Iceland

Iceland is referenced in several recent news articles, though not always as the primary subject. One article mentions Montenegro hoping to join the EU in tandem with Iceland, amidst skepticism towards EU expansion, particularly concerning Balkan states. Another article highlights the UK supermarket chain "Iceland" offering a job to a Waitrose employee fired for confronting a shoplifter, raising questions about retail security and employee rights. Finally, the owner of the Iceland supermarket chain in the UK, Malcolm Walker, advocates for security guards to carry batons due to increased shoplifting incidents. These mentions highlight Iceland's (the country) potential role in EU expansion discussions and the Iceland chain's involvement in UK retail and employment issues.