faroe islands
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Culture
Artistic licence
From a Danish short-story collection to an exploration of Hollywood’s cultural legacy, we survey the works that capture our times.
Transport
Sheep up
Some 300km north of Scotland, the Faroe Islands archipelago is spread across 18 mountainous islands served by a hardy helicopter crew who are on hand to save stranded sailors and livestock alike.
Politics
Sea change
A tiny North Atlantic archipelago, the Faroe Islands is under the Danish crown. But economic growth and cultural confidence mean some Faroese are calling for full independence. Are they ready to go it alone?
Travel and restaurants
Flights of fancy
The Faroes’ national carrier has a charismatic, karaoke-loving CEO and a newly upgraded fleet.
