Monthly Archives: June 2021
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Norway Closes Last Arctic Coal Mine, Turns Land Into ‘Best Managed’ National Park
Reprinted with permission from World in general, a news site on nature, politics, science, health and travel. Hans Jürgen Mager Norway is dismantling its last arctic ... -
CapMan Oyj: Real Estate sells office building in Oslo to SiO
CapMan Immobilier press releaseJune 30, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. EET CapMan Real Estate sells office building in Oslo to SiO CapMan Nordic Real Estate Fund a ... -
Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Center nominated for the international award
KUWAIT: Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Center was nominated for the LCD Berlin Awards 2021 in the “New Cultural Destination of the Year” category (Middle East / ... -
The world’s largest 728-foot yacht to launch in 2024
iStockphoto / Garsya The world’s new largest yacht Somnio has been unveiled and will hit the water in 2024 The gargantuan yacht measures 728 feet, costs ... -
Today in Norway: a summary of the latest news from Monday
Norway passes four million coronavirus vaccinations Norway has now administered more than four million Covid-19 vaccines. Prime Minister Erna Solberg believes this milestone makes any significant ... -
It’s time to change our archaic divorce laws – and free ourselves from our abusers
Intimate partner violence can happen to anyone. It’s happened to me and I’m determined to do something about it, writes Ashley Jones. Domestic abuse and violence, ... -
Steam Live, Event Details & Ticket Information
The 2021 Oslo Diamond League – also known as the Bislett Games – will be held on July 1 in Oslo, the capital of Norway. The ... -
A scenic road trip on the Norwegian coast of Helgeland
The coastal town of Brønnøysund is a highlight along the Helgelandskysten Scenic Route in Norway. Jarle Wæhler / Statens vegvesen The Norwegian coast of Helgeland is ... -
Russian Artemiev wins Katara International Chess in thrilling finish
Russian grandmaster Vladislav Artemiev became the 2021 Katara International Chess Tournament champion on Wednesday night, beating US GM Andrew Tang in a captivating final. Artemiev won ... -
LA artist selected to paint 30-foot mural on affordable housing development
Share this article: Local artist Stephanie Mercado has been commissioned to paint a 30-foot mural on a transit-focused affordable housing development in east Los Angeles, the ... -
Set of Polarcus seismic farm for business relaxation,
Polarcus Limited, a seismic surveyor in liquidation, is set to be liquidated and delisted from the Oslo Stock Exchange. As previously reported, in January of this ... -
Sismic Firm Polarcus Set for professional relaxation,
Polarcus Limited, a seismic surveyor in liquidation, is set to be liquidated and delisted from the Oslo Stock Exchange. Earlier reported, in January of this year, ... -
A toxic cocktail – money, politics and fish
In recent weeks, the press has widely covered Norway’s unilateral decision to increase its mackerel quota beyond shares previously agreed in the 2014 Coastal States Agreement, ... -
UN commends PNoy for contribution and service to PH – Philippine Canadian Inquirer
MANILA– The United Nations (UN) has lauded former President Benigno Aquino III for his contribution and service to the Philippines as she joins the nation in ... -
Citi Merges US Electronic Trading and Portfolio Teams in Stream Credit Restructuring
Investment bank Citi has regrouped its electronic trading and portfolio teams in the United States with the aim of centralizing its risk taking on global spread ... -
New London takes on Don Bosco on famous Norway baseball field
NORWAY – Norway High School was once home to one of the most dominant dynasties in high school baseball history. The Tigers have competed in more ... -
Permit to drill. In the far north
“This is important for jobs and value creation in the Norwegian oil and gas industry,” Oil and Energy Minister Tina Bru said as she announced the ... -
Seven oil companies have offered offshore land in
June 23, 2021 Credit: Ministry of Petroleum Norway Norway has offered seven oil companies the ownership of four offshore production licenses as part of its 25th ... -
Why do Swedes like to pretend to be little frogs?
