Iceland–EU Aviation Policy: The European Commission and Iceland agreed in principle to extend Iceland’s EU ETS exemption for international flights by three years, keeping Keflavík’s competitive treatment in place until 2030, with further support for sustainable aviation fuel. Local Recovery & Safety: Grindavík has set up four specialist risk-assessment working groups—covering town safety, education, housing/return, and evacuation/return procedures—to guide rebuilding and the return of displaced residents. EU Membership Debate: Iceland’s Young Farmers Association has voted to oppose both restarting EU accession talks and the August 29 referendum, warning negotiations would chill investment and hurt generational renewal in farming. Tourism & Travel Links: Air China is preparing direct scheduled flights to Iceland, and the tourism industry expects more year-round arrivals (especially outside summer) if regulators keep foreign tour operators in line. International Cooperation: Australia’s Army joined training of Ukrainian defenders in Poland, working alongside allies in realistic scenarios aimed at improving battlefield effectiveness. Public Services: Reykjavík Pools introduced adult-only rules for outdoor changing rooms, a small but direct shift in local facilities policy. Global Visa Watch: Russia published the full list of countries eligible for its unified e-visa in 2026, including Iceland, and set out the application timing and stay conditions.