Kristján Loftsson
Kristján Loftsson is the CEO of Hvalur hf., an Icelandic whaling company. He has been a prominent figure in the whaling industry, often advocating for the practice despite international criticism. In a recent statement regarding the company's decision to halt whaling activities for the summer, he highlighted various market challenges, including fluctuations in product prices in Japan and global trade tensions. Loftsson indicated that the company would reassess the situation in the coming year, emphasizing a cautious approach to future whaling operations.
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Iceland:
Kristján Loftsson is the CEO of Hvals hf. and has decades of experience in whaling.
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Iceland:
Kristján Loftsson, CEO of Hvals hf., argues that discussing whaling with opponents is as futile as talking to a stone.
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Iceland:
Kristján Loftsson, CEO of Hvals hf., discusses the influence of Stalinists in the Ministry of Food in the last government.
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Iceland:
Kristján Loftsson, CEO of Hvals hf., comments on Guðrúnu Hafsteinsdóttur's political stance.
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Panama:
Kristjan Loftsson is the general director of Hvalur hf., which has decided to cancel the whale hunting season for the second consecutive year.
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Croatia:
Kristjan Loftsson stated that his company has no option but to stay in port and wait for better times.
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Bolivia:
Kristjan Loftsson is the general director of Hvalur hf., which has decided to cancel the whale hunting season due to current circumstances.
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Italy:
Kristjan Loftsson is the CEO of Hvalur hf, the only whaling company still active in Iceland.
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Iceland:
Kristján Loftsson, CEO of Hvalur hf., confirmed that there will be no whaling this summer due to unfavorable market conditions.
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Iceland:
Kristján Loftsson is the CEO of Hvals hf. and discusses the halt of whaling due to unfavorable market conditions.
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