According to RÚV news from April 8, 2025, Bjarni Benediktsson initially considered himself incompetent to process Hvalur hf.'s application for a whaling license due to his connections with the company. He later changed his position and considered himself competent to make a decision in the matter. This attracted attention and discussion about the qualifications of ministers to make decisions in matters where personal relationships may exist.
The Húsavík Whale Museum has been working on an update to its exhibition on the history of whaling in Iceland in recent weeks, as this history has been undergoing significant development in recent years. We encourage anyone who is interested to visit us and view the new exhibition.
