geologist at the Faroese Geological Survey told Upstream. Rosebank lies just 15 kilometres from potential oil leads in the Faroe Islands, a self-governing territory of Denmark, but production at ...

The Faroe Islands are a must-visit destination for a number of reasons: Natural Beauty: The islands are known for their rugged landscapes, stunning seascapes, and unique geology.

The hunting of whales and other sea mammals is a traditional practice in the Faroe Islands (file image) The Faroe Islands is to provisionally limit its controversial dolphin hunt to 500 animals ...

A local parliament - the Loegting - looks after the islands' affairs, although Copenhagen is responsible for defence and foreign relations. The Faroe Islands are not part of the European Union.