attention and therefore – in a way – become a new centre. A New Frontier There are still new frontiers to be discovered in the world – and the Faroe Islands might be just that: a new frontier – an unspoiled [...] singer Suzanne Brøgger, who visited the islands in March this year, described her experience in a radio programme in this way: »It’s a cosmic experience. The Faroe Islands is a country which is – and is [...] interested in visiting a place like this. So even if this country has developed into a modern society fully in line with our neighbours, we have been keeping a low profile outwards for a long time. Living tranquil

Mustn’t Throw the Baby Out with the Bath Water So in a way, the Faroes sell themselves as a tourist destination, but since we have not really developed a real tourism industry yet, it is essential that we [...] visitors. The Faroese do not have a long tradition for a travel industry as such, so we need to make people in the Faroes more aware of the fact that they can earn a living from tourism. SamVit has set [...] turn acted as a catalyst for Irish tourism. One consequence of this reform was that people started opening their homes to foreign travellers and making a business out of it. This led to a great increase

world of today. Please do us a favour: Whisper into the ears of our politicians and business leaders alike, that a precondition for a country – large or small – to cope being a nation in the world today is [...] resources within the people is utilised. That a Government of men only and a Parliament consisting almost entirely of men is sending a signal to the rest of the world of a one-eyed parliament instead of an advanced [...] provide in the building of a society – the building of a State. Mrs, Bjørt Samuelsen has been working as a journalist in Norway and the Faroe Islands for many years. She was also for a period the official Press

However, behind a great man very often stands a great woman it is said and in your case there can be no doubt that this is a fact. We hereby wish you to convey our greetings to your wife, Hillary and to [...] have been a tremendous experience for us if Hillary could have 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 [...] 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 present

to anyone and everyone who could spare the time for a cup of coffee. In those early days, the economy was flat, even melancholy, and there were many who welcomed the diversion of a chat, even though most [...] remember sitting in a remote farmhouse one evening enjoying the pleasant company of a farmer and his artist wife, as they graciously listened to my endless tales of growing up on a Colorado ranch. The [...] say the least with all sorts of trade tariffs in place. Thus entereth a smart Danish business­man resident in the Faroes who wangled a Royal remit in 1766 to transport goods from America for „temporary“

background it is possi­ble to make predictions of what you may find deep down, but one is always taking a risk, and you will not know if you find anything, before you actually hit it with the drill. Let me [...] whole area between the Faroes and Shetland, as an area for oil and gas exploration. As a Minister for Research, I find it tremendously intriguing to think about oil exploration in this area, also known as [...] in the next few moments hear people, who know far more about these matters. - - - - I will now turn to the Faroese society and political system as such, to give a brief overview of what kind of entity

urge Mr. Bill Clinton to bring back a message to Mrs. Clinton, who is running for President of the United States. A strong message that there is a need for change – a need for universal values and respect [...] more effectively than other punishments. Amnesty International seeks to play a major role in the globalization of the fight for a death penalty-free world. Progress has been dramatic. In 1977 only 16 countries [...] People around the world still disagree about whether it is legitimate to take the lives of those who have themselves taken life. To Amnesty International, the death penalty is the ultimate cruel, inhuman

invitation to pay a visit to the Faroe Islands you made the perfect choice. In fact you decided to visit a people with whom you have something valuable in common – namely the Irish origin. A visit to the Faroe [...] tough, they have a strong culture and they are determined. Qualities that you have exploited and which have proved your worth as a President. You have succeeded in your efforts to create a dialogue and seek [...] stone between Sweden and America you will find a micro nation that is older and younger than the United States. In this modern globalized micro society you will find the oldest parliament in the world deriving

life together in Klaksvik. After a week of marriage, we left my home in rural America, a place of big highways, big sky and a big family, to travel across the Balkans, a land of young coun­tries, local [...] in Greece After a few days of beaches and big meals we grew restless, and have since spent the last two weeks of travel staying with anyone who will take us in. Staying with locals is a great opportunity [...] opportunity to learn about a culture and find the best restaurants. It also saves money, which is essential for two young unemployed journalists traveling in Europe for a month with only the increasingly devalued

in accordance with who they are into microcosms, which they can truly cherish. So, while the former president (and perhaps future ‘first man’) and I inhabit each others’ homes for a short time, how should [...] Given this, I suggest Bill Clinton be taken at more then just face value as a great political figure. Much can be gleaned from a man whose self-awareness has allowed him to take on the world and come out on [...] demystified. This is not a dream, but real life – and I can’t do anything but love it. Rather than being intimidating, the size of the country is what makes it so full of opportunities for a person to shape life