Norway scraps controversial seal hunting subsidy
Oslo (AFP) Dec 12, 2014 - Norway's much-criticised commercial seal hunt could grind to a halt following parliament's decision to scrap a hefty subsidy for the controversial practice. A majority of lawmakers voted late Thursday to cull a 12-million-kroner (1.3-million-euro, $1.6-million) subsidy for the seal hunt from the 2015 budget. Governmental support represents up to 80 percent of seal hunters' revenue. " ... more
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