Representation of the Faroe Islands in London

Faroe Islands attend Education World Forum in London for the first time

Newly appointed Minister of Children, Education, Research and Culture, Bárður á Lakjuni, attended the Education World Forum in London this week. Providing an excellent opportunity to engage with ministers and education experts from around the world, Minister á Lakjuni also met with his counterparts in the UK, including Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson and Minister of State for Skills, Baroness Smith of Malvern, as well as Northern Ireland’s Education Minister, Paul Givan.

With Peace, Planet, Purpose and Pathways as overarching themes, much of the Forum’s discussions focussed on AI in education and the importance of both foundational learning and the key role of educators in ensuring responsible and effective use of AI tools in teaching and learning.
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Faroe Islands represented at successful European Writer’s Festival # 3 in London

Faroese writer Marjun Syderbø Kjælnes took part in an engaging panel at the British Library on Sunday, together with Liliana Corobca from Moldova/Romania and Italian speaking Fabio Andina from Switzerland. Their discussion was expertly moderated by presenter and broadcaster Bidisha, with “personal histories” as its theme. 26 very diverse European countries were represented at this year’s well-attended edition of EWF, filling the British Library’s Pigott Theatre all weekend. Congratulations to the organisers, EUNIC London, who have worked in partnership with the British Library and the European Literature Network, with Rosie Goldsmith as chair of the programming panel. In addition to contributions from all participating EUNIC members, the festival is also supported by the EU Delegation to the UK and the European Parliament Liaison Office in the UK. It is a pleasure working with you all! ; EUNIC London; British Library; ; . Thanks also to FarLit for their cooperation and support 🇫🇴🇫🇴

MARJUN SYDERBØ KJELNÆS AT THE EUROPEAN WRITERS’ FESTIVAL 2026

The European Writers’ Festival returns to the British Library on 16-17 May 2026, with Marjun Syderbø Kjelnæs from the Faroe Islands among the 26 invited writers.

Marjun is a versatile award-winning writer who has published poetry collections, short stories, novels, song lyrics and children’s and YA books, as well as writing manuscripts for film and theatre. Her work has seen multiple awards and nominations, including a nomination for the Nordic Council Literature Prize in 2023 and two nominations for the Nordic Council Children and Young People’s Literature Prize in 2013 and 2021 respectively. Kjelnæs’ literature has been translated into English, French, German, Danish, Norwegian and Icelandic.

EWF 2026 is organised by and and brings together writers from across Europe for a weekend of conversation, performance and debate exploring literature, society and shared European concerns.

Tickets are available here: https://events.bl.uk/events/european-writers-festival

Faroese and Icelandic Takeover - NEW NORDICS to play at Colours in Shoreditch, Tuesday 19 May @7.30pm

We are very pleased to be supporting an exciting evening of new music acts again this year, fresh from the Great Escape Festival in Brighton.

From the Faroe Islands, Marianna Winter and Marius DC will be performing together with Icelandic acts, Spacestation and Elín Hall, at one of London’s coolest music venues, Colours in Shoreditch.

Be sure to secure your tickets early, as this year’s event is already filling up fast! For tickets and more information, see the following link:

https://dice.fm/event/dk2vnq-faroese-icelandic-takeover-new-nordics-19th-may-colours-hoxton-london-tickets

Iceland Music 🫶 FMX Faroe Music Export

Alt-pop, Nordic hip-hop, psychedelic rock & cinematic folk-pop - all on one stage ✨ Marianna Winter (FO), Marius DC (FO), Spacestation (IS) & Elín Hall (IS) bring the sounds of the North Atlantic to Colours Hoxton on Tuesday 19th May 🌊

Grab your tickets via DICE 🎟️

Tickets are on sale from Friday 10am.

Head of Representation, Kate Sanderson had the great pleasure today of meeting with the new UK Ambassador designate to the Kingdom of Denmark, Victoria Billing, who is heading off to Copenhagen this month to take up her post. We are about to embark on an exciting new phase of Faroe/UK relations. Our respective diplomatic representations in London and Copenhagen have an important role to play in this regard. Wishing Victoria all the best with the move. We look forward to welcoming her to the Faroe Islands very soon!

BRÆVATKVØÐUGREIÐSLA TIL LØGTINGSVALIÐ 2026

Frá ídag kunnu veljarar staddir í Bretlandi greiða brævatkvøðu til Løgtingsvalið 2026 á:
Sendistovu Føroya í London (55 Sloane Street, SW1X 9SR) ella á donsku konsulatunum í Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Manchester, Cardiff, Birmingham, Southampton, Dover, Milton Keynes, Hull og Belfast.
Mælt verður til at greiða brævatkvøðu í seinasta lagi týsdagin 10. mars kl. 15, soleiðis at greiddar atkvøður kunnu sendast heim til valstøðini í góðari tíð.
Neyðugt er at ringja til sendistovna á tlf. +44 7718654141 og avtala eina tíð til at greiða brævatkvøðu. Minnist til at hava samleikaprógv við mynd við (pass ella koyrikort). Sendistovan átekur sær at senda brævatkvøðurnar til Føroya.

