The United States, United Kingdom and Norway have agreed in principal to create a trilateral coalition built around the P-8 maritime aircraft — though exactly what that means remains unclear. The Pentagon …
Nadarajah Sethurupan
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‘Those using fossil oil for heating must find other options by 2020,’ says country’s Environment Minister. Norway is set to become the first country in the entire world to ban …
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The Nordex Group has secured a follow-up order from Norway. For Midtfjellet Vindkraft AS, a long-standing customer, the manufacturer will be supplying eleven N117/3600 turbines for the Midtfjellet III wind …
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The Sri Lankan President’s Media Unit says Norwegian experts will arrive in the country to inspect the Uma Oya Multi Purpose Project next month. The communique was issued following a …
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Germany and Norway have officially joined the European/NATO programme to acquire Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft along with Netherlands and Luxembourg. The two nations committed to participating in the …
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Policy experts, diplomats and military representatives met on Friday (30 June 2017) to discuss maritime cooperation between NATO and the European Union. The meeting, hosted at Norway House in Brussels, …
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Three journalist associations say ‘ban on any media outlet is an outrageous attempt to censure’ public debate. Journalist associations in Norway representing thousands of media workers have strongly criticised a …
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NATO has taken an important step in improving its ability to refuel aircraft in mid-air, with two Allies joining a European programme to acquire and operate new tanker transport aircraft. …
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Norway’s NOK8.1trn (€855bn) oil fund should be managed separately from the country’s central bank now that it has grown so big, a government commission has proposed. The Ministry of Finance …
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The Norwegian Nobel Committee condemned the Chinese authorities in a rare statement. Liu Xiaobo, the first and so far the only Chinese citizen who has won the Nobel Peace Prize, …
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The US Marines’ rotational training and exercises currently taking place in Norway have been extended by one year to 2018, the Norwegian Defence Minister Ine Eriksen Soreide has confirmed. Approximately …
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Leading Norwegian companies Kongsberg Seatex and Radionor have joined forces to develop Maritime Broadband Radio (MBR) system that will enable exchange of information crucial in limiting damage when accidents occur. …
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A 92-year-old man has been awarded a Norwegian Medal of Honour for the role he played in liberating the country 72 years ago. Kenneth Foster, from Trowbridge, Wiltshire, served as …
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RUSSIA has told Norway that their diplomatic ties will suffer as a result of the country’s decision to host 330 US Marines for longer than first anticipated. Norway announced this …
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Norway supports Macedonia’s accession to NATO and EU and is ready to assist in the process, Norwegian Foreign Minister Borge Brende said after Friday’s meeting in Skopje with the Macedonian …
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Tejarat Bank, a major Iranian lender, is to open a branch in Norway as banking ties with the Scandinavian country gathers pace, announced the Second Secretary for Economic Affairs with …
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Science
Norwegian research vessel Havila Subsea to participate in Black Sea Maritime Archaeological Project
Bulgaria’s Cabinet has given permission to Norwegian research vessel Havila Subsea to enter the country’s territorial waters to take part in the Black Sea Maritime Archaeological Project from August to …
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Russian scientists have again floated the possibility of raising a nuclear submarine that the Soviet Navy sank on purpose almost 40 years ago in an effort to salvage a long …
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Religious and indigenous leaders worldwide are calling for an end to deforestation in an international multi-faith, multi-cultural plea to reduce the emissions that fuel climate change, which is killing tropical …
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Environment
Failure to Prioritize Rights of Forest Guardians Risks 22,322 Million Metric Tons of Carbon Emissions
At least one quarter of the carbon stored aboveground in the world’s tropical forests is found in the collectively-managed territories of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, according to new research …
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New Hope for World’s Tropical Forests as Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, Daoist Leaders Join Indigenous Forest Guardians to Launch Global Effort to End Deforestation. Norway’s King Harald V attends …
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Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Daoist, Jewish leaders to join with indigenous forest guardians to express moral commitment, explore faith-based mobilization to end deforestation. For the first time, leaders from many …
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, inaugurated the new headquarters of the UAE Embassy in Oslo, in the presence of …
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Top Somalia immigration officials Said that the Norway government recognized Somalia Diplomacy Passport . The Director of Immigration in Norway, said that the government recognized the passport diplomat which mostly …
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Scientists and experts from Norway and NATO partner countries discussed opportunities for practical cooperation to address common emerging security challenges during a Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme Information …