of the Faroese welfare society. This is why we for the first time with Vision 2015 have made strategic comprehensive plans for welfare of all the most important welfare-political frameworks in order to [...] Additionally we are working on public healthcare structures of excellent standards where the primary and secondary healthcare networks – amongst others with new pioneering IT systems – are integrated coherently [...] the elderly suffices necessary support in every-day-life; for those who live at home and those that are so weak that they require daily assistance on residential homes. The legal framework in regards to welfare

source of income, but an integral part of who we are. That is why it gives me such great pleasure that NORA and Visit Faroe Islands have arranged this important conference on ocean tourism – to inspire us to [...] continued to innovate, creating unique and memorable experiences for visitors. Especially inspiring are the so-called Grotto Concerts, held in the cave Klæmintsgjógv on Hestur Island – the largest sea cave [...] protecting the very environment that makes it possible. So once again, I would like to thank NORA and Visit Faroe Islands for organising this important conference and for bringing us together to discuss the

for providing this opportunity to discuss the experience of the last 12 months. It is important that we talk together so we can voice our opinions and experience. One thing that we have learned from our [...] the demands of the oil industry. I know there have been difficulties in this cooperation, and if we are realistic, difficulties were to be expected when you combine the traditional working methods of the [...] the hydrocarbon law and the expectations of the local business community. Let me first say that my general impression is that the activities on the whole have been carried out in a satisfactory manner. However

license holders are doing a huge amount of work. Our own geologists at Jarðfeingi are also doing a large amount of work to develop new ideas, which may move us closer to our goal. There are also others involved [...] Although much has happened, the challenges are still huge. There are many pieces, which have to fall into place. How do we progress? As mentioned, there are several active exploration licenses, and hopefully [...] here, we must acknowledge and confirm that they are good cooperation partners. We can still not call ourselves an oil-producing nation, but an important aspect has been confirmed, which is worth reciting

like ours, where different cultures meet and mingle, we are constantly exchanging ideas, learning from one another and find unity in diversity. And so the Menningarnótt in Reykjavík – as well as our own annual [...] showing a mix between new and old, modern and classic, and the evolution in our culture. Why is this important? Because culture gives us identity and a sense of belonging. It connects people. It encourages [...] stendur still, men allatíðina mennist. Eftir røðuna framførdi føroyski bólkurin Katari nøkur løg, og so varð boðið til ein bita við føroyskum mati og drykkjuvørum. Tiltakið í Ráðhúsinum eydnaðist sera væl

nobody can be an expert in every field and that’s why networking is so important… knowing who to turn to when... With all this new technology – and the Faroes are very much up-to-date – we’re looking at something [...] Tourism is now the fastest-growing industry in the Faroes. But what’s so attractive here on this rain-ridden, wind-torn archipelago? So much so that some of our guests return every year, and some even decide [...] tankers and carriers across the five oceans. So even if other people might be unaware of the Faroes, the Faroese themselves are very aware of the outside world. So what advantages do we have in comparison

the beat (so-called »low frequencies«), are able to pass through walls more easily than the higher pitched notes (»high frequencies«) that usually carry the tune. As a result, the high notes are relatively [...] surveys (see comparison below). Veritas? Manager of Geological Services, Richard Morgan says, »The BLAST results are extremely exciting, and could lead to important advances in our geological understanding [...] surveys by the middle of next year. So, the next time you are disturbed by loud music from noisy neighbours, you might like to think of BLAST, and how understanding why the music sounds the way it does is

be established with a large oil company. The beau racy is immense and it is all important to get a foothold and there are several indicators, which suggest that Føroya Tele is doing just that. The amounts [...] cooperation between one of the world’s largest oil companies and the largest IT Company in the Faroes are in the final stages. Considerable savings for BP There will be considerable savings for BP as they [...] is quite clear if we look ahead and at the development of an oil production west of Shetland in general, that it may become a reality to link future oil producing fields by the Faroe border to this cable

and when you feel the natures power here in the North Atlantic, you don’t ask why. So what you might say is that the Faroese are born with the respect of nature and resources that world is asking for today [...] in the field and organizer of the conference, Mr. Pál Weihe is Faroese and his study are based here. As the Faroes are a homogeneous, isolated population with a lot of data going many years back in time [...] to Mr Hans Blix and his presence is always giving. The two speakers are heroes of to day and what they have given in the past and are still giving today with great enthusiasm emphasizes their world per

unreliable. World market prices vary a lot and right now we are experiencing that some species of fish, which have been important resources, are simply disappearing from the sea. The question whether it [...] example, when foreign photographers come here, the resulting pictures are typically of misty or stormy and rough landscapes. So why not make that the attraction. I think we have been promoting the wrong [...] the caves are used as integral parts of the music. But new offers are on their way. Sea angling is – as I said – about to become an established activity on offer, while many other activities are still just