Mass killer Breivik still dangerous and should stay isolated in Norway jail, court hears
By Gwladys Fouche OSLO (Reuters) – Anders Behring Breivik, the far-right fanatic who killed 77 people in twin attacks in Norway in 2011, remains “very dangerous” and should be kept in isolation…
Norway companies see weaker outlook, central bank survey shows
OSLO (Reuters) – Norwegian companies see a further deterioration in their outlook for the next six months, a central bank survey showed on Tuesday. “Looking ahead, contacts expect lower activity owing to…
Norway police arrest Russian for flying drone amid heightened security
OSLO (Reuters) – Norway police arrested a Russian man at the airport in the arctic town of Tromsoe and charged him with flying a drone, they said on Saturday, marking the second…
Norway posts soldiers at oil, gas plants after Nord Stream leaks
OSLO (Reuters) – Norway’s military said on Monday it had posted soldiers to help guard major onshore oil and gas processing plants, part of a wider effort to boost security amid suspicion…
Norway to hike taxes by $3 billion on power firms, fish farms
OSLO (Reuters) – Norway’s centre-left government said on Wednesday it plans to increase taxes on electricity producers and fish farmers to raise an extra 33 billion crowns ($3 billion) a year. “Energy…
Norway to hike rates by 50 basis points this week – Reuters poll
OSLO (Reuters) – Norway’s central bank is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate again this week and signal a continued rise in the cost of borrowing in the fourth quarter to…
Norway did not discuss price cap on its gas to EU -prime minister
OSLO (Reuters) – Norway’s prime minister and the head of the European Commission did not discuss setting a price cap for Norwegian gas sold to the EU during talks on Wednesday, the…
Norway paint maker Jotun exits Russia
OSLO – Norwegian paint maker Jotun said on Tuesday it will exit Russia with immediate effect after selling its local assets in the country to industrial group Atomstroykomplex for an undisclosed amount.…
All oil and gas fields affected by Norway strike to be fully back up in days – Equinor
OSLO – All oil and gas fields that were affected by a strike in Norway’s petroleum sector are expected to be back in full operation within a couple of days, Equinor said…
Some Norwegian oil workers to strike from July 5, hitting 4% of oil output
By Gwladys Fouche and Terje Solsvik OSLO -Seventy-four Norwegian offshore oil workers at Equinor’s Gudrun, Oseberg South and Oseberg East platforms will go on strike from July 5, the Lederne trade union…
Norway decision on helicopters ‘legally groundless’, NHindustries says
PARIS – NH Industries, which is owned by Airbus and Italy’s Leonardo, said on Friday it was “extremely disappointed” by Norway’s decision to return its NH90 military helicopters. “NHIndustries considers this termination…
Norway to ramp up offshore wind in drive to go green
By Nora Buli OSLO – Norway unveiled plans on Wednesday for a major expansion in offshore wind energy by 2040, aiming to turn a country that has built its wealth on oil…
Norway keeps rates on hold, remains on track for June hike
By Victoria Klesty and Gwladys Fouche OSLO – Norway’s central bank kept interest rates on hold on Thursday as widely expected and restated its plan to raise the cost of borrowing in…
Europe needs more gas from Norway, Equinor CEO says
OSLO – Europe needs more gas from Norway, and from Equinor, as the continent tries to wean itself from Russian gas, Equinor Chief Executive Anders Opedal said on Wednesday. “We see that…
Norway wealth fund unable to sell Russian stocks now, CEO says
OSLO – Norway’s sovereign wealth fund is currently unable to sell its portfolio of Russian stocks as the market for such assets is not functioning and many firms are on global sanctions…
Norway rates to rise amid challenging trade-offs, central bank chief says
OSLO – Norwegian interest rates are set to rise amid strong domestic growth and a buildup of pressure in the economy, but the the war in Ukraine also raises uncertainty for the…
Deutsche Bank nominates former Norway wealth fund head to supervisory board
FRANKFURT – Deutsche Bank has nominated Yngve Slyngstad, the former head of Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, to its supervisory board, Germany’s largest lender said on Friday. Slyngstad was chief executive officer of…
Latvian Citizen Extradited from Norway Made Appearance in Federal Court for Role in Money Laundering Conspiracy
United States Attorney Dennis R. Holmes announced today that a Latvian woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury for her role in a money laundering conspiracy. She was recently extradited…
Norway economy faces negative impact from Ukraine war, statistics agency says
OSLO – The Norwegian economy has recovered from the coronavirus pandemic but now faces a negative impact from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Statistics Norway (SSB) said as it released fresh forecasts on…
Norway wealth fund earns second-highest return in 2021
By Victoria Klesty OSLO -Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, earned a return on investment of 1.58 trillion Norwegian crowns ($177 billion) last year, the second highest on record, with the…
Investigation into a Broken Arrow Man Who Allegedly Ran a Child Exploitation Enterprise Leads to Rescue of Child Victims and Arrests Across U.S. and Norway
An investigation into a Broken Arrow man alleged to have been an administrator for a transnational child exploitation chat group has led to five additional arrests and the rescue of multiple child…
Suspect In Norway Bow And Arrow Attack Had Been Flagged For Muslim Radicalization
The 37-year-old Danish man in police custody for allegedly killing several people in Norway with a bow and arrow was previously flagged for radicalization, according to officials, the Associated Press reported. “There…
Man Kills Multiple People With Bow And Arrow In Norway, report
A man armed with a bow and arrow allegedly murdered several individuals at a town center in Norway on Wednesday night, according to police, The New York Times reported Wednesday. The attack…
Travel: An Edgy Engagement for an Adventurous Couple – Travel Channel
To celebrate their love of adventure, Michael proposed to Jenn on a dramatic rock formation almost 2,300 feet above Norway’s Lake Ringedalsvatnet. See how he used a drone to capture the whole…
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