hate speech is, in fact, illegitimate in a liberal democracy. The right to express oneself freely concerning any political decision is, according to Dworkin, a core democratic principle; it is what self [...] rather outside of the law, namely, in private institutions such as universities, museums etc. Restrictions on political speech in various societal circumstances have been on the rise through the last decades [...] first and foremost in the US. I analyse why these restrictions on political speech are more widespread in the only Western country without laws against hate speech than they are in countries with implemented

affects the foetal development of the nervous system; the mercury effect is still detectable during adolescence; the mercury from the maternal diet affects the blood pressure of the children; the contaminants [...] Several birth cohorts have been established in the Faroes in order to discover the health effects related to mercury and organchlorine exposure. In short the results have so far shown that: mercury from [...] contaminants of the blubber adversely affect the immune system so that the children react more poorly to immunizations; contaminants in pilot whales appear to increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease

Warehouse – is one of the most iconic buildings in the Tórshavn marina. This old wooden storehouse from the 18th Century has been restored within the last 20 years. Müllers Pakkhús recently opened the top floors [...] floors and the house is now more than ever a hub for culture in the capital. This building has turned into a cultural powerhouse in the spirit of Nordic collaboration and with the purpose of sharing knowledge [...] apply to our societies. This fits well into the rich tradition that Nordic countries have in acknowledging the intricate relationship between the local and the global - that local livelihoods very much depend

A world in need is yelling out for food, as sloth, and all the other deatly sins, are dwelling upon the higher powers, winds of cloudy thougts and peace are age in mood. Sir, tell me why the Scripture [...] Scripture on the wall, whom written for the prudent and the small, is not to be recalled of carnal mind? I write these words, and understand my self, as one of the unread books on the shelf of Vatican's and Protestants

Teaching takes place in school in Tvøroyri, Vági and Hvalba in the beginning in January/February. Teaching is for 15 weeks 2 and a half hour each time in agreement with your teacher. The course concludes with [...] mother tongue. The course is not intended for Scandinavians. Students learn Faroese language and about society and culture. The course is organized in accordance with the CEFR scale. Also, the students are [...] for people who have permanent residence in the Faroe Islands ---- English/enskt FSA Suðuroy, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Municipalities in Suðuroy, teaches Faroese for immigrants

industry Currently the Supply Service company, based in Leirvik, is not an active player in the offshore industry. However, from July of 2009 they will have close to 100 employees engaged in the offshore industry [...] have contracts in Norway, we are not afraid of challenges that lie ahead,” says the company CEO. The company has endeavoured to acquire the necessary knowledge required to operate within the offshore industry [...] of three PSV (platform supply vessel) vessels. -“The vessels have been built in Lisbon and Istanbul, and two have been finally furbished in Norway. The vessels are all sister vessels and are dual-hulled

and change over the years and the centuries, and in the ever-changing world we live in today, we see shifts and changes in culture both here in Iceland and in the Faroe Islands, and in some cases our two [...] Menningarnótt in Reykjavík – as well as our own annual Mentanarnátt in Tórshavn – is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the diversity in our culture, showing a mix between new and old, modern and classic [...] nations move in different directions and at different speed. But there is nothing strange or unfortunate about this. Because culture is not static. It evolves. And it grows. It learns from the past while

Slaughtered In Brutal Grind In The Faroe Islands This morning, at approximately 0840 local time, a large pod of pilot whales was slaughtered in the first grindadráp (grind) of the year, on the island of [...] making this one of the bloodiest grinds in at least two years. The slaughter occurred just two weeks before Sea Shepherd crews are due to arrive in the Faroe Islands for the commencement of the organization’s [...] killed in the presence of their family members. This is not tradition. This is a bloodbath.” For hundreds of years the people of the Faroe Islands have been herding migrating pilot whales from the sea into

was not presented in the parliament before the snap election was called. This spring, the Faroes received its very first refugees from Ukraine. In addition, we have over 400 workers in the Faroes who have [...] learn the Faroese language? These are some of the questions we will ask in the forum on November 30 th . The program for the evening: 19.00 Kalpana Vijayavarathan, moderator. 19.10 Regin Berg, social [...] education program The audience will have an opportunity to ask the political candidates their questions. All the political parties are represented in the election forum. Everyone is welcome to attend.

visit to the Faroe Islands you made the perfect choice. In fact you decided to visit a people with whom you have something valuable in common – namely the Irish origin. A visit to the Faroe Islands is a visit [...] find a micro nation that is older and younger than the United States. In this modern globalized micro society you will find the oldest parliament in the world deriving from the Viking Age, you will find [...] visit to the islands of peace. From the very beginning the Faroe Islands were inhabited by Irish monks finding the islands the most suitable place for prayer and peaceful living. They were succeded by vikings