The Cod Wars were mid-20th-century confrontations over North Atlantic fishing rights, ending Icelandic victories and reshaping maritime law.
Icelanders have voted against resuming EU membership negotiations, a result that underscores concerns over sovereignty and control of fisheries. The referendum, closely watched amid regional security concerns, ends the push to reopen accession talks. Analysts say the result will keep Iceland outside full EU membership while maintaining access to European markets via other arrangements.