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Who needs a COVID misery index, now that things are improving?
What do you do with a misery index when people no longer feel miserable? This is the dilemma facing the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, which concocted ... -
Belgian appointed director of Kunsthaus Zurich
Ann Demeester (left) with Princess Viktoria of Bourbon de Parma at the inauguration of the Dutch Masters of Budapest, at the Frans Hals Museum ... -
Online gambling in Norway? Not so fast… – Novinite.com
You just happen to be in the mood to stretch your legs. Maybe you want hike somewhere or use that plane ticket you won ... -
OSLO receives new gantry cranes to meet growing business – ShipInsight
Singapore-based heavy haulage and projects specialist AAL Shipping (AAL) delivered four of the largest wheeled gantry cranes (RTGs) in the carrier’s history to the ... -
Norway caps number of electric scooters for rent in Oslo, bans them completely after 11 p.m.
Norway caps the number of electric scooters for rent in Oslo and bans them altogether after 11 p.m. – when users are more likely ... -
Brexit fishing battle as Norwegian trawlers rush to catch fish before entering UK waters | Politics | New
Under post-Brexit rules, fishermen in the northern European nation are no longer allowed to fish up to the 12-mile British coastal border. This makes ... -
Global plastic pollution reaches point of no return: irreversible damage is inevitable
According to a recent study published in Science on July 2 by researchers from Sweden, Norway and Germany, current global rates of plastic pollution ... -
In Norway and the United Kingdom, the EV revolution is reinventing the gas station
Are Hansen, who leads CleanTechnica Norway office, sent us a Elbil story, the Norwegian Electric Car Association, about a new Circle K petrol station ... -
Air Serbia increases the number of flights to Amsterdam, Stockholm, Oslo, Vienna
BELGRADE, Serbia, July 12 (SeeNews) – National carrier Air Serbia plans to increase the number of flights to Amsterdam, Stockholm, Oslo and Vienna between ... -
Need for a favorable tax review for businesses
Overtaken by the sharp drop in incomes caused by poor economic choices and the coronavirus pandemic, Nigeria is considering revising its tax regime to ... -
Singaporean producer bets on subcontinent films
Singaporean producer and screenwriter Jeremy Chua, whose association with Bangladeshi director Abdullah Mohammad Saad has earned him the title Un Certain Regard enthusiastically received ... -
Norway imposes mandatory quarantine for arrivals from Luxembourg
Norway has imposed a mandatory quarantine requirement for arrivals from Luxembourg due to an increase in the number of infections recorded there, the Norwegian ... -
Facebook AI researchers teach robots to walk like humans
NEW DELHI: Researchers at the University of California at Berkeley and the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University, along with the AI ... -
TKMS to build six 212CD-type submarines for Germany and Norway
Industrial cooperation between Germany and Norway is the basis of the 212CD project. Credit: Kongsberg. thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) was commissioned to build six ... -
Brexit news: Liz Truss celebrated after securing hat trick deal | Politics | New
The International Trade Secretary hailed the deal as opening up more opportunities for the UK. And Express.co.uk readers have responded enthusiastically to the news, ... -
Eurovision Fan of the Week
Today we welcome Penny Fan of the Week (@LantiSpitfire) of Vermont, United States! We talked about Alexander Rybak, the national finals and even had ... -
Exclusivity – Talks between the Venezuelan government and the opposition scheduled for August -sources
By Vivian Sequera and Mayela Armas – Representatives of the Venezuelan government and opposition are expected to meet in Mexico from August for a ... -
Heat wave caused by climate change, researchers say
Welcome to Net Zero, your daily industry brief on clean energy and Canadian resource policy. The head New research suggests that the recent heat ... -
Sharp rise in electric scooter crashes in Oslo leads to calls for stricter rules
In June, around 14 people a day were admitted to Oslo University Hospital (OUS) after being in an accident involving an electric scooter, according ... -
COVID-19 could not stop the global rise of K-pop
The moment was undeniable. BTS were the first group since the Beatles to land three number one albums on the Billboard 200 chart in ... -
Norway threatens Betsson poker with debilitating fines
July 7, 2021 Law and Politics The Norwegian Gambling Authority has ordered Betsson, the Swedish-based gambling mainstay, to cease operations in Norway. But CardsChat ... -
Wooden football stadium highlights growing demand for environmentally friendly materials
Forest Green Rovers in the west of England plans to build the world’s first modern football stadium almost entirely from one of the oldest ... -
Reader’s Question: When will Norway relax its Covid border rules for partners outside the EEA?
