Iceland, one of only three countries still allowing whale hunting, on Thursday issued permits to two whaling companies for the next five years, until 2029, the outgoing government announced.

According to the BBC, Iceland is implementing new rules allowing whale hunting until 2029. Under the issued permit, during one hunting season, which runs from June to September, 209 fin whales and ...

The Iceland government suspended whale hunting for the rest of the summer on Tuesday, following a report that found the practice contravenes the country's animal welfare standards. “I have taken ...

Iceland’s decision to allow the hunting of whales falls outside the EU’s jurisdiction. However, whalesare protected from hunting within EU waters. The EU has always defended the full implementation of ...

There is no demand for fin whale meat in Iceland and the hunt continues to supply a small but enduring Japanese market for whale meat. International commercial trade in products from great whale has ...

Gudfinsson said Iceland will pull out of the International ... The IWC touts the quotas as a way to be more open with all countries about whale hunting. Environmental organizations see the quotas ...

Iceland has authorised whale hunting for the next five years, despite welfare concerns. Under the new permits, 209 fin whales and 217 minke whales can be caught during each year's whaling season ...

Steve Clarke's Scotland will play international friendly matches against Iceland and Liechtenstein in June. The permits allow for annual catches of 209 fin whales and 217 mike whales. A road is ...

Several other nations, including Iceland and Norway, have also remained steadfast hold-outs on the whaling issue. But their resistance to annual whale-hunting quotas and their determination to ...

The Icelandic Coast Guard rescued an entangled whale during a six-hour operation, photos show. Photo from the Icelandic Coast Guard An entangled whale was set free off the coast of Iceland ...