NGOs Calls on Norway Oil Fund to Divest from Hikvision and Dahua
The Norwegian Uyghur Committee, Norwegian Helsinki Committee, Norwegian PEN, Rafto Foundation for Human Rights, Uyghur…
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Norway proposes global fund to fight coronavirus
Norway proposed today the creation of a global fund for the fight against the Covid-19…
Covid-19 pandemic: Government strengthens humanitarian efforts
The Covid-19 pandemic is exacerbating an already difficult situation for populations in countries affected by…
DNO announces $300m budget cut; focus on Kurdistan
DNO ASA, the Norwegian oil and gas operator, today announced a 30 per cent or…
20,200 people in Norway may be infected with the coronavirus
A company that collects data from Norwegian GPs reported that 20,200 people are registered as…
Americans struggling to get home during coronavirus pandemic
About 13,500 Americans are stranded abroad and have reached out to the State Department for…
British Royal Marines launched surprise raids on Norway coastline
Royal Marines surprised ‘enemy forces’ by launching a series of daring raids on the Norwegian…
Kazakhstan: extra-measures against coronavirus, massive support to businesses
President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, in a televised address to the nation, explained the government’s…
Norway mobilises international support for vaccine development effort
Several countries are now supporting Norway’s appeal for funding for the development of a vaccine…
Large compensation scheme for culture, voluntary sector and sport
‘It is a very demanding time for the culture, voluntary and sport sectors, with businesses,…
Norway Offers COVID-19 Data Privacy Guidance Related To Work, Health, E-learning
General: This is not the time for strict enforcement of data protection. We are showing…
Turkey deports Terrorist to Norway
Turkey deported another foreign terrorist fighter – a member of the Daesh terrorist organization –…
World’s largest sovereign wealth fund invests $36.3m in TMG
The Government Pension Fund of Norway (also known as the Oil Fund), the largest sovereign…
Norwegian multinational to develop 70-mln-USD solar plant in Indonesia
Multinational Scatec Solar plans to invest 70 million USD to build a 70MW solar photovoltaic plant in…
Thales mine hunting sonar used by Royal Navy to clear waters in Oslo
Thales UK’s most advanced new mine countermeasures (MCM) 2093 wideband variable depth sonar installed on…
COVID-19: Norway to close airports for international traffic
Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg has announced plans to restrict the entry of non-resident foreigners…
NOK 100 billion worth of guarantees and loans in crisis support for businesses
The government has proposed two new loan measures, providing support of a total of NOK…
Covid-19 in vulnerable countries –calls for concerted international effort
‘The coronavirus knows no borders. If we are to combat this pandemic, we must immediately…
Covid-19 to hit jet fuel sector with 11% demand fall
The global pandemic, coronavirus (Covid-19), will lead to an 11% decline in jet fuel demand…
Norway’s new F-35 were scrambled to meet Russian anti-sub aircraft
A pair of F-35 fighter jets from Ørland air base followed two Tu-142s and one…
Norway to temporarily shut its airports
Norway is to temporarily close its airports from 16 March as part of wide-ranging restrictions…
Stricter border controls being introduced – Norwegian airports not closing
The Government will close the border to foreign nationals who lack a residence permit in…
Norway assists Somalia en route to debt relief
Norway carried out a loan operation on 5 March that enabled Somalia to pay off…
The Military Committee heads north to visit founding Ally Norway
From 3 to 5 March 2020, the NATO Military Committee and its Chairman, Air Chief…
NATO Maps 35 WW II Underwater Mines, 3 Aircraft Bombs In Norway’s Oslofjord
As part of NATO’s latest ordnance disposal operations, Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1)…