Norway Slow TV invades the UK
The Foreigner spoke with a Briton who is documenting the TV phenomenon Michael Sandelson The Foreigner “I made a documentary about NRK’s series of Slow TV programs in connection with my trips to Norway...
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Maria Mena to the UK
One of Norway’s most successful pop artists, Maria Mena, will finally make her debut in the UK this spring. At 23 years old Norwegian singer Maria Mena, already has a wealth of experience, awards...
Facebook usage jumps 600% to become most-visited mobile social network
Twitter takes title of fastest-growing social network according to Opera’s State of the Mobile Web Report January 26, 2010 — Oslo, Norway Facebook® is now the most-visited social network on the mobile Web, according...
46% Of Business Travel Managers To Increase Video Conferencing
The business travel industry has kick-started the new decade with a buzz of optimism as a survey of 1,400 business travel managers by the Business Travel & Meetings Show (BTMS) reveals more than a...
Joint statement on Sudan
Saturday 9 January 2010 marks the fifth anniversary of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement for Sudan. The agreement put an end to the longest civil war in African history. Now, one year ahead of the...
Statoil awarded wind contract for Dogger Bank
The Crown Estate has announced that the Forewind consortium, comprising Statoil, Statkraft, SSE and RWE npower has been named as the successful bidder for the largest zone in the third license round (Round 3)...
Helly Hansen opens its first flagship store in Oslo
Norwegian clothing company Helly Hansen (HH) opened a brand new concept store on Karl Johans gate in Oslo on Oct. 16. The totally renovated store gives customers a unique interactive experience with a variety...
North Sea cable could bring Norway’s energy to UK
NGIL, a National Grid subsidiary, and Statnett have signed a contract to explore the prospects of a power connection between Norway and Great Britain, possibly together with an offshore grid in the North Sea....
StatoilHydro’s CEO meets UK energy minister in London
Chief executive Helge Lund and UK minister for energy and climate change Ed Miliband met in London on Tuesday September 15, to discuss issues relating to StatoilHydro’s business in Britain. Miliband underlined UK’s good...
King Harald gets yacht membership in UK
King Harald V has been given honorary membership to a British yacht club. The KIng of Norway accepted an invitation from Dr. Nicholas Jedynakiewicz – the former commodore of the Royal Mersey Yacht Club...
