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Norway CO2 Tax Exemption End on Fishing Vessels to Impact Bunker Volumes
Ship & Bunker
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July 4, 2025
Sources tell Ship & Bunker the new rule will have a deeper and more lasting impact on Norway’s domestic bunker volumes. File Image / Pixabay Norway's abrupt end to the CO2 tax exemption for fishing vessels has sent ripples through the country's...
U.S. and Iran May Resume Nuclear Negotiations in Oslo Amid Lingering Tensions
[your]NEWS
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July 4, 2025
Unofficial reports of high-level meeting mark possible first direct contact since U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites in June. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom WASHINGTON — U.S. and Iranian officials are reportedly preparing to restart nuclear...
‘Combustion Engine Cars Will Be Like the Steam Engine,’ Says Elon Musk Now That 97% of All New Car Sales in Norway Are Electric
Yahoo News
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Elon Musk’s recent statement, “As goes Norway, so goes the rest of the world. Combustion engine cars will be like the steam engine – quaint, but primitive,” comes as Norway cements its position as the world leader in electric vehicle (EV)...
Summer gets off to a busy start at Copenhagen Airport
Airport World
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A total of 3.1 million passengers passed through Copenhagen Airport in June – a 9% year-on-year increase. Perhaps not surprising for the first month of the summer season, Spain has proved to be the most popular holiday destination overall, while...
Tiny Motions, Big Questions – Iain Johnston’s Groundbreaking Research
University of Bergen
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By Amanda ScheiPublished: 23.06.2025 Professor Iain Johnston at the Department of Mathematics (UiB) has spent years studying mitochondria – the tiny energy-producing compartments inside cells from animals to plants and fungi. He explains that if...
Rules for getting Norway's BankID set to ease to make it more accessible
The Local - Norway
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July 4, 2025
More people in Norway will soon be able to access BankID without a bank account. Starting next year, obtaining a BankID in Norway will no longer require a full banking relationship. This change is expected to benefit approximately 400,000 people...
Business News | UAE Becomes World's Third-largest Holder of Sovereign Wealth and Public Pension Assets
Latestly
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July 4, 2025
Dubai [UAE], July 4 (ANI): The United Arab Emirates now ranks third globally in total sovereign wealth and public pension assets, with a combined portfolio of USD 2.49 trillion (Dh9.17 trillion), according to the 2025 mid-year report by Global...
Holovis opens new offices, development and innovation centre in Southport
Blooloop
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July 4, 2025
Holovis, a leading experience designer, has announced the opening of its latest offices, development, and innovation centre at Southport’s Eastbank Creative and Digital hub, housed in the recently renovated Enterprise Arcade building. The...
Norwegian experts deem green cooperation with China crucial for tackling climate challenges, economic recovery
People's Daily Online
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OSLO, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Closer green cooperation between China and Europe is crucial for tackling global climate challenges and driving economic recovery, Norwegian business leaders and analysts have said, urging deeper dialogue and practical...
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Cyprus Mail
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July 4, 2025
Due to an increase in the popularity of Bitcoin, there is a growing number of individuals looking into options that would allow them to participate in crypto mining without having to purchase highly priced hardware. Cloud mining is one of the most...
Norway Reached 96.9% Market Share For EVs In June
Slashdot
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Electric vehicles claimed a dominant 96.9% market share in Norway in June 2025, with the Tesla Model Y alone accounting for over 27% of all new car registrations. Mobility Portal Europe reports: According to the Norwegian Public Roads...
Provaris Energy Secures Million to Propel Hydrogen & CO2 Storage Innovation in Europe
Kalkine Media
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July 4, 2025
Highlights Provaris Energy raises $1.08M to support hydrogen and CO2 tech expansion New capital backs marine transport and storage initiatives in Europe MoU with ‘K’ LINE marks a major step toward commercialising hydrogen carriers Hydrogen and...
World Bank’s IFC commits financing to KKR-backed investor’s 360MWh battery storage project in Gujarat, India
Energy Storage News
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July 4, 2025
IndiGrid is a listed private infrastructure investment trust, established in 2016 with backers including influential US private equity and investment company Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR). IndiGrid’s US$3.5 billion of operational assets...
Norway removes sanctions on Syria: What to know
Al-Monitor
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July 3, 2025
Norway announced the lifting of its sanctions on Syria on Wednesday, mirroring moves by the European Union and United States as Syria’s transitional government seeks help in rebuilding the economy. The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said...
England’s Apprenticeship Provision Needs Urgent Reform To Drive Economic Growth and Deliver On Social Mobility
FE News
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July 4, 2025
England is facing chronic skills shortages and apprenticeships can play a key role in closing this gap. However, while there is some very good provision in England, far too many apprenticeships are poor quality, with limited training expectations....
Norwegian royal, 22, comes out as bisexual at Pride parade with support from mom Princess Märtha Louise, her shaman husband
New York Post
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July 3, 2025
A young royal has become the first member of the Norwegian royal family to publicly come out as queer. Maud Angelica Behn, the eldest daughter of Princess Märtha Louise, attended Oslo’s Pride Parade over the weekend where she decided to share the...
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West Asia News Live: US and Iran to resume nuclear talks in Oslo for the first time since regional war began
Firstpost
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July 4, 2025
West Asia News Live: Welcome to our live blog bringing you the latest developments from West Asia. Stay updated on key shifts in regional geopolitics, oil and energy markets, diplomacy, security tensions, economic reforms, civil movements and...
Birthday of HM Queen Sonja 2025 Date in Norway: Here’s What You Should Know About Her Majesty Queen Sonja’s 88th Birthday Celebration
Latestly
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July 4, 2025
Queen Sonja of Norway, born on July 4, 1937, in Oslo, is the Queen consort of Norway as the wife of King Harald V. She became Queen consort on 17 January 1991, when her husband became king. The birthday of HM Queen Sonja's 2025 falls on Friday,...
Norway start slowly in their mission to re-establish themselves as a major footballing nation
The New York Times
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July 3, 2025
At half-time in the bowels of St Jakob-Park in their Euro 2025 opener, the Norway players stared into a haunting mirror. The previous 45 minutes wasn’t them — at least, not the Norway this talent-rich side and new manager Gemma Grainger had...
Norway Defeat Swiss Hosts in Women’s Euro 2025 Opener
News Central TV
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July 3, 2025
Norway came from behind to defeat tournament hosts Switzerland 2-1 in their opening Women’s Euro 2025 fixture on Wednesday, clinching the top spot in Group A after a gritty second-half turnaround in Basel. In front of 34,000 fans at St Jakob-Park,...