The University of the Faroe Islands appoints Scottish professor as new rector
The Board of the University of the Faroe Islands has announced that it is appointing Prof Chik Collins from Scotland…
“Working conditions are good, but you must learn the language to fit in,” opine international researchers
Working conditions and collaboration possibilities in the Faroe Islands are good, and the society is safe and generally open. These…
Changes in sailing plan on Jóansøka festival
On the Jóansøka festival in Suðuroy, the sailing plan (route 7) is changed. That is according to Strandfaraskip Landsins (ssl.fo)….
Young man arrested, charged in 2012 death of 16-year-old girl
A young man was arrested by Faroe Islands Police earlier today, accused of killing a 16-year-old girl in November 2012….
Huawei revels in bringing the Faroe Islands one step closer to 5G
The Faroe Islands’ first 5G network equipment test has been carried out by Faroese Telecom (Føroya Tele) using technology supplied…
Cop News: Dog went shopping in Klaksvík (while intoxicated man went fishing on Eysturoy)
Faroe Islands Police have had quite a busy weekend. In the northern town of Klaksvík, a dog apparently went shopping…
(Pictures) Dinoland opens – much to the delight of Faroese kids
You will perhaps not find many places in the world where growing up as a child is safer and more…
Research board gives grants to 9 new research projects
Last month, the Research Board decided to give grants to 9 research projects in 2019. A total of 7.201,044 DKK…
“Employers could use newcomers, but they don’t“ – Are the Faroe Islands really prepared for multiculturalism?
In the past years, the number of newcomers in the Faroe Islands has increased rapidly. It is not difficult to…
Historic fishing boats from the Faroe Islands to visit Shetland as part of celebrations to mark the centenary of the Faroese flag
A flotilla of historic fishing boats from the Faroe Islands – all in all seven – will sail in to…