The United States reaffirmed its commitment to supplying weapons to Ukraine on Tuesday, saying it was Russia’s responsibility to end the conflict that has divided eastern Ukraine for five years. …
Nadarajah Sethurupan
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Diplomatic relations
Norway’s Helitrans becomes first operator to receive H125s with digital logcards
Norwegian helicopter operator Helitrans has taken delivery of two Airbus H125 helicopters with digital logcards, becoming the first H125 operator able to manage the maintenance history of its aircraft components …
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A senior Saudi official says the kingdom has no information about an Arab activist living in Norway who says the CIA tipped off Norwegian security about a threat against him …
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The Kingdom of Norway has opened an Honorary Consulate in Odesa – the first diplomatic mission of such level on the territory of Ukraine. The opening ceremony of the diplomatic …
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Politics
Remarks at the conference Ending Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Humanitarian Crises – Mark Lowcock
Every time I go to the scene of humanitarian crises, I meet and hear about women and girls, and sometimes men and boys, who have suffered from and survived gender-based …
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Norwegian Aid
Norwegian Government to step up efforts to combat sexual and gender-based violence in humanitarian crises
Norway is allocating NOK 1 billion to the fight against sexual and gender-based violence in humanitarian crises in the period 2019 to 2021. Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in humanitarian …
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An official visit to Norway by Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse looks to boost the traditional friendship and multi-dimensional cooperation, especially trade and investment, between the …
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Asia and Norway
Eurasian Media Forum Explores Ways Toward Politically-Inclusive “Democracy in Central Asia”
Eurasian Media Forum conference this week sought to define “Democracy in Central Asia” and to find ways to confront its consequences — in policy-making decisions, social perceptions, focused on confronting …
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The Norway talks come as Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro hosted members of the International Contact Group (ICG) at Miraflores Palace. Friday United Nations (U.N.) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres showed support for …
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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) in collaboration with Norway has launched a major project support its strategy to cut shipping’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by 2050. As member …
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· One in three women experience sexual or gender-based violence in her lifetime. Men and boys are affected too. The risk is greatly exacerbated in humanitarian crises triggered by armed conflict …
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Norway and Cuba ratified this Wednesday their interest in continuing to develop cooperation projects for mutual benefit and also with other Caribbean countries. This was reported by the First Deputy …
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The opening ceremony of the 16th Eurasian Media Forum was held on Thursday in Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan. The three-day forum, which is taking place on May 22-24, has attracted …
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Sweden, Finland and Norway are hosting Arctic Challenge Exercise 2019 (ACE19), a live-fly event with international participation from six other NATO Allies and NATO AWACS aircraft from 22 May to …
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Norway will assist with the UAE’s investigation into the acts of sabotage on four tankers off the coast of Fujairah on Sunday night, the country’s foreign ministry confirmed to The National. …
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The 16th Eurasian Media Forum which began in Kazakhstan yesterday is discussions starts with the issue of various economic trends, particularly in the Central Asia region. A roundtable session yesterday …
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Fibre has become the most important technology for the delivery of pay-TV in Norway, according to the country’s communications regulator, Nkom. At the end of 2018, 757,000 subscriptions were delivered …
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Li Zhanshu(L), chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC), meets with Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg in Oslo, Norway, May 16, 2019. China’s top legislator Li …
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A major international military exercise began in Sodankylä, Finnish Lapland, on Wednesday. About 100 foreign soldiers are taking part in manoeuvres in Sodankylä, along with several Norwegian tanks. The Riekko …
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Steve Bannon, US President Donald Trump’s election campaign strategist, will be appearing on a new stage today: Central Asia. The occasion will be the Eurasian Media Forum (EAMF), an annual …
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Politics
Statement in relation to the international conference to end sexual violence in humanitarian crises
Statement by Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Jan Egeland ahead of the international conference: “Ending Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Humanitarian Crises” which takes place in Oslo, …
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The Government has now chosen the model that will be used for reforming Norway’s aid management structure. Norad (Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation) will be given responsibility for much of …
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The Norwegian economy is performing well. Employment growth is high and unemployment has declined across the country. Non-oil business investment is at a 10-year high. The positive developments are expected …
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The government from Norway wants to tighten restrictions on unlicensed gambling operators in the country and change processing rules. Norway.- Norway is set to change its regulatory scheme in order …
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H M King Harald V of Norway received yesterday at the Royal Palace in Oslo, the credentials of Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Al Thani as Non-Resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary …