill in February 2027 for a permanent commercial whaling ban, which would leave only Norway and Japan continuing hunts. Diplomacy: Iceland summoned the U.S. ambassador after Donald Trump posted a map depicting Iceland as part of a “United States of America,” calling it an insult to sovereignty. Seafood Innovation: Iceland Ocean Cluster founder Thor Sigfusson urges cross-industry collaboration that proves commercial value within 2–3 years, pushing the “no waste” approach to better seafood utilization. Maritime & Compliance: Reports describe sanctioned ships being routed to Alang for recycling, including vessels seized by the U.S. and later sold for demolition. Construction/Real Estate: UK, France and Canada move to restrict trade tied to illegal Israeli settlements, with services linked to construction, infrastructure and financing targeted. Energy/Climate: Iceland’s geothermal sector gets a boost as Carbfix reports very high capture performance from geothermal power, supporting cleaner operations.