Norway expands scope of 2025 licensing round with more Barents Sea blocks

Norway launched May 9 the country’s 2025 offshore licensing round for pre-defined areas, with additional blocks offered in the Barents Sea and Norwegian Sea. The Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2025 round has been expanded to include 76 more northerly …

UK and Norway enter new partnership to boost clean energy and economic growth

The UK has entered a green industrial partnership with Norway, aiming to bolster clean energy opportunities and economic growth. UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, alongside Norwegian ministers Terje Aasland and Cecilie Myrseth, established the partnership, …

Toyota’s sleek new C-HR+ electric SUV arrives in Norway with over 370 miles range

The C-HR+ is Toyota’s latest electric SUV to launch in Norway, where nearly all cars sold today are EVs. Toyota calls it “the perfect electric SUV for Norwegian roads,” with a spacious interior and up to 373 miles (600 km) driving range. The C-HR is back …

Overwhelming Majority – Norway’s Largest Trade Union Votes for Boycott of Israel

The Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions, the country’s largest labor federation, has voted in favor of a comprehensive boycott of Israel. (Design: Palestine Chronicle) By Palestine Chronicle Staff   The decision was passed with an overwhelming 88 …

Jets drop two to No. 12 Norway

North Central senior Sam Salo swings at a pitch against Norway on May 8, 2025 at North Central Baseball Field in Hermansville. (Adam Hinch/Daily Press) HERMANSVILLE — Fast starts propelled Norway baseball to a pair of wins over North Central taking …

Sons of Norway Syttende Mai banquet on May 17

Published 8:00 pm Friday, May 9, 2025 Join the Sons of Norway for an evening of socializing and dinner, including Norwegian meatballs with all the fixings and cake for dessert.The organization’s Syttende Mai banquet is May 17, in which the group celebrates …

Norway's DPA, education association argue against children register bill

Norway's data protection authority, Datatilsynet, wrote a joint article about a government proposal for a national register of children and associated privacy challenges. Acting Legal Director Camilla Nervik and Geir Røsvoll, the leader of the …

Sweden’s Riksbank and Norway’s Norges Bank Hold Rates Steady

Norway salmon spot prices rally, Scottish stay low, Chilean steady to firm

Spot prices for Norwegian farmed salmon to be delivered in week 20 of 2025 (commencing May 12) look to be recovering after their prior crash, while Scottish prices have eased slightly again, and Chilean salmon are steady to firm on the US market, sources …

Kenpong Football Academy youngster Bossman Debrah inks long-term deal with Stabaek in Norway

Stabaek Fotball have announced the signing of Ghanaian forward Bossman Debrah, 18, after passing a successful trial spell with the club. The prolific young goal-scorer, who hails from Ghana's Kenpong Football Academy, has signed until 2029 with the …