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The global pandemic, coronavirus (Covid-19), will lead to an 11% decline in jet fuel demand in 2020 hitting this sector the hardest with the real possibility of suspended flights in …

A pair of F-35 fighter jets from Ørland air base followed two Tu-142s and one MiG-31 over the Norwegian and North Sea Saturday. Russian maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft …

Norway is to temporarily close its airports from 16 March as part of wide-ranging restrictions aimed tackling the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. ”We have decided to close our airports, …

The Government will close the border to foreign nationals who lack a residence permit in Norway. They will be turned away at the border under provisions of a Norwegian law …

Norway carried out a loan operation on 5 March that enabled Somalia to pay off all its debt arrears to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA). The loan of …

From 3 to 5 March 2020, the NATO Military Committee and its Chairman, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach were in Norway. The programme included briefings at the NATO Joint …

As part of NATO’s latest ordnance disposal operations, Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) has mapped 35 underwater mines and 3 aircraft bombs from in the seabed of Norway’s …

Russia will shut its land borders with Poland and Norway as of midnight on Saturday, in an effort to contain the spread of coronavirus. An exception is being made for …

The Norwegian Embassy in Ghana has shut down after a key staff tested positive for Coronavirus. All staff of the Embassy have been quarantined while contact tracing is being done …

The number of coronavirus infection cases in Norway and Sweden passed 900 overnight, national health authorities said Saturday. Norway recorded its second death from the coronavirus on Saturday, Oslo University Hospital said on Twitter. Norway’s first …

Minister of Climate and Environment Mr. Sveinung Rotevatn is confirmed as the president for the fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly. Mr. Rotevatn assumes this position after his predecessor Mr. Ola Elvestuen.   The theme for UNEA-5 was decided in December 2019 to be Strengthening Actions for Nature to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The theme allows UNEA to focus on …

International travelers planning a trip to Norway within the next 14 days should think again following drastic action announced by the Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg today. The government has acted quickly …

In a measure to keep troops from potentially contracting the COVID-19 virus, a joint American and European exercise has been canceled when authorities determined that it was necessary to stop …

In order to provide help for vulnerable migrants and improve the situation on the border with Turkey, Norway has offered to send beds, mattresses and tents to Greek authorities. This …

United States Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, Robert Destro, says targeted sanctions alone imposed on Zanu PF leaders and come companies linked to some ruling …

An elderly patient died in Norway after becoming infected with the coronavirus, local authorities said on Thursday. The death in an Oslo hospital brings to two the number of deaths caused by …

‘UNRWA plays a key role in meeting the basic needs of Palestine refugees and in safeguarding their rights. The work of the organisation is also helping to prevent further instability …

The U.S. is discussing with its NATO allies what they can offer Turkey in terms of military assistance in Idlib and discussing measures that may be taken if Russia and …

A report from the Norway’s official statistics bureau that shows immigrants now account for nearly half of Norway’s population grow, a trend that follows the agency’s report that ethnic Norwegians …

A group consists of five countries has been formed to facilitate the intra-Afghan dialogue. The group is comprised of Germany, Norway, Uzbekistan, Qatar, and Indonesia. According to the US-Taliban agreement …

India and Norway on Tuesday signed a total of four memorandum of understanding (MoUs) in the field of research and higher education. A delegation of prominent education and research institutions …

The Republic of Ghana and the Kingdom of Norway have pledged to deepen the ties of co-operation that exist between the two countries, following the holding of bilateral talks between …

Key players from the European aviation industry met in Oslo to set the framework for a unique program that will transform Norwegian air transportation and serve as a learning ground …

The United States will not invite Russian observers to visit NATO-initiated Defender-Europe 20 military drills in Europe as it is not hosting the exercises, Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, the deputy …

Scandic is launching Scandic GO, a new hotel brand that offers a playful, slimmer concept within the growing economy hotel segment. With Scandic GO, the company aims to establish a strong …