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🇫🇴FM Stenberg 🇪🇺EUArcticForum - Indigenous Peoples & Youth Dialogue “Climate change impacts the environment, living conditions and economic foundations in the Arctic. It's essential that those who live and work in the region have influence over the decisions shaping its future.”

FM Stenberg at Maidan Square in Kyiv, commemorating fallen soldiers: “Their bravery is unmatched and their sacrifice never forgotten.”


FM Sirið Stenberg met with @ZelenskyyUa in Kyiv yesterday, pledging to donate fastgoing boats to Ukraine’s armed forces. This heroic fight is Europe’s test. Faroe Islands will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes.




I met with Denmark’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense @troelslundp, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Industry, and Trade of the Faroe Islands Sirið Simona Stenberg. We had a detailed discussion on our military needs, strengthening air defense, countering Russian…
🇫🇴 Today, PM Johannesen spoke at the launch event for the Faroese athletes heading to the Island Games 2025 in Orkney, wishing them strength, pride and success on the international stage!🏅#IslandGames2025 #Orkney2025


Happy Independence Day to our American friends and allies! Proud to welcome @USNavy #USSNewportNews to Tórshavn on 4th of July, pictured here alongside the Faroese patrol vessel Brimil 🇫🇴🇺🇸

NATO delegation visits the Faroe Islands 🇫🇴 This week, the MFA & Faroese Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee hosted nearly 40 parliamentarians from @NATO countries. The visit featured briefings on 🇫🇴 security priorities & site visits, incl. Atlantic Airways Aviation Academy.




A hero’s welcome for the Faroe Islands U21 national #handball team after winning bronze at the World Championships 🥉🙌 PM Aksel V. Johannesen: “The future is bright for Faroese handball and we look forward to many unforgettable moments still to come.”




🇫🇴FM Stenberg and 🇪🇺 @CostasKadis at EU Arctic Forum Kittilä Finland “Faroe Islands are committed to deepening our partnership with the EU. Trade, fisheries, research and education form the foundation of our relationship, and there is great potential to expand into new areas.”

🇫🇴 Historic moment for the Faroe Islands! Our U21s are through to the semifinals of the World Championship. We’re the smallest nation ever by population to reach a semifinal at any major #handball tournament. Proud day for our people and athletes! 💪 📸 portal.fo


🇬🇱 Inuiattut ullorsiornitsinni pilluaritsi 🇬🇱 Today, Greenland is celebrating its National Day, Ullortuneq. Each year on this day, we proudly fly the Greenlandic flag here in #Tinganes.

🇮🇸 Til hamingju, Ísland! 🇮🇸 Today, 17 June, we proudly celebrate Iceland’s National Day by flying the Icelandic flag in Tinganes. Warmest wishes to our closest neighbours on this special day!

Today, the PMs from 🇫🇴🇬🇱🇩🇰 gathered in the Faroe Islands to discuss cooperation and current political and economical developments. The meetings continue tomorrow with more representatives from all three governments.



This week 🇫🇴 FM Stenberg received formal approval from 🇧🇷 Secretary of Commerce & International Relations Luis Rua, recognising the Faroe Islands as a food-producing country & officially approving the Faroese Food Authority. This paves the way for Faroese fish exports to Brazil🤝


Directly or indirectly, the ocean plays a role in all our lives. 🌊 Today during #UNOC3, @KoDArctic, @AMAP_Arctic & @EPPR_Arctic are highlighting 4 key ways the ocean impacts us all. To kick off the event, 🇫🇴 Minister of Foreign affairs, Industry & Trade shared a message👇
Their Majesties, the King and Queen of Denmark, have concluded their visit to the Faroe Islands 🇫🇴 The second day was spent in Suðuroy, while the final day took place in Eiði - see highlights below.




Highlights from the first day and a half of the 🇩🇰 Royal Visit to the 🇫🇴 Faroe Islands.




Their Majesties the King and Queen of Denmark, accompanied by H.R.H. Princess Josephine, have arrived in the Faroe Islands for their first official visit since ascending the throne. 🇫🇴 PM Johannesen is hosting the visit.




At #UNOC3, 🇫🇴 Fisheries Minister Jóhan Christiansen emphasised ocean research as essential to global cooperation and sustainable use of marine resources - a top priority during the @KoDArctic Chairship. In May 2026, the Faroes will host a major #UArctic ocean-focused conference.


🇦🇽 Happy National Day, Åland 🇦🇽 Sending our warmest wishes to all Ålanders on this special day!
