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Norway: Green cooperation with China key for climate, economy
CGTN
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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 collaboration in key sectors...
In Vytautas Katkus’ Dramedy ‘The Visitor,’ Coming Home Is Just the Beginning – and Doing Nothing Is the Hardest Work of All
Variety
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July 8, 2025
It was supposed to be so simple. In Vytautas Katkus’ feature debut “The Visitor,” premiering at Karlovy Vary Film Festival, new father Danielius (Darius Šilėnas) leaves his happy family in Norway and returns to native Lithuania to finally sell his...
Equinor pulls out of Australian offshore wind farm
Windpower Monthly
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July 8, 2025
Norwegian oil company Equinor has exited the 1.5GW Bass Offshore Wind Energy project in the Bass Strait between Tasmania and the Australian mainland that it was co-developing along with an Australian-owned energy company. A spokesperson for...
Norwegian Firm Gets Electricity License for South Korean Offshore Wind Project
Offshore Engineer News
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July 3, 2025
Jul 3, 2025 (Credit: Deep Wind Offshore) Norway-based company Deep Wind Offshore has secured the Electricity Business License (EBL) for the Admiral Lee offshore wind project in South Korea. The approval marks a major step forward for the 345 MW...
Norway exempts solar power sharing in industrial zones from grid fees
pv-magazine
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July 3, 2025
Norway has introduced fiscal incentives for commercial and industrial (C&I) energy communities, exempting solar power sharing within a single industrial site from electricity taxes and grid fees. July 3, 2025 Emiliano Bellini Norway's industrial...
Norway Unveils First-Ever National Strategy For Radiation Protection & Nuclear Safety
Free Press Journal
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July 3, 2025
Norway Unveils First-Ever National Strategy For Radiation Protection & Nuclear Safety | File Pic (Representative Image) Oslo: Norway has introduced its first-ever national strategy for radiation protection and nuclear safety, a move aimed at...
Norwegian gardens have become sterile lawnscapes (03.07.2025)
University of Bergen
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“For many people, the garden has become an extension of their house – with thuja hedges as walls and lawns as floors. That’s not good for biodiversity,” says Kverndokk. He is a professor of cultural studies at the University of Bergen and the...
Trescon Unveils CARE: A Global Summit Series Powering Climate Action, Sustainability, And Clean Energy Innovation
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(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...
Microalgae may offer a carbon-capturing alternative to marine oils in fish feed
SeafoodSource
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A team of European research organizations has partnered with companies within the steel and aquaculture industries to study the potential microalgae may have to harness carbon dioxide. The project is a joint effort from Finnfjord, a Norwegian...
26 suspects detained in Türkiye's anti-drug operation
Xinhua News Agency
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ISTANBUL, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Turkish authorities have seized 365 kg of drugs and detained 26 suspects in a coordinated anti-drug operation across six Turkish provinces and the Norwegian capital, Oslo, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on...
Norse Atlantic adds direct flights from Oslo and Stockholm to Phuket for Winter 2025
Aviation24.be
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July 4, 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
The Travel
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July 4, 2025
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...
Norway apply Euros sting as the cowbell tolls on Switzerland’s big night | Nick Ames
The Guardian
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July 2, 2025
As time wore down and Switzerland strained to restore parity in a match that had looked so comfortably within their grasp, the clattering encouragement of a cowbell sounded from St Jakob-Park’s west stand. It may unwittingly have been tolling for...
As energy import bills grow, govt plans natural gas price hike for industrial consumers
Mada Masr
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July 4, 2025
The government is moving forward with plans to hike natural gas prices for industrial consumers, according to a current government official, a former petroleum ministry official, and three sources from the iron and petrochemicals sectors who spoke...
The Cook Islands’ Dilemma: To Mine or Not to Mine
Triple Pundit
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This article is part of our series on responsible mining solutions. The push for clean energy is fueled by a growing demand for minerals, but conventional mining has a track record of harmful social and environmental impacts. Deep-sea mining is...
Norway launches first national strategy for radiation protection, nuclear safety
Xinhua News Agency
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OSLO, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Norway has introduced its first-ever national strategy for radiation protection and nuclear safety, a move aimed at strengthening the country's health preparedness and security amid rising global tensions, Norwegian...
Friendshoring Chemical Production to India - A Shift Toward Localized Manufacturing to Reduce Geopolitical Risks: Aashish Kasad, Senior Partner, Ernst & Young LLP and National Leader – Chemicals and Agri sector
Indian Chemical News
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The global chemical industry has long been characterized by its reliance on extensive supply chains that span continents, with concentrated production in certain regions having lower labor costs, such as China and Southeast Asia. However, the...
What to know about the Nobel Peace Prize as Netanyahu nominates Trump
Chambersburg Public Opinion - Pennsylvania
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President Donald Trump has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize − and not for the first time. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave Trump a letter during their July 7 Oval Office meeting that he said he used to nominate the U.S....
VARD launches hybrid cable lay & construction vessel for Japanese offshore wind
Nautical Voice
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July 4, 2025
Norwegian shipbuilder VARD has officially launched a state-of-the-art hybrid power cable lay and construction vessel for Japan’s Toyo Construction at its Romanian shipyard. This significant milestone follows the keel laying ceremony held in...
Tekna Secures $1 Million Metal Powder Deal with U.S. Defense Supplier
3D Printing Industry
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July 8, 2025
Tekna, a Canadian producer of high-purity metal powders and plasma systems, has secured a CAD 1.6 million (USD 1.17M) order for titanium powder from a Tier-1 supplier to the U.S. aerospace and defense sector. The order, scheduled for delivery in...