Faroe Islands

Danish territory in the North Atlantic Ocean

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The Faroe or Faeroe Islands, or simply the Faroes, are an archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean and an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark. The official language of the country is Faroese, which is closely related to and partially mutually intelligible with Icelandic.

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'Who's laughing now?' The Faroese team shocking Europe Faroese side KI Klaksvik are causing a stir in Europe this season, and things are about to get even better. BBC Sport - Published on August 8, 2023
Faroe Islands 0-1 Scotland: Steve Clarke praises match-winner Lyndon Dykes Scotland match-winner Lyndon Dykes "sometimes doesn't get the credit he deserves", says head coach Steve Clarke after a nervous night in the Faroe Islands. BBC Sport - Published on October 12, 2021
Faroe Islands v Scotland: Che Adams misses out for visitors through injury Southampton striker Che Adams will miss Scotland's World Cup qualifier against Faroe Islands on Tuesday, the Scottish FA confirms. BBC Sport - Published on October 11, 2021

Dozens more dolphins killed in Faroe Islands less than two weeks after record slaughter Some 52 dolphins have been slaughtered in the Faroe Islands less than two weeks after the killing of a record 1,428. Sky News - Published on September 23, 2021
Scotland women 7-1 Faroe Islands women - Martinez Losa's side cruise to victory Scotland cruise to victory against the Faroe Islands in their first ever qualifier at Hampden Park to maintain a perfect start to their World Cup bid. BBC Sport - Published on September 21, 2021
Faroe Islands pledges review of dolphin killing regulations after uproar over record slaughter The Faroe Islands has said it will review regulations governing its tradition of hunting dolphins after widespread uproar over the killing of more than 1,400 from a "super pod". Sky News - Published on September 18, 2021

Anger as hundreds of dolphins hunted and killed in annual Faroe Islands slaughter There has been an angry response from animal rights groups after almost 1,500 dolphins from a 'super pod' were killed in the Faroe Islands. Sky News - Published on September 14, 2021