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New hotel finally ready to open

Hotel Brandan in Tórshavn is holding a public opening reception today ahead of Wednesday’s official opening

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New Covid-19 testing strategy lacks key approval

A major complication has arisen only hours before the Faroes open their borders to most of Europe

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Tórshavn-Eysturoy tunnel fares announced

A one-way trip fróm Tórshavn to Runavík will cost DKK 75 for account holders and DKK 175 non-account holders

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Mykines ferry service resumes tomorrow

The regular ferry service to and from tourist hotspot Mykines will resume tomorrow morning

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New school may not be ready for start of term

It is not clear whether Tórshavn’s new Skúlin á Fløtum building will be ready for school start in August

Landsverk
Many public buildings have poor wheelchair access

Disability access to public buildings needs to improve, says minister

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Red-thighed flies are “annoying but not harmful”

The recent invasion of red-thighed flies in the Tórshavn area is most likely the result climate change, says ornithologist

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Cathedral may contain remains of Virgin Mary

There are indications that the ruins of the medieval cathedral in Kirkjubøur may contain some remains of Virgin Mary and the Holy Cross

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Limited access to Mykines this week

The ferry service to and from tourist hotspot Mykines is suspended while regular ferry Jósup is undergoing repairs

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New daycare for early-onset dementia sufferers

A new daycare service for people aged below 67 suffering from dementia has opened in Eysturoy

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