historical recognition. It is a public holiday and celebrations are held today all around the Faroes. In every Flag Day speech, in every village, on almost every island today, the role of Britain in our [...] atrocities around the world today. Where a flag at half-mast marking the mourning of lost loved ones and unthinkable suffering can be countered by another flag in a different place that is raised to celebrate [...] Islands, our Flag Day is one of the most tangible and enduring legacies of the Second World War. It embodies our close historical and geo-political ties with Britain. Merkið, as our flag is known in Faroese

of separation of powers in his 1748 work The Spirit of the Laws, he worried little about what we today call norms. Montesquieu believed the hard architecture of political institutions might be enough to [...] fylgja við hugsjónini. Sum “The Economist” (20. juli 2024) skrivar í oddagrein: “Reagan Republicanism is all but dead. In recent years the Republican Party has been united around personality, not policy.” [...] soleiðis: “Republicanism has become synonymous with Trumpism now”, og endurgevandi Oren Cass: “Vance is the most distinctive possible choice [for Mr Trump], which shows that the centre of gravity for the

Islands. It is often said that there are around eigthy thousand sheep, wich means that there are more sheep than people in the Faroe Islands. ##med2## ##med3## Ull er Føroya gull. Wool is the gold of the [...] as the autumn hills are walked. In many places, this is a very special time of the year when families, neighbours, and friends come together. There is much talk about sheep, weights, and other details. -- [...] the Faroes. This is a popular saying which illustrates our past when wool and knitted garments such as sweaters and socks were our main exports and our only source of income for centeuries. -- In the Faroese

characterised by security, stability, and prosperity. But in reflecting on the state of our world today, it is impossible to ignore the growing sense of uncertainty that shapes the international landscape [...] forum. This year, the forum is perhaps more important than ever, as it safeguards the practice of democratic sustainability in our Arctic region. Dear friends As the Arctic is undergoing profound changes [...] Arctic Council next year. Ladies and gentlemen It is ever more clear that as the Arctic receives increasing international attention, our task as Arctic nations is to take on the responsibility to navigate the

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 nations move in different directions and at different speed. But there is nothing [...] tt in Tórshavn – is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the diversity in our culture, showing a mix between new and old, modern and classic, and the evolution in our culture. Why is this important? Because [...] nothing strange or unfortunate about this. Because culture is not static. It evolves. And it grows. It learns from the past while adapting to the present. And in a globalized world like ours, where different

guests, It is both an honour and a pleasure to welcome you to Nordic Food Day. I hope you’ve enjoyed this morning’s presentations and the delicious samples from our many esteemed producers. Food is one of [...] preserve food over long periods. In my home, the Faroe Islands, our most distinctive culinary tradition is ræst —fermented food. Our climate, situated in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, with its stable low [...] can serve as a model for fostering self-respect and self-reliance in food systems around the world. Today, the companies presenting here represent a wide spectrum of the food industry. They share a commitment

the Intercultural Family Retreat opens today The Faroe Islands Red Cross is delighted to announce that registration for the Intercultural Family Retreat opens today, Monday 15 September, at 18:00. About [...] Organized by volunteers The retreat is organized by the volunteers of the Faroe Islands Red Cross. The diverse team, with different cultural backgrounds, experiences and skills, is very excited to create a meaningful [...] About the retreat The Intercultural Family Retreat is for families* with immigrant and refugee backgrounds, as well as multicultural families – both those who have recently moved to the Faroe Islands and those