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Norwegian Air, SAS to add more flights as demand picks up

Norwegian Air and SAS are adding more flights to their schedules from July onwards as demand begins to recover following the COVID-19 pandemic, the two Nordic carriers announced. SAS will…

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Norway lifts most of Covid-19 travel curbs but not with Sweden

Norway will allow travel to and from Finland, Iceland and the Swedish island of Gotland from Monday, but maintain travel restrictions on mainland Sweden due to its higher level of…

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Coronavirus gives Norway’s domestic liquor sales a boost

Norway's government-run wine and liquor monopoly increased its sales by 44% in May from the same month last year as coronavirus travel restrictions prevented the purchase of cheaper alcohol abroad,…

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After early lockdown, Norway sees faster pandemic recovery

Norway's economy will recover more quickly than expected from the coronavirus-induced recession as the country got on top of the outbreak early and is now rapidly opening up, Statistics Norway…

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Photo Story: Landslide in Norway sweeps away buildings

Eight homes have been swept into the sea following a powerful landslide in the Norwegian town of Alta. Norwegian officials don't believe anyone is missing from the disaster. Via EPA-EFE/Hanne…

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Norway to extend loan guarantees for airlines

Norway's government plans to extend a state guarantee for loans to airlines by four months until the end of October, it said in a statement on Friday. Norwegian Air, which…

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More than 50% of Norwegian business leaders predict declining profit -survey

More than half of all Norwegian business leaders now believe their companies will see declining profits in the next 12 months, a central bank survey showed on Wednesday. A total…

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Photo Story: Norway celebrates its national day

A Norwegian resident takes part in the flag raising ceremony held on occasion of Norway Day, n Alfaz del Pi, Alicante, Spain, 17 May 2020. The second biggest Norwegian colony…

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One of Norway’s wealthiest men arrested in connection with his wife disappearance

One of Norway’s wealthiest men was arrested Tuesday in connection with his wife’s 2018 disappearance and held on suspicion of murder or complicity to murder in a case that police…

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Photo Story: The windows of Norway

Drawings and banners painted by children telling that everything will be fine and as show of support for the front line staff in the battle against the coronavirus in Norway,…

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Norway to re-open primary schools as from next week

Norway’s government has yesterday evening announced the re-opening of schools and published the related guidance on the implementation of this process. Schools will re-open next Monday, 27th April. The guidance…

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Three new deaths take Norway tally to 47

Three more people have died of coronavirus in Norway, taking the national death toll to 47, according to the VG newspaper's collation of local data. The number of people…

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Norwegian government working to extend foreign workers residence permit

The Norwegian government announced that it is working on an amendment to the Immigration Regulations to allow foreign workers already in Norway to receive a residence permit extension. This amendment…

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IOC ‘putting us in danger’ – Pressure mounts for 2020 Tokyo Olympics postponement

Pressure mounted on Olympic organisers to postpone the 2020 Tokyo Games on Saturday after the powerful US track and field federation urged for this summer's event to be pushed back…

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CoVid19 Update – Another dark day for Europe

Thirty-two more people have died in England after testing positive for coronavirus - taking the total number of UK deaths to 104. It follows the biggest daily leap in confirmed cases…

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Norway’s Prime Minister addresses youngsters about coronavirus

Last Monday, Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg, together with two of her Cabinet Ministers, met up with a group of children to answer their questions related to CoVid-19 and the…

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Norway PM tells children: ‘It is OK to feel scared’ during coronavirus

Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg told the country’s children on Monday it was OK to feel scared during the “special days” of the coronavirus outbreak. The Nordic country has invoked…

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Norway to shut ports and airports from Monday

Norway is to shut its ports and airports from Monday in an attempt to curb the spread of coronavirus, although exemptions will be made for Norwegians returning from abroad as…

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Coronavirus cases in Norway top 400

Norway has now confirmed 401 coronavirus cases in total. Just over 400 people had tested positive for the virus in Norway on Wednesday morning, according to Norwegian daily VG, which…

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Norway’s PM reshuffles cabinet following right-wing party’s exit from coalition

Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg on Friday announced her biggest cabinet reshuffle since taking power in 2013, replacing or repositioning two-thirds of ministers in the hope of reviving the Conservative-led…

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Photo Story: Polar Night in Norway

A view of the city of Tromso, northern Norway, 14 January 2020 (issued 20 January 2020), during a Polar Night. In the picture one can see the Tromso Bridge…

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Norway to take 500 people evacuated to Rwanda from Libya’s detention centres

Norway has agreed to take in nearly 500 people evacuated to Rwanda from Libyan detention centres, Rwanda's foreign minister said on Wednesday, a sign some European nations are willing to…

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Photo Story: Fire at Norway airport destroys over 300 cars

An exterior view of a partially collapsed section of the parking garage at Stavanger Airport after a fire, in Sola, Norway, 08 January 2020. Over 300 cars were destroyed in…

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Norway princess’s ex-husband dies tragically aged 47

Ari Behn, the former son-in-law of Norway's king, has died aged 47, his spokesman has said. Behn, the author of several novels and plays, married Princess Martha Louise in 2002…

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UN consensus on strengthening protection of human rights defenders

A Norwegian-led resolution on human rights defenders has been adopted by consensus in the UN Human Rights Committee. ‘At a time when human rights are coming under severe pressure, it…

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NOK 245 billion in net revenue from the Norwegian petroleum industry in 2020

The Norwegian State’s net cash flow from the petroleum industry in 2020 is estimated to about NOK 245 billion. The fields on the Norwegian continental shelf cover around two per…

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Iceland and Norway agree to deepen their cooperation in climate action with the EU

Climate change is a global threat and demands global action: the more countries join forces, the bigger the chances we can master this major challenge of our generation. The European…

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Two babies hurt in Norway after man runs down several people in stolen ambulance

An armed man has been shot and arrested after he stole an ambulance and drove into people in Oslo, injuring twin babies. Three people were hurt in total - including…

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Temporary regulations to ensure continued right of residence for British citizens in Norway

The Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security has adopted a temporary regulation ensuring the right of continued residence for British citizens living in Norway and their family members. The…

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Intensified efforts and closer cooperation by Norwegian government on human rights

‘Human rights are under considerable pressure. In response to this, we are increasing our support for human rights efforts by NOK 77 million in 2020,’ said Norway’s Minister of Foreign…

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Norway increases support for education in crisis situations

‘Some 37 million of the children who are currently out of school live in areas affected by crisis and conflict. The fact that these children are deprived of their right…

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Photo Story: Russian trawler catches fire in Norway

The Russian fishing trawler Bukhta Naezdnik burns in the harbour of Tromso, northern. According to reports, some of the 29 crew members have been sent to hospital for smoke inhalation.…

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The US, the EU, Iceland, and Norway Sign Agreement To Remove Time Constraints on Air Carrier Leases of Aircraft with Crew

The United States, the European Union, Iceland, and Norway signed an agreement to remove one-sided time constraints on U.S. air carrier leases of aircraft with crew in the lucrative U.S.-EU…

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Troika statement on the appointment of Dr. Abdalla Hamdok on his as Prime Minister of Sudan

The UK, US and Norway have issued a Troika statement congratulating Dr. Abdalla Hamdok on his appointment as Prime Minister of Sudan. The Troika countries (United Kingdom, United States…

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Norway’s Mosque attacker charged with murder and terrorism

The man accused of opening fire in a Norwegian mosque over the weekend, identified as 21-year-old Philip Manshaus by Norway's public service broadcaster NRK, appeared in court on charges of…

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Norway mosque shooting investigated as terrorist act

A shooting at a mosque in Norway is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, police say. A gunman opened fire on the Al-Noor Islamic Centre, on the outskirts…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your morning briefing with the latest headlines and news from Malta, Europe and around the world. Start Your Day Informed. British Prime Minister announced new plans in an…

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Shooting incident in mosque in Norway

One person has been injured in a shooting inside a mosque in Norway, Oslo police said on Saturday, adding that one man had been apprehended. The victim was a 75-year-old…

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Norwegian Air CEO steps down

