Day: May 9, 2023

Ask IR

Where is Iceland?

Iceland is a North Atlantic island nation located between Greenland and Norway. The country is situated at the juncture of the North Atlantic and Arctic

Erik Pomrenke May 9, 2023

Politics

Dairy Price Hikes Spark Discussion on Industry Structure

The price of dairy products has risen 16% over the past year, well above inflation rates. At the same time, Auðhumla, the parent company of

Jelena Ćirić May 9, 2023

Society

Whaling Crew Sues Over Video Recordings

Two crew members on a whaling ship operated by Iceland’s only active whaling company have sued the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) and the

Jelena Ćirić May 9, 2023

Nature

Whaling Licence Cannot Be Withdrawn, Says Minister

Minister of Food, Agriculture, and Fisheries Svandís Svavarsdóttir told RÚV it’s not possible to halt whaling this season, despite a report showing that the practice

Jelena Ćirić May 9, 2023