4 June 2003: Faroe islands strikers win

On this day, 4 June 2003 after five weeks of strike action, workers in the Faroe Islands won a pay increase of 9% over the next two years, as well as other impr

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Want To Escape To The Beautiful Island From ‘Send Help’? Here’s Your Travel Itinerary
https://travelnoire.com/where-was-send-help-filmed?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=Econopass%2Fmagazine%2FTHE+TRAVEL+EXCHANGE+3.0
From its nerve-rattling survival scenes to its dark humor and tense psychological twists, “Send Help” has quickly become one of the most talked-about …
#travel #travelexperiences #sendhelpmovie #islands
Want To Escape To The Beautiful Island From 'Send Help'? Here's Your Travel Itinerary - Travel Noire

Discover the stunning tropical backdrops of Sam Raimi’s "Send Help," from Thailand's gorgeous islands to Australia.

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Toronto's shiny new ferry launched but people wonder what the point is anymore
Toronto's newest ferry was ceremonially launched last week, and despite all the fanfare for these new all-electric vessels, the proverbial wind seems to have been knocked from locals' sails with the future of the islands now unclear.The City's new Lady of the Quays ferry was launched in a ceremony on May 27, complete with the maritime tradition of smas...
https://www.blogto.com/city/2026/06/toronto-electric-ferries/

Community ownership of power generation - a lifeline for Scottish islands?

Their location makes life expensive if taken in isolation than the rest of Scotland, enabling the Isles to take a greater stake in their natural resources - wave and wind power, plus improved communications could be lifelines for these communities. Young people can stay or return to work, others can find homes there and contribute. Bornholm may be a model.

https://www.theferret.scot/is-this-former-viking-outpost-a-model-for-a-fairer-scotland/

#Scotland #Islands #CommunityOwnership

Is this former Viking outpost a model for a fairer Scotland?

The tiny Danish island of Bornholm was the site of one of the world’s first offshore wind turbines back in the 1940s. Now its citizens are fighting to build one of the largest community wind farms ever, and raise the benchmark of what’s possible for locally owned energy.

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Magnitude 5 earthquake near south of the Fiji Islands

Date: 2026-05-31
Time: 03:57:05 UTC
Location: 🇻🇮 Fiji

This quake occurred in the South Pacific, likely due to movement along the Pacific Plate. The deep focus suggests it was caused by intraplate deformation.

https://www.google.com/maps/@-24.0984,-179.7084,6z

#Earthquake #Seismology #SeismoTrack #Islands

#Moorea is one of the most popular #islands in French #Polynesia for good reason. It has beautiful white sand #beaches with #turquoise water, good #swimming and #snorkeling and there is a lot to see and do in Moorea. How did you like it? https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Moorea/
#Moorea is one of the most popular #islands in French #Polynesia for good reason. It has beautiful white sand #beaches with #turquoise water, good #swimming and #snorkeling and there is a lot to see and do in Moorea. How did you like it? https://backpackandsnorkel.com/Moorea/
Horké Léto, released in 1998
Released for: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Point-and-click; Adventure
Comedy
cannibalism, rescue mission, islands, czech

From the Internet Games Database
https://www.igdb.com/games/horke-leto
#games #adventures #pointnclick #adventuregames #old #history #retrocomputing #retrogaming #retro #image #screenshots #1990s #90s #cannibalism #rescuemission #islands #czech #win #comedy

Most visitors know Vila Franca do Campo for its stunning volcanic islet, but this historic seaside town has much more to offer. Discover the best things to do in Vila Franca do Campo, from coastal walks and scenic viewpoints to botanical gardens, whale watching, beaches, and local pastries. Plus, learn why this former capital of São Miguel makes one of the best bases for exploring the Azores. #Portugal #Azores #Islands #Outdoors

https://careyontravels.com/vila-franca-do-campo/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Vila Franca do Campo, São Miguel: The Azores’ Most Charming Seaside Town

Is Vila Franca do Campo worth visiting? Explore top attractions, the iconic islet, local food, tours, and the best places to stay in this charming São Miguel town.

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