Your weekly roundup of the best blog posts and news articles about Iceland from across the globe.

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The battle for control of Iceland’s geothermal energy fields
“It was the first privatization of an energy company in Iceland, and was clearly engineered to transfer the company into the hands of people who had a very clear view of the fact that green energy would – and will – become ever-more valuable in the future.”

Reykjavik Grapevine
Poll: EU Referendum Would Fail if Voted On Today
“According to a poll conducted by Bífröst University for Stöð 2 News, most Icelanders would reject a vote to join the EU if a referendum were held today.”

News Frettir
Russian tapping buoy drifted ashore
“The bomb squad of the national coast guards was called out yesterday to take a look at a buoy which drifted ashore in Skardsfjara close to Kirkjubaejarklaustur.”

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