# Iceland’s EU referendum sees high preliminary turnout in expected close race

https://mins.news/en/item/36955

- euronews, 2026-08-29 15:24 UTC
- Politics
- Original: http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/08/29/icelands-eu-referendum-sees-high-preliminary-voter-turnout-in-expected-close-race

> Iceland’s EU referendum is drawing strong early participation as voters face an expectedly close contest. Local media reported that turnout in Reykjavík by noon was higher than at the same point in the 2024 parliamentary election.

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