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UNFPA and Norway support to address gender biased sex selection and related practices

April 11, 2020 | 09:20

The UNFPA and Norwegian government launched a new programme to support Vietnam to address gender biased sex selection and related harmful practices.

Siemens Gamesa lands world’s largest floating wind power plant

November 01, 2019 | 12:08

The world’s largest floating wind power plant will be installed in Norway, equipped with 11 Siemens Gamesa SG 8.0-167 DD turbines.

Russia opens first Arctic train service

June 06, 2019 | 09:37

The first tourist train travelling through Russia's Arctic region carrying passengers heading for Norway set off from Saint Petersburg station on Wednesday (Jun 5) with 91 passengers aboard for the inaugural trial journey.

Vietnamese, Norwegian PMs hold talks

May 26, 2019 | 19:18

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Prime Minister Erna Solberg expressed their appreciation of more than four decades of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Norway and of the two countries’ longstanding friendship and multifaceted cooperation during their talks in Oslo on April 24.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc to visit Russia, Norway, Sweden

May 18, 2019 | 10:33

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse will pay official visits to Russia from May 20-23, Norway from May 24-26, and Sweden from May 26-28.

Ramos helps Spain edge Norway, Kean stars for Italy

March 24, 2019 | 11:03

Sergio Ramos scored a second-half penalty to help Spain beat a spirited Norway 2-1 on Saturday (Mar 23) in their opening Euro 2020 qualifier, while teenage striker Moise Kean netted in Italy's win over Finland.

Race to stop Norway frigate sinking after oil tanker collision

November 09, 2018 | 08:56

OSLO: An operation was underway on Thursday (Nov 8) to try to stop a Norwegian navy frigate from sinking after it collided with a Maltese oil tanker in a fjord in western Norway.

Half of European flights face delays after computer failure

April 04, 2018 | 09:07

European air travellers faced mass disruption on Tuesday (Apr 3) with up to half of all flights delayed after the system that manages air traffic for the continent broke down.