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FNE ar Venice 2025: Venice Gap-Financing Market 2025 - The selected projects
The Film New Europe
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The 3-day Venice Gap-Financing Market will present 54 projects from around the world in the final stages of development and funding. 330 project applications have been received and the selection reflects the great diversity of backgrounds, stories...
Norway announces new NDC amid expanding fossil fuel production: Here’s what it says
Down to Earth
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On the final day of the 62nd session of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB62) meeting under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Norway announced its new nationally determined contributions (NDC) for 2035, as pledged under...
REVEALED: The best 'coolcation' spots in Norway... according to the locals
The Local - Norway
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July 8, 2025
Norwegians are known to keep the secrets close to their chest but several have revealed the best places to in the country to go for a "coolcation" this summer. According to a Reisebarometer survey from Innovation Norway and Opinion, 8 out of 10...
Avolta extends Norwegian Cruise Line partnership to new Aqua ship
The Moodie Davitt Report
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July 8, 2025
INTERNATIONAL. Travel experience player Avolta has extended its presence with Norwegian Cruise Line after opening a series of stores onboard the new Norwegian Aqua vessel. The portfolio includes eight duty-free shops and spaces for sunglasses,...
Norway man gets prison for sexual conduct with minors
The Daily News - Michigan
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TRENTIN McWILLIAMS IRON MOUNTAIN – A Norway man will spend eight to 15 years in prison for criminal sexual conduct involving minors. Trentin Cody McWilliams, 24, was sentenced Monday in Dickinson County Circuit Court after earlier pleading guilty...
Norway tackles deforestation by implementing EU rules
Xinhua News Agency
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OSLO, July 7 (Xinhua) -- The Norwegian government announced on Monday that it is set to adopt key elements of the European Union's (EU's) Deforestation Regulation as part of its efforts to combat climate change and prevent biodiversity loss....
Norway To Implement EU Rules Aimed At Curbing Deforestation
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Oslo, July 8 (IANS) Norway will adopt key elements of the European Union's (EU) Deforestation Regulation as part of its efforts to combat climate change and prevent biodiversity loss, the Norwegian government said on Monday.Under...
This northern Norway city has adopted a one-of-a-kind approach to observing Shabbat
Forward
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July 8, 2025
The river Nid offers picturesque views in Trondheim, Norway, home to one of the northernmost Jewish communities in the world. (Getty Images) By Dan Fellner July 8, 2025 (JTA) — TRONDHEIM, Norway — If ever there was a synagogue that’s earned the...
Australia gears up to impose social media ban on teens. What Britain, Norway and EU nations are doing
The Indian Express
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July 8, 2025
Australia is set to implement curbs on a million teens on social media usage from this December and the young users are scrambling to find a way past it.Social media companies like Meta, Snapchat and TikTok will invite a fine of more than $49.5...
Norway to implement EU rules aimed at reducing deforestation
Xinhua News Agency
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OSLO, July 7 (Xinhua) -- Norway will adopt key elements of the European Union's (EU) Deforestation Regulation as part of its efforts to combat climate change and prevent biodiversity loss, the Norwegian government said on Monday. Under the new...
Tipping points: Window to avoid irreversible climate impacts is ‘rapidly closing’
Eco-Business
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July 10, 2025
The event was billed as a “call to action” to the “research community, policymakers and business to raise awareness and understanding of the importance of tipping points and to accelerate the required action”. As human activity drives global...
Russian fishing companies caught spying on Norway’s underwater infrastructure.
The Odessa Journal
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Main image: The Orion in Kirkenes on May 28, 2025. The ship is owned by Norebo, the company that was included in the EU's 17th Sanctions Package. Photo: Atle Staalesen Russian fishing companies have been caught spying on Norway’s underwater...
Russian diplomat calls Norway's sanctions against two Russia's fishing companies absurd
TASS
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July 8, 2025
STOCKHOLM, July 8. /TASS/. The Norwegian authorities’ decision to impose sanctions against the Russian fishing companies Norebo and Murman Seafood is absurd and complicates the prospects for bilateral cooperation, Russian Ambassador to Norway...
Norconsult to deliver engineering consultancy services for NRK’s HQ in Oslo
World Construction Network
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July 8, 2025
Norconsult has been chosen by contractor and project developer HENT, a part of Sentia, to provide major engineering consultancy services for the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation’s (NRK) new media house in Oslo. This contract is estimated to be...
How the World Bank Left African Hospital Patients “Detained” and in Crushing Debt
Mother Jones
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July 8, 2025
Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This story was produced in partnership with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. Jacob Njagi’s newborn son...
Chelsea, Barca among clubs fined by UEFA for financial non-compliance
Sportcal
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July 7, 2025
UEFA, European soccer's governing body, has unveiled an array of punishments and fines for various clubs on the continent – including heavyweights Barcelona, Chelsea, and Porto – that have not complied with its financial regulations. Chelsea...
General : Trilateral Meeting Reinforces Norway’s Role As Key ASEAN Partner
Bernama
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July 8, 2025
By Wan Muhammad Aslah Wan Razali KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, Norway, and the ASEAN Secretariat convened a trilateral meeting today to strengthen cooperation on peacebuilding, climate action, and regional development, reaffirming...
Innovative companies team up for game-changing EV battery breakthrough: 'Vital to reduce dependence'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 7, 2025
"Potential to scale volumes over time." by Matthew SwigonskiJuly 7, 2025 In an effort to recover high-value materials from used electric vehicle batteries, two companies have recently partnered up to recycle graphite content. Vianode, a battery...
The Netherlands and Norway will patrol the skies over Poland to deter Russia
The Odessa Journal
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Starting in September, the Netherlands and Norway will begin joint patrols of NATO airspace over Poland to deter Russia and ensure the security of supply routes to Ukraine, according to Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans. The announcement was...
DNO Signs Offtake Agreement to Supply Norwegian Gas to ENGIE
Rigzone
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July 8, 2025
DNO ASA said its Norwegian operating subsidiaries have entered into an offtake agreement with France’s ENGIE SA for the company's Norwegian gas production. The offtake agreement covers the entirety of DNO’s Norwegian gas production following its...