News - The Government

28.05.2024

Prime Minister's opening of the Atlantic Fair 2024 Today the 11th edition of Atlantic Fair 2024 welcomed attendees. With 195 exhibitors from 20 diverse nations and 4,500 visitors, the fair unfolds in Klaksvík over the coming days.

23.05.2024

Faroese Parliament Enacts Law to Promote Sustainable Tourism The Faroese parliament has passed a law on sustainable tourism aiming to create a more sustainable and well-managed tourism environment. The law outlines the conditions for hiking

13.05.2024

Arctic Policy of the Faroe Islands passed in Parliament The Arctic Policy of the Faroe Islands was today passed unanimously by the Faroese Parliament as a proposal for parliamentary resolution. The Arctic Policy aims to define the Faroe

13.05.2024

Integration in the Faroe Islands: We want to hear from you The Ministry of Justice and Integration and the Faroese Immigration Office are hosting three non-Faroese community outreaches around the country to provide a forum for participants

29.04.2024

Faroe Islands hosting NORDEFCO meeting The Faroe Islands will host a NORDEFCO meeting on April 29-30, which will convene the Nordic Minister of Defence, including ministers from Greenland and the Faroe Islands. The meet

14.03.2024

A new chapter in Faroese - EU relations Prime Minister Aksel V. Johannesen and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a milestone in Faroe Islands-EU rela

08.03.2024

EU Commission President to visit the Faroe Islands EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to visit the Faroe Islands on 14 March, marking the first visit by a head of the EU Commission to the Faroe Islands. Hosted by P

07.03.2024

The Faroe Islands Come to New York: Faroese Culture at Scandinavia House From April to July 2024 Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America will host a series of events that showcase the diversity of Faroese arts and culture. The celebration aims t

24.02.2024

Support to children and youth in Ukraine The Government of the Faroe Islands pledges 10 million DKK to support children and youth in Ukraine.  The Government of the Faroe Islands wishes to support children and youth in Uk

19.01.2024

EU: The Faroe Islands retain their adequacy status in terms of data protection In a report published on 15 January 2024, the European Commission has concluded that the Faroe Islands, along with 10 other jurisdictions, continue to provide an adequate level of

12.01.2024

PM Johannesen meets German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck "The Faroe Islands should strengthen their relationship with Germany," says PM Johannesen, who today met with German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck. During the meeting they discuss

12.01.2024

Number of temporary residence permits for Ukrainians in the Faroe Islands set to increase from 200 to 250 A Special Act for displaced persons from Ukraine came into effect for the Faroe Islands 10 April 2022, enabling the issuance of 200 temporary residency permits for Ukrainians who h

31.12.2023

The Prime Minister's new years speech Dear people in the Faroe Islands   Thick snowflakes fell silently on this cold and quiet Christmas evening in 1914.   The snow gently covered the numerous soldiers stationed in the

22.12.2023

Faroe Islands step in for the Island Games 2027 Initially, the Faroe Islands were scheduled to host the Island Games in 2031. However, Ynys Môn will withdraw from organizing the Island Games 2027 and following a joint decision f

21.12.2023

The Sandoy Tunnel is now open Today marks a significant milestone in the Faroe Islands as the Sandoy Tunnel is now open, connecting the islands of Streymoy and Sandoy. This monumental achievement provides impro

14.12.2023

Brussels: Prime Minister meets with EU Commission President PM Johannesen met with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the EU Commission, in Brussels this morning. The Prime Minister and EU Commission President discussed how the Faroe Island

21.11.2023

The Prime Minister meets Minister of External Affairs of India This week Prime Minister Johannesen is in New Dehli, India. In addition to a series of meeting, the Prime Minister is attenting The India Nordic Baltic Business Conclave.  Today, t

29.10.2023

Prime Minister to attend Nordic Council Session 2023 NORDIC CO-OPERATION: Prime minister Johannesen will attend at Nordic Council Session 2023 in the Norwegian Parliament in Oslo, 30/10–2/11. The Nordic Vision for 2030 is to make th

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'

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