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29 August 2026

Icelanders Are Voting on E.U. Membership Talks. Here’s What to Know.

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Source reporting: New York Times World

Icelanders Are Voting on E.U. Membership Talks. Here’s What to Know.

The Nordic nation is holding a referendum on Saturday on whether to start membership talks with the European Union. Voters are divided.

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