One of Latvia’s leading construction companies, AS BMGS, is preparing to sue the Scandinavian construction giant Veidekke Entreprenad AB (subsidiary of the Veidekke company in Norway) to recover a substantial …
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Volvo Trucks has just signed a landmark agreement with Norway-based Brønnøy Kalk to provide its first commercial autonomous solution for hauling limestone from an open pit mine to a nearby …
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China and Norway
Norway opens eight visa centres throughout China to facilitate application processes
Norway opened eight visa centres throughout China with the intent of reducing travel times and facilitating the visa application processes (hegnar.no, 03-Dec-2018). Chinese travellers previously had to travel to Beijing, Shanghai or Guangzhou to apply for …
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An exhibition which celebrates cultural exchange between the UAE and Norway was held under the auspices of the UAE Embassy in Norway and the Office of Public and Cultural Diplomacy …
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The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates to the Kingdom of Norway today celebrated the 47th National Day anniversary at a ceremony that was attended by representatives of Norwegian government, …
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Boston, MA (December 13, 2018) – American Realty Advisors (“ARA”), an institutional fund manager with more than $9.3 billion in assets under management, has entered into a joint-venture partnership with …
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European efforts to keep Russia shipping gas through Ukraine after the opening the Nord Stream 2 pipeline across the Baltic Sea are futile, the top U.S. energy diplomat said on …
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Nobel Prize winners Dr. Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad urged world leaders to end sexual violence around the world. The laudable accomplishments of Nobel Prize winners Dr. Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad are …
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Two inspirational campaigners spoke of the fight against rape and sexual violence as weapons of war when they received their Nobel Peace Prizes today. Dr Denis Mukwege, a doctor who helps …
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The county government of Kenya Mombasa will partner with a Norwegian city to fight radicalisation. Governor Hassan Joho added that his administration had made tremendous progress in the war against …
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Statement by Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, ahead of the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony Monday 10 December, where Nadia Murad and Denis Mukwege will recieve the …
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Nobel peace laureates Nadia Murad and Denis Mukwege said Sunday they hoped their award would help them push the international community to act to end rape in conflict and deliver …
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Racism in Norway
Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination discusses situation Republic of Korea and Norway with civil society
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination this morning held an informal meeting with representatives of non-governmental organizations with respect to the Republic of Korea and Norway, whose reports …
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Dr Fatih Birol, the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, visited Norway and Denmark to present the latest findings from the World Energy Outlook, highlight the IEA’s emphasis on …
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Norwegian-founded vision technology company Huddly has acquired a local AI startup Epigram in order to further develop its “intelligent camera” tech. The deal will see Epigram’s “tools, IP and all [seven] AI engineers” move …
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Norwegian consumer goods conglomerate Orkla is offering to buy the Finnish-owned Kotipizza Group for 23 euros per share. Norway’s Orkla has made an offer to buy the Kotipizza Group, which …
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Abu Dhabi Airports is to host the Airport Council International (ACI) Airport Exchange 2019. The announcement was made during an official handover ceremony at the 2018 edition of the event …
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A 26-year-old man has been charged with sexual offences involving more than 300 boys and young men, in the biggest case of its kind in Norwegian history. The case follows …
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Diplomatic relations
Bulgaria and Norway to Work Together on Joint Projects Related to Western Balkans
Bulgaria and Norway are going to work together on joint projects in the Western Balkans in order to urge young people to stay and develop in their home countries, reported the Bulgarian National Radio. This was …
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One of the sensations for Norwegian athletics in 2016 was the exciting development of Karsten Warholm. He started the season as a decathlete that dabbled in 400m and 400m hurdles. …
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Norway will pay USD 70 million (NOK 600 million) to Brazil for reduced emissions from deforestation in the Amazon in 2017, line with climate and forest cooperation between the two …
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Swedish electric scooter startup VOI Technology has raised $50 million in a Series A funding round led by Balderton Capital, with participation from Vostok New Ventures, LocalGlobe, and Raine Ventures, …
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The Norwegian fisheries minister, Harald Nesvik, has asked for the assistance of Pacific island nations to combat fisheries crime. Speaking at the recent Our Ocean Conference in Indonesia, Nesvik said …
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Angola Capital Partner (ACP), which manages the investment funds of Norway, has invested $40 million in Angola provinces over the last 10 years. The value was applied in the creation …
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Lars Røsæg will take up the position of EVP and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with immediate effect. Petter Østbø has stepped down as CFO and will leave the company. “I …