Iceland’s Last Whaling Company Defies Ban Threat

By admin September 15, 2026 No comment

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Iceland’s only remaining active whaling company, Hvalur, says it can survive renewed efforts to permanently ban commercial whaling. The government has announced plans to submit a bill in February that could bring an end to the practice in Iceland, one of only three countries alongside Norway and Japan that still permit commercial whale hunting. Hvalur […]

Iceland Plans Permanent Ban on Commercial Whaling

By admin September 10, 2026 No comment

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Iceland’s government plans to introduce a bill in February that would permanently ban commercial whaling, a move that could leave Norway and Japan as the world’s only countries continuing the practice. The government, which holds a parliamentary majority, said there is significant political and public support for the proposed ban. Whaling in Iceland has faced […]

Iceland Votes on EU Membership Talks

By admin August 29, 2026 No comment

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Icelanders voted on Saturday in a closely contested referendum on whether to reopen negotiations to join the European Union. The vote has divided the country, with polls showing supporters and opponents of renewed talks almost evenly matched. Key issues include the cost of living, high interest rates, national sovereignty and control over fishing waters. Supporters […]

Icelanders Narrowly Oppose Talks on EU Membership

By admin August 28, 2026 No comment

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A new poll shows Icelanders narrowly divided over whether the country should reopen negotiations with the European Union. The August 24-27 survey of 4,583 people found 51.6% opposed talks on EU membership, while 48.4% supported them. Iceland ended its previous EU accession talks in 2013 after a Eurosceptic government came to power. However, rising living […]

EU Hopes Iceland Vote Could Boost Enlargement Support

By admin August 19, 2026 No comment

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Iceland will hold a referendum on August 29 on whether to restart negotiations to join the European Union, a move EU officials believe could strengthen public support for further enlargement. Iceland already has access to the EU single market through the European Economic Area, and diplomats say its potential return to membership talks could improve […]

Eurovision: Finnish artists want Israel barred from contest over Gaza war

By admin January 11, 2024 No comment

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Over 1,400 Finnish music industry professionals have signed a petition urging the exclusion of Israel from the Eurovision Song Contest due to alleged “war crimes” in Gaza. They are also calling for Finland to withdraw from the competition if Israel is not banned. The petition highlights concerns about Israel participating in Eurovision to enhance its […]

Iceland volcano: Emergency declared over volcano Fagradalsfjall eruption concerns

By admin November 11, 2023 No comment

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Iceland has declared a state of emergency following a series of earthquakes that have raised concerns about a potential volcanic eruption. In response, authorities have ordered the evacuation of the southwestern town of Grindavík as a precautionary measure. The Icelandic Met Office expressed worries about the underground spread of a significant amount of magma, or […]

Icelandic Prime Minister Takes Stand on Gender Pay Disparity

By admin October 24, 2023 No comment

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Thousands of women in Iceland, including Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, are participating in a strike, known as “kvennafrí,” to protest against the gender pay gap and gender-based violence. Sectors predominantly staffed by women, such as healthcare and education, are being notably affected. This strike is the first of its kind since 1975. The prime

Resumption of Whale Hunting in Iceland Subject to Stringent Regulations

By admin September 1, 2023 No comment

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Iceland’s government has ended its summer pause on whaling and granted permission for hunting to recommence, subject to stringent new regulations. The sole company engaged in whale hunting, Hvalur, will be affected as the whaling season nears its conclusion. This decision has sparked anger among opponents of whaling. Svandis Svavarsdottir, the Minister of Fisheries