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Norway's fjords are going green. It could impact your next cruise.
AOL
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Ashley Correia stood on the pool deck of a Celebrity Cruises ship taking in the scenery in late May. But rather than sunny ocean views, the 42-year-old saw streams of water cascading down mountains on either side of the Celebrity Apex. The ship...
Inside European tech in H1 2025, €151M for insurtech unicorn wefox, and digitally ambitious Norway
Tech.eu
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July 11, 2025
This week we tracked more than 85 tech funding deals worth over €824 million, and over 15 exits, M&A transactions, rumours, and related news stories across Europe. In addition to this week's top financials, we've also indexed the most...
Rare discovery at a high school in Bergen caught the attention of UIB researchers
University of Bergen
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By Linn Therese Nicolaysen HauanUpdated: 11.07.2025 (First published: 10.07.2025) “It was quite a special experience to stumble across these findings. I believe the library at Bergen Cathedral School is a treasure trove,” says Espen Kutschera,...
NATO Innovation Fund, Norway Invest in Robotic Offshore Assets Maintenance
Rigzone
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July 11, 2025
The NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) said it had led a financing round with participation from Norwegian sovereign investment fund Investinor AS for Kongsberg Ferrotech AS, a Norwegian company offering robotic solutions for the maintenance and repair of...
Germany ready to fund 2 US Patriot systems for Ukraine, Norway to provide 1, Zelenskyy says
Yeni Safak
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday said Germany is ready to pay for two Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine and Norway will cover the cost for one more. Speaking at a joint news conference with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia...
EVs Take A Record 97.7% Share In Norway — Tesla Model Y Strong Lead
CleanTechnica
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July 11, 2025
Last Updated on: 11th July 2025, 10:15 am The June auto market saw plugin EVs take a record 97.7% share in Norway, up from 85.3% year-on-year. BEVs alone saw 96.9% of new sales. Total new passenger vehicle registrations for the month reached...
Garware Technical Fibres to acquire Norwegian rope specialist OTS
The Fish Site
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Garware Technical Fibres Limited (GTFL), a global player in technical textiles, has announced that its United Kingdom subsidiary, Garware UK, has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire Offshore & Trawl Supply AS (OTS), a Norway-based company...
Cruising through Norway is about to change. Here's what to know.
USA Today - Virginia
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Starting in 2026, Norway will implement zero-emissions requirements for ships in its fjords. The regulations aim to reduce air and noise pollution from cruise ships and protect the natural environment. The rules will initially apply to smaller...
Norwegian Defense Company To Open Branch Office In Ukraine
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The relevant statement was made by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry , an Ukrinform correspondent reports. Ukrainian Defense Deputy Minister Valerii Churkin held talks with the representatives of Norway's Radionor Communications...
Scholars from 11 countries condemn US authoritarian turn and attacks on science
El País
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July 11, 2025
For the first time in more than 20 years, there are more authoritarian regimes — 91 — than democracies — 88 — in the world, according to an index created by three political science scholars at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. The United...
Drivers warned car tech common in UK is illegal in three European countries
The Mirror
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July 11, 2025
Millions of Brits are gearing up for a European getaway this year, with many opting to hire a car or take on a continental road trip in their own. But beware – driving regulations differ across the continent and ignorance could cost you dearly in...
Lost medieval town discovered in Norway after a decade-long search
LAD Bible
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It's strange to think an entire town could go missing, but that's exactly what happened to one medieval town which completely fell off the map in Norway. For almost 10 years, researchers from the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research...
Norway: Sustainable, data-driven, and digitally ambitious
Tech.eu
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July 10, 2025
Norway’s tech ecosystem is maturing quietly but confidently. With world-class digital infrastructure, strong public trust, and robust government support, the country is well-positioned to lead in sustainable, data-driven innovation. Cities like...
Advanced Ocean Research Vessel to be Built by Fincantieri’s VARD
The Maritime Executive
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VARD, which is already known for unique specialized vessels, reports it has received the contract for what is being billed as one of the most advanced research vessels ever built. The custom-built research vessel, designated Project RV6000, is...
VARD Secures Major Contract for Advanced Research Vessel Construction
Nautical Voice
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July 10, 2025
ÅLESUND, Norway – Maritime industry leader VARD has announced the signing of a significant new contract with international research organization Inkfish for the design and construction of an advanced research vessel designated RV6000. The project...
Stanford researchers warn against reliance on natural gas amid push for cleaner energy
South SFV Today - California
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July 11, 2025
Increased natural gas production could inadvertently slow investment in clean energy and lead to higher carbon emissions, according to a new paper. In 2015, 195 countries met in Paris to sign a global agreement to cut carbon emissions. A key part...
Kapsch TrafficCom launches barrier-free tolling system in Norway
Traffic Technology Today
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July 10, 2025
Kapsch TrafficCom’s advanced tolling system for Norwegian toll operator Vegfinans officially went live on July 10, 2025, marking the start of barrier-free toll collection on National Road 4, just north of Oslo. Final customer acceptance is...
DNV to Certify Norway First Offshore Wind Farm
Offshore Source - Florida
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DNV, an independent energy expert and assurance provider, has been awarded a contract by offshore wind developer Ventyr for the Design Certification of the Sørlige Nordsjø II wind turbines and offshore substation—Norway’s first bottom-fixed...
Research grant assessments under scrutiny amid disparities
University of Nottingham
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July 9, 2025
The assessment of funding proposals has come under renewed scrutiny in Norway and beyond, after researchers flagged receiving wildly different responses to the same project from the European Research Council (ERC) and the country’s own national...
On Norway’s Western Coast, a Tiered Retreat Lets the Landscape Lead
dwell
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July 10, 2025
Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share? Post it here. Project Details: Location: Valldal, Norway Architect: Office Inainn /...