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Exclusive Norwegian seafood dinner in Bangkok
ScandAsia
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July 29, 2025
ShareSharePin ItShare The Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce will host an exclusive dinner – limited to 12 seats – called From Fjords to Table: An Exclusive Seafood from Norway Experience, on Thursday 4 September 2025 at EmSphere in Bangkok. The...
Israeli plans to annex Gaza illegal under international law: Norway
Al Mayadeen
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July 29, 2025
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide condemns the Israeli plots to annex Gaza, calling them illegal under international law. Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide has sharply condemned the Israeli occupation's reported intentions to...
Seafood Expo Asia Announces Conference Program with Expert-led Sessions on Sustainability, Aquaculture, Fish Processing, Aquafeeds and Consumer Trends in Asian Market
The Slovenia Times
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July 30, 2025
The conference program will begin on the first day of the Expo, which runs from 10-12 September 2025 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore, and continue throughout the three-day event. SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 30 July...
Do therapy dogs at airports help calm anxious travellers?
ScienceNorway
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August 1, 2025
You may have seen a small dog in an orange vest at Oslo Airport with 'pet me' written on its back. Chances are high that it's one of Henrik Bergvin's dogs. Some people smile as they pass by, others stop and come over to stroke the dog's fur. For...
Biodiversity – the whole story
Stabroek News
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July 28, 2025
Last week, Guyana played host to the inaugural Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit said to be the inspiration of President Ali. In his keynote address, the President hit many of the right notes and waxed lyrical about Guyana’s bountiful flora and...
How Gaza exasperation renewed pushed for two-state solution
BDNews24
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When Spain, Ireland and Norway announced in May 2024 that they would recognise a Palestinian state, Israel's closer allies dismissed the move as unhelpful to solving the crisis in Gaza. While France, Britain and Canada stressed their support for...
Russia rages at Norway over fishing sanctions
Politico Europe
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July 29, 2025
In Tuesday's foreign ministry statement, Moscow said Norway's decision represented "a gross violation" of the long-standing fisheries accord. It accused Oslo of undermining what it described as a “long-term effective system” for managing joint...
The 6 best things to do in Stavanger and the Lysefjord, Norway
Lonely Planet
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Perched at Norway’s southwestern tip, Stavanger is a city with attitude – a confident hub that combines its role as the country’s oil capital with a pretty harborside setting, an impressive portfolio of museums and a delightful old quarter. The...
6 unmissable things to do in Bergen, Norway
Lonely Planet
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Bergen ranks among Scandinavia’s most beautiful cities. Surrounded by seven hills and seven fjords, Norway’s second city has gorgeous wooden architecture that enlivens its compact historic center. With medieval Bryggen as its centerpiece, the area...
LISTED: All the ways parents living in Norway can save money
The Local - Norway
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July 29, 2025
The cost of living in Norway can be a huge burden, especially for families. Mari Wachelke spoke to locals to get their best life hacks and tips for how parents with children of all ages can save money in Norway. With an average price of 18,320...
SFL Missions Inc. Awarded Contract for Fast-Turnaround AISSat-4 Nanosatellite Development to Expand Capacity in Norwegian Maritime Monitoring System
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 29, 2025-- The Norwegian Space Agency (NOSA) has awarded a contract to SFL Missions Inc. to develop the AISSat-4 maritime ship tracking microsatellite for launch in less than one year. AISSat-4 is needed to expand...
Russia Protests Norway’s Ban on Russian Fishing Vessels in Disputed Waters
teleSUR
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July 29, 2025 Hour: 10:31 am On Tuesday, Russia’s Foreign Ministry summoned Norway’s charge d’affaires, Ruben Andre Johansen, to lodge a formal protest over Oslo’s decision to ban Russian vessels from fishing in Norway’s exclusive economic zone,...
World Court climate opinion turns up the legal heat on governments
The Straits Times
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July 29, 2025
THE HAGUE - A landmark opinion delivered by the United Nations' highest court last week that governments must protect the climate is already being cited in courtrooms, as lawyers say it strengthens the legal arguments in suits against countries...
Analysis-World Court climate opinion turns up the legal heat on governments
WKZO - Michigan
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July 29, 2025
By Alison Withers and Stephanie van den Berg THE HAGUE (Reuters) -A landmark opinion delivered by the United Nations’ highest court last week that governments must protect the climate is already being cited in courtrooms, as lawyers say it...
HH calls on Norway to Reopen Embassy in Zambia
Daily Nation
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July 29, 2025
By GIDEON NYENDWA PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged the Norwegian government to reconsider its decision to operate its diplomatic mission to Zambia from Malawi, and instead reopen its embassy in Lusaka. Speaking during a meeting with...
Egypt deepens economic ties with Norway
Euro Weekly News
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July 29, 2025
Egypt's Minister of International Cooperation Dr Rania Al-Mashat. Credit: Phil Pasquini, Shutterstock Egypt is stepping up international cooperation efforts, announcing new joint initiatives with Norway and the Netherlands during the G20...
Norwegian Getaway Cancels Two Calls Due to Port Availability
Cruise Hive
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July 27, 2025
Key Aspects: Norwegian Getaway‘s October 29, 2025 cruise now has two Bahamas ports cancelled and the ship will visit Cozumel instead. Berth availability is cited as the reason for the dramatic itinerary change, but no further details are provided....
How Russia and China Undermine International Agreements in Antarctica: Ice Front
Zerkalo Nedeli
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Antarctica is the only continent on Earth with no state borders. We’re used to thinking of it as a place of peace, science, penguins and icebergs. In reality, however, a political confrontation involving Russia and China is escalating here,...
In Geneva, global accord in sight on plastics pollution
Swissinfo
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July 29, 2025
Volunteers collect waste (mostly plastic and Styrofoam) on the shores of Lake Geneva. Keystone / Jean-Christophe Bott Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British)...
Women’s Voices Are the Only Way Forward for Climate Change Solutions: ‘As Women, We Have to Stand Up and Back Up Women’
Ms. Magazine
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July 28, 2025
The so-called green transition is leaving women behind—ignoring ecology, care work and Indigenous land in favor of profit-driven, extractive solutions. Britain’s Prince Charles at a reception at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, during the...