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Following snap elections in December 2022, the Tórshavn parliament, the Løgting, commissioned an analysis of the country's overall relationship with Russia (Photo: Arne List)

Fishing deal with Russia creates headache for Faroe Islands

Far north between Scotland and Greenland, 18 islands with steep cliffs, grassy ridges and very few trees rise above the sea. This is the Faroe Islands.

Some 56,000 people inhabit the islands and their livelihood is more than 90 percent depending on fisheries and aquaculture products.

But the war in Ukraine has soured international relations and even their fish have become a geo-economic instrument that can be used as a weapon against Russia or against the Faroese. But it could als...

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

Following snap elections in December 2022, the Tórshavn parliament, the Løgting, commissioned an analysis of the country's overall relationship with Russia (Photo: Arne List)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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