The Latest Breaking News from the Faroe Islands

In 2024, engineers lowered a 28-ton underwater kite off the Faroe Islands; it generated up to 1.2MW by flying figure-eights faster than the tide

An innovative underwater kite created by a Swedish company is making waves in renewable energy. This device generates significant electricity by flying in figure-eight loops, allowing it to gain speed while harnessing tidal forces, even in weaker currents. With the promise to unlock extensive marine energy resources along U.S. coastlines,…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

The Faroe Islands’ self-navigating car itineraries are putting the magic back into travel

Travellers are invited to hop in a car and let the GPS take them to lesser-known spots – and the destinations are a secret until you arrive.

Euronews · Aug 25

Fog and on time (nearly): Lech Poznan reach Faroe Islands for fixture after two-day trip

Lech Poznan’s travel was disrupted for two days by heavy fog and on their eventual arrival Uefa postponed Thursday’s match to Friday

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13

Hundreds of whales slaughtered in Faroe Islands as annual cull turns sea blood red

** Warning: Graphic Content ** More than 70 British MPs have called on the UK government to push to ban the hunts

The Independent UK · Jun 3

Mads Peter Iversen Captured 48 Landscape Photos That Feel Like Scenes From A Fantasy Film

Mads Peter Iversen doesn’t just photograph landscapes; he builds entire moods around them. Based in Denmark, the full-time photographer is drawn to places that already feel larger than life, from Iceland and the Faroe Islands to Norway, Italy, the British Isles, and the quieter corners of his home country. But…

Bored Panda · Apr 15

Sørvágsvatn: The lake that 'floats' above the ocean thanks to a unique optical illusion

Sørvágsvatn, also called Leitisvatn, is the largest lake in the Faroe Islands. Viewed from a certain angle, one side appears to hover above the Atlantic Ocean.

LiveScience · Mar 13

Greenland gets new place on updated Danish coins

Greenland has its own place on Denmark's new coins, having previously shared its place on the currency with the Faroe Islands. Since December 2025, Denmark has been issuing new coins throughout the kingdom, having updated them to feature the new king, Frederik X, who ascended to the throne in 2024.

Euronews · Jan 30

As the world discovers the Faroe Islands, there's a push for local food

Conditions aren’t friendly in the Faroe Islands for growing food

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025

‘Stormcations’ and mystery: Why travellers are braving the elements for Faroe Island adventures

With ferocious winds, falling sheep and cliffside hikes, the Faroe Islands aren’t for the faint-hearted.

Euronews · Oct 17, 2025

Prepare for wild weather and don't bother the sheep: What to know about visiting the Faroe Islands

Tourists are flocking to the Faroe Islands, a remote archipelago in the north Atlantic

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025