http://www.invest.fo/Default.aspx Tíðindi frá Invest.fo fo-FO Invest.fo webmaster@tinganes.fo(webmaster) Thu, 23 May 2013 16:12:58 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 16:12:58 GMT Dynamicweb http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 60 http://www.invest.fo/Files/Billeder/ http://www.invest.fo/Default.aspx http://www.invest.fo/Default.aspx?ID=6855&M=News&NewsID=5160 Even though no significant amounts of oil or gas have been found in Faroese subsea territory yet, activities on the Faroese continental shelf have been successful financially. In June, a conference on Faroese oil exploration will highlight the importance of current developments in the industry. Fri, 17 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT http://www.invest.fo/Default.aspx?ID=6855&M=News&NewsID=5160 http://www.invest.fo/Default.aspx?ID=6855&M=News&NewsID=5152 young Faroese woman is part of a group of students that have developed a new trash bin from recycled material. The bin can be thrown away together with the garbage within, and already several Danish municipalities have expressed strong interest in the innovation. Tue, 14 May 2013 10:45:00 GMT http://www.invest.fo/Default.aspx?ID=6855&M=News&NewsID=5152 http://www.invest.fo/Default.aspx?ID=6855&M=News&NewsID=5150 Access to information about Faroese society for foreigners and foreign businesses is now significantly improved. A new website has been created to provide information about Faroese affairs and to guide visitors of the website to relevant Faroese public sector websites. Tue, 14 May 2013 10:45:00 GMT http://www.invest.fo/Default.aspx?ID=6855&M=News&NewsID=5150 http://www.invest.fo/Default.aspx?ID=6855&M=News&NewsID=5131 Last week three students in the Faroese Business College won the Danish final to become the Young Enterprise of the year. Their entry to the competition was a company that derives salt from the Atlantic Ocean and adds different flavours to it. Famous Michelin chefs were impressed with the product and plan to use it in their professional cooking. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:35:00 GMT http://www.invest.fo/Default.aspx?ID=6855&M=News&NewsID=5131 http://www.invest.fo/Default.aspx?ID=6855&M=News&NewsID=5130 The largest Faroese insurance company made a record-high profit last year, and according to its CEO it is in a stronger and more secure position than ever before. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:35:00 GMT http://www.invest.fo/Default.aspx?ID=6855&M=News&NewsID=5130 http://www.invest.fo/Default.aspx?ID=6855&M=News&NewsID=5129 The largest two banks in the Faroe Islands have both lowered their interest rates on mortgage loans by around a quarter. This is the largest fall in interest rates in the Faroe Islands in 25 years. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:30:00 GMT http://www.invest.fo/Default.aspx?ID=6855&M=News&NewsID=5129 http://www.invest.fo/Default.aspx?ID=6855&M=News&NewsID=5100 The talented Faroese visual artist, Ruth Smith, would have turned 100 years on 5 April. Her paintings are widely sought after and she is highly regarded by art experts. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:25:00 GMT http://www.invest.fo/Default.aspx?ID=6855&M=News&NewsID=5100 http://www.invest.fo/Default.aspx?ID=6855&M=News&NewsID=5099 The number of people travelling to and from the Faroe Islands increased by around 9 per cent last year compared to the year before. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:25:00 GMT http://www.invest.fo/Default.aspx?ID=6855&M=News&NewsID=5099 http://www.invest.fo/Default.aspx?ID=6855&M=News&NewsID=5098 Over the last few years, the population in the Faroe Islands has both stagnated and declined. A task force, which was established to address the problem, has just released its recommendations of initiatives in key areas to reverse the population decline. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:20:00 GMT http://www.invest.fo/Default.aspx?ID=6855&M=News&NewsID=5098 http://www.invest.fo/Default.aspx?ID=6855&M=News&NewsID=5072 In the last few years, the demersal fishing industry has collapsed. At the same time, pelagic fishing quotas have increased significantly and the catch has been good too. This year the fishing quotas have been set at a record-high level for the pelagic fish species, mackerel and herring. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:20:00 GMT http://www.invest.fo/Default.aspx?ID=6855&M=News&NewsID=5072