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Iceland EU referendum: campaign, economics, scandal

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Latest: Iceland to Hold EU Accession Negotiations Referendum on Aug 29, 2026

Althing set a national referendum for 29 August 2026 to decide whether to restart EU accession talks. Early overseas voting began on 27 July and will run through the referendum day. The vote follows a coalition promise t

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Greenland critical mineral exploration

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Latest: Greenland Mines Launches 2026 Field Season at Skaergaard Project in Southeast Greenland

In July 2026, two separate mining companies began field operations in Greenland to develop deposits of minerals deemed critical for Western supply chains. GreenX Metals launched work at its Eleonore North project in eas

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Iceland crime increase and sports defeats

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Latest: Iceland sees rise in crime, sports defeats and community events

In the summer of 2026, Iceland experienced a noticeable rise in crime across Reykjavík and the surrounding capital region. Mental‑health executive Grímur Atlason cautioned that punitive measures would only offer short‑te

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