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TGS to Provide Tech Set to Optimize Northern Lights CCS Operations
Norwegian data and intelligence firm TGS has signed a collaboration agreement with Equinor, aimed at advancing the digitalization of carbon capture and storage (CCS) operations at Northern Lights project. The agreement strengthens the ongoing...

Ventyr Enlists DNV to Certify Norway’s First Offshore Wind Farm
Jul 10, 2025 (Credit: Ventyr) DNV, the 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,...
Roland Berger: EV Charging Index 2025: China dominates with impressive e-mobility progress; Norway rises to second, with the USA third, while younger markets close the gap
The share of electric cars in new vehicle sales rose from 20% to 25%, though some major markets saw little if any growth in this metric Amid a backdrop of political and macroeconomic uncertainty, global electric vehicle use has shown steady growth...

DNV to Certify Ventyr’s Offshore Wind Farm in Norway
DNV has been awarded a contract by Ventyr, a consortium consisting of Parkwind and Ingka Investments, for the Design Certification of the Sørlige Nordsjø II wind turbines and offshore substation in Norway. “Certification plays a vital role in...

The Norwegian defense company is opening a branch in Ukraine
The Norwegian defense company Radionor Communications is opening a branch in Ukraine. Radionor has long been a supplier of resilient electronic warfare-resistant communication technologies for the Ukrainian Defense Forces. There are also plans to...

Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Systems Market Research Report 2025-2033 Featuring Dedrone, Droneshield, Elbit Systems, Leonardo, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Rafael , RTX , SRC, Thales, Boeing
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The report forecasts C-UAS technology trends from 2025-2033, evaluating markets geographically, especially in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. It explores detection and mitigation methods for drones, noting...

Norway and US renew hydropower and marine energy research pact
Norway and the U.S. have signed a renewed memorandum of understanding (MoU) covering hydropower and marine energy research, continuing an energy research collaboration that began in 2020. Source: Norwegian Ministry of Energy According to the...

DOE to collaborate with Norway on water power R&D
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has extended a commitment to collaboration in water power research and development with Norway’s Royal Ministry of Energy. The extension of this previously established memorandum of understanding (MoU), which...

TGS’ technology chosen to advance digitalization of Northern Light’s operations
Norwegian state-owned energy company Equinor has entered into an agreement with compatriot energy data and intelligence company TGS to advance the digitalization of carbon capture and storage (CCS) operations under which TGS’ technology will be...

Small Satellites Market Research And Technology Forecast Report 2025-2033 Democratizing Space Access For Both Established Players And Emerging Market Entrants
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Explore the dynamic growth of the small satellite industry-democratizing space access for commercial and government sectors. This comprehensive report offers insights into market trends, technological innovations,...

Architectural responses to limited daylight in Norway
The severe and dark climate of Northern Europe has had a profound impact not only on the way people live but also on how they build. Norway, a country known for its dramatic landscapes and long winters, often faces extremely limited daylight...

Fortinet report: Operational technology cybersecurity risk elevates within executive leadership ranks
GUEST RESEARCH: More than half (52%) of organisations report that the chief information security officer/chief security officer is responsible for operational technology, up from 16% in 2022, while 95 per cent of organisations report that the...

Norway Women vs Iceland Women Prediction and Betting Tips | July 10, 2025
Norway and Iceland wrap up their group stage proceedings at the 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship on Thursday at the Stockholm Arena. The Norwegians will look to build on their 2-1 victory over Finland on matchday two. They went ahead...

Norwegian Cruises cancels 4 months of sailings. Here are the itineraries impacted
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Science Says Plastic Bag Bans Really Do Work
By Joseph Winters, Grist “This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.” When you outlaw or discourage the sale of plastic bags, fewer of them end up as litter on beaches. That’s the intuitive finding of...

Chinese Hackers Exploit Microsoft Exchange Servers to Steal COVID-19 Research Data
A sophisticated cyberattack orchestrated by Chinese state-sponsored hackers has exposed vulnerabilities in the global cybersecurity infrastructure, targeting critical COVID-19 research from American universities and exploiting Microsoft Exchange...

Sex, Lies and Nordic Privilege: Norway’s Nina Knag and Pia Tjelta Reveal Uncomfortable Truths About the Refugee Crisis in ‘Don’t Call Me Mama’
Norwegian director Nina Knag exposes dirty secrets in “Don’t Call Me Mama,” premiering at Karlovy Vary Film Festival. “I was doing research for another project about immigration in Norway, and I came across this article about Norwegian women...

Norway’s regulator urges users to phase out 2G
As carriers like SoftBank are partnering Nokia to launch an outdoor trial in June 2025 using the 7 GHz band, a centimetre-wave frequency under consideration for 6G, beyond the excitement of new technology, Norway’s regulator, the Norwegian...

What An Overnight Stay In Norway’s Ice Hotels Is Really Like
The honeymoon suite at Sorrisniva Ice Hotel near Alta, Norway. getty The first thing that hits you in one of Norway’s ice hotels is the silence. A soft, icy hush that settles over everything, broken only by the crunch of your insulated boots on...

Research reveals alarming rates of abuse in home-based dementia care
In a recent doctoral thesis from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), more than 500 caregivers describe the extent to which they have subjected elderly people with dementia living at home to violence, abuse and neglect. Two...