The U.S. military’s Space Force is looking to develop partnerships with European countries to counter threats in orbit from the likes of Russia and China, according to General John W. …
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Memorial ceremonies have started in Norway to honour the victims of the terrorist attacks in Oslo and on the island of Utoya exactly 10 years ago. “The terrorism of July …
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NATO’s annual Sea Breeze exercise is set to concluded in the Black Sea. Hosted this year by the US and Ukraine, the multinational naval drills saw the participation of approximately …
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The members of the ‘Troika’ – Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States – have commended the South Sudanese people for their resilience in the quest to move the …
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Countries developing new oil, gas and coal projects should make sure they come with technology that can reduce the emissions to zero, John Kerry, the U.S. special presidential envoy for …
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The Sea Breeze 2021 multinational maritime exercise, organized by the Ukrainian Navy and the U.S. Sixth Fleet, began in the Black Sea region on Monday, June 28. Exercise Sea Breeze …
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The United States is committed to supporting the Government of Mozambique to counter the rise in terrorism and violent extremism that has been afflicting Cabo Delgado province, according to Ambassador …
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Former financial boss Geir Karlsen has been appointed as the new CEO of Norwegian Air Shuttle, taking over from Jacob Schram – pictured left. Karlsen was previously the airline’s Chief …
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The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Norway is concerned about the Turkish state’s military presence in southern Kurdistan. Norway’s Socialist Party Deputy Freddy Andre Øvstegård submitted a parliamentary …
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Diplomatic relations
Non-EU countries join EU decision to ban Belarusian airlines from their airspace
Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway close their skies for Belarusian airlines. non-EU states join EU in banning Belarusian air carriers. EU Council at …
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The Baltic Region’s maritime-focused exercise BALTOPS 50, which includes defensive cyberwarfare tactics for the first time, has launched, the U.S. Navy said. Air and maritime assets from 18 NATO allies …
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Tungsram, one of Europe’s leading lighting manufacturers, has announced the opening of its vertical farm established for research and development purposes, a unique initiative in Central and Eastern Europe. Seeking …
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Tariffs of up to 277% on cheese exported from Britain are set to be cut after a new trade deal was signed with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. International Trade Secretary announced the deal was agreed …
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Ski (Norway) based Holmentoppen Bryggerhus apologized and withdrew beer label, displaying reimagined image of Lord Ganesh, after Hindu protest calling it “highly inappropriate”. Kurt Haugen, owner of Holmentoppen Bryggerhus, in …
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The United States has assured Norway that it stopped spying on allies in 2014, according to the Nordic country’s prime minister, Erna Solberg. “I am glad that the Americans clearly …
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Media Freedom
Norway Allocates €4.5 Million for Industry Programs to Support Education of 4,500 People
Through tripartite collaboration, the Norwegian government has allocated NOK 46 million (€4.5 million) to industry programs to support the education of 4,500 people in total. According to a press release …
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The Institute for Energy Technology (IFE) in Norway said on 27 May that it had signed an agreement with Springfields Fuels Limited (SFL) in UK under which SFL will receive 3 …
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Norway and UNDP Vietnam support Human Rights in Vietnam and steps have been taken to ensure support of the Government in Vietnam, the Norwegian Embassy in Vietnam writes in a …
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Hindus are urging Ski (Norway) based Holmentoppen Bryggerhus to apologize and withdraw beer label displaying reimagined image of Lord Ganesh, calling it “highly inappropriate”. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a …
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Taiwanese living in Norway are eager to correct their nationality after filing a lawsuit in May against the Norwegian government for labeling them as “Chinese” on their residency permits. The Taiwanese …
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The European Court of Justice has ruled that EU countries may not dismiss asylum applications on the ground that Norway has already rejected them. Germany cannot turn an asylum seeker …
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Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg opposes some of NATO’s proposed reforms, including steps to mitigate climate change, fearing that the Western alliance could take on too many additional responsibilities, Reuters …
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Norway and Cuba on Friday agreed to continue their bilateral exchange and coordination on international issues, after verifying the good state of relations between the two countries. Such definitions were …
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The United States is working continuously toward helping with security and prosperity across Africa through military trainings and Exercises by the United States Africa Command, Major General Andrew M.Rohling, Deputy …
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The exercise, which takes place May 15 to June 3, 2021, provides the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to conduct land and sea based defence against simultaneous cruise and ballistic …