Norway, EEA donate almost €15m to Cyprus

The government of Norway and the European Economic Area (EEA) on Thursday announced the donation of €14.7 million worth of grants to Cyprus, aiming to promote the island’s green transition, digital transformation, public health, and social...

New sorting facility for plastic packaging waste opens in Norway 

Norway has opened a new national facility, Områ, aimed at improving the country’s ability to recycle plastic packaging waste, including types previously destined for incineration. Located at Holtskogen near Oslo, the facility is a joint venture...

Joint Africa-Europe research to boost conservation biology

AFRICA-EUROPE As global warming accelerates, Africa’s biodiversity faces growing threats from habitat loss, shifting rainfall patterns and rising temperatures. Now, Africa’s latest collaboration with Europe in the two continents’ expanding network...

Shock Test in Norway: Chinese Buses Can Be Turned Off Remotely

Norwegian public transport operator Ruter announced plans to tighten cybersecurity measures after discovering that Chinese-made Yutong electric buses in its fleet could be remotely accessed and potentially deactivated by the manufacturer. The...

Nel ASA Secures USD 50M PEM Electrolyser Order for Norway’s Maritime Hubs

Nel Hydrogen US—the American arm of Norway’s electrolyser powerhouse Nel ASA—has landed a massive purchase order topping USD 50 million. Split evenly between two 20 MW sites, this is hands down the biggest PEM electrolyser deal in the company’s...

Chinese-made buses in Norway can be halted remotely, spurring increased security

By&nbspAP&nbspwith&nbspEuronews Published on 06/11/2025 - 9:58 GMT+1 •Updated 11:11 A leading Norwegian public transport operator has said it will introduce stricter security requirements and step up anti-hacking measures after a test on new...

Researchers reveal troubling update as iconic winter destination nears irreversible change: 'This now seems so unreal'

A report has revealed how dramatically Norway's landscape and weather are shifting due to rising global temperatures. Norway is losing substantial amounts of ice and snow, as well as winter days essential to the country's ski season. What's...

Sarawak needs new generation of tech-driven farmers, says Dr Rundi

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Dr Rundi (second left) presents an award to a graduate. – Photo by Chimon Upon KUCHING (Nov 6): Sarawak Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Dato Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom...

Do young engineers in the wastewater industry have a greater concern for the environment than their senior peers?

Surely not?! I've met countless Site Superintendents who will admit to being over 50, for whom protecting their local watercourses and beyond is something they consider of paramount importance. “I’m not going to dare insult the older engineers who...

Norway tests show Chinese-made electric buses can be halted remotely by manufacturer

OSLO: A leading Norwegian public transport operator has said it will introduce stricter security requirements and step up anti-hacking measures after a test on new Chinese-made electric buses showed the manufacturer could remotely turn them off....

Official Launch of “Områ” Marks a Milestone in Norway’s Plastic Recycling Evolution

Områ sets new standards in circular plastic recycling across Europe Norway inaugurates Områ, a state-of-the-art facility that can sort 90,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually, advancing Europe’s circular economy goals. Norway has officially...

Norway’s Hidden Bus Backdoor: China’s Remote Control Sparks Cybersecurity Crisis

OSLO—In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through Europe’s public transportation sector, Norwegian authorities have uncovered hidden remote-access capabilities in electric buses manufactured by Chinese company Yutong. These features, including...

International Rice Research Institute wins at Asian Innovation Excellence Awards 2025

Dual recognition highlights International Rice Research Institute’s leadership in sustainable agriculture across Asia. November 5, 2025 – SINGAPORE - The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) won the Philippines Sustainability Innovation of...

Norway Freezes $2.1 Trillion Oil Fund Ethics Rules to Protect Big Tech Stakes

Norway has suspended the ethical investment rules governing its $2.1-trillion oil fund just weeks after signaling higher 2026 withdrawals, drawing a direct line between petroleum revenues and fiscal control. The Government Pension Fund Global...

World War II: 63 Norwegian men were arrested for having sex with German men

This is significantly more than was previously known. Norwegian men who had sex with Germans during the war were punished under a strict German law, but were still treated better than the Germans. Many of them were sent to the Grini prison camp....

SLASSCOM’s IT & BPM Exploration Day inspires Northern Region’s next generation of tech talent

Token of appreciation being presented by SLASSCOM to the Vice Chancellor of the University of Vavuniya in recognition of their collaboration in this initiative. The Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) has hosted...

Norway transport firm steps up controls after tests show Chinese-made buses can be halted...

The tests — with buses driven in underground mines to strip away external signals — were conducted both on brand-new Yutong buses and on three-year old vehicles from Dutch bus manufacturer VDL, the company said. It said the tests showed that the...

Norway transport firm steps up controls after tests show Chinese-made buses can be halted remotely

OSLO, Norway (AP) — A leading Norwegian public transport operator has said it will introduce stricter security requirements and step… OSLO, Norway (AP) — A leading Norwegian public transport operator has said it will introduce stricter security...

Chinese-Made Buses Can be Halted Remotely: Norwegian Transport Operator

OSLO, Norway, Nov. 5, 2025 (AP) — A leading Norwegian public transport operator has said it will introduce stricter security requirements and step up anti-hacking measures after a test on new Chinese-made electric buses showed the manufacturer...

Finalists for the Light Middle East Awards 2026 highlight excellence in global lighting design and technology

The Light Middle East Awards, the region’s most prestigious celebration of lighting excellence, has unveiled the finalists for the 12th edition of the awards, which is set to take place on 14 January at the Conrad Hotel in Dubai. Recognised as the...