Defence Industry Expansion: Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein moved closer to wider access to the EU’s European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) as the EEA Committee broadened the scheme to include defence companies from the three countries, aiming to strengthen Europe’s industrial base and supply-chain security for Ukraine. Hydrogen & Aviation Fuels: Syntholene’s geothermal-integrated hydrogen platform received a KBR technical review pointing to hydrogen costs of about US$1.75/kg in best-case Iceland geothermal scenarios, supporting potential eSAF production. Tourism & Geothermal Infrastructure: Mývatn’s revamped Earth Lagoon reopened after a major redevelopment, expanding capacity to 600 guests and adding a larger facility after a cave discovery delayed the project. Trade Rules for Manufacturers: Morocco and the UK updated their trade framework, including cumulation rules that can treat processing in Iceland, Norway, the EU and other listed countries as UK-origin content under conditions—useful for supply-chain planning. EU Membership Negotiations: Iceland’s foreign minister said the country could seek stronger exemptions in fisheries, agriculture and emissions trading if EU talks restart, with any deal returning to voters. Business Compliance: Icelandirect (US) announced SSCI certification after an SGS audit, strengthening its position as a manufacturing partner for brands selling into demanding retail channels. Travel Disruption Watch: Switzerland urged the EU to pause EES airport border checks during peak summer travel, warning of infrastructure overload and longer queues.