Close race as Iceland votes on whether to restart talks on joining EU
Turbulent international affairs have brought the vote forward, but the campaign has focused more on Iceland's vital fishing industry.
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Turbulent international affairs have brought the vote forward, but the campaign has focused more on Iceland's vital fishing industry.
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