Question: When will Norway open its borders to non-EEA partners? That’s a fair question, given that couples in the European Economic Area (EU countries ... -
Tel Aviv seeks revival of Oslo-era Palestine-Israel Economic Cooperation Council
Israel’s regional cooperation minister is attempting to reconvene a council aimed at removing obstacles to Palestine’s financial performance. The board of directors is set ... -
Oslo System Integrator Doubles Data Center Capacity at Oslo Internet Exchange
Bulk supports Norwegian company Innit’s expansion plans at OS-IX site to leverage central location and rich connectivity in Oslo’s largest data center for growth ... -
States call for concrete measures to prevent nuclear weapons
The sixteen countries that make up the Stockholm Initiative for Nuclear Disarmament have called on the world’s nuclear powers to take concrete action to ... -
Iceland tried a shortened work week and it was “overwhelming success”
The city of Reykjavik (Smoky Bay in Icelandic) is the largest city in Iceland. getty While remote working has become a huge success for ... -
The whip defies the stick
By Tatiana Britskaya Chaika, the presidential envoy to the North Caucasus, spoke at a meeting of the Presidential Council for Cossack Affairs. Yes, there ... -
Norway: KLP fund divests from companies linked to Israeli settlements | Business and Economy News
The divestment follows the UN publication in February 2020 of a list of 112 companies with activities related to Israeli settlements. Norway’s largest pension ... -
airBaltic turns to Norway and Greece with launch of three new routes
Latvian national airline airBaltic has decided to launch flights from the Latvian capital Riga to two destinations in Norway and one in Greece. In ... -
Balew of Bahrain sets personal best 3,000m at Diamond League meeting in Oslo | THE DAILY TRIBUNE
TDT | Manama The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com Bahrain’s elite Olympian-linked athlete Birhanu Balew stepped up preparations for Tokyo by setting a new personal ... -
University of Oslo under fire for hosting Fudan center
NORWAY The controversy over the University of Oslo agreement to host the European center of the Chinese University of Fudan, signed in February, has ... -
The 10 best European hiking destinations to reconnect with nature
The great outdoors is calling for many who spent a lot of time indoors during the pandemic, and hiking is the perfect way to ... -
Momentum Biennale fire curator in Norway, artists withdraw in protest
The eleventh edition of Moss, Norway’s Momentum Biennale, opened last weekend without its curator and without the support of a number of artists originally ... -
Art cities to watch 2021: Oslo, Norway – ARTnews.com
For a glimpse of what lies ahead as the art world looks to the future, ARTnews devoted part of the June-July 2021 issue of ... -
UPDATE 1-Switzerland orders son of Gaddafi’s oil chief to pay $ 1.5 million in corruption case
A Swiss court on Friday ordered the son of former oil minister of former leader Muammar Gaddafi to pay $ 1.5 million in a ... -
Marrickville Library nominated for 2021 Global Public Library of the Year Award
West Interior Council The Marrickville Library has been nominated for the International Public Library of the Year 2021 award. The International Federation of Library ... -
Norwegian Karsten Warholm breaks world record in 400 hurdles
July 1, 2021Updated: July 1, 2021 5:49 p.m. 1of9Norway’s Karsten Warholm celebrates after running 46.70 seconds to set a new world record in the ... -
Black Widow, Gunpowder Milkshake, Neon’s Oslo among the must-see movies of July
July has a lot to offer moviegoers as the global film industry slowly continues to recover. While blockbusters are still sporadic, there is an ... -
Drastic change needed for government to deliver on shipbuilding promises
4 minutes to read6 hours British shipbuilding doesn’t have to be a story of the past, it can be a story of tomorrow. And ... -
Sami reindeer herders fear increased Finnish logging
Community leaders say Sami reindeer herders’ way of life threatened as Finland considers new logging policy * The revision of the forest plan could ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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: ... -
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 ...