The whaling vessel Hvalur 9 departed today with protesters on board. Hólmssteinn Harðarson appeared on the deck of the ship in protest. He refused to leave the deck, and the ship continued its journey into Hvalfjörð. The vessel is expected to arrive at the harbor shortly. In the evening news on Sýn, Völu Árnadóttur, spokesperson for Hvalavin, stated that it was inappropriate to sail with the protester. She said she understood that this decision came directly from Kristján Loftsson and that he had not contacted the police before deciding to depart with him. She added that legal experts she has
Bias read (Center): The article presents events objectively without overtly biased language or selective sourcing. It includes quotes from both the protester and representatives of the opposing group, providing balanced perspectives.
Official sources cited
- organisation Völu Árnadóttur
