Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon joins New Yorkers to celebrate 200 years of Norwegian American heritage

From left: H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth, and New York City Commissioner for International Affairs Aissata Camara attend the bicentennial celebration of Norwegian immigrants at Pier 16 in New...

Today Open Market Currency Rates in Pakistan – 17 Oct 2025

KARACHI – Pakistani rupee shows marginal movement against major global currencies, with the US dollar maintaining stability in the interbank and open markets. According to the latest rates shared by the All-Pakistan Exchange Association, the US...

American businessman whose firm invested in European soccer clubs indicted for alleged...

The 777 story became a cautionary tale in the global soccer trend of “multi-club ownership” — investors taking stakes in several clubs in different countries. European soccer body UEFA has identified the trend as a threat to the integrity of games...

Kongsberg fires NSM from StrikeMaster for the first time

Kongsberg and Thales combined efforts to fire a Naval Strike Missile (NSM) test munition from a Bushmaster 4×4 platform on 23 October. The test, the first live-firing of the StrikeMaster anti-ship missile system, occurred in Norway. This event saw...

Why blending Investment styles matters in an uncertain market

In today’s unsettled global investment environment, where inflation shocks, geopolitical tensions and unexpected policy shifts batter markets, a single-style approach to investing can leave portfolios vulnerable. This environment and its almost...

Norwegian Company Expands Business Outside Europe as Tokyo Gas Starts Using Its Digital Platform for Offshore Wind Farm Development

Tokyo Gas has begun utilising a digital platform for offshore wind project development provided by Vind AI. The Norwegian technology company says that with its platform, developers can complete business cases for offshore wind projects more than...

Cruise Ship Saves 19 Migrants from Drowning off Coast of Spain By Colson Thayer

NEED TO KNOW A group of migrants were rescued by the crew of the MSC Splendida on Oct. 26 19 migrants, including two children, were saved from the water off the coast of Mallorca, Spain The group reportedly originated from the Maghreb region of...

Electricity trade in Europe: Who imports and who exports the most?

As geopolitical tensions mount and the climate crisis becomes ever more pressing, the European Union is seeking to improve energy ties between member states. By acting in union as opposed to a fragmented bloc, the EU will be able to "boost its...

Norwegian Armed Forces Tested Domestic FPV Drones

The Norwegian Armed Forces have launched their own drone program, under which they will spend 1.5 billion kroner (130 million euros) on testing domestic drones over the next 10 years. This is reported by NRK. The Norwegian Armed Forces have tested...

Former guard at US embassy in Oslo spied for Iran and Russia

A Norwegian court has sