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With new icebreaking research vessel, Beijing sets eye on Russia’s Arctic seabed China's first multi-functional icebreaker for deep-sea research is on its way to the Russian…
Arctic Business Journal
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August 22, 2025
It is the first Arctic voyage of the Tan Sun San Hao. The 104 metre long ship was rolled out from the Guangzhou Shipyard International in December 2024. Half a year later, it set out from the port of Nansha with a course for the Arctic. The Tan...
Analysis-Norway's giant fund in election crosshairs over Israel investments
Yahoo Finance
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By Gwladys Fouche OSLO/ARENDAL, Norway (Reuters) -Investments in Israel have taken centre stage in Norway's election campaign, sparking an unusually public debate over how the world's largest sovereign wealth fund operates. The row could help sway...
NIBIO assesses Norway’s proposed phosphorus quota
Open Access Government
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August 22, 2025
A new assessment from the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) has provided a sobering reality check on a proposed “sales requirement” for recycled phosphorus in agricultural fertilisers. While intended to combat Norway’s growing...
Heat Pump & Solar Panel Tech training offered by adult ed
Advertiser Democrat - Maine
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August 22, 2025
OXFORD — This grant-funded Heat Pump and Solar Panel Technology training program is the first of its kind in Oxford County. In July 2024, the Maine Governor’s Energy Office awarded $2 million to Clean Energy Workforce Training Programs. “…six...
Why an income of 800,000 kroner may not be enough for families in Norway
The Local - Norway
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August 22, 2025
A household income of 800,000 kroner (€68,000) may seem like enough money to get by on in Norway but a news study suggests it will leave families with children short. A new report commissioned by UNICEF Norway and produced by the National...
EUROPE GAS-Prices maintain firmer levels as market eyes Norway supply
World Energy News - Connecticut
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The Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas on Friday morning remained at levels similar to those reached the previous session. This is due to the upcoming heavy maintenance work in Norway, and the need for gas storage before winter. LSEG data...
AKVA continuing commitment toward deep-farming, post-smolt tech after posting record Q2 revenues, EBIT
SeafoodSource
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Klepp, Norway-based aquaculture technology firm AKVA group achieved record revenues and EBIT in the second quarter of 2025, along with an order pipeline that allows it to maintain its growth projections for the rest of the year and beyond. AKVA...
Ukraine's Naftogaz, Norway's Equinor sign memo of cooperation – Naftogaz CEO
Interfax Ukraine
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August 22, 2025
Photo: https://www.facebook.com Naftogaz Group and Norway's Equinor have signed a memorandum of cooperation, Naftogaz of Ukraine CEO Serhiy Koretsky announced. "We signed a memorandum with Norway's Equinor – a global oil and gas major with...
'Perfect storm' hits e-bike sales: new research shows UK trailing among European nations
Cycling Weekly
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August 22, 2025
The UK is floundering next to many other European nations when it comes to e-bike sales, according to new research that compared sales figures in 30 countries. Britain was ranked second from lowest, with just 2.1 sales per thousand people in 2024,...
The blanket that won an award from Queen Victoria and ended up on the Paris catwalk
ScienceNorway
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August 23, 2025
A frozen Oslofjord marked the beginning of an industrial adventure in the small village of Berger a little farther south. In 1879, factory owner Jürg Jebsen and his son Jens were on their way to Oslo. Jebsen already ran a wool factory on the west...
Clean Science bulk deal: Norges Bank picks Rs 158 crore stake. Nippon, SBI MF among buyers
The Economic Times
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August 21, 2025
Norway-based Norges Bank bought over 14.62 lakh shares worth Rs 158 crore in Clean Science and Technology via block deal on Thursday. Nippon India Mutual Fund, SBI Mutual Fund and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company were also buyers in the bulk...
Norway hooks big gains in Vietnam’s seafood market at Vietfish 2025
ScandAsia
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August 20, 2025
Vietnam and Norway has been long term partners when it comes to the fishing industry. The Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi highlighted Norway’s continued cooperation with Vietnam in the fisheries sector during the opening of the Vietnam Fisheries...
Norway House med student, part of new U of M class, hopes to help fill 'dire need' for northern docs
CBC/Radio-Canada
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August 21, 2025
More than 100 of Manitoba's newest medical students were cloaked in fresh white coats on Wednesday, including one student from northern Manitoba who says his dream is to serve people in remote and undeserved communities in that region. "I want to...
Aker BP Make Significant Oil Discovery on the Norwegian Continental Shelf
Offshore Source - Florida
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Aker BP has successfully completed the Omega Alfa exploration campaign in the Norwegian North Sea, resulting in a significant oil discovery that adds substantial new resources to the Yggdrasil area. The recoverable volume is estimated at 96–134...
'Collaborative working will define the next generation' says engineering chief
Business Live
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August 21, 2025
A key figure behind a partnership emerging in the Humber’s industrial cluster has told how early exposure to offshore wind’s deployment helped forge the future. Barry Taylor worked for Blackrow Group for 12 years before joining On Line Group (OLG)...
Researcher Strives to Make Online Shopping More Accessible for Blind Shoppers
WWD - New York
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August 20, 2025
Emma Nicoson, a Google scholar, who is a graduate instructor and Ph.D. candidate at the University of Missouri, is striving to make apparel e-commerce sites more accessible to people with low vision and blindness. Having cast a wide net to try to...
CMB.TECH finalises merger with Golden Ocean
Port Technology International
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August 21, 2025
CMB.TECH has announced that it has completed the stock-for-stock merger between Golden Ocean Group Limited (Golden Ocean) and CMB.TECH Bermuda Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of CMB.TECH. CMB.TECH Bermuda Ltd. remains the surviving company, and...
Global health researcher counsels new med students to seize opportunities when they arise
University of Manitoba
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August 21, 2025
August 21, 2025 — An expert in global public health told UM’s newest medical students that a career in medicine offers countless potential paths, and when opportunities come their way, take them. Dr. Marissa Becker, professor of community health...
A robot is helping researchers hunt for the best cancer warriors
ScienceNorway
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August 20, 2025
THIS CONTENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY SINTEF - read more Immunotherapy can help cancer patients recover, and researchers are searching for the perfect immune cell. Immunotherapy can cure cancer once and for all. Hanne Haslene-Hox and her colleagues at...
FAIRTIQ launches smart ticketing pilots in Slovakia, UK, and Norway
Railway Technology
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August 20, 2025
FAIRTIQ, a mobile pay-as-you-go (MPAYG) ticketing company, has announced the launch of three smart ticketing pilots across Slovakia, the UK, and Norway. These pilots span national rail networks, a government-backed rail reform trial, and regional...