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Norway’s Military Training Center for Ukrainians Opens in Poland

(MENAFN) A new military facility designed to train Ukrainian forces has been inaugurated in southeastern Poland, with oversight from Norwegian authorities. Named Camp Jomsborg, the center was built by engineers from Norway’s Brigade Nord and is...

Felice Capasso of Norway Crowned World’s Best Bartender 2025 at the prestigious World Class Global Finals

TORONTO, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Felice Capasso from Norway has been awarded the career defining title of World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2025 at one of the world’s leading cocktail competitions, celebrated in Toronto this year....

Norway Reveals Supporting Denmark Against Drone Threats

(MENAFN) Norway has announced that it will aid Denmark in addressing possible drone-related risks during important European gatherings in Copenhagen, according to the Norwegian Defense Ministry on Tuesday. "The Norwegian Government has decided to...

Norway Moves to Shield Denmark Against Drone Threats

(MENAFN) In a strategic move to bolster security, Norway will aid Denmark in guarding against potential drone threats during critical European meetings this week, the Norwegian Defense Ministry announced on Tuesday. "The Norwegian Government has...

CLEAR+ Enrollment Now Available to More International Travelers for Seamless Airport Journeys

NEW YORK, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CLEAR (NYSE: YOU), the secure identity company, today announced the expansion of CLEAR+ enrollment, enabling travelers from 40 countries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas to join CLEAR+ and enjoy a...

International Food Waste Day - Upcycled Food Global Research Symposium

September 29 is the 6th International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste and Upcycled Food Foundation's next Global Scientific Research Virtual Symposium. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Upcycled Food...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Launches Loyalty Status Honoring Program Across All Three Brands

MIAMI, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH), a leading global cruise company operating Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, today announced the launch of its new...

Minister Buti Manamela on margins of G20 Research and Innovation Ministerial Meeting

The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr Buti Manamela, today hosted successful bilateral engagements with his counterparts from the Kingdom of Norway and the Swiss Confederation, affirming South Africa’s commitment to advancing strategic...

Drone Sighting Forces Norwegian Flight to Change Course

(MENAFN) A Norwegian airline flight was diverted late Sunday following a reported drone sighting, just one week after Oslo airport experienced a three-hour closure due to a similar incident. The flight, en route from Oslo to Bardufoss in northern...

International Petroleum Corporation Completes USD 450 Million Bond Placement

TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- International Petroleum Corporation ("IPC" or the "Corporation") (TSX, Nasdaq Stockholm: IPCO) announces that it has successfully completed a private placement of USD 450 million of senior unsecured...

Norwegian police investigates grenade explosion accident in Oslo

(MENAFN) Norwegian authorities are probing an explosion that rattled central Oslo on Tuesday evening, prompting emergency alerts after a second explosive device was discovered, according to reports. The initial blast occurred around 8:45 p.m....

Ministerial Statements by Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan and Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs Sim Ann on the Situation in the Middle East, 22 September 2025

MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS DR VIVIAN BALAKRISHNAN'S MINISTERIAL STATEMENT ON THE SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST Mr Speaker Sir, 1 I wish to make a Ministerial Statement on the situation in the Middle East. Senior Minister of State Ms Sim Ann and...

Norway, Denmark face disruption due to several drone sightings close to runways

(MENAFN) Major airports in Denmark and Norway experienced significant disruption on Monday and early Tuesday after multiple drones were spotted near runways, causing delays and flight cancellations. In Denmark, authorities reported that two or...

Norway Records Thickest Ozone Layer in Decades

(MENAFN) Norway achieved a historic milestone in 2024 with the thickest ozone layer recorded in decades, according to a report released by the Norwegian Environment Agency on Friday. "In 2024, the ozone layer over Norway was thicker than normal....

The Arctic This Week Take Five: Week of 29 September, 2025

Back to Publications Emergency Preparedness Exercise Takes Place in Finland As reported by High North News on October 1, the international exercise Rescue Borealis, focusing on the joint management of major incidents involving chemical,...

170th Regular Session of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia

SLOVENIA, September 25 - The Government approved the draft amendment to the state budget for 2026 and the draft state budget for 2027, together with the accompanying budget documents. The priority areas remain science, housing policy, economic...

Army-style hand grenade blown up in Oslo

(MENAFN) According to regional media reports, the law enforcement in Norway is investigating an explosion that rocked the heart of Oslo on Tuesday’s eve. An additional explosive device was found, prompting emergency alerts for residents. The...

Poland launches training center for Ukrainian troops

(MENAFN) On Wednesday, a Norwegian-run center for training Ukrainian troops was inaugurated in southeastern Poland. Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced on X that Camp Jomsborg, which is a facility built by Norway’s Brigade...

Norway Prepares for Tight Parliamentary Elections

(MENAFN) Norway is preparing to head to the polls on Monday to elect all 169 members of the Storting, the country’s supreme legislative body, along with representatives to the Sami Parliament. This election is anticipated to be highly competitive....

Drone Sightings Force Closure of Copenhagen, Oslo Airports

(MENAFN) Airports in Copenhagen and Oslo were compelled to shut down briefly on Monday evening after numerous reports of unidentified drones flying in their airspace, according to officials. Copenhagen police stated that “three or four large...