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Business News | Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement with EFTA Countries Will Be a Game Changer: JBM Group Vice Chairman
New Delhi [India], October 2 (ANI): The landmark Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) entered into force on Wednesday, representing a significant...

Road European Championships: Norway demolishes opposition for clear victory in junior TTT mixed relay
Norway has gone two better than in 2024 to secure the European Championships Junior Mixed Relay TTT on Thursday, with a stunning allround performance producing some significant time gaps for the winner. Taking place over a 40-kilometre race...
Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement with EFTA countries will be a game changer: JBM Group Vice Chairman
New Delhi [India], October 2 (ANI): The landmark Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) entered into force on Wednesday, representing a significant...

China–Nordic Economic and Trade Forum returns to Wuhan in October
ShareSharePin ItShare China-Nordic Forum 2024 made opportunities to strengthen relations between China and the Nordic countries. Photo: X. The seventh China–Nordic Economic and Trade Forum will take place from 14 to 16 October in Wuhan, Hubei...

How A Tiny Norwegian Mining Town Became A Sustainable Travel Hotspot
The former copper mining town of Røros retains much of its historic charm. David Nikel Spreading salty local butter onto fresh bread, dipping into a steaming bowl of reindeer stew, and finishing with a scoop of rich ice cream flavored with local...

Norway takes NHIndustries to court over failed NH90 helicopters, demands €2.8B
Norway is set to take legal action against NHIndustries (NHI) following a failed mediation over the troubled NH90 helicopter program. Oslo is now demanding compensation worth six times the original contract value, marking one of the largest claims...

Quislings Over Cambodia? Symbolic Labels and Political Legitimacy
Amongst the fallout from the recent border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand, politicians on both sides of the border have been looking to capitalize on the tragedy. On August 12, three days before the 80th anniversary of VJ (Victory Over...

Norwegian Cruise Line Guests Told To Check Accommodations After More Than 50 Cancellations Are Announced
Major cruise lines continue to adjust itineraries. Last week was a busy one for modifications. Royal Caribbean and other major cruise lines have announced cancellations due to the risk of the Atlantic storm. Royal Caribbean changed plans for its...

Identity politics: The case for cards in a digital age
I switched on radio the other day in time to catch the distinctive sneer of Stephen Flynn assuring listeners that Keir Starmer had succeeded in “uniting Scotland” in opposition to identity cards. This thesis was quickly called into question when a...

Norwegian Armed Forces and the Russian FSB Met for Border Cooperation Talks
Les på norsk. On Tuesday, Vice Admiral Rune Andersen, the Chief of the Norwegian Joint Headquarters (NJHQ), had a meeting with Major General Andrei Yuryevich Kudimov, the Chief of the Russian Federal Security Service's (FSB) Border Directorate for...

Norway nervous over several drone sightings
Drone sightings in Norway have authorities ill at ease. Photo Credit: Fikri Rasyid via Unsplash A SERIES of drone sightings in the past weeks in Norway’s skies have been wreaking havoc on the Oslo airport and left officials uneasy. At the tail end...

Why Israel’s push for West Bank annexation is going mainstream—and what it means for the Abraham Accords
Are the Abraham Accords heading towards their toughest test yet? Having so far survived the ongoing war in Gaza, the landmark normalization agreements between Israel and its Arab and Muslim neighbors will be facing a new challenge if Israel...

Farke happy Leeds are "flying under the radar" after their fine start in the Premier League
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has spoken to the media as they prepare to host Tottenham at Elland Road this weekend. Leeds will look to extend their unbeaten home record when they host Tottenham at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon. Farke’s...

Georgia to participate in European Political Community summit in Copenhagen
The seventh meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) opened in Copenhagen on October 2, with Georgia among the participating countries, reported the European Council. The summit will bring together leaders from across the continent,...
50 New Routes Starting In October 2025
The month will see EVA Air add Dallas-Fort Worth to its U.S. network, Delta Air Lines debut in Marrakech, Gulf Air resume service to New York after nearly three decades and Norse Atlantic Airways offer new flights to Bangkok. Gulf Air is among the...

Ranked: The World’s Most Innovative Countries in 2025
Ranked: The World’s Most Innovative Countries in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways This...

Kenya seeks new tourism products to boost economy, create jobs
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki during the opening of the 2025 Magical Kenya Travel Expo at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi. [DPCS] Kenya is seeking to develop new tourist products by exploiting untapped non-traditional attractions, Deputy President...

Swedish lawmakers' push for BTC reserve could start a European treasury trend
Two Swedish lawmakers have suggested exploring the possibility of establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve as a hedge against inflation and to diversify their assets. They have asked the government to guarantee that the laws guiding the central...

Kindiki: Kenya seeks new tourism products to boost economy, create jobs
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki during the opening of the 2025 Magical Kenya Travel Expo. [DPCS] Kenya is seeking to develop new tourist products by exploiting untapped non-traditional attractions, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said. He...

Why Norway is a northern light for energy flexibility
Norway’s long history of using electricity market systems could provide a good example of how to tackle flexibility, writes Vic Wyman in Brussels. That’s according to Geir Magne Abusdal, system manager of distribution system operator Glitre Nett....