Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
WATCH: Casper Ruud's pregnant fiancée Maria melts hearts with endearing reaction to Norwegian's Stockholm Open triumph
On Sunday, October 20, Casper Ruud clinched the Stockholm Open title after a victory over Ugo Humbert. In light of the Norwegian’s win, his fiancee, Maria Galligani, melted hearts with her endearing reaction to the tennis star's triumph. Ruud and...
From Oslo to Offshore—The Rise of Energy Normalization in the Eastern Mediterranean
When US President Donald Trump’s first administration unveiled its “Peace to Prosperity” plan in January 2020, the glossy document promised Palestinians a share in regional growth. An Israeli gas platform in the Mediterranean, 2014. Amir...
Aboard the ship Norwegian Joy one encounters wonders
Published 5:23 pm Sunday, October 19, 2025 Coast Weekend writer David Campiche recently took an Alaskan cruise and reports on the highlights. In my full life, I have seen many natural wonders. Certainly, there are never enough; never enough to...
Norwegian royal makes unexpected move abroad just months after sister
Prince Sverre Magnus has moved abroad just three months after his older sister, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 21, relocated Down Under for university. It's been confirmed by the Norwegian palace that the 19-year-old royal is currently living in...
Norwegian Nobel Socialists Snub Trump, Give Prize to Eco-Extremist Economist
The Associated Press recently dug up some “experts” to diss President Donald Trump as being too nasty for the Nobel Peace Prize, since he -- gasp -- "does not believe in climate change." But one of the recipients of the elitist honors in the Nobel...
If you can hear your neighbour snoring, there’s something wrong with the building you live in
THIS CONTENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology - read more Does it sound like your upstairs neighbour is dragging a sack of potatoes across the floor? It’s not his fault. If you buy new car tires or a new...
Norway says ‘mission accomplished’ on going 100% EV, proposes incentive changes
For years, Norway has been the poster child for electric vehicle adoption, a perfect example of how a combination of ambitious goals and robust incentives can transform a nation’s entire automotive industry. Now, with the country on the cusp of...
When things get real, countries seeking defense tech put politics aside and go for Israel
Like many Israelis, Lee Moser was surprised and dismayed by how October 7, 2023, the bloodiest day in Israeli history, exposed a profound systemic failure within the country’s defense establishment — one that included severe intelligence and...
Norway Shows How To End EV Subsidies Without Killing The Market
Eidford village Norway, Volkswagen ID4 SUV electric vehicle being charged by a 360kw vehicle charging station with cruise ship MS Rotterdam in port. (Photo by: Martin Berry/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) UCG/Universal Images Group...
Norway ready to support India in tackling natural disasters: Norwegian Ambassador
New Delhi, Addressing the challenges related to natural disasters in India is important and Norway is ready to support these efforts, the Ambassador of Norway said on Wednesday. Norway ready to support India in tackling natural disasters:...
Is bike-sharing the future of modern transportation?
Urban commuting is changing, and it’s no longer limited to buses, trains and cabs, which, not to mention, are major carbon emitters. Bike sharing is the new fad, and research shows that it is here to stay owing to its far-reaching benefits. A...
Norway Chess Launches Total Chess World Championship Tour, Backed by FIDE
The tour introduces "Fast Classic," a shorter classical format, and features a significant prize pool. A pilot version will begin in 2026, with the full tour launching in 2027 to attract a broader audience. New Delhi [India]: The initiative comes...
Norway Meets NOLA at the Applied Arts Coffee Cafe
At the Applied Arts Coffee shop in New Orleans. All images courtesy of Applied Arts Coffee. Next door to its Piety Street roastery and kitchen in New Orleans, Applied Arts Coffee opened its first full-service cafe last month, pairing a chef-driven...
Norwegian activity powers strongest quarter in a decade for Pipetech
A summer of extensive activity within the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) has resulted in Denholm Pipetech, the flow remediation solution specialist, experiencing its best quarter for over a decade. Recent activity spanned Q2 and Q3, with...
How a researcher is working to preserve Arabic music
THIS CONTENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY University of Oslo - read more Today's music technology favours Western pop music. This is something Fadi Al-Ghawanmeh wanted to change. Participants in Amman, Jordan and Oslo, Norway, listen to music during an...
Science-backed ways to make your coffee even healthier
I just looked at the ingredients on my coffee creamer and was surprised, to say the least. There's no cream - mostly just oil! What's the best way to drink coffee for our health without taking away all the joy of it? It's wonderful when something...
Peace summit is no guarantee for peace
Displaced Palestinians gather to receive food portions outside the damaged Imam al Shafi’i Mosque, where families have taken shelter, in the Zeitoun neighbourhood of Gaza City on October 23. | Agence France-Presse/Omar Al-Qattaa THE recently...
Podcast: Tesla investing in xAI, Norway 100% EV, Aptera goes public, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla investing in xAI, Norway going 100% EV, Aptera going public, and more. The show is live every...
Welsh city will 'stand shoulder to shoulder' with likes of Madrid, Helsinki, and Oslo in 'exciting opportunity'
11:53, 18 Oct 2025 Cllr Dimitri Batrouni in the Newport City Council chamber(Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service) Newport's council leader has insisted that a seat at the "top table" of European cities will provide the city with an...