LESANDI
Sum lesandi uttanlands hevur tú valrætt til Løgtingsvalið.
Fyri at koma á vallistan sum lesandi uttanlands, skalt tú lúka hesar treytir:
• Bústaðarkrav: tú hevur búð í Føroyum og hevur verið skrásett/ur í fólkayvirlitinum í minsta lagi 5 ár tilsamans.
• Tú skalt ikki hava havt tilhald uttan fyri Føroyar í meira enn 8 ár.
• Tú ert uttanlands í lestrarørindum.
Soleiðis gert tú:
Tú søkir um at sleppa á vallistan í tí kommunu, har tú seinast var skrásett/ur í landsfólkayvirlitinum. Fleiri kommunur hava sjálvgreiðslu á Vanganum, har tú kanst søkja um at fáa valrætt á Vanganum.
1. Rita inn á Vangan
2. Vel ta kommunu, tú búði í, áðrenn tú flutti uttanlands
3. Søk um atkvøðurætt til Løgtingsval
Um tín kommuna ikki er á Vanganum, skalt útfylla skjal 1, sum tú finnur handan leinkið til kunngerðina (sí fyrstu viðmerking til hetta uppslagið).
Eru ivamál skalt tú venda tær til kommunuskrivstovuna.
Gev gætur, at tú fært ikki nakað valkort sendandi, tá tú hevur søkt um upptøku á vallistan. Tú mást tí minnast til at hava samleikaprógv við, tá tú greiðir brævatkvøðu.

MARJUN SYDERBØ KJELNÆS AT THE EUROPEAN WRITERS’ FESTIVAL 2026

The European Writers’ Festival returns to the British Library on 16-17 May 2026, with Marjun Syderbø Kjelnæs from the Faroe Islands among the 26 invited writers.

Marjun is a versatile award-winning writer who has published poetry collections, short stories, novels, song lyrics and children’s and YA books, as well as writing manuscripts for film and theatre. Her work has seen multiple awards and nominations, including one nomination for the Nordic Council Literature Prize in 2023 and two nominations for the Nordic Council Children and Young People’s Literature Prize in 2013 and 2021 respectively. Kjelnæs’ literature has been translated into English, French, German, Danish, Norwegian and Icelandic.

EWF 2026 is organised by EUNIC London and brings together writers from across Europe for a weekend of conversation, performance and debate exploring literature, society and shared European concerns.

See link for more information:

European Writers’ Festival 2026 European Writers’ Festival returns to the British Library for its third edition 16–17 May 2026 | British Library, London The European Writers’ Festival returns to the British Library on 16–17 May […]

2026 International Summer Institute in Faroese language and culture - apply now!

Don't miss the 15 February deadline to apply for this year's International Summer Institute at the University of the Faroe Islands. Running from 30 July to 15 August, the University offers an intensive course in Faroese language and culture, with a successful passing certificate providing international students with 10 ECTS. See more details on the link.

Faroese Summer Institute Faroese Summer Institute 2026 - Language and CultureTórshavn July 30 - August 15  An International Summer Institute in Faroese Language and Culture is planned to be held at the University of the Faroe Islands, Tórshavn, starting at 6 pm on July 30. Departure day is August 15, 2026. Programme:...

Rannvá Kunoy at The Long Now: Saatchi Gallery at 40

We had the pleasure of inviting Danish Ambassador, Kristina Miskowiak Beckvard, and Deputy Head of Mission, Rebecca Reichherzer, to join us to see the Saatchi Gallery's exciting anniversary exhibition, The Long Now, which features an entire wall of work by renowned London-based Faroese artist, Rannvá Kunoy. The exhibition goes until 1 March 2026, and reviews have been unqualified in their praise. Timeout calls it "One of the most expertly curated and deeply satisfying displays of contemporary art in London in recent memory." We can only agree!

Faroes at the IMO Assembly this week

Director of the Faroese Maritime Authority, Hans Johannes á Brúgvi, is heading the Faroese delegation to the Assembly of the International Maritime Organization in London this week. The Assembly convenes every second year at IMO’s London HQ, and it is the highest decision-making body of the IMO, which is the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution by ships.

The Faroe Islands joined IMO as Associate Member in 2003. Relative to the population, the Faroe Islands are a major shipping and maritime nation, with long experience as seafarers, experienced navigators and ship builders, and with a modern and competitive shipping register (FAS – www.fas.fo) which currently has 80 vessels registered under the internationally recognised Faroese flag. Active participation at IMO and full implementation of IMO’s important conventions and agreements, which set global standards for responsible shipping, is at the very heart of Faroese maritime policy today.