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‘Eva and the Island: Life at the Loneliest Farmhouse in the World’—Tim Ecott releases fourth Faroe-themed book

August 13, 2026

Arts & Culture

Fuglafjørður’s Cultural Attraction—video

Bui Tyril - August 10, 2026

Energy and the Environment

Suðuroy-based group seeks funding to combat plastic pollution on Faroese beaches

Bui Tyril - August 6, 2026

Events

Thousands gather for sing-along in central Tórshavn to end Ólavsøka

Bui Tyril - July 31, 2026

Road Infrastructure

Newly opened tunnel brings hopes of growth for 38-population Dalur

Bui Tyril - July 25, 2026

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Discover the rich heritage of the Faroe Islands

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Superb boat tour with Mykines.fo

SPONSORED. The 2-in-1 trip from Mykines.fo combines an excursion to...

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Come with sailboat Enniway to where serenity meets wonder

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Be sure to visit Listasavn Føroya—the National Gallery

SPONSORED. Listasavn Føroya—the National Gallery of the Faroe Islands—is the...

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Welcome to Gásadalsgarður, the cafe of Gásadalur!

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Bringing you close to the most stunning scenery—RIB62

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Music

G! Festival: Fantastic Negrito gives tour de force as Clickhaze reunite in style—photos

This weekend saw the 25th edition of the G! Festival take place at Gøta, in glorious weather, with thousands of visitors gathered to enjoy an array of...

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Food & Drink

Tórshavn restaurant Ræst featured in 50 Best Discovery

Faroese restaurant Ræst has been listed in the famed 50 Best Discovery list of the ‘World’s 50 Best Restaurants’ online guide. “The Faroe Islands, hovering between Scotland, Iceland...

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Foreign Trade

South Korea eyes Faroese mackerel

A seafood trade delegation from South Korea arrived in the Faroe Islands on Monday on a one-day trip amid efforts to boost trade relations between the two...

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Events

Viking Age celebration ‘Festívalhöll’ draws hundreds of visitors to Sandur

Last weekend saw the annual Viking Age celebration knowns as Festívalhöll attract hundreds of participants and spectators to Mølheyggjar at Sandur on the island Sandoy. Through exhibitions,...

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International Relations

Shetland authorities greenlight subsea tunnel plan to catch up with Faroe

Inspired by developments in Faroe, the regional government of Shetland has backed a plan to interconnect their islands by road tunnels including underwater tunnels. Funding, however, for...

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Entertainment

Icelandic actor winds up alone in the Faroe Islands in hilarious groom prank

In a spectacular stag on Icelandic actor Arnór Björnsson, the groom-to-be was tricked to perform at some staged event, then blindfolded and taken to Keflavík Airport en...

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VIDEOS

Fuglafjørður’s Cultural Attraction

Across Faroe Episode 1: Vágar

Solid Start for Fagraberg

Major Expansion for Vagar Airport Passenger Terminal

Bergfrost: Top Cold Store in Nordic Seas Region

Fuglafjørður: A World-leading Fish Industry Hub

Framherji's new pelagic trawler Høgaberg

Daylight Night Time Landing at Vagar (audio ON)

Across Faroe: Trailer

Farmers Protest Land Reform Bill

The Emerald Arrives: Havborg’s New Magnificent Trawler

Ultra Safe Cold Storage: Bergfrost

Wild Surf at Boðanes (audio ON)

Gøta’s All-weather Music Party: G! Festival 2023

SSL Ferry Smyril

Splashin’ Thunder (audio ON)

Lovely Leynar Beach: Off-season Beauty (audio ON)

Stunning Saturday in Mid October

Boðanes Waterfront Twilight

Regatta 2022: Highlights

Summar Festival 2022: Compelling Lena Anderssen

Festival of Colorful Costumes: Ólavsøka

Hardest Coastline: Skælingur

Hospitality, Tourism & Travel, Leisure and Nature

Tourism & Travel

Icelandair announces year-round flights to the Faroe Islands

Icelandair has announced the extension of its service to the Faroe Islands, making the archipelago nation a year-round destination. Icelandair began flying to the Faroe Islands in...

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Tourism & Travel

Hiker’s paradise

Despite its notoriously volatile weather, the Faroe Islands is gaining traction as a tourist destination, with hiking ranked as a top activity alongside sightseeing and boat tours....

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Entertainment, Film & TV, Music

Film & TV

New film on Vágar offers plenty of awesome views and useful insights—video, photos

https://vimeo.com/1175071775 Packed with stunning scenery and essential information on everything Vagar, the most widely explored island in the Faroes, a new short documentary has been released. Produced by...

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Arts & Culture

Faroe claims two Nordic Council Prizes in historic first

Both the Nordic Council Literature Prize and the Nordic Council Film Prize went to the Faroe Islands this year. This was the first time that a Faroese...

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FEATURED VIDEO

Eysturlund: Bakkafrost Pushes the Energy Envelope
August 8, 2026
Bakkafrost is looking to make the power source of the Faroe Islands’ largest energy consumer fully renewable—turning green a vital link in its own value chain while in the process reducing the island nation’s total carbon […]
JFK: Taking Care of Fishing Business
July 21, 2026
Faroese lawmakers need to apply a similar hands-off approach to fisheries regulations as they already have applied—with great success—to fish farming, says Hanus Hansen, managing owner of Klaksvík-based fishing company JFK. Call it common sense, street […]
South Korean Seafood Trade Delegation Visits Faroe Islands
July 14, 2026
A seafood trade delegation from South Korea arrived in the Faroe Islands on Monday on a one-day trip amid efforts to boost trade relations between the two countries. In the context of Faroese exports to South […]
New Deepwater Quay for Port of Fuglafjørður
July 6, 2026
Strengthening its established position as the Faroe Islands’ top pelagic port even as aquaculture increases in importance, the Port of Fuglafjørður extends its stretch of deepwater quay—as harbor development nearby moves toward completion. Among Faroese ports […]
Fleet Renewal Should Top Policy Agenda—Fishermen’s Union
June 18, 2026
Local dimensions of fisheries remain critical for continued prosperity and societal development—with investments in fishing communities forming part of the backbone of economic life, as per Faroe Fishermen’s Union. Despite the significant investments in key sectors […]
Looking Ahead: Framherji’s Substantial Fleet Upgrade
June 10, 2026
Cuts on catch quotas are set to reduce fishing this year; however, fishing company Framherji has its fleet further upgraded with state-of-the-art vessels to secure effective, energy efficient and environmentally friendly operations. Coming on the heels […]
Atlantic Fair 2026: 180 Exhibitors Gather in Klaksvík
May 23, 2026
About 180 exhibitors from the Faroe Islands and neighboring countries gathered in Klaksvík on May 19th to 21st, 2026, for the Atlantic Fair trade show. This was the 12th iteration of the biannual event, highlighting maritime […]
Vessel Owners Invest in Fleet Renewal Defying High Political Risk
May 18, 2026
Despite a volatile legal environment, key parts of the commercial fishing fleets of the Faroe Islands have undergone vital renewal in the last few years, with more underway; now some brace for rough seas with seriously […]
Minced Fish: Tavan Takes Top Spot
May 9, 2026
There is nothing quite like minced silver smelt, a world-unique prime quality product in high demand—produced at Leirvík’s fish factory Tavan for export to Northern European manufacturers of value-added seafood products. Ever heard about mince made […]

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