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Sweden’s Economic Gloom Goes From Bad to Worse as Government Predicts Steeper GDP Contraction

Posted by Fredrik Eydis
April 29, 2023

The Swedish government is now predicting a deeper than expected GDP contraction in 2023, according to data released Monday, worsening an already gloomy outlook for the...

Norway Will Not Send Fencers to Events Where Russia and Belarus Participate

Posted by Erika Dyre
April 29, 2023

April 14 (Reuters) – Norwegian fencers will not participate in events where Russian and Belarusian athletes will compete, Norway’s fencing federation said on Friday,...

Prisoners Observe Eid-ul Fitr in Tajikistan Jail

Posted by Anika Beyla
April 28, 2023

You are not Forgotten. Berlin, Brussels (24/04 – 28.57) Tajikistan authoritarian regime under President Emomali Rahmon is holding many Pamiris in their prisons in...

Norway to Subsidize Electric Construction Vehicles

Posted by Erika Dyre
April 28, 2023

The Norwegian business development agency Enova has launched two programmes to contribute to reduced emissions in the construction industry. The aim is to support...

Norway Partners With UNDP to Work With Countries to Advance Their Development Agendas

Posted by Eirny Donar
April 28, 2023

New York – The Government of Norway recently provided USD 40.3 million (428.4 million Norwegian Krone) in regular (core) resources to UNDP as part...

Over 24,000 Workers in Norway Begin Strike Over Wages

Posted by Eirny Donar
April 27, 2023

A strike involving 24,000 Norwegian workers began on Monday morning after wage talks between employers and two major union groups broke down Sunday. A...

Norway, Nigeria Meet on Maritime Security as Pirates Return to GoG

Posted by Christoffer Dahl
April 27, 2023

The recent pirate attacks in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) have raised fresh global concern about the resurgence of the menace that costs the...

Why Norway’s Weak Krone Could Be Good News for the Country

Posted by Christoffer Dahl
April 26, 2023

While many see the weak krone as a negative which threatens to drive up inflation, it may actually have a couple of positives for...

The Five Best Things to Do on Norway’s Lofoten Islands

Posted by Brenda Carice
April 26, 2023

Situated in northern Norway, north of the Arctic Circle, the majestic Lofoten Islands are often listed among the country’s top natural attractions. If you’re...

Norway Wealth Fund Positive on Unlisted Equity Review

Posted by Brenda Carice
April 25, 2023

OSLO, April 18 (Reuters) – Norway’s $1.4 trillion sovereign wealth fund on Tuesday welcomed a government request that it consider investing in unlisted equities...