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UN, Norway demand action on violence
The Times Group Malawi
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July 17, 2025
By Pemphero Malimba: The United Nations (UN) and government of Norway have called for access to financing among female aspirants and an end to violence against women in elections. They say this is key to promoting women’s participation in politics...
Skydio wins $9.4m initial tender to supply autonomous sUAS to Norway
Airforce Technology
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July 16, 2025
The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded an initial tender worth Nkr101m ($9.4m) to drone manufacturer Skydio to supply autonomous small uncrewed aerial systems (sUAS). The company has already commenced deliveries of its X10D...
TAWREF earns TRA award for tax compliance
Daily News Tanzania
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August 4, 2025
KILIMANJARO: THE Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has awarded a Certificate of Excellence to the Tanzania Women Research Foundation (TAWREF) in recognition of the Moshi-based NGO’s exemplary tax compliance. The award, issued in the medium...
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....
Planning a cruise to Hawaiʻi? A state climate plan could cut arrivals in half by 2030
Hawaii Public Radio
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July 16, 2025
The state Department of Transportation’s new climate roadmap would cut cruise ship travel to Hawaiʻi in half by 2030 and restrict it almost entirely by 2040 in an effort to reduce emissions from maritime travel. Hawaiʻi gets up to 250,000 visitors...
Agilyx Signs Binding Agreement To Acquire 44% Of Greendot Global - Europe's Largest Waste Plastic Recycling Platform
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) OSLO, Norway, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Agilyx ASA (OSE: AGLX) (OTCQX: AGXXF ) ("Agilyx" or the "Company") has entered into a binding and fully financed agreement to acquire 44% of GreenDot Global S.à r.l. ("GreenDot")....
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...
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...
Mitsubishi Corp. to buy Norwegian salmon aquafarm for $1bn
Nikkei Asia
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July 17, 2025
TOKYO -- Mitsubishi Corp. will acquire salmon aquaculture operations from a Norwegian company for about $1 billion, making the Japanese trading house the world's second-largest producer of salmon. Demand for salmon is growing globally as it...
E-waste facilities being studied in Norway, Hong Kong to develop first-of-its-kind eco park in Delhi: Minister
The Indian Express
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July 17, 2025
The Delhi government is studying e-waste facilities in Norway and Hong Kong to develop a first-of-its-kind eco park in India, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Wednesday. The project, to be developed over the next 18 months in...
Norway reopens land-based aquaculture licensing, introduces new rules
RAStech
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July 7, 2025
Norway’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Fisheries have reopened license permitting for land aquaculture facilities. The permits were suspended in 2022 due to a need to tighten regulations in the sector. As part of this announcement, the ministry...
19 excellent cruises for exploring the Norwegian fjords
The Times
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Norway’s serene, fjord-indented west coast is a delightful place to explore by ship. Your voyage will hug the shoreline so there’s always something to see, from mountains plunging into glassy waters to ribbon-like waterfalls cascading down...
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...
What? Where? When? Reflection of climate risks in financial stability reports
LSM
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July 16, 2025
The topic of climate is becoming increasingly prominent in society, as people grow more aware of climate change and feel it firsthand. Google Trend data (Chart 1) show the following trends: The relevance of the climate topic grew rapidly in 2018,...
NASA’s TRACERS mission to track space weather
Tech Explorist
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July 17, 2025
Way up in space, the Sun isn’t just glowing, it’s throwing. Fast-moving particles slam into Earth’s upper atmosphere, triggering dramatic bursts of energy through a mysterious process called magnetic reconnection. These invisible explosions can...
E-book amb.Italia on renewable energy production in Norway
ANSA
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July 16, 2025
The Embassy of Italy in Oslo today launched a new e-book titled "Energy Production from Renewable Sources in Norway," which explores energy production in the solar, wind and hydroelectric sectors and includes a brief discussion of new renewable...
U.S. Approves $2.6 Billion Sale of HH-60W Helicopters to Norway
Overt Defense - Michigan
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July 16, 2025
By Arun Bishnoi in Air Force, Aviation, Helicopter, NATO, News, Norway, USA July 16, 2025 On 11 July 2025, the U.S. State Department approved a Foreign Military Sale of HH-60W helicopters to Norway. The deal is valued at approximately $2.6...
Drop in Air Pollution Drove a Surge in Warming, Study Finds
Yale E360
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July 15, 2025
A new study finds a drop in air pollution likely drove a recent surge in warming. Warming has accelerated over the last two decades, and in particular, over the last two years. Scientists say that shifting cloud cover, changes in solar activity,...
Bear that bit man in Norway roams free after hunt in which wrong animal shot
The Guardian
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July 16, 2025
The hunt for a brown bear that bit a man on the elbow has been put on hold, the Norwegian environment agency has announced, in a case that angered animal rights campaigners after officials shot the wrong bear. The agency said on Wednesday it did...
OMV Drills Dry Well in Norwegian Sea
Offshore Engineer News
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July 16, 2025
Jul 16, 2025 Deepsea Bollsta rig (Credit: Odfjell Drilling) Oil and gas firm OMV has drilled a dry wildcat well in the Hoffmann prospect in the Norwegian Sea. The wildcat well 6606/4-1 S was drilled in production license 1194, which was awarded in...