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Fourteen individuals have put themselves forward for the Independence Party's candidacy in the Westman Islands ahead of upcoming primaries.

Chinese fishing boats have recently been deployed off the coast of Japan following the seizure of a Chinese fishing vessel for violating Japan's fishing regulations.

Anna Falkenberg has announced her candidacy for re-election as a member of the Faroe Islands' parliament, expressing her desire to advance EU membership unless substantial issues arise.

A man has been acquitted of election fraud related to the 2024 municipal elections in the Faroe Islands.

A new soccer league, the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Pro League, has been launched to promote professional football across seven Oceanic nations.

A man has been acquitted of election fraud related to the municipal elections in the Faroe Islands in 2024.

A body was found in a roundabout in Tenerife, raising concerns about the circumstances surrounding the discovery.

The Heimaey political group Fyrir Heimaey has announced it will not run in the upcoming local elections, marking a significant change in the local political landscape.

A rare weather phenomenon called calima, involving a Saharan dust cloud, is expected to bring 'blood rain' to popular holiday destinations in Europe, particularly affecting Spain and the Balearic Islands.

A travel journalist shares her top three favorite Greek islands after visiting 27, excluding popular ones like Mykonos and Crete.

Íris Róbertsdóttir announces she will not run for re-election in the upcoming local elections in Vestmannaeyjar.

Saaremaa and Hiiumaa are requesting the Ministry of Regional Affairs to lower the ticket prices for flights between the islands and the mainland to the levels of 2024, despite the government's already substantial subsidy.

Most of Spain enjoys a sunny Friday, except for the Canary Islands, which are on alert due to strong winds and hazardous sea conditions.

An oil spill from a sunken cargo ship off the coast of Phuket poses significant environmental threats and risks to tourism.

The official ice road connecting Saaremaa and Hiiumaa islands in Estonia has been closed for the season due to rising water levels making travel unsafe.

Turkey has reiterated its illegal claims about maritime sovereignty in the Eastern Mediterranean in a letter to the United Nations, challenging Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt.

Saaremaa and Hiiumaa are seeking reductions in flight ticket prices between the islands and Tallinn due to a significant drop in passenger numbers.

The film 'Islas' featuring Ana Belén is criticized for its unrealistic portrayal and overall failure to realize its ambitious concept.

Urban heat islands are causing some cities in Mexico to experience temperatures up to 10 degrees Celsius higher than rural areas due to deforestation and poor urban planning.

A Transparency International report reveals that over 90% of transactions bypassing sanctions are conducted via the British Virgin Islands and Bermuda, highlighting their role in facilitating Russian exports.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida condemned North Korea's ballistic missile launch, which flew over Japan's northern islands, describing it as an 'act of barbarism.'

Greece is facing severe wildfires, with over 100 active fires and evacuation orders for multiple islands due to extreme heat and strong winds.

King Harald and Queen Sonja are enjoying their winter holiday at the luxurious Bahia del Duque hotel in Tenerife, where the king recently celebrated his 89th birthday before a brief hospital stay.

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Canary Islands, causing minor panic among residents and tourists, but scientists assured that it is not connected to volcanic activity.

Foreca forecasts a significant warming trend in Finland, with temperatures rising up to seven degrees, particularly highlighting Åland Islands as a possible hotspot.

Preparations are underway to supply fuel to small islands in Estonia, with the icebreaker Eva-316 waiting for better weather to deliver gasoline to Ruhnu.

Authorities in the Canary Islands report swarms of insects have invaded tourist areas, causing unsettling scenes but no immediate threat to public health.

Authorities in Lanzarote, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and Fuerteventura are urging people to remain calm due to swarms of locusts that have struck the islands.

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck between Tenerife and Gran Canaria, felt by residents with reports of intensity levels III and IV.

89-year-old Norwegian King Harald V has been discharged from a hospital in the Canary Islands after receiving treatment for an infection, as announced by the royal palace on Friday.

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was registered between Tenerife and Gran Canaria, felt by the local population.

Sweden's tourism organization is promoting a unique marketing campaign where it offers islands for 'adoption'.

King Harald V of Norway is hospitalized in the Canary Islands, raising concerns about the future of the royal family due to his deteriorating health.

Lord Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to flee to the British Virgin Islands, with the Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, admitting his role in the tip-off.

The return of giant tortoises to the Galapagos Islands aims to restore the ecological balance disrupted by human activity.

A Valencian start-up, FYLA, is testing a revolutionary laser communication technology in the Canary Islands that claims to vastly outperform existing methods like fiber optics and 5G, achieving record transmission speeds without the need for physical infrastructure.

The Chagos Islands deal has become uncertain due to conflicting statements from the UK government regarding discussions with the US about the Diego Garcia military base.

Trausti has announced his intention to lead the Independence Party in the Westman Islands.

The article discusses Russia's increasing influence over the Svalbard Islands amid geopolitical tensions involving NATO and the Arctic region.

The Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands has unexpectedly called for early elections to take place on March 26, 2026, catching his coalition partners off guard during the parliamentary voting period.

Tenerife has experienced one of its most active seismic periods in recent years, with over 6,000 small earthquakes recorded in just three weeks.

Prime Minister Aksel V. Johannesen of the Faroe Islands has announced a new election for March 26 due to a lack of internal trust within the government.

A beach in Lanzarote has been closed to swimmers due to high levels of fecal contamination detected in the waters.

The government in the Faroe Islands has collapsed, prompting new elections to be scheduled for March.

The Faroe Islands will hold snap parliamentary elections on March 26, following the approval of a controversial road project that has created significant political tension.

The UK government insists plans to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius are proceeding, despite mixed messages from a Foreign Office minister regarding the status of the deal.

Vormsi and Ruhnu islands are facing critical fuel shortages due to the closure of an official ice road, leaving them virtually without connection to the mainland.

Governor Aksel V. Johannesen has announced elections for the Lagting in the Faroe Islands to be held on March 26 due to a lack of trust among the governing parties.

The Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands has announced an upcoming parliamentary election scheduled for March 26 following a controversial tunnel project vote.

The islands of Vormsi and Ruhnu are urging state institutions for prompt action to restore transportation links, currently hindered by the closure of the ice road and a malfunctioning ferry.