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Meet Uni Rasmussen, the first visually impaired politician in the Faroese Parliament

A visually impaired Faroese man has shown that there is ability in his disability. Hailing from Gøta, Faroe Islands, Uni Rasmussen lost his ...
By Torleif JoensenSeptember 14, 20190
Politics

Saturday marks 73rd anniversary of Faroese independence referendum

Tomorrow marks 73 years since the Faroese independence referendum. The referendum was held on 14 September 1946. The result – without taking the ...
By Jens Hákun LeoSeptember 13, 20190
Politics

What the Faroe Islands can tell us about small states, autonomy and climate change

President Trump’s “offer” to buy Greenland and his cancellation of his visit to Denmark has caused a rather sudden renewal of interest in ...
By Torleif JoensenSeptember 12, 20190
Politics

Faroe Islands appoint new Head of Representation in Denmark

The Faroese ministry of foreign affairs has appointed Jóhannes Vitalis Hansen as the new Head of its Representation in Copenhagen, Denmark. Mr. Hansen ...
By Jens Hákun LeoSeptember 4, 20190
Politics

Have you received Danish citizenship but no polling card?

Torshavn.fo: A recurring problem during election periods is that newcomers who have been granted Danish citizenship and are, in principle, eligible to vote ...
By Local.foAugust 27, 20190
Politics

“Let’s move all the Faroes from Egypt to the Faroe Islands,” yells Mr. Trump at nonplussed polar bear

In the wake of US president Donald Trump’s botched attempt to buy Greenland, the internet has been full of memes and cartoon images ...
By Jens Hákun LeoAugust 23, 20190
Politics

Immigrants account for more than 3 percent of the Faroese population…but only ONE of them is running for a place in the parliament

It is safe to say that very few immigrants are campaigning for a place in the Faroese parliament. The number of all candidates ...
By Jens Hákun LeoAugust 22, 20190
Politics

Sustainability and alcohol laws under debate in Mikkeller Tórshavn ahead of August 31 election

Next Wednesday night Mikkeller Tórshavn & Mikkeller HQ will be hosting a political discussion with candidates from each party focused on two topics, ...
By Jens Hákun LeoAugust 22, 20190
Politics

Faroese PM misses chance to meet Trump; US president cancels state visit to Denmark over Greenland sale

US President Donald Trump has cancelled a state visit to Denmark after the nation’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen said Greenland was not for ...
By Jens Hákun LeoAugust 21, 20190
Politics

Moody’s upgrades FI rating to Aa2 with stable outlook

New York based credit rating agency Moody’s has upgraded to Aa2 from Aa3 the long-term issuer rating of the Government of the Faroe ...
By Jens Hákun LeoAugust 19, 20190

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