The Government of Norway and UNDP Sri Lanka partner to promote local economic development through enhanced market-based livelihood opportunities for resettled communities. UNDP Sri Lanka Resident Representative a.i., Ms. Lovita …
Nadarajah Sethurupan
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The slump in the offshore oil and gas market continued to hurt shipbuilders with mainboard-listed Vard Holdings sinking to a 53 million Norwegian kroner (S$8.47 million) loss for the second …
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Prime Minister Erna Solberg visited the French Embassy to sign the condolence protocol and leave flowers. She mentioned that it is difficult to protect ourselves against this kind of terrorism. …
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Africa and Norway
The youth in Uganda have petitioned the embassy of Norway over public beatings by Uganda police
The youth under their umbrella organization called ”Coalition for change ” did so after police seriously beating supporters of opposition leader,Dr Kizza Besigye as they were escorting him to his home on Tuesdayas …
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With a population of about 50 million people,Tanzania has only 350 professional female engineers,which led to authorities to seeking aid from donors meant to increase on the numbers. Norway government responded by …
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‘A coup d’état was attempted last night in Turkey, and the situation is extremely tense. Norway supports the democratically elected government and urges a rapid return to the democratic rule …
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Britain has joined Poland and Germany in the small group of EU member states with a female parliamentary leader. Norway, whose relationship with the EU new UK prime minister Theresa …
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A Tesla of the seas could be coming to Hong Kong if the Norwegians can convince local ferry operators to snap up the world’s first fully electric vessel. With Hong …
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The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and the Norwegian special purpose vehicle Vegfinans Rv23 Dagslett-Linnes AS have signed a long-term loan agreement totalling NOK 1,000 million (EUR 106 million) for the …
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The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana has been closed. An ambassador based in Oslo will be responsible for Norway’s relations to all the Central-Asian countries. The appointment should …
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‘Norway condemns the terrorist attack in Nice in the strongest possible terms. Once again, France has been hit by a terrorist attack. We stand shoulder to shoulder with the people …
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Italy favours a Norwegian-type model for the U.K.’s future relationship with the European Union, allowing the British to keep access to the bloc’s single market, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi’s junior …
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A 26-year-old Norwegian man is wanted all over the world by Interpol as he is accused of joining the Islamic State (IS) in Syria and Iraq in the past three …
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Sri Lanka has received a formal invitation to attend the Fisheries Exhibition held in Trondime, Norway in August this year and attend a discussion on fish exports held concurrently. Norway …
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The new security policy situation in Europe is at the top of the agenda for NATO’s Summit in Warsaw on 8-9 July. ‘My most important message at the Summit is …
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Muslims throughout the world are now celebrating eid al-fitr with family and friends. At the same time, 300 people have been killed, and many more injured, in the midst of …
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‘Stability in Europe’s neighbouring areas is important for our security. We are therefore providing NOK 10 million over three years for NATO’s efforts to promote stability in vulnerable countries to …
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Norwegian Jonny Andersen has been appointed the New Managing Director of the Kenya Airports Authority effective immediately. Making the announcement KAA New Chairperson Retired General Julius Karangi says Andersen performed …
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With six teleports, 23 beams and 15 satellites providing global coverage, NSSLGlobal has now brought FleetCom AS into their external distribution fold—the company will now be able to sell the …
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Norway has expressed interest in buying five to six Boeing Co (BA.N) P-8 maritime surveillance planes, a senior U.S. Navy official said on Monday. Rear Admiral Dean Peters, programme executive …
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The Norwegian government on Tuesday extended support of 2.1 million U.S. dollars for professional development of 150 Tanzanian female engineers in a span of five years. Edwin Ngonyani, the east …
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The MoU was signed between the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) and Norway’s DNV GL certification body in a ceremony in Tehran. The MoU covers areas of legal …
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A Norwegian district court has ruled a group of oil workers are entitled to an extra month’s pay, after they were terminated by email. In a class action lawsuit filed …
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A Qatar Airways flight bound to Doha from Oslo, Norway, made an emergency landing in the Romanian capital of Bucharest yesterday (July 9) due to a fault in one of …
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Most British politicians have come to accept the outcome of the Brexit referendum, and that the will of the voters must now be carried out in a manner that best …