Faroese news in English

26/01/2024

Police have identified online fraudster who has escaped to Denmark

25/01/2024

Sports scientists will delve into the world of children's sports, sports science and peak performance

24/01/2024

Facing language barriers and bureaucratic hurdles, distressed Polish workers seek a lifeline from local compatriot

23/01/2024

Surge in doctor threats raises safety concerns, compromising workplace security

22/01/2024

Overwhelmed by cases, leading trade union restricts support for migrant workers

21/01/2024

In a bid to empower shoppers and combat food waste, grocery store chain is rolling out a streamlined system for identifying and discounting soon-to-expire items

19/01/2024

It is currently not possible to adopt children to the Faroes

18/01/2024

Man and woman from Denmark have been detained

16/01/2024

New report calls for measures to curb public spending growth

15/01/2024

Solutions, not restrictions, are the way forward, says association

13/01/2024

Severity of pupil aggression towards teachers has worsened significantly in recent years, says teacher

12/01/2024

Chimney-sweeping firm Orkað faces police scrutiny after consumer watchdog flags alleged marketing law breaches

10/01/2024

The number of schools has halved in the past 25 years, while the average pupil number per school has risen by a third

09/01/2024

Minister says abortion law from 1956 no longer reflects public opinion or medical advancements

08/01/2024

Renovation firm urges more careful waste sorting after recent blazes caused by flammable discards

07/01/2024

It now costs DKK 23 to send a regular letter within the Faroes

06/01/2024

Last year saw an almost 50% increase in electric vehicles, while total number of cars declined

05/01/2024

This is a worrying trend that we must take seriously, says college dean

04/01/2024

Most Faroese women seeking fertility care travel to Copenhagen for specialised procedures not readily available in the Faroes

03/01/2024

Newly released documents reveal the contenders for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1973

03/01/2024

Beyond historical and cultural significance, Runavík mayor sees new project as a tourist magnet

02/01/2024

Twelve municipalities have increased their child allowance for 2024

31/12/2023

https://kvf.fo/greinar/2023/12/31/prime-ministers-new-years-speech

Below is an English translation of Prime Minister Aksel V. Johannesen’s traditional New Year’s Speech from earlier this evening

31/12/2023

Happy New Year everybody. Thanks for being part of our 2023.

31/12/2023

From pets in panic to peaceful skies: upcoming fireworks regulations will change New Year's celebrations

31/12/2023

Some services have already been cancelled and further cancellations are expected

30/12/2023

Even if inflation comes down, we should not expect lower interest rates to follow immediately, says bank CEO

29/12/2023

Little more than a quarter of Faroese households have children