News - The Government

09.05.2020

COVID-19 - No more active cases in the Faroe Islands This morning it was confirmed that there are no more active cases of coronavirus in the Faroe Islands. - As a nation, we have achieved what few other countries have managed to do.

03.05.2020

Stricter self-quarantine procedures for travellers to the Faroe Islands Procedures for travellers to self-quarantine after arriving in the Faroe Islands will now be intensified. The purpose is to prevent the coronavirus from returning to the Faroe Isla

30.04.2020

Reopening Faroese society – Phase 2 On Thursday 30 April, the Government of the Faroe Islands announced further steps to ease restrictions and gradually increase the level of activity in Faroese society. Emphasis con

16.04.2020

Easing restrictions On 8 April, the Government announced steps towards a gradual and careful resumption of normal activities in the Faroe Islands. Daycare Daycare will open again from Monday, 20 Apri

15.03.2020

Limited air traffic to and from Faroe Islands The Government advises all Faroese residents, who are currently abroad to return the Faroe Islands as soon as possible. Air traffic to and from the Faroe Islands will be limited to

12.03.2020

The Faroe Islands will slow down During a press briefing this morning, the Prime Minister Bárður á Steig Nielsen said the next two weeks will be marked by a slow-down in order to prevent spread of the Covid-19 cor

04.03.2020

First case of covid-19 confirmed in Faroe Islands The Ministry of Health this morning confirmed that a male in the Faroe Islands has contracted the coronavirus after returned from Paris on February 24. The man and his family are c

05.02.2020

New Nordic report: Strong labour market and high fertility rates in the Faroe Islands A new report from the Nordic Council of Ministers, State of the Nordic Region 2020, analyses key data from the Nordic countries and compares them across borders and regions. The Fa

27.01.2020

The Holocaust: It is our duty to remember such incomprehensible evil It is our duty as human beings and as a society to continue listening, learning and remembering the Holocaust. The genocide of the Second World War is perhaps the most abominable a

06.11.2019

Brexit enables new opportunities for cooperation between our the Faroe Islands and the United Kingdom The Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom and the Faroe Islands, Boris Johnson and Bárður á Steig Nielsen have agreed to strengthen trade and cooperation between the two countries,

03.11.2019

Tourism is forming the bases for new jobs and opportunities all across the Faroe Islands. Last week the Minister of Finance opened the Conference "Northern Periphery and the Arctic Programme" in Tórshavn. In his address, the Faroese Finance Minister declared that touris

01.11.2019

The Faroe Islands will have an active role in the Danish presidency in the Nordic Council of Ministers. The Faroe Islands will have an active role in the Danish presidency in the Nordic Council of Ministers. Tha Faroe Islands’ role will include heading an energy project, which will a

01.11.2019

The Faroe Islands sign historical continental shelf delimitation agreements On Wednesday 30 October 2019 Jenis av Rana, Minister of Foreign Affairs & Culture of the Faroe Islands, and Jeppe Kofod, Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs, signed two continen

30.10.2019

Faroese Foreign Minister welcomes improvements in market access to the EU, but calls for a more dynamic relationship Faroese and European Union delegations agreed at their recent Joint Committee meeting, held in the Faroe Islands, to recommend a number of amendments to further enhance trading rel

11.10.2019

The Faroe Islands and Iceland share the same realities Minister of Foreign Affairs and Culture Mr Jenis av Rana yesterday took part in the opening session this year’s Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík. In his speech, Jenis av Rana em

08.10.2019

New Faroese Government reaffirms commitment to Olympic campaign Newly appointed Prime Minister of Faroe Islands, Bárður á Steig Nielsen, has reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to sport and gaining Olympic recognition. The Prime Minister is part

07.10.2019

The Faroese Coalition Agreement in Danish and English The Coalition Agreement between the Unionist Party (Sambandsflokkurin), the People’s Party (Fólkaflokkurin) and the Centre Party (Miðflokkurin) is now available in Danish and Engli

04.10.2019

The Faroe Islands and the EU have reviewed the Horizon 2020 research cooperation Last week the joint committee met in Brussels. This was the second formal meeting of the Horizon 2020 programme for research and innovation. The Horizon 2020 programme came into ef

04.10.2019

Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen to visit the Faroe Islands Next month, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will visit the Faroe Islands.  Earlier this week, the Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands, Bárður á Steig Nielsen, and the Danis

25.09.2019

Exciting times for Faroese tourism Yesterday, Minister of Trade and Environment Helgi Abrahamsen opened the tourist exhibition “Vestnorden 2019” in Tórshavn. Since its establishment in 1986, Vestnorden has been the

23.09.2019

The Faroese Minister of Health: The stigmatization must stop Last week Minister of Health Kaj Leo Holm Johannesen opened the Conference "Developing Dialogue" in Tórshavn. The aim of the conference was to encourage and develop dialogue and st

17.09.2019

Faroe Islands name new Minister for Nordic Co-operation Kaj Leo Holm Johannesen, representing the Unionist Party (Sambandsflokkurin), has been appointed as the new Minister for Nordic Co-operation. Former Prime Minister Mr. Holm Johanne

16.09.2019

New Faroese Government takes office A Government of the Unionist Party (Sambandsflokkurin), the People’s Party (Fólkaflokkurin) and the Centre Party (Miðflokkurin), took office today. The Government is headed by Mr.

14.06.2019

Gender equality cannot be achieved without men and boys This week PM Aksel V. Johannesen opened a Barbershop event in Tórshavn. The aim of the Barbershop events is to raise awareness among men, to stress their role, responsibilities as

28.05.2019

The Faroe Islands becomes a partner of the Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions The Faroe Islands have signed a partnership agreement with the Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS) and the parties aim to deepen their cooperation. The Faroe Isl

04.04.2019

Sustainable whaling and sealing is fully in line with the Sustainable Development Goals This week the North Atlantic Marine Mammal Commission is holding its 27th annual meeting in the Faroe Islands to discuss research and developments relevant to the conservation and

02.04.2019

The Faroese economy is more self-sufficient and independent than ever State budget returns will be 500 million DKK next year, national debt will decrease by more than a billion, health services receive unprecedented supplementary funding and subsidie

29.03.2019

The Faroe Islands seek membership in WorldSkills Europe   Minister of Education Hanna Jensen has signed an application for the Faroe Islands to become a member of WorldSkills Europe. WorldSkills Europe is an organization with a mission

27.03.2019

Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Faroe Islands to meet Commissioner Malmström On Thursday, Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Poul Michelsen will meet EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström in Brussels to continue the dialogue on stronger political cooperat

20.03.2019

The Sustainable Development Goals are setting our course Last week PM Aksel V. Johannesen was a Keynote speaker in a hearing on the Sustainable Development Goals, held in the Danish Parliament. In his address, the Faroese Prime Minister

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