Nine pioneering scientists from Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom and USA have been named this year’s recipients of the Kavli Prizes – prizes that recognize scientists for their seminal advances in …
Nadarajah Sethurupan
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A postal sorting office in southern Norway was evacuated after dozens felt sick after a suspicious package containing “powder” was opened. More than 40 people sought medical aid as a …
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Environment
Norway becomes the first country in world to commit to a zero deforestation supply chain
Norway has become the first country in the world to commit to zero deforestation. The Norwegian parliament’s Standing Committee on Energy and the Environment made the pledge in a recommendation …
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The launch of the Norway Business Association of Sri Lanka took place last evening (June 1st). A memorandum of Understanding was also signed prior to the launch by Visiting State Secretary …
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Iceland slumped to a 3-2 defeat against Norway in a friendly on Wednesday as the islanders prepared for their first major tournament at the European Championship. Stefan Johansen scored with …
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The rise and rise of Hammers 19 year old Norwegian sensation Martin Samuelsen continued this week with his debut appearance for the full Norwegian side. Samuelsen came on as a …
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A Norwegian delegation during its visit to the Jaffna Peninsula met the Security Forces Commander – Jaffna in northen Sri Lanka recently. The delegation including the State Secretary of the …
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The Norwegian Environment Agency has identified new chemicals of concern that it wants to see added to the country’s list of priority substances. In a letter to the Ministry of …
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Airports Council International Europe (ACI) has criticised the introduction of Norway’s new aviation tax, calling it “short-sighted”, and warning that it “ignores the economic and wider strategic benefits of air …
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You have finally done it, decided to visit Norway. Now the fun of planning for your trip begins. Today’s traveler has access to a wide array of websites to help …
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Two scientists working in Switzerland have won the prestigious Kavli prize for nanoscience, bestowed every two years by Norwegian and American institutions. Gerd Binnig of the IBM Zurich Research Laboratory …
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Norway started a four-week deployment in support of NATO’s mission of air surveillance and interception capabilities in Iceland, NATO’s Allied Command Operation said Thursday. The Royal Norwegian Air Force prepared …
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Norwegian Foreign Affairs Ministry State Secretary Tore Hattrem during his visit to Sri Lanka met Development Strategies and International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrama at his ministry with the Norwegian delegation. …
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A delegation of Norwegian members of the Nordic Women Mediators’ Network visited Cyprus from 26-31 May 2016, meeting UN officials, the bicommunal Technical Committee on Gender Equality, civil society and …
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Norway’s State Secretary Tore Hattrem ( Conservative Party ) visited the Norwegian funded UNDP programme in Jaffna today (01). Following is the text of a speech he delivered on the occasion. …
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Lithuania is to hold talks with Norway on procuring the Norwegian Advanced Surface to Air Missile System. The decision on talks for the medium-range defense system was made late last …
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Norway’s sovereign wealth fund should encourage companies within its portfolio to be more transparent about their tax affairs, according to the country’s Parliament. In a report by the Storting’s cross-party …
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Russian naval presence in the North Atlantic and High North areas is beginning to bring about the revisited notion of collective defence in the maritime domain, according to Norwegian State …
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A young Myanmar man will be representing his country and his region in Oslo, Norway in December, thanks to his eloquence and debating skills. Ko Phyo Thura Htay, one of …
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Recycling company GreenTech will carry out a EUR 2.3 million project to improve recyclable waste collecting in 23 cities in Romania. The Norwegian Government has co-financed the project with EUR …
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Foreign workers are leaving Norway like never before, new figures from Statistic Norway (SSB) show. Norway’s economic recession has led to high unemployment rates among foreign workers and according to …
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Norway’s Foreign Affairs Ministry State Secretary Tore Hattrem, who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka, met Northern Province Governor Reginald Cooray today at the Governor’s office for a …
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Polish President Andrzej Duda explained why the First Lady Agata Duda has three hands in the photo posted on Facebook after the couple’s visit to Norway, Gazeta reports. “The photo …
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Ryanair has come under attack for deciding to close its base near Oslo – a move that is expected to result in the loss of 1,000 jobs – after Norway …
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Russia is extending its ban on imports of food from the EU and other countries through the end of 2017, with exceptions for meat and vegetables for baby food. The …