(Bergen, Norway) – Today, the Holberg Prize was conferred upon Professor Paul Gilroy, King’s College London, by HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. At a prestigious award ceremony today in the University Aula in …
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• Norwegian Parliament approves new exclusion criteria for Pension Fund• 8 coal companies likely affected by divestment• Coal plant developers still pollute Pension Fund’s portfolio Oslo, June 11, 2019 Tomorrow …
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The first-ever cyber crisis simulation workshop, called “Disruptive Dilemmas”, took place in Bratislava, Slovakia, on June 6 2019. Co-sponsored by NATO, this was the largest side event at the GLOBSEC …
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GLOBSEC Morning Call with Nik Gowing / Explosive Data: Lifeblood of Our Times Values and Interests: The Realities of Transatlantic Partnership Vision for Europe GLOBSEC Chat: American Leadership… /Chat: Technology …
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The NATO and European Union has supported its partners in the Western Balkans on their respective integration paths, but its recent coolness towards the Balkans has raised doubts that these …
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Asylum
Europe learnt “Some very Painful Lessons” on migration – Former US Homeland Security Secretary
Politicians are contributing to the increased anxiousness about immigration, which has been spurred by climate change and lack of rule of law, particularly in Mexico and central America, a former …
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands–Proactively promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic freedom continues to be a critical pillar of U.S. engagement with the world. U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra said on Wednesday the Dutch …
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UN representatives from the UAE, Norway and Saudi Arabia have briefed the UN Security Council on the preliminary findings on their investigation into attacks on four tankers at Fujairah last …
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‘The cyclones Idai and Kenneth caused massive devastation. Mozambique will require substantial international support for a long time to come. Norway will contribute approximately NOK 138 million to climate-resilient reconstruction, with an …
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A Moroccan man who has confessed to being involved in the murders of Danish backpacker Louisa Jespersen, 24, and her Norwegian friend Maren Ueland, 28, has said he regrets their …
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Norway’s government has signed agreements with China’s government on May 20 in Norway to facilitate in importing Norwegian salmon, fishmeal and oil to China’s market, according to the report by …
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Svalbard
In visit to Arctic region, OSCE PA leadership explores local and global impact of climate change
The concrete impact of global warming and the changing nature of the Arctic region are the focus of an OSCE PA visit hosted by the Norwegian parliament this week. In …
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The Norwegian Seafood Council, NSC, has said that Nigeria imports more cod (stock) fish than any other country in the world. Speaking to Media last week in Lofoten, a fish …
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Controversial Norway-based Kurdish cleric Najmuddin Faraj Ahmad, known as Mullah Krekar, has said he would support Tehran against the “infidels” if a war breaks out between Iran and the United …
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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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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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· 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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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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Norway’s Princess Martha Louise has debuted her new relationship through the very modern medium of Instagram. The 47-year-old royal has been single for the last three years since divorcing husband …