neighbourhood in the Arctic and North Atlantic has been characterised by security, stability, and prosperity. But in reflecting on the state of our world today, it is impossible to ignore the growing sense [...] too. Because the Arctic does not, of course, exist in a vacuum. And we cannot be but concerned about the destabilising effects of wars on the European continent and the Middle East on world affairs, including [...] transcends borders and benefits all. The Arctic Policy of the Faroe Islands will be instrumental as the Faroe Islands, Denmark and Greenland, in concert, assume the chairship of the Arctic Council next year. Ladies

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 [...] vessels among the most advanced in the world, compared to other PSV vessels”, says Mr Justinussen. Twenty-four people will be attached to each vessel, twelve on each shift. On top of this, the company’s [...] become one to the world leaders, regarding safety and environmental protection within the offshore industry. This implies that we must, – in a Faroe context – invest heavily. Due to the fact that we already

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 [...] Shepherd’s sixth campaign in the Faroe Islands. Led by the Sea Shepherd ships the Bob Barker, Sam Simon and Brigitte Bardot, and supported by a dedicated land team, the campaign marks the organization’s strongest

controversy. The book goes beyond many others in this field by widening its scope beyond the legal aspects of freedom of expression. Approaching blasphemy as effectivespeech, the chapters in this book focus [...] developments and contemporary expressions of blasphemy across the world. The transgression of religious boundaries incurs more or less severe sanctions in various religious traditions. This book looks at how religious [...] authorities use ideas about blasphemy as a means of control. In a globalised world where people of different faiths interact more than ever before and world-views are an increasingly important part of identity

As one of the smallest capitals in the world, it is a great honor for us to receive a former president of the United States of America, accompanied by one of the most important UN officials in history. [...] North, and right across the same fjord the longest landing quay in the country was recently finished. We have several industrial areas in the municipality and more are underway. Expansions are taking place [...] work. The municipality has an extensive network of harbor complexes, located in Tórshavn and the villages belonging to the municipality. We are currently expanding at Oyrareingir by Kollafjørður in the North

inspirational to any person or company anywhere in the world, bank or otherwise, which is why we did not hesitate to grant our support to the organisers of the visit. At Eik Banki we believe, that this visit [...] by setting your mind to it, and at the same time it is an opportunity to shed light on what we as a small society have to offer the world. ??At Eik Banki, we are in a process of spreding our activites [...] to cross borders, exchange ideas and extend boundaries. A visit from a former great president of the United States and a former UN weapons inspector is a rare event and Eik Banki welcomes Bill Clinton

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

coincident that the Faroe Islands suddenly get huge world-media coverage. It turns out that the origin of the recent flood of stories is to be found in the cancelled visit by Bill Clinton in May. Creating [...] interested in our stories about the Faroe Islands as a Tolkien-like country and about the boy who found a watch that had travelled all the way from the North Pole. But in order to sell the Faroes to his [...] this tiny country, the situation had changed. The last couple of months he had noticed that the islands were on the front page of several travel sections in major American newspapers. The Faroese newspaper

is set to join the fleet and in the autumn of next year a sister vessel, which has not yet been named will join. The hull of the Thor Alpha was floated from the Skála shipyard dock on the 21 of July 2007 [...] been to the Danish town of Hirtshals to sandblasted and painted. The Thor Alpha is 55 metres long and will cost in the region of DKK 76 million. The sister vessel, which is expected to be ready in mid-September [...] an extent within the offshore industry, that they deliver services to the world’s largest seismic companies. Mr Gunnbjørn Joensen admits the pace has been fierce since they founded the company thirteen

best in all of the Faroe Islands, yes, perhaps in the entire world. - Mikkeller also frequently organises social events, including the popular Mikkeller Run, right in the heart of Tórshavn. In my opinion [...] røðuni: "The Faroese Mikkeller bar is located in the oldest and most historic part of Tórshavn named “Gongin” which used to be the main street in Tórshavn. You might say that Mikkeller’s location is the best [...] setting more beautiful for such an event. As you run, you find yourself immersed in the rich Faroese history, passing through the old town and Tinganes. - On behalf of Tórshavn Municipality, I would like to