Arctic Film Industry: RIFF Industry Days (29 Sep–3 Oct) spotlights projects in development and launches the Arctic Script Lab, a pilot mentoring programme for Arctic- and Nordic-rooted writer-directors, with Dagur Kári mentoring participants in Reykjavík. Inflation Watch: Statistics Iceland says September inflation climbed to 5.9% (from 5.6%), with fuel VAT changes and diesel/petrol price jumps doing much of the work. Renewables & Green Tech: India and Iceland held talks to deepen cooperation in renewable energy, green technology and green shipping, with both sides flagging the Oct 7 Prosperity Summit in New Delhi. Arctic Security Focus: EU leaders in Rovaniemi discussed boosting Europe’s Arctic presence ahead of an updated Arctic policy, citing Russia’s growing military and surveillance activity. Fisheries Market Signal: Pelagic FIPs are closing as fishmeal buyers explore switching to certified stocks, after management pressure failed to deliver a “rescue package.” Health Workforce Policy: Ireland plans to temporarily relax the 50:50 non-EEA worker cap to tackle healthcare staffing shortages. Housing Pressure: Icelandic Tenants’ Association reports advertised rents 9.3% above new-lease rents, warning of further inflation feeding into agreements. Biotech/Regeneration: Kerecis launched “Compact,” a compressed fish-skin platform aimed at reducing waste and improving handling for deep wound care. Geothermal Tech Review: Syntholene engaged Imperial College London’s Nigel Brandon for an independent technical review of operating data from its Húsavík demonstration facility.