Updates Week 03 - 2010

Update Sunday 24 Jan 2010: The Faroes in 360° Panoramic Views: Added a whole new section "Panoramic Views" to the site as you can see on the menu to the left. Explore different places in the Faroes in 360° Leynar Beach in Faroe Islands    The Pilot Whale In The Living Room Read Articles: Los Angeles Times > Travel Section: The Pilot Whale In The Living Room - by Catherine Watson "The magazine (National Geographic Traveler) called them "authentic, unspoiled and likely to remain so." But to outsiders like me, one tradition doesn't fit the image. Call it the whale in the living room, or the grindadrap, the periodic harvest of long-finned pilot whales." Added to the article are also some beautiful photos of the Faroe Islands. Update Saturday 23 Jan 2010: The Famous Skipper Faroes On Film > Other Films: Watch a video presentation of the very well known Faroese captain and chef onboard the scooner "Norðlýsið" (The Aurora), Birgir Enni.  Very Informative Articles Read Articles: Read this series of very informative articles about the Faroe Islands: The Faroe Islands 20/20 Vision – The new Faroese climate policy Authentic, unspoiled, and likely to remain so Birds eye view Faces of the Faroe Islands Seas - The Future (Source: www.denmark.dk) New Links Links: New links to Faroese Designers, Art ant Literature. Update Friday 22 Jan 2010: Fantastic Panoramic Views of the Faroe Islands Photo Safari: Explore the Faroe Islands in 360 - View these fantastic panoramic views of different picturesque places in the Faroe Islands - mountains, cliffs, fjords, towns and villages... you name it - by different photographers at www.360cities.net.    Update Thursday 21 Jan 2010: EU and Faroe Islands agree on fishing Read Articles: European Comission > Fisheries > Press Corner Jan 19, 2010: The European Commission, negotiating on behalf of the European Union, and the Faroe Islands have agreed on the levels of fishing possibilities in each other's waters in 2010. Update Wednesday 20 Jan 2010: An Indonesian in the Faroes Links - Blogs about the Faroe Islands: The Viking Way.. An exile living in the land of the vikings: "... life has definitely been amusing. The Lord has blessed me with the most gentle, loving, and caring man whose heart is as big as the mountains of his homeland, with whom I'm sharing this adventure on earth with. If you want to know how life in freezing Atlantic treats this girl from the tropical land of Indonesia, grab a cup of coffee, keep reading and enjoy!" Read more about Shinta's experience at hansshinta.blogspot.com Update Tuesday 19 Jan 2010: The Faroes - the North Atlantic Hub Listen to Podcasts: Episode 38 is out! This week, Matthew Workman speaks with Magni Arge, the CEO of Atlantic Airways, the only airline that operates out of the Faroe Islands. Listen also to the sound of a walk through an almost-abandoned village.   Faroese X-Factor Participant Anna Nygaard Music News: Listen to an interview with Anna Nygaard from the Danish X-Factor Show in The Danish Radio Station The Voice: http://www.thevoice.dk/vagn-op/4604-anna-fra-x-factor  - It's in Danish, of course, so you might not understand, but you can also hear Anna give a sample of her absolutely wonderful singing talent! Update Monday 18 Jan 2010: Photographer's Paradise Photo Safari: Added a link to a series of stunning photos from the Faroe Islands taken by Czech photographer Frantisek Staud. Check Your Knowledge About The Faroes Front Page: Added a little game. Check your geographical knowledge of the Faroe Islands. Go to the game.