Kozin loses her WBO/WBC titles to Norwegian veteran Braekhus

Oslo, 5 October - Slovenian boxer Ema Kozin lost her WBO/WBC world champion titles in the women's super-welterweight category to Cecilia Braekhus as the Norwegian bid farewell from her professional career. The match on Saturday night in Lillestrom...

Norwegian launches 10 new routes from Billund Airport

Norwegian is significantly expanding its presence at Billund Airport, increasing its offering from five to fifteen direct routes to popular European destinations. From 2026, travelers from Denmark’s largest regional airport will have direct...

Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Ignites Global Firestorm Over Israel Ties and Intervention Calls

Oslo, Norway – October 12, 2025 – In a ceremony that blended triumph with turmoil, Venezuelan opposition firebrand María Corina Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, October 10, for her unyielding campaign against President...

Norwegian floating solar firm lands €5.4M for global expansion

Norwegian floating solar company Alotta has raised NOK 63.5 million (around €5.4 million) to accelerate international expansion following a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Mowi Chile, the world’s largest salmon farmer. Source: Alotta...

Norwegian solar energy company Alotta raises millions after uptake from salmon farming industry

Norwegian green energy company Alotta has successfully raised NOK 63.5 million (USD 6.3 million, EUR 5.4 million) on the heels of obtaining a 15-year power purchasing agreement with Mowi Chile. Alotta, formerly known as Inseaenergy, creates...

Keir Starmer to hail signing of Trump’s Gaza deal as ‘crucial phase’ to ending war

Sir Keir Starmer will commit the UK to playing a key role in rebuilding Gaza as he attends a summit to mark the ceasefire and Israeli hostage return agreement brokered by Donald Trump. Listen to this article The Prime Minister will be at the...

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Hails Gaza Aid Flotilla as ‘Noble,’ Urges Global Support, and Warns of Regional Instability

ISTANBUL, October 5, 2025 – In a powerful address on Turkish broadcaster TRT News, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan described the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla as “a rare and noble action” aimed at raising international awareness about the...

Norwegian Church Aid backs Tanzania’s path to resilience and prosperity

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s ambition to transition from lower-middle-income to upper-middle-income status will depend not only on government-led strategies but also on the strength of partnerships that enhance community resilience and unlock...

Norway’s Prince to Visit Minnesota in October

In a recent press release by the Norwegian Embassy, the Crown Prince of Norway will visit Minnesota and a part of Iowa next week. The purpose of the trip is to mark the 200th anniversary of the first organized Norwegian emigration to the United...

Fans Welcome Billy Strings With Norwegian Birthday Song On His 33rd Birthday At European Tour Opener [Photos/Videos]

Billy Strings kicked off his European tour at Sentrum Scene in Oslo, Norway with a memorable performance that was met with a warm and enthusiastic welcome from the foreign crowd. The show started on a special note as fans serenaded Strings with a...

Inside Trump's Bid for Nobel Peace Prize as Norway Prepares for 2025 Winner Announcement

President Donald Trump addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. (Source: AP) Photo : AP US President Donald Trump has intensified efforts to be considered for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, prompting scrutiny in Norway ahead...

Norway offers renowned work-life balance, so why are so many suffering burnouts?

Norway is often praised for its healthy work-life balance and generous welfare benefits. But the number of people on sick leave because of mental health challenges - including burnout - is climbing. According to Norwegian Labour and Welfare...

Minerva ups the ante in boxship market with fresh newbuild series

Greek owner Minerva Dry is stepping deeper into the container sector, ordering a new series of 3,000 teu ships in China — its largest boxships to date. Shipbuilding sources said Andreas Martinos-led Minerva Dry has inked a deal with Penglai...

Singaporean man fined for flying drone over restricted area in Norway capital Oslo

SINGAPORE - A Singaporean man who was arrested in Oslo for flying a drone in a restricted area that included the Prime Minister’s Office has been fined. The man and his female companion, both in their mid-50s, were arrested in the Norwegian...

Bloomberg: Norway Concerned About US Measures If Trump Doesn't Receive Nobel Prize

Bloomberg: Norway Concerned About US Measures If Trump Doesn't Receive Nobel Prize Oslo - SABA: The director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute, Kristian Berg Harpviken, confirmed on Saturday that the Nobel Committee "has not been subjected to...

The Platform of Kurds from Central Anatolia holds 6th ordinary congress in Germany

The Platform of Kurds from Central Anatolia (PKAN) held its sixth ordinary congress in Grevenbroich, North Rhine-Westphalia, on Saturday. Delegates from Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Canada attended the event....

Crisis and Risk Psychology in Norway

Today, a major storm is whipping through Norway. Flights have been cancelled and warnings tell people not to drive through areas with forests in case trees come down and crush them. Flooding and landslides will continue to threaten while the water...

Discovering Norway – Culture, Cuisine, and Adventure Await

Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in the October issue of Glo Magazine. Each month, Glo showcases community members and their travel experiences. By BethAnne Brink-Cox Guest Author Photos Provided A floating sauna on the Oslofjord. She’s...

Norway on Alert: Unexplained Drone Sightings Raise Security Concerns and Prompt Russia Speculation

OSLO – A spate of unexplained drone sightings across Norway has triggered a nationwide investigation, grounding flights and putting critical infrastructure on high alert, reprots NRK. The incidents, occurring from the southern coast to the far...

Oslo's new parliament - what will flashpoints with EU be?

The newly elected Norwegian parliament (Stortinget) will commence working on Wednesday (1 October). Prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre of the Labour Party (Arbeiderpartiet) will remain in office for a second term as a minority one-party government,...