Reykjavik, April 12, 2025 (AFP) - Economic turmoil extends Iceland whaling halt

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2025-04-12

Iceland's only active whaling company, Hvalur, will not hunt whales this summer for a second straight year because of global economic pressures, local media said Saturday. Iceland, Norway, and Japan are the only countries still to allow commercial whaling, a practice widely condemned by animal rights groups. "Hvalur hf. intends to cancel its whaling season slated for this summer. Company employees were informed earlier this week," broadcaster RUV......

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