Norwegian Air’s CEO Bjoern Kjos stepped down on Thursday as chief executive of the airline he co-founded and turned into Europe’s third-biggest budget carrier by passenger numbers. He will have…

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Freedoms for the Sudanese people: Troika statement

The UK, US and Norway have issued a Troika statement outlining that the people of Sudan should have the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. The Sudanese…

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Corporate Midday Dispatch – Financial and Corporate News Roundup

Less than 15 per cent of Malta's debt is held by non-residents, in stark contrast with the situation in other member states. Eurostat on Friday reported that there were significant differences…

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Supply vessel collides with Statfjord A Platform in North Sea

Norwegian oil and gas firm Equinor announced that it has evacuated oil workers from its Statfjord A platform in the North Sea after it was struck by a supply vessel.…

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SAS pilots strike enters seventh day

Scandinavian airline SAS and unions are locked in mediation talks as a pilot strike that has grounded almost 400,000 passengers entered its seventh day on Thursday. SAS has cancelled more…

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Photostory: ‘Spy’ whale found off Norwegian coast

A beluga whale found with a tight harness that appeared to be Russian-made has raised the alarm of Norwegian officials and prompted speculation that the animal may have escaped from…

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Boeing MAX groundings effect Norwegian Air 2019 profit target

The grounding of Norwegian Air's fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft may undo the carrier's plan to return to profitability this year, it said while posting a widening first-quarter loss…

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Low levels of lubricating oil established to be the cause behind the “Viking Sky” Cruise-Ship problems

The engines of a luxury cruise ship that became stranded in a storm failed because of low levels of lubricating oil, it has emerged. Euronews reports that the Norwegian Maritime…

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Viking Sky docks in the port of Molde

The cruise ship Viking Sky, that got into trouble off the Norwegian coast, is now safely at the port of Molde in Norway. This after three of the ship's four…

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Viking Sky engines restarted…ship heading to port

The Viking Sky, the cruise ship that got into trouble off the Norwegian coast, is finally heading to port after being stuck out in rough sea and amid a dramatic…

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Video emerges of the conditions on board the Viking Sky

As the evacuation of the passengers aboard the Viking Sky off the coast of Norway is still ongoing, video footage has emerged of the conditions onboard the cruise liner. The…

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Evacuation of cruise ship in Norway hampered by bad weather

Bad weather and another ship in distress hampered the evacuation of all the passengers on board the cruise ship 'Viking Sky'. The ship was hit by engine failure in stormy…

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Cruise ship in distress off the coast of Norway…1,300 passengers to be evacuated

A cruise ship has suffered engine failure in windy conditions off Hustadvika on the west coast of Norway and will evacuate its 1,300 passengers, Norwegian police said on Saturday. The…

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Knife attack leaves 4 injured in Oslo school (Updated)

Norwegian Police conformed an attack carried by a pupil in a school at Brynseng. In this attack, carried using a normal bread knife, a teacher and three other staff members…

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Greta Thunberg, the Swedish teen climate activist, nominated for the Nobel

The 16-year-old Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her work leading a youth campaign to halt climate change. Her name…

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Norwegian Air Shuttle demands compensation from Boeing for grounded 737 MAX planes

Low-cost airline Norwegian Air Shuttle, will be demand financial compensation from Boeing for the grounding of its 18 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft pending an investigation into the cause…

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Prince Harry visits marines and soldiers in Northern Norway for Valentine’s Day

Britain's Prince Harry flew up to the Arctic on Valentine's Day to meet the Royal Marines and learn about special freezing-weather helicopter commando exercises. Harry, who is Captain General of…

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Norwegian Police treating knife attack in Oslo by Russian as ‘terror-related’

Norwegian police said Friday they were investigating a knife attack in Oslo by a suspected assailant from Russia as a possible "terror-related" act. On Thursday a man stabbed a woman…

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Christian Democrat amendments to abortion law lead to solution for Coalition Government in Norway

Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg reached a deal with the small Christian Democratic Party on Thursday to form a center-right majority government. The move is set to strengthen Solberg, who…

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