live in or the nature surrounding us, or it may be the inspiration from our most successful contemporary musicians. Whatever the reason, the inclination to make music here grows day by day. The music scene [...] is burgeoning these days, and with increased investment and a thriving pool of talent, we see more and more successes abroad, where the Faroe Islands have become increasingly recognized as a potential source [...] music as very important in many different aspects; it is an important part of Faroese identity, of our brand as a nation and as a business opportunity. It is our main function to encourage innovation and

have made it possible to come up with quite accurate descriptions of the different layers of rock and sediments thousands of metres below the surface. On this background it is possi­ble to make predictions [...] 80 % of the population. More­over, the IT penetration is near 100 %. We are now about to undertake significant investments in the Vagar airport both with the aim to modernise it and to increase its capacity [...] find anything, before you actually hit it with the drill. Let me now, ladies and gentlemen, reassure you that I will not dive further into the technicalities, as it would neither do you or me any good. We

from exploring the area more fully. However, Professor Ziolkowski has pointed out that, although basalt is relatively »opaque« to conventional seismic sources, it should be more »transparent« at low frequencies [...] errant teenagers? If so, did you notice that the music sounded »duller« than it would if you had been in the same room as where it was being played? In fact, the reason the music sounded dull is not just because [...] frequencies. Hence it may be possible to obtain reflections from beneath the basalt by using special sources that produce more of this type of energy. Unfortunately, implementing Professor Ziolkowski?s idea

It is not just a Faroe oil industry participating at ONS in Bergen. The international oil world will also be given the opportunity to experience Faroese culture. For the third time in secession the Tórshavn [...] environment is intended for those who are interested in continuing to work during the evening in a more relaxed atmosphere. -We wish to create a relaxed atmosphere, which will give people a taste of the [...] provide the setting for the visual motive in the design. Malan á Lofti is a young Faroese designer who makes her collections using skin and wool from the Faroe sheep. Her designs are deeply rooted in the natural

But what contribution can the Faroe Islands make? In my view, it seems that remote places like the Faroes are becoming more and more interesting to more and more people. I believe that in a world of increasing [...] this way: »It’s a cosmic experience. The Faroe Islands is a country which is – and is not. It is in constant flux. It keeps disappearing: One moment it’s lost in the fog, and suddenly – there it is again [...] quicker and less expensive and what’s more, it will define the very nature of projects – you can’t afford to miss out on it. But technology alone won’t do the job. It’s people that shape technology and business

to put it gently, that someone from Hawaii could be so enthusiastic about their rain-soaked country with its sodden economy. But I was indeed and the more I went about the country, and the more cups of [...] distant shores to await the evolution of opportunity. Now it would appear that the waiting is over. Faroese entrepreneurs are starting more and more internationally interesting businesses. Local investors [...] and wave, at once a refuge and a stepping-stone for intrepid explorers, often ignored and more often plundered, it has endured, even flourished, and the people of the Faroes evince a most remarkable spirit

blood sacrifice of the grind. It must be ended. It will be ended. The only question now is when. Our task now is to make the rest of the world view the grind for what it is – an obscenity and a disgrace [...] hopefully more and more Faeroese will view it as the rest of the world does and compassion will triumph over cruelty. We have the most perfect weapon for the task – the camera – and we intend to use it. ### [...] slaughter in order to discuss it, and that we will not do. It is our position that culture and tradition must never be a justification for cruelty and slaughter. When it comes to killing, we draw the line

Faroese waters. In order to be covered by FAS it is also necessary that the ship owner in question is a resident in the Faroe Islands. If the ship owner is a company it has to be registered in the Faroe Islands [...] Planning This brief presentation of the changes in the Faroese income taxation in recent years should make it clear, that they have affected the situation of both wage earners and enterprises. The changes introduced [...] relate to wage earners as it is of fiscal and therefore of financial importance whether they have signed on a vessel under FAS or DIS. In relation to hydrocarbon activities it may have fiscal and with that

mark and apparently on track. Clair is a monster in more ways than one. It?s not just huge (220sq.km), with reserves estimates ranging from 3billion to more than 4billion barrels of heavy crude, unravelling [...] could change it, at the same time we?ve come to the conclusion that we need four or five years of production history under our belt before we have sufficient information to enable us to make sensible decisions [...] plan. ?It will take six years to drill and put all these wells in place.? Meanwhile, under the original plan, the Clair pipeline was to be laid next year, but the decision was made to install it summer

who we are. It has been our opportunity to make a living, to travel to other nations, and it is an inseparable part of Faroese identity. From the sea, we have built our livelihoods, and it continues to [...] tikið til bæði fólk og náttúru. "It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to the Nordic Blue Tourism Conference, “An Ocean of Opportunities.” The title could not be more fitting, because the ocean truly [...] education, and sustainable development. It allows visitors to experience the beauty and power of the ocean, while learning about the importance of protecting it for generations to come. We are also fortunate