Iceland grants permits for hunting nearly 426 whales annually, facing criticism from activists.

Iceland's outgoing government has issued whaling permits allowing two companies to hunt 209 fin whales and 217 minke whales annually until 2029. The decision has sparked criticism from animal rights activists and environmental groups. Fin whales are listed as vulnerable by the IUCN. Iceland is one of three countries that permit commercial whaling, alongside Norway and Japan. The permits were issued despite a recent election that could bring in a coalition against whaling.

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