temperament more.« Bad Weather Has Become Our Advantage Indeed, the Faroese have a very rich culture and history. We all share a profound love for our country and our heritage. But we have not been so proud of [...] a low profile outwards for a long time. Living tranquil is living well, they say here. That is the main reason why the Faroese have kept the secret to themselves, and why the Faroe Islands have not been [...] cabinet (Landsstýri) is appointed by the Prime Minister. •… Parliament (Løgting) is unicameral. •… main industries are fishing, fish processing, ship building, construction and handicrafts. •… labour force

what has the Faroes to give them? What could they gain from this visit and insight into Faroese history, current society and political situation? First of all, the Faroes are proven to be the safe haven [...] distinct culture and language. But it also meant being out of touch with the rest of the world and history shows that the Faroes follow European development with some lacking behind. Wars II World War separated [...] has always been international, but now we see the internationalisation in other fields to. The two main banks have gone abroad, the IT company Formula has proven to have a good strong concept for the Nordic

of State Mrs Madeleine Albright. The very first woman to be elected to such a high office in the history of America – today Ms Condolisa Rice holds this office. Mrs. Albright sat there in Oslo surrounded [...] small club of countries, which finally are beginning to regard environmental issues seriously. The main issue in the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign is »American Health Choices Plan«, which is intended [...] them discreetly that one of the reasons you became one of the most popular Presidents ever in the history of the USA is, that you were capable of gathering people around you, who presented you with the most

The main organiser behind the Faroese National Stand at Offshore Northern Seas 2008 (ONS) is the public organisation SamVit – Faroe Islands Enterprise, which is a new organisation resulting from the merger [...] Tourist Board and the Trade Council. SamVit is to carry out the chosen national trade policy. The main functions of the organisation are to encourage innovation and enterprise, to advance and develop Faroese [...] the Faroe Islands as a business and investment opportunity and tourist destination. One of SamVit’s main responsibilities is to offer the necessary framework and opportunities for growth and increased i

at endurtaka við smáum varitatiónum, tað sum »menn« halda vera rætt og gott. Tað er lætt at vera »main-stream« granskari. Men henda drúgva og originala ritgerðin vísir, at hon er skrivað av einum røttum [...] Heldur ikki verður greitt, hvørjar rørslur hann hugsar um. Men hetta er so eitt slag av sosialsøgu, ?history of the common man?. Og úrslitið er sum heild gott, heilt gott. Tað teoretiska støðið haltar í støðum

official history will be remembered. Being in Scotland gives us the chance to highlight how many of the troops stationed in the Faroes during the war actually came from Scotland. Two of the main regiments [...] diverse peoples and nations around the globe. Respecting identity, equality, languages, cultures, history, international law and human rights. But we all know that flags can symbolize something completely [...] Faroe Islands and Scotland that remain strong today, across the generations. Of course, our shared history goes back much further, with centuries of close personal and commercial exchanges in both directions

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 in all of the Faroe Islands [...] 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

big advantages here was the creation of the terminal on Flotta, a small island well away from the main centres of population. That meant that the massive disruption during the construction phase was far [...] landmarks in their own right and will one day stand as monuments of a prosperous era in the islands' history. »At the height of activity at the terminal, it was providing well paid jobs,« added Councillor [...] life. That means Flotta is now receiving oil from more fields than at any other time in its 25-year history - and that the estimated life of the plant has been extended to 2020. There has been considerable