Islanda interzice vânătoarea de balene după ani de proteste ale activiștilor și vedetelor de la Hollywood

Iceland's government plans to introduce a bill in February to permanently ban whaling, leaving Norway and Japan as the only countries still practicing this controversial activity. The decision follows years of protests from animal rights activists and public figures. The proposed legislation aims to address ethical, veterinary, legal, and conservation arguments against commercial whaling. Currently, Iceland allows the hunting of a limited number of common whales, which are classified as vulnerable. The bill reflects significant political and public support for ending whaling in Iceland, which resumed in 2006 despite an international moratorium established in 1986.