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14.07.2023
Statement regarding recent pilot whale drive
A recent whale drive in the bay of Tórshavn has received international media attention. For the purpose of contributing to a facts-based and balanced press coverage the Ministry of
07.07.2023
Extended port closure for Russian vessels
The Government of the Faroe Islands has imposed further restrictive measures against Russia by considerably limiting port access for Russian fishing vessels. The Government of the
06.07.2023
M/Y John Paul De Joria prohibited to enter the Territorial Sea of the Faroe Islands
By executive order on Thursday 6 June 2023, the vessel M/Y John Paul De Joria, flying the flag of Jamaica, has been prohibited to enter the Territorial Sea of the Faroe Islands, th
26.06.2023
US Submarine Visit in the Faroe Islands
This week US submarine USS Delaware (SSN-791) is calling port at Oyrareingir, Tórshavn Harbour. It is the first visit by a nuclear driven submarine to a Faroese port and is the res
26.06.2023
Joint Statement by the Prime Ministers of the Nordic countries and Canada
On 26 June 2023, the Prime Ministers and the Heads of Government of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, the Åland Islands, Faroe Islands, Greenland and Canada met in Vestm
17.06.2023
Prime Minister meeting with Nordic Prime Ministers
On June 25-26th the annual summer meeting with Nordic Prime Ministers is held in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will attend as special guest. Ic
05.06.2023
The Contact Committee meets in Nuuk
Government leaders and other ministers from the Faroe Islands, Denmark and Greenland are meeting today in Nuuk, Greenland in the Contact Committee for Foreign Affairs, Security and
01.06.2023
Faroe Islands to extend existing port ban for Russian vessels
The Government of the Faroe Islands will impose further restrictive measures against Russia by considerably limiting port access for Russian fishing vessels. Only fishing vessels e
22.05.2023
UNESCO Declaration on Cultural Diversity to take effect in the Faroe Islands
Last week the Faroese Parliament unanimously agreed on having the UNESCO Declaration on Cultural Diversity enter into force in the Faroe Islands. The Declaration was adopted by UNE
14.05.2023
Prime Minister to attend Summit of the Council of Europe
This week Faroese Prime Minister Aksel V. Johannesen will be present at the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe. Reaffirm the principles of the Council
12.05.2023
The Faroe Islands to take over responsibility for navigation marking and lighthouse authority
The Faroese Parliament voted unanimously this week to transfer jurisdiction for navigation marking and lighthouse authority from Danish to Faroese authorities. This means that Far
11.05.2023
Minister Stenberg in Liverpool to support first ever Faroese artist competing at Eurovision
Tonight, Faroese history will be written in Liverpool Arena. Reiley is the first ever Faroese artist to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest. An inspiration so many "Reiley'
10.05.2023
New Head of Representation in Iceland
Dr Hanna í Horni has been appointed as the new Head of Representation of the Faroe Islands to Iceland from 1 September 2023. Replaces the new director of NORA She replaces Ms Hall
13.04.2023
Foreign Minister Hoydal to receive Danish Foreign Minister and Defence Minister
In the upcoming days, Foreign Minister Høgni Hoydal will receive Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen. Meetings in Tórshavn
03.04.2023
Justice Minister returns from paternity leave
Bjarni Kárason Petersen has returned to resume his role as Faroe Islands´ Justice Minister, after being away on parental leave. The first minister to take parental leave. He is the
31.03.2023
Faroese Parliament agrees 25 million DKK reduction of Danish block grant in 2023
With a planned surplus of 144 million Danish kroner, the Faroese Parliament - Løgting – has adopted a final budget for 2023, including a 25 million kroner reduction of the block g
27.03.2023
Danish Minister visits the Faroe Islands
Today and tomorrow, Danish Minister of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs Morten Bødskov visits the Faroe Islands. Annual Meeting Faroese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Industr
21.03.2023
The Faroe Islands to take over responsibility for epidemic preparedness and prevention
The Faroese Parliament voted unanimously this week to transfer jurisdiction for epidemic legislation from Danish to Faroese authorities. This means that Faroese authorities will a
16.03.2023
Halla Nolsøe Poulsen is the new director of NORA
Halla Nolsøe Poulsen, the head of the Representation of the Faroes in Iceland, will start as director of NORA (Nordic Atlantic Cooperation) on 1. September. Three years in Reykjaví
10.03.2023
University Review: Joint letter sent to the Review Team
In connection with the external review of the University of the Faroe Islands, the Ministry of Children and Education and Fróðskaparsetur Føroya have sent the Review Team a joint l
09.03.2023
The Faroese government wants to maintain peace and stability in the North Atlantic and High North region
Foreign Minister Høgni Hoydal today met with Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen. Peace and stability in the North Atlantic It is a major priority for the Faroese governmen
07.03.2023
New Head of Mission to the EU
Elisabeth F. Rasmussen has been appointed as the new Head of Mission of the Faroe Islands to the EU in Brussels. She replaces Elin Mortensen, who is now Acting Permanent Secretary
03.03.2023
The Faroe Islands represented at Arctic Circle Japan
This weekend the head of the Faroese Representation in Beijing, Sigmundur Ísfeld, will represent the Faroe Islands at the Arctic Circle Japan Forum in Tokyo, which bears the title
24.02.2023
PM Johannesen: Faroese hearts are crying with Ukraine
The Prime Minister today published a feature in Faroese newspapers to mark the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Today marks the first anniversary of R
24.02.2023
Statement by Foreign Minister Høgni Hoydal
Today marks one year since Russia launched its armed attack against Ukraine. Russia has caused a brutal and devastating conflict in blatant violation of international law and the U
17.02.2023
Plans to open Faroese diplomatic representation in Washington
Building a strong relationship with the United States is a key priority for the new Faroese Government. To help facilitate this, the next step is to establish a Faroese diplomatic
15.02.2023
Statement of U.S.-Faroe Islands Partnership Dialogue Meeting
The Governments of the United States of America and the Faroe Islands held today in Washington D.C. a meeting under the 2020 Partnership Declaration. The two sides reaffirmed their
15.02.2023
The Faroese Representation in Iceland now also covers Greenland
The Representation of the Faroe Islands in Reykjavík is now also going to cover Greenland as an area of responsibility. At their meeting in Nuuk last week, Minister for Foreign Aff
14.02.2023
Seven million kroner in humanitarian aid to Ukraine
The Faroese Government has decided to provide seven million Danish kroner (over one million USD) in humanitarian aid to Ukraine. This amount is equivalent to more than half the tot
10.02.2023
The Faroe Islands to send emergency aid to earthquake victims in Syria and Türkiye
The Faroese Government is to send emergency aid to earthquake victims in Syria and Türkiye through the International Federation of Red Cross. The support will be used to supply foo
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