The song describes small frogs that are seemingly fun to watch, due to their lack of ears and tails, and is accompanied by dance moves to ... -
Family members and relatives from EU / EEA and UK can now travel to Norway
People from the EEA or UK wishing to visit their girlfriend, boyfriend, grandparents or grandchildren in Norway after months of travel ban can do so since ... -
Nordic renewable energy developer Cloudberry debuts in Oslo Børs
June 22 (Renewables Now) – Nordic renewable energy company Cloudberry Clean Energy ASA has officially been added to the main listing of the Oslo Stock Exchange, ... -
Rev. Don Mayberry: Measuring Statistics, Not Politics
As we return to some normalcy after 15 months of the pandemic, I see things for which I am grateful. We mourn those who have lost ... -
The Vesterheim Museum in Decorah has an extensive collection of artefacts
To see the largest collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world, you don’t need to look any further than Decorah, home to the Norwegian-American National Museum ... -
Qatar 2022: Norway rules out boycott of the FIFA World Cup | Football news
Delegates to the extraordinary congress convened by the Norwegian Football Association vote for a motion rejecting the boycott of the event. The Norwegian football federation has ... -
Norway votes against Qatar World Cup boycott for human rights
The Norwegian Football Association has categorically rejected any possibility of boycotting the Qatar World Cup. An extraordinary NFF general assembly on Sunday, which lasted several hours, ... -
Jeff Russo conducts the music for ‘Fargo’, ‘Oslo’, ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ – Deadline
Earlier this week, composer Jeff Russo conducted sequels to Fargo, Oslo and Star Trek: Discovery for Deadline’s very first Sound & Screen event. The Composers Showcase, ... -
Flight Simulator adds Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Iceland to the Nordic countries
Microsoft Flight Simulator has received a free update that brings updates to the Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Microsoft’s famous ambitious flight ... -
Rohingya crisis: Norway still with Bangladesh
Norwegian Ambassador to Bangladesh Espen Rikter-Svendsen said Norway will always stand alongside Bangladesh in resolving the Rohingya crisis. Ambassador Espen explained how the challenges become more ... -
Travel itineraries in Oslo for a day or more
Planning a trip to Norway? Here is an Oslo travel itinerary for a day in the capital, and some suggestions for a longer stay. The Norwegian ... -
Summary of entertainment news: the Norwegian fund supports the proposed split of Universal Music by Vivendi; Britney Spears says she doesn’t know if she’ll ever play again
Here is a summary of the current entertainment briefs. Norwegian fund supports Vivendi’s Universal Music spin-off project Norway’s $ 1.35 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world’s ... -
IN DETAIL: What you need to know about Norway’s new Covid-19 rules for travel
The Norwegian government announced significant changes to its travel and entry restrictions when unveiling the third stage of its reopening plan at a press conference on ... -
Indian funds in Swiss banks reach over Rs 20,000 crore
Funds deposited by Indian individuals and companies in Swiss banks, including through branches and other financial institutions based in India, jumped to 2.55 billion Swiss francs ... -
Climate activists challenge Norway’s Arctic oil projects in EU court – JURIST – News
A group of Norwegian climate activists formally called on the European court of human rights (ECHR) examines Norway’s plans for expanding arctic oil and gas extraction, ... -
Norway, we must talk about racism
Norwegian society suddenly woke up to the realization that racism exists – ten years after the massacre of young left-wing pro-immigration activists and politicians on the ... -
AF Gruppen: Building the new Tøyenbadet for the city of Oslo
AF Gruppen (AFG) has entered into a contract with Kultur- og idrettsbygg Oslo KF to build Tøyenbadet, Oslo's new main swimming facility for sports and the ... -
New National Gallery of Art, Architecture and Design of Norway Announces Opening for 2022 | New
anchor The exterior of the National Museum with Light Hall. Photo credit: Børre Høstland / The National Museum Oslo’s new National Museum of Art, Architecture and ... -
EXPLANATION: What Oslo’s easing of Covid-19 restrictions means to you
Covid-19 measures in Oslo have been relaxed, with majority of local restrictions replaced by looser ones national rules. the new rules are a mix of stages ... -
Highlights on Aung San Suu Kyi
Here is a glimpse into the life of Aung San Suu Kyi, Burmese activist and Nobel Prize of Peace winner. Staff Date of Birth: June 19, ... -
Ikea Norway presents the Trash Collection
