to a halt and never regained the same volume as earlier. Today the trade between USA and Faroes is on a very small scale which I feel is not satisfactory. Still the US fish market is attractive and offers [...] initiatives with trade missions, cultural visits and increased political contacts. The Faroese Government on the other hand should consider opening up a Faroese Trade Mission or small Embassy in Washington. Faroese

consumption from rene­wable sources, from water and wind turbines. On the other hand we use great amounts of oil on land on heating and in cars, and on the sea in our vast fishing fleet. We are aware of the serious [...] not least beneficial for the smallest actors on the international arena. You might say that the smaller your own home market, the more active you have to be on other markets. We aim at being an open and [...] emissions, on climate change. Of course, we also know that oil and gas will not be in stock forever, and that the prices will rise even much further, when the still growing demand really puts pressure on the

Rights was adopted recognizing the need for universal values. Here the world leaders gathered and agreed on the fundamental principles that human rights are universal and indivisible -- that all human rights [...] inhuman and degrading punishment. It violates the right to life. It is irrevocable and can be inflicted on the innocent. It has never been shown to deter crime more effectively than other punishments. Amnesty [...] penalty for all crimes. Today around 133 countries have abolished the death penalty in law or practice. On average, in the past decade more than three countries a year have abolished the death penalty for all

personality and image. We hope that you will experience these qualities in the Faroe Islands, too. On this stepping stone between Sweden and America you will find a micro nation that is older and younger [...] the oldest parliament in the world deriving from the Viking Age, you will find a strong culture based on our own language and long traditions and highly educated, flexible, and multi tasked people and companies

Rasmussen This is one of the first lessons the Mother Continent (Europe, ed.) taught my husband and I on our month-long honeymoon trip en route to the Faroe Islands where we will start life together in Klaksvik [...] European Union queue. Lacking a purple passport, I realized quickly that being American is not as valuable on this side of the Atlantic. The next phase of our trip was to visit several of the world-famous Greek [...] isles, but we were not without company as naked Germans and baked-brown Scandinavians basked with us on the beaches. Free from a daily schedule for the first time in months, Ben began to teach me essential

political figure. Much can be gleaned from a man whose self-awareness has allowed him to take on the world and come out on top. Now, he has even come as far as the Faroe Islands. Name: Bjarni í Liða Occupation: [...] their country, I was utterly convinced that very few Americans were normal according to the standards on which I usually judge people. In addition, the country simply seemed too big to grasp fully, mysterious [...] there is something very sympathetic, yet brilliant about the man. Even now, when the spotlight is on his wife, he still stands firmly and comfortably behind her, seemingly not in need of media attention

country, the situation had changed. The last couple of months he had noticed that the islands were on the front page of several travel sections in major American newspapers. The Faroese newspaper, Sosialurin

calls on your time mean that you have to be very careful about prioritising your travel destinations and rationing your appearances. However, we would again wish to repeat the invitation and on this occasion [...] 1999. Another invitation was delivered, together with a Present, by the Danish Embassy in Pretoria on the occasion of Nelson Mandela’s 85th Birthday in 2003. Sosialurin is taking the opportunity of Bill [...] admires and counts as a personal friend. The text of the invitation is set out below: Dear Nelson Mandela On two previous occasions I have sent you a written invitation to visit the Faroe Islands. This has been

for public health is highly prioritized on the political agenda. We focus on physical activity, nutrition, smoking and substance abuse. Additionally we are working on public healthcare structures of excellent [...] well-being and continuing availability on the labour market. Thus the foundation for a social economic balance between generations is strengthened. Solely based on these principles, we ought to be capable [...] ideals in the Nordic welfare model: • with structures and finance of universal welfare services based on solidarity principles, • with active, family-friendly, flexible labour market policies, • with extensive

Gorbatjov held a high level meeting in Reykjavik. This was a visit, which projected Iceland firmly on to the map of the international world. It is still a fact that when people mention the town of Reykjavik [...] is that when two such dignitaries visit our country this will assist in the promotion of the Faroes on to the world map, There are several indicators, which suggest that many eyes around the world are focused [...] system and address the national social imbalance. Simultaneously he tried to tighten domestic controls on the sale of weapons. Our other distinguished guest is the former Swedish Foreign Minister and Ambassador