association with the sea. The sea around the Faroes – a sea, which encompasses the whole of the Northern hemisphere, and plays an all important role for the world’s climate and the climatic changes, which [...] meetings in the Faroes. Mr President, When you became President, the democratic part of the world was in need of a true leader. Both in your role as the Governor for Arkansas and the President for the world’s [...] became one of the leading states in America. America, accepted under your leadership both the immensely important role as the protector of democracy and the peace creating and retaining factor of the world
draw the merciless and powerful light of the whole world’s projectors to the combatants in the Laugardals hall, Fischer and Spassky, as well as to the rest of the Icelandic society. This battle of wits [...] Gorbatjov and today the Icelanders feel right at home in all the world’s marble halls. Perhaps the capital of a colony is not as interesting as the capital of a republic. But speaking of the chess effect, a [...] defeat in 1990 was the misfortune of being sandwiched between two of the finest orators of our time: Reagan and Clinton. Moreover, the man who has finally chosen to come to the Faroes must be equipped with
for one of the most important meetings ever held regarding the dismantling of the nuclear weapons race. Photos of the two men and the environment in Reykjavik were broadcast around the world. We of course [...] firmly on to the map of the international world. It is still a fact that when people mention the town of Reykjavik, people say this was the town, which was at the centre off, and created the framework for [...] around the world are focused upon the Faroes and this visit. We have seen and heard that the international media are dispatching their people to the Faroes to cover this event, so the focus is upon the Faroes
take part in the role of active citizenship. Solidarity between generations ensures welfare of the elderly. With public pension structures we ensure a financial income basis for the life of the elderly, which [...] subject areas such as diversity of industry, research, innovation and globalisation, the very foundation is the development of the Faroese welfare society. This is why we for the first time with Vision 2015 [...] systems – are integrated coherently into the process of treatment. Welfare of children and adolescents is another distinctive feature of our concerns. The principle of sector responsibility and cooperation
some of the most fundamental rights in the Declaration, namely the “right to life, liberty and security” (article 3). People around the world still disagree about whether it is legitimate to take the lives [...] Nearly sixty years ago, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted recognizing the need for universal values. Here the world leaders gathered and agreed on the fundamental principles that [...] be inflicted on the innocent. It has never been shown to deter crime more effectively than other punishments. Amnesty International seeks to play a major role in the globalization of the fight for a death
polity close to the North Pole into to being a strong, dynamic polity in the middle of the North Atlantic taking the advantage of the new opportunities The task for the Faroes is to bring home the Faroes brainware [...] dependent on the outside world and being a fishery nation means dependency on a balanced nature, two of the most crucial pillars of the future world society. The Faroes belong to the richer parts of the world [...] changes of the current and we have one of the most respected scientists in the field, Bogi Hansen, here in the Faroes. Maybe this is where the question of climate changes can get answers. In May the worlds
not compete with. Both the faroese fish industry and the faroese society benefited immensely by the american market. When the faroese fish industry collapsed in the sad 90ies the export to USA came to a [...] strength for our nation”. Both the largest democray in the world, America, and Faroes, the smallest one, will benefit of more co-operation. Johan Mortensen, Manager for the US oil company, Anadarko Faroes [...] products. The Faroese export grew to considerable proportions and for almost 20 years USA was the main market for faroese fish products.Generally the market was favourable with high prices, which the european
successful in her endeavour to become the first female President of the United States or not, she has already become an inspiration and role model for women all over the world. It is women like her who remind [...] accompanied you here, to inspire and show us the way out of the unequal situation dominant in our society. We do hope that such a visit may become possible in the future! Yours sincerely Demokratia Demokratia [...] heartly wishes you welcome to the Faroes. That you have taken the time to come to our tiny far-flung country is a sign that what often seems impossible is possible, if just the will, ability and effort are
important role in Faroese society. The interest in music might be greater here than anywhere else in the world – this may be a result of the times we live in or the nature surrounding us, or it may be the inspiration [...] ways. At the time, this was an extensive slice of the overall budget of the institution. »We regard music as very important in many different aspects; it is an important part of Faroese identity, of our brand [...] from our most successful contemporary musicians. Whatever the reason, the inclination to make music here grows day by day. The music scene in the Faroes is very diverse, offering everything from metal bands
start thinking of the Internet as an integral part of their marketing strategy and show the world what they have to offer. At the moment, a wealth of information is out there in the middle of nowhere, but [...] director of the organisation. Unspoiled Territory to Explore What advantages do the Faroe Islands have as a travel destination? The fact that our country is a small archipelago in the middle of the big ocean [...] is the »concerto grotto«, where musicians and visitors go on a boat trip into one of the deep caves under the islands. Once inside, the music starts, and the natural sounds and unique acoustics of the