Another season comes to a close
King Harald marks the season closing of the royal yacht, Norge, which has been in operation for 75 years, as it was a gift to King Haakon.
Category: News
Norway donates USD 340 million to the ACT-Accelerator
The WTO Director-General commends Norway on its contributions to the ACT-Accelerator partnership to end the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Norwegian Refugee Council receives 2022 Hilton Humanitarian Prize
The Norwegian Refugee Council received the prestigious Hilton Humanitarian Prize in honor of its extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human suffering.
Støre travels to US: “Important to preserve the defense alliance”
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre traveled to the United States on Sept. 18 to participate in the UN General Assembly and meet with political leaders.
Kjersti Dale to advise UN’s Peacebuilding Fund
Kjersti Dale, former director of CARE Norway, has been appointed to serve on the UN Peacebuilding Fund’s Seventh Advisory Committee.
Norway to close consulate general in Houston, other foreign missions
Norway will close several foreign missions in 2023, including the Consulate General in Houston, Texas, in order to reallocate resources to Europe.
Electricity subsidies to cost NOK 41 billion
Norwegian government to spend NOK 40.7 billion to subsidize the high cost of electricity for families, households, and household associations.
Freya the walrus is euthanized in Oslo
Animal-rights activists decry Norwegian authorities’ decision to euthanize Freya the walrus because humans wouldn’t leave her alone.
Ferries from Norway to UK may return
Bergen Cruise Line plans to bring back affordable ferry service from Bergen and Stavanger in Norway to Newcastle in England, starting in 2026.
Norway approves new NATO members
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg celebrates Norway’s approval of Sweden and Finland NATO, the intergovernmental military alliance.
