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Shetland Schoolchildren Study in Classrooms Sponsored by Norwegian Oil Giant
This story was published in partnership with Norway’s E24. Norwegian oil company Equinor is spending more than £200,000 to sponsor science classrooms in the Shetland Islands, as it seeks approval for plans to develop the vast Rosebank oilfield 80...
Norwegian company looks to jump-start LNG export project in Quebec
Montreal·New A subsidiary of a Norwegian energy company is interested in building a liquefied natural gas facility in Quebec to export to Europe. Company sets sights on Quebec to export natural gas to Europe The Canadian Press · Posted: Jul 04,...

Norwegian company has plans for LNG export project in Quebec
By Canadian Press on July 4, 2025. MONTREAL — A subsidiary of a Norwegian energy company wants to build a liquefied natural gas export project in Quebec. Marinvest Energy Canada says there’s a strong business case for an LNG project in Quebec to...

Norway CO2 Tax Exemption End on Fishing Vessels to Impact Bunker Volumes
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...

Week Ahead: FOMC Minutes, Liberation Day Deadline, UK GDP, OPEC Updates to Watch
SAT: OPEC MEETING MON: German Industrial Output (May), Swedish CPIF Flash (Jun), EZ Sentix (Jul), Retail Sales (May), US Employment Trends (Jun) TUE: RBA & RBNZ Policy Announcements, EIA STEO; German Trade Balance (May), US NFIB (Jun) WED:...

Trescon Unveils CARE: A Global Summit Series Powering Climate Action, Sustainability, And Clean Energy Innovation
(MENAFN- Zex PR Wire) Dubai, UAE, 4th July 2025, ZEX PR WIRE , In response to the urgent demand for real climate solutions, Trescon introduces CARE – the Climate Action & Renewable Energy Expo . Launching this September in India, the global summit...

Loved Squid Game? Here are six other TV shows to watch like it
After three seasons, Squid Game has come to an end — but not before leaving a lasting impact on audiences worldwide. The final season, which premiered on July 1, shattered Netflix viewership records with 60.1 million views in only three days,...

How Norwegian lemmings rapidly evolved into a new species
Thirty‑five millennia may sound like a long time, yet for a mammal, it is practically yesterday. A new study uses whole‑genome data to show that the Norwegian lemming, Lemmus lemmus, split from its Siberian cousin only about 35,000 years ago. “The...

Business News | UAE Becomes World's Third-largest Holder of Sovereign Wealth and Public Pension Assets
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...
Norwegian experts deem green cooperation with China crucial for tackling climate challenges, economic recovery
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...

Norway Reached 96.9% Market Share For EVs In June
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...
‘Mayflower of the North’ sparked mass Norwegian migration
More than 50 Norwegian immigrants spent almost 100 days at sea in 1825, hoping to reach the United States. The voyage of the small ship Restauration is considered the first ripple in what became a wave of Norwegian migration to the U.S. — Friday...

Norway removes sanctions on Syria: What to know
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...

Norse Atlantic adds direct flights from Oslo and Stockholm to Phuket for Winter 2025
Norse Atlantic Airways has announced two new direct winter routes from Oslo (OSL) and Stockholm (ARN) to Phuket (HKT), Thailand. Launching in December 2025, each route will operate once weekly, offering Scandinavians an affordable, nonstop escape...

American Passenger Found Dead At Popular U.S Port After Disappearing From Norwegian Cruise Line Ship
After two days of searches, a rescue team found the body of Marites Buenafe, a 62-year-old hiker who had failed to return to her cruise on July 1. The hiker was vacationing on board Norwegian Bliss, a ship operated by Norwegian Cruise Line. She...

Norwegian royal, 22, comes out as bisexual at Pride parade with support from mom Princess Märtha Louise, her shaman husband
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...
‘I’m under siege’: The families fighting for their homes on the West Bank
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size Ramallah: The settlers stormed into town as the sun began setting. Dozens of men, their faces...

West Brom set to land £4.75m transfer agreement for Norwegian striker Aune Heggebo
West Brom have agreed a deal to sign Norwegian forward Aune Heggebø from Brann. As first reported by Nettavisen and seconded by Fabrizio Romano, the Baggies are closing in on a move for the 23-year-old after a deal of €5.5 million (£4.75 million)...

India Institutionalising Outcome-Based Financing For Skilling: Jayant Chaudhary
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said on Friday that India is not only experimenting with outcome-based financing but is also institutionalising the same to...

U.S. and Iran May Resume Nuclear Negotiations in Oslo Amid Lingering Tensions
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...