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22.01.2014
Regret that the EU used "veto" to block establishment of a WTO panel
The request from the Faroe Islands (i.e. Kingdom of Denmark in respect of the Faroe Islands) for establishing a panel in the dispute opposing the Faroe Islands and the European in
08.01.2014
Request for establishing a panel in the dispute between the Faroe Islands and the European Union
Today, the Mission of Denmark to Geneva filed a request to establish a WTO panel in a dispute which opposes the Faroe Islands and the EU. The request for the establishment of a WT
14.12.2013
The Faroe Islands and the EU: Need to get relations back on track
During her visit this week to the Faroe Islands, the European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries met with the Prime Minster Kaj Leo Holm Johannesen to discuss bilate
10.12.2013
Atlanto-Scandian Herring Negotiations set to Continue into the New Year
The five coastal parties to the Atlanto-Scandian herring, the Faroes, Iceland, Norway, Russia and the EU, met in London today for consultations on the allocation key for 2014. Regr
06.12.2013
Aleqa Hammond visits the Faroe Islands
Aleqa Hammond, Prime Minister of Greenland arrives in the Faroe Islands today for the first time since taking office as head of government in Greenland. Following the general deb
16.08.2013
The Faroe Islands takes the EU to international tribunal over intended economic measures
The Faroe Islands have today referred the use of threats of coercive economic measures by the European Union, in relation to the Atlanto-Scandian herring, to an arbitral tribunal u
31.07.2013
The Government of the Faroes condemns EU plans to impose coercive economic measures
The Government of the Faroes condemns the intention of the European Commission, which was supported today by a majority of EU Member States, to impose coercive economic measures on
15.07.2013
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From 15 of July until 16 of August the opening hours are from 10 am to 2 pm. The office is closed 29 th of july. For urgent messages please call nr +298 306020.
21.05.2013
The Faroe Islands sign new Arctic Agreement on Oil Pollution Response
At the Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council in Kiruna, Sweden the 15th of May, Prime Minister Kaj Leo Holm Johannesen co-signed the new binding Agreement on Cooperation on M
14.12.2012
Unfortunate Outcome of Coastal State Meeting in London
Press release from the Ministry of Fisheries The Faroese Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Jacob Vestergaard, regrets that the consultations with regard to the management and conservati
07.09.2012
Tinganes.fo and mfa.fo integrated
The governmental websites of the Prime Minister’s Office and the Foreign Service, www.tinganes.fo and www.mfa.fo, have integrated into one domain name www.tinganes.fo. The domain
29.06.2012
Opening hours summer 2012
From Monday 9. of July to Friday 10. of August the reception at the Primeminister Office is open from 10 am to 2 pm.
24.04.2012
Speech by the Prime Minister at the Mission of the Faroes in Brussels
Monday 23 April The Prime Minister presented a speech at the diplomatic reception hosted by the Missiion of the Faroes in Brussels. Excellences, ladies and gentlemen, It is
01.03.2012
Catch limit set for Faroese mackerel fisheries in 2012
Press release - Ministry of Fisheries The Minister of Fisheries, Jacob Vestergaard, has 29 February 2012 announced a total catch limit for mackerel fisheries in Faroese waters in
17.11.2011
The new Government of the Faroe Islands
A new Government was formed on Monday November 14th. The 2011 Faroese general election was held on October 29th to elect 33 members to the Faroese Parliament, the Løgting. The U
26.06.2011
Opening hours summer 2011
From Monday 11 July until Friday 12 August the Prime Minister's Office is open from 10 am to 14 pm. 28 and 29 July the office is closed.
24.05.2010
Welcome speech at the 12th Annual Conference of the International Emergency Management Society
Prime Minister Mr. Joannes Eidesgaard, held the opening speech at the 12th Annual Conference of the International Emergency Management Society, which opened today Distinguished p
22.10.2009
The Faroes in a globalized world – opportunities and challenges
Lecture held by the Prime Minister, Kaj Leo Johannesen at the University of Iceland 16 of October 2009. Honourable Rector, Dean, distinguished members of the faculty, students
26.09.2008
New Coalition formed
A new coalition has been formed between the Union Party, the People's Party and the Social Democratic Party. The new Members of Government were appointed on the 26th of September
02.02.2008
A new Government has been formed
Javnaðarflokkurin (The Social Democratic Party), Tjóðveldi (The Independence Party) and Miðflokkurin (The Centre Party) have formed a new coalition on which the new Government is b
22.01.2008
Outcome of the general election
The general election for the Parliament, løgtingið, was held Saturday the 19th of January 2008. Below you can read the outcome in further detail: Fólkaflokkurin (People’s Part
11.12.2007
National Elections in January 2008
The Prime Minister of the Faroes has announced that the national elections for the Faroese Parliament, løgtingið, will take place on Saturday the 19th of January 2008. There will b
06.12.2007
Associate Membership in EU's FP7
EU COMMISSIONER, POTOCNIK, GAVE THE PRIME MINISTER OF THE FAROES A POLITICAL PROMISE OF ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP IN EU'S SEVENTH RESEARCH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME, FP7. The European Commiss
20.11.2007
The Faroes associate members of FAO
On the 17th of November the Faroes were granted associate membership of UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO. At the thirty-fourth session of the FAO conference held last we
09.02.2007
Corrections required to maintain a strong economy
The stagnation experienced by the economy from 2003 to 2005 shifted toward real growth in 2006. Corrections required to maintain a strong economyThe stagnation experienced by the e
02.02.2007
Agreement on the maritime border between the Faroe Islands and Iceland
Press release Jóannes Eidesgaard, Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands, and Valgerður Sverrisdóttir, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iceland, today signed an agreement regarding the
30.01.2007
Minister Kalsø welcomes international agreement on Atlanto-Scandian herring
The Minster of Fisheries of the Faroes, Bjørn Kalsø, has welcomed the recently concluded agreement on the Atlanto-Scandian herring stock. “The agreement for 2007 is a long-overdu
16.01.2007
NAMMCO seeks scientific secretary
Vacancy Announcement: The North Atlantic Marine Mammal Commission (NAMMCO) is seeking for a Scientific Secretary at its Secretariat based in Tromsø, Norway. The North Atlantic Mar
06.12.2006
The Prime Minister's speech at the Conference - From Ice to Fire
When we talk about security and the potential threats against our peace and stability, what do we actually mean? What challenges do we face? What can a small country such as the Fa
26.10.2006
Information Memorandum 2006 now available
The report focuses on the Faroese economy, business trends, the public and financial sectors, the labour market, and other economic issues in general. In addition, the report inclu
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