How Norway plans to get more people into work by 2030

Finding a job is one of the main challenges in Norway, affecting locals, but especially foreign residents. Here is a breakdown of the key measures proposed in the 2027 state budget to help more people enter the workforce. The Norwegian government presented …

Algeria and Norway Discuss Fisheries and Aquaculture Cooperation

Algeria and Norway have discussed expanding cooperation in fisheries and aquaculture, focusing on sustainable resource management, modernization and possible investment partnerships. Algeria’s Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, Sid …

Aker Solutions wins Norway’s Nes hydropower upgrade contract

Aker Solutions has been awarded a contract by Hafslund Kraft to upgrade Nes Power Station in Buskerud, Norway, as part of a modernisation programme expected to increase capacity by approximately 80MW and annual generation by around 37GWh. The station …

Brime gas project, Norway

Name of the Project Brime gas project. Location Production licences PL 050DS, PL 120B and PL 193GS, between the Gullfaks and Visund fields in the northern North Sea, Norway. Project Owner/s International energy company Equinor Energy (74.66%) and …

Commentary: 'Pervert' eyewear or innovation? Norway's proposed ban lays down a line for AI glasses

Norway is not alone in taking action. The European Data Protection Board, an independent body representing privacy regulators across Europe, has commissioned a report on the social acceptability of smart glasses to guide lawmakers. Australia’s government …

Cochin Shipyard gets order to build 40 ships from US, Germany, Norway, other nations: Sarbananda Sonowal

New Delhi, State-owned Cochin Shipyard has received orders to build over 40 ships from the US, Germany, Norway and other countries, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday. Addressing a press conference here, Sonowal said the Ministry of …

Norway Savings Bank donates $2,500 to Spurwink

PORTLAND — Each year, over 10,000 people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds are served by Spurwink through a wide variety of programs and services aimed at helping participants lead engaged, connected and meaningful lives in their communities. At over …

Tata Power to pilot membrane-based floating solar with Norway’s Ocean Sun

Tata Power has partnered with Norway-based renewable energy technology company Ocean Sun to undertake a 300 kWp floating solar pilot in India based on Ocean Sun’s membrane-based floating solar technology. The pilot project will be undertaken at Tata Power’ …

Norway says to increase foreign intel funding

The Norwegian government said Wednesday it plans to increase funding for the country's foreign intelligence services to step up surveillance of neighbouring Russia. In a 2027 budget bill, the Labour government proposed a funding boost of some 400 …

Metso expands distributor partnership with KrossKonsult in Norway