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Norway's fjords are going green. It could impact your next cruise.
AOL
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Ashley Correia stood on the pool deck of a Celebrity Cruises ship taking in the scenery in late May. But rather than sunny ocean views, the 42-year-old saw streams of water cascading down mountains on either side of the Celebrity Apex. The ship...
Norway pledges $200 million to support Ukraine's energy recovery and green transition
News.Az
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Norwegian and Ukrainian officials sign the $200 million green energy recovery agreement at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 in Rome on July 10, 2025. (Ukraine's Ministry of Energy) Norway has pledged $200 million to help Ukraine rebuild its...
Norway pledges $200 million for Ukraine's emergency energy support, green recovery
The Kyiv Independent
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July 11, 2025
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Norway's government have launched a $200 million initiative aimed at restoring and transforming Ukraine's energy sector, Ukraine's Energy Ministry announced on July 10 in a press release. During...
Norway’s Tesla obsession defies Europe’s Musk backlash
CNBC
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July 11, 2025
An electric car is charged via a charging station on a street in the Norwegian capital Oslo on September 25, 2024. Jonathan Nackstrand | Afp | Getty Images OSLO, Norway — Tesla continues to find solace in Norway, defying a sustained European slump...
Norwegian Ministry Of Climate And Environment Concludes In Favour Of Elkem In EU ETS Free Emission Allowances Allocation Complaint
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) OSLO, Norway, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Elkem ASA has been informed that the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment (KLD) has concluded that Norwegian silicon, ferrosilicon and manganese producers were unequally...
'Climate change is an emergency - why is the council delaying Net Zero?'
Basingstoke Gazette
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On 25th June, planning permission was refused for a 39MW solar panel scheme in St Mary Bourne, which could have powered over 7,500 homes, or two wards in our borough. Apparently, this was for the benefit of the national landscape. Our landscape...
Norway: Sustainable, data-driven, and digitally ambitious
Tech.eu
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July 10, 2025
Norway’s tech ecosystem is maturing quietly but confidently. With world-class digital infrastructure, strong public trust, and robust government support, the country is well-positioned to lead in sustainable, data-driven innovation. Cities like...
Visibility of Boeing 737 Max deliveries ‘increasing massively’: Norwegian chief
FlightGlobal
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Norwegian is benefiting from Boeing’s higher 737 Max production levels and even took delivery of two aircraft early during the second quarter, in a sign that the airframer is emerging from a challenging period of constrained and unpredictable...
NATO Innovation Fund, Norway Invest in Robotic Offshore Assets Maintenance
Rigzone
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July 11, 2025
The NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) said it had led a financing round with participation from Norwegian sovereign investment fund Investinor AS for Kongsberg Ferrotech AS, a Norwegian company offering robotic solutions for the maintenance and repair of...
Inside European tech in H1 2025, €151M for insurtech unicorn wefox, and digitally ambitious Norway
Tech.eu
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July 11, 2025
This week we tracked more than 85 tech funding deals worth over €824 million, and over 15 exits, M&A transactions, rumours, and related news stories across Europe. In addition to this week's top financials, we've also indexed the most...
Cruising through Norway is about to change. Here's what to know.
USA Today - Virginia
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Starting in 2026, Norway will implement zero-emissions requirements for ships in its fjords. The regulations aim to reduce air and noise pollution from cruise ships and protect the natural environment. The rules will initially apply to smaller...
Summer schedule at Norway Center Church
Advertiser Democrat - Maine
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July 11, 2025
NORWAY — Norway Center Church, at 89 Norway Center Road, opens during the warmer weather of the summer months only. These are the upcoming Sunday services: July 13 – Scott Campbell with music accompaniment by Anne Bernard, and guest music with...
Norway, Malaysia call for stronger multilateralism, rule-based global order
The Malaysian Star
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July 10, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Norway believes countries like itself and Malaysia play a crucial role in strengthening global multilateralism and promoting adherence to international law amid rising global instability, said Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister...
A Q&A on the sustainability of independent media in Myanmar
Democratic Voice of Burma
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July 11, 2025
DVB Talk Show host Mon Mon Myat led a roundtable discussion in-studio with Aung Zaw, the founding editor-in-chief of The Irrawaddy online news magazine, as well as Sai Maung, the editor-in-chief of Shan Herald Agency for News (SHAN) – one of the...
Norway and US renew hydropower and marine energy research pact
Offshore Energy
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July 9, 2025
Norway and the U.S. have signed a renewed memorandum of understanding (MoU) covering hydropower and marine energy research, continuing an energy research collaboration that began in 2020. Source: Norwegian Ministry of Energy According to the...
Connecting disasters to climate change drives public action
Earth.com
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A global team of researchers has delivered new evidence that public backing for climate measures rises when people connect extreme weather with climate change. The findings also reveal a nuanced picture: certain hazards – heatwaves and tropical...
EU environment ministers test blood for ‘forever chemicals’
Muser Press
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July 10, 2025
Copenhagen, Denmark | AFP EU environment and climate ministers meeting in Denmark on Thursday tested their blood for “forever chemicals“ linked to serious health risks, in a bid to raise awareness about chemical pollution, Danish and European...
Kapsch TrafficCom launches barrier-free tolling system in Norway
Traffic Technology Today
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July 10, 2025
Kapsch TrafficCom’s advanced tolling system for Norwegian toll operator Vegfinans officially went live on July 10, 2025, marking the start of barrier-free toll collection on National Road 4, just north of Oslo. Final customer acceptance is...
DNV to Certify Norway First Offshore Wind Farm
Offshore Source - Florida
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DNV, an independent energy expert and assurance provider, has been awarded a contract by offshore wind developer Ventyr for the Design Certification of the Sørlige Nordsjø II wind turbines and offshore substation—Norway’s first bottom-fixed...
In Dialogue With Nature: An Architectural Journey Through Landscape Installations in Denmark and Norway
ArchDaily
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July 10, 2025
Aerial view of Treetop Walk Hamaren Activity Park by EFFEKT. Image © Rasmus Hjortshøj Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or...