Welcome to Faroe News—the definitive English-language window into the Faroe Islands.
Originally founded in 2018 by Torleif Joensen and Jens Hákun Leo under the name Local.fo, our publication has undergone a major evolution since acquired in 2020 by Tyril & Olsen, culminating in a rebranding launched in October 2026. We took the name Faroe News and are now transitioning to FaroeNews.com as our primary domain to better align our digital footprint with our expanding editorial vision—and to offer a clearer perspective on life, culture, and industry in the Faroe Islands and its neighboring area in the North Atlantic.
Our Mission
We remain proudly dedicated to the foundational purpose that has driven this publication since day one: bringing reliable, timely, and impactful news from the Faroe Islands to the global community, in English.
Whether you are an international traveler planning an expedition, a global business tracking maritime logistics, an academic researching North Atlantic policy, an English-speaking foreign resident of the Faroes, or a member of the global Faroese diaspora staying connected to home, Faroe News is your trusted bridge to the archipelago.
Continuity and Growth
While our name and look are fresh, our core values remain unchanged. The rebranding is part of a natural, ongoing development process and is not tied to any change in ownership or management. The same dedicated team that took over Local.fo in 2020 continues to guide our newsroom today under the leadership of editor-publisher Bui Tyril and managing partner Maria Olsen.
Furthermore, our new identity allows us to build powerful operational and content synergies with our sister publication, the Faroe Business Report. Together, our publications offer unparalleled depth—covering everything from local cultural triumphs and breaking community alerts to deep-dive industrial analysis of our world-class aquaculture, energy, and fishing sectors.
Our Network
To make finding us as easy as possible for our global audience, FaroeNews.com serves as our main digital home. Our network remains fully integrated, however, and if you are looking for legacy articles or following older web citations, all of our active domains—including Faroe.news, FaroeNews.fo, and the original Local.fo—will automatically and securely point right here.
Connect With Us
We love hearing from our readers, partners, and international media colleagues.
• General Inquiries: Reach out to our editorial desk directly at contact@faroenews.com.
• Advertising & Partnerships: To learn more about reaching our unique, highly targeted international audience, explore our Advertise page or request a media kit.
• Social Community: Join the conversation daily by following our official updates on Facebook, X (Twitter), Vimeo, and YouTube.
