The Government of the Faroe Islands 🇫🇴 @Tinganes

The Official Twitter account of the Government of the Faroe Islands government.fo Tórshavn Joined January 2015

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The Government of the Faroe Islands 🇫🇴 @Tinganes

a day ago

FM Høgni Hoydal & @AngusRobertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs & Culture, engaged in highly productive discussions today in Edinburgh, exploring exciting prospects for collaboration between 🇫🇴 & 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Angus Robertson @AngusRobertson

a day ago

Honoured that Scotland’s nearest northern neighbours; the Faroe Islands, have marked their national Flag Day for the first time in Edinburgh. Great to join Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Høgni Hoydal to discuss regional cooperation #FaroeIslands 🇫🇴 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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The Government of the Faroe Islands 🇫🇴 @Tinganes

2 days ago

Even at the Edinburgh City Chamber on Royal Mile, the flag "Merkið" waves on Faroese Flag Day🇫🇴🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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The Government of the Faroe Islands 🇫🇴 @Tinganes

2 days ago

🇫🇴Happy Flag Day🇫🇴 Did you know? April 25th marks Faroese Flag Day, commemorating the recognition of the flag by the British during the Second World War. The flag of the Faroe Islands is called Merkið, meaning ”Banner”, “Ensign” or “the mark”. ℹ️faroeislands.fo/the-big-pictur…

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The Government of the Faroe Islands 🇫🇴 @Tinganes

5 days ago

🇫🇴Koltur island will soon welcome 2 new superintendents. Picture yourself living & working solo on this 2.30 sq km remote island, surrounded only by nature. Your tasks would include research, preserving historic sites & welcoming visitors. Would you ever consider it?🐑 #Koltur

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The Government of the Faroe Islands 🇫🇴 @Tinganes

a week ago

Exciting times ahead for the Faroe Islands as we prepare to host the 2027 Island Games! 🇫🇴🌍 This week, representatives from the International Island Games Association #IIGA are visiting to tour our facilities and meet with key figures. We look forward to the largest sports event…

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The Government of the Faroe Islands 🇫🇴 @Tinganes

a week ago

🇫🇴🇺🇸Faroe Islands Culture Days in NYC have officially begun! The first week of #FogSweptIslands featured music, talks, screenings, exhibitions, gastronomy & more with ongoing events and exhibitions until July. Visit @ScanHouse for more info! 📸@arenotphotos

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The Government of the Faroe Islands 🇫🇴 @Tinganes

2 weeks ago

🌍In New York, FM Høgni Hoydal met with @AOSISChair Fatumanava Pa'olelei Luteru where they discussed the profound impact of climate change on small islands & low-lying coastal states, reaffirming the Faroe Islands' commitment to the Paris Agreement🤝

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The Government of the Faroe Islands 🇫🇴 @Tinganes

2 weeks ago

We strongly condemn Iran’s attack on Israel. We call for peace and stability in the region.

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The Government of the Faroe Islands 🇫🇴 @Tinganes

2 weeks ago

🇫🇴🇺🇳FM Høgni Hoydal had a productive meeting yesterday with Dennis Francis, the 78th President of the UN General Assembly. They discussed the crises in Ukraine & Gaza, along with issues like decolonisation rights, as well as Faroe Islands' commitment to implementing @UN SDGs♻️🌍

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The Government of the Faroe Islands 🇫🇴 @Tinganes

2 weeks ago

It's a wrap! The first ever Nordic Council Theme Session to be held in the Faroe Islands Islands has drawn to a close. Set in Tórshavn, the discussions revolved around themes of security, peace & preparedness in the North Atlantic 🇫🇴🇩🇰🇬🇱🇮🇸🇫🇮🇦🇽🇸🇪🇳🇴 📸norden.org

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The Government of the Faroe Islands 🇫🇴 @Tinganes

3 weeks ago

Nordic Council in Tórshavn🇫🇴🇩🇰🇬🇱🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪🇦🇽 An historic gathering under the Nordic banner today, as we celebrate our shared vision for a secure, peaceful North. PM Johannesen “We must do more to protect our values of peace, stability, and democracy. The times demand we focus on…

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The Government of the Faroe Islands 🇫🇴 @Tinganes

3 weeks ago

Dreams do come true! Faroe Islands Women's Handball Team qualifies for the European Handball Championship @EHFEURO 🇫🇴 A truly amazing achievement! We are so proud of you👏🏻

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The Government of the Faroe Islands 🇫🇴 @Tinganes

a month ago

Happy Nordic Day to all our fellow Nordic friends! 🇫🇴🇩🇰🇬🇱🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪🇫🇮🇦🇽

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The Government of the Faroe Islands 🇫🇴 @Tinganes

a month ago

Today's visit by @vonderleyen & signing of the Memorandum of Understanding underscores a shared commitment to deeper collaboration & mutual respect between 🇫🇴&🇪🇺 Strengthening ties with partners who share our values of democracy & peace is essential. Thank you for the visit🤝

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The Government of the Faroe Islands 🇫🇴 @Tinganes

a month ago

🇪🇺🇫🇴During the President @vonderleyen visit, stops were made at SEV, Bakkafrost & Ocean Rainforest, with a strong emphasis on sustainability & actions against climate change. The visits underscore our shared commitment & mutual interest in nurturing a greener future together🤝

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen

a month ago

The Faroe Islands are well placed to benefit from hydropower, wind and tidal energy. Good visit to SEV, a local leader in sustainable energy production. Confident that the country will achieve its goal of sourcing all land electricity from sustainable supplies by 2030.