To promote the new initiative, the Oslo-based advertising agency Try created a striking advertising campaign that includes a TV spot and posters showing Ikea in litter ... -
Mining development fund receives additional $ 1 million from province
The Manitoba Mining Development Fund’s financial reserve increases by $ 1 million with an addition from provincial mining tax revenues, the government announced on June 11. ... -
‘The People vs Arctic Oil’: Climate activists target Norway in human rights tribunal
Breadcrumb Links PF energy Three Norwegian courts have already ruled in favor of the government Author of the article: Reuters Nerijus Adomaitis -
Oslo eases measures against coronavirus
The announcement was made by the executive mayor of Oslo, Raymond Johansen, during a press conference in the Norwegian capital. The measures will be lifted at ... -
Biden’s White House releases first-ever US strategy against domestic terrorism
WASHINGTON – The White House on Tuesday released a first-ever national strategy devoted solely to combating domestic terrorism after more than two decades of successive administrations ... -
Norway, UK complete world’s longest submarine power cable
Photo for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Oslo: Britain and Norway have completed laying the world’s longest submarine power cable, which will carry wind and water ... -
Blue economy plans face practical challenges, experts say
Experts speaking on the proposals contained in the Union government’s blue economy plans called for caution in their implementation as the protection of the rights of ... -
SNAPSHOT: The nightmare of transporting chemicals continues with no end in sight
A coronavirus outbreak at southern China’s crucial trading hub, Greater China Yantian, has further exacerbated shipping disruptions, with traffic jams pouring into Shekou and Nansha ports ... -
CSC project in Norway is shortlisted for EU innovation funding
“This is great news for us and for the project. This shows that the EU believes CCS to be a key technology for achieving significant reductions ... -
Australia, Britain Reach Free Trade Agreement | News | DW
The United Kingdom and Australia signed a free trade agreement on Tuesday following discussions between their respective prime ministers. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his ... -
Norwegian bid for oil companies anger environmentalists – EURACTIV.com
The announcement on June 9 by the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy calling on oil companies to request exploration blocks has shocked environmental groups, including ... -
Common for poor immigrants to make the new country richer
A family of Italian immigrants, the Amarone family, in April 1938, in New Haven, Connecticut. (Bettmann … [+] Archive) Bettmann Archives A new book through the ... -
Kazakhstan will focus on economic diversification and a greener economy
The Arctic World Archive (AWA) has welcomed the constitution of Kazakhstan into its growing repository of world memory. At a ceremony attended by Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to ... -
Big Oil’s New Shareholder Activism: Problem or Solution?
Darren Woods, CEO of Exxon Mobil Corporation attends a press conference in the New York … [+] Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, United States, March ... -
Norway consults on offshore wind concession process
June 14 (Renewables Now) – The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy launched a public consultation on Friday on a proposed framework for the development of ... -
Norway, ‘most sustainable country in the world’, will continue to drill for oil
“We will provide energy to the world as long as the demand exists,” said the country’s energy minister. Norway is considered the most sustainable country around ... -
CG Power aligns capital expenditure of Rs 135 crore in current fiscal year, Energy News, ET EnergyWorld
New Delhi: CG Power and Industrial Solutions, acquired by the Tube Investments of India group company of the Murugappa group last year, has established capital expenditure ... -
What to expect from Norse Atlantic Airways in Norway
Norse Atlantic Airways will fly the Boeing 787 Dreamliners formerly used by Norwegian Air. getty Norwegian 2.0 aside from the name, or a true new attempt ... -
Reliance Power Board of Directors Approves Preference Issue of Shares and Warrants to Reliance Infra, Energy News, ET EnergyWorld
New Delhi, the board of directors of Reliance Power Limited has approved the preferential issuance of up to 59.5 crore of equity shares and up to ... -
California’s tougher COVID rules haven’t hurt economy: report
Regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have not come at the expense of California’s economy, according to a new report that found states taking a ...
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