Malaysia is one step closer to amending the mandatory death sentence, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Nancy Shukri (pic) said. Nancy told the World Congress Against The Death Penalty …
Sri Lankan’s foreign minister visits Norway to revive ties – full detail.. 20.06.2016 – 12.20 PM from Dubai to Oslo, Sri Lankan foreign Minister dedications was received by Mr. Thorborn Gaustadsater …
Norway has ratified the international Paris Agreement on climate change. We are amongst the first States that formally join the Paris Agreement. Norway’s instrument of ratification is deposited securely in …
In a message to a world conference against the death penalty in Oslo, Norway, Pope Francis says capital punishment “contradicts God’s plan for individuals and society, and his merciful justice” …
A Kenyan delegation is in Oslo, Norway to attend the 6th World Congress against the Death Penalty. The three day Congress, starting Tuesday, seeks to assist countries develop new strategies …
State Secretary Tore Hattrem’s speech at the 200th anniversary of the Office of the Auditor General of Norway. Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great pleasure for me to be …
Norway has revealed a proposed defence spending plan that allows for the acquisition of a new maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) to replace its six-strong fleet of Lockheed P-3 Orions. Presented …
The United States and Norway this week announced (1) they would offset the greenhouse gas emissions from their aviation industry by buying voluntary emission reduction credits from reduced emissions from …
The UK energy regulator has granted a licence to a Norwegian consortium that plans to build a 345-mile power cable to bring renewable hydro power into Britain. The NorthConnect project …
American author Judith Martin has just released a picture book entitled “Saga of a Princess” about a forgotten Norwegian Viking princess named Efanda. Princess Efanda and her husband Prince Rurik …
South Africa’s law enforcement efforts at sea, particularly as far as illegal fishing is concerned, have been boosted by Norway which is funding a fisheries law enforcement academy. The academy …
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg marked the launch of NATO’s anti-submarine warfare exercise “Dynamic Mongoose” in a visit to Trondheim, Norway on Monday (20 June 2016). The exercise, focused on detecting …
Although Norway is not an EU member, it has agreed on a voluntary contribution of €2.8 billion to promote economic and social cohesion in poorer Eastern European countries. “It’s a …
A Jordanian court sentenced a Norwegian man of Iraqi descent to 15 years in prison on Sunday for planning “terrorist acts” in the kingdom. Khaled al-Rebai, 49, was also found …
“This year’s observance of the International Day of Yoga highlights the important role healthy living plays in the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals, adopted last year by all 193 …
On the 16-17th of June the delegation of the Council of the Federation headed by the Chairman of Committee on Foreign Affairs Konstantin Kosachev is visiting Oslo. Today senators held …
On the 17th of June the delegation of the Council of the Federation met with State Secretary at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tore Hattrem.
The Norwegian government has proposed a substantial increase in military funding to tackle “deteriorated” security situation in its long-term plan for the Nordic country’s armed forces. In its white paper …
Just days after the ISIS-inspired Orlando shooting, Secretary of State John Kerry was busy touring the Arctic Circle this week to see how climate change was affecting the region. But …
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has opened the Petter Dass festival in Alstahaug. The 42-year-old royal gave a speech on the first day of the ceremony, which took place on Thursday …
Norway announced plans Friday for its biggest military upgrade effort since the end of the Cold War, to bolster its defenses against an “increasingly unpredictable” Russia. The Scandinavian country, a …
Rosselkhoznadzor head Sergey Dankvert met with Jose Miguel Burgos, the head of Chile’s Sernapesca fisheries body, on Thursday. “The sides [Russia and Chile]…have mapped out concrete steps for the supply …
The Embassy of Ireland is hosting in conjunction with Oslo Pride a free event on Thursday 23 June at Eldorado Bokhandel from 2 pm until 3.30 pm. The event will …
Breivik’s massacre began on July 22, 2011, with a car bomb in Oslo that killed eight people. Later that day, using a semi-automatic rifle, he went on a shooting rampage …
The Norwegian ministry of culture has announced that it will establish an art foundation and artist residency in Longyearbyen—one of the world’s northernmost inhabited areas—which is located on an archipelago …
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