Hvalur hf., Iceland's largest whaling company, will not hunt this season for the second consecutive year due to unfavorable economic conditions, particularly in Japan. CEO Kristján Loftsson stated that the low prices of their products make whaling economically unviable. The whaling season typically runs from mid-June to September, but recent years have seen struggles in meeting quotas. The issue remains divisive in Iceland. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)