AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoArctic Security: Norway’s defence minister warned Russia could exploit the Bear Pass/Bear Gap to threaten NATO, citing hypersonic missile capability and the strategic value of the corridor for submarine and missile deployment. Ocean & Climate Data: The Trump administration moved to dismantle the $368m Ocean Observatories Initiative, including removing hundreds of instruments in the Irminger Sea between Greenland and Iceland—sparking alarm over lost long-term ocean records. Geothermal Push: The US House passed a geothermal package to speed approvals for drilling clean heat from Earth, with Iceland repeatedly cited as a proven model. Energy Markets: Daily on Energy flags an offshore wind legal fight over lease buyouts, alongside nuclear fuel capacity updates. Tourism & Travel Tech: Princess Cruises unveiled its biggest Europe season for 2028 (291 departures, 150 itineraries) and the EU’s Entry/Exit System is rolling out, with Iceland, Norway and Switzerland notably not using it. Iceland Industry Spotlight: Iceland’s geothermal sector will host key sessions at the World Geothermal Congress 2026, focusing on “reliable heat” and turning rock into revenue. Local Business/Manufacturing: Alvotech said its founder and strategy chief will join June investor conferences.
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