EV Boom in Norway: Norway has passed 1 million electric vehicles on the road, with EVs now the largest single power source for cars nationwide. Green Tech in the North Sea: A Norway-based circular algae project is using microalgae grown on wastewater to produce pigment-rich biomass for textile dyes and additives. Textile Sustainability Milestone: The algae work is aimed at textile manufacturing, turning wastewater into usable color and materials. Defense and Security Watch: New satellite-based reporting claims Russia is expanding military infrastructure near NATO borders, including sites close to Norway, raising fresh alarm across Europe. Oslo Diplomacy: Oman and Norway held political consultations in Oslo, reviewing bilateral ties and regional issues. Oslo Peace Forum: Norway’s mediation-focused Oslo Peace Forum heard calls for stronger international alliances, warning that peace efforts are shifting too often toward ceasefires instead of lasting settlements. Royal Court Update: A Norwegian court rejected a request by Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son, Marius Høiby, to leave custody to comfort his ill mother. World Cup Fever in Norway’s Orbit: Norway-related World Cup coverage continues to ripple through Europe, with Oslo also in the spotlight via major sports events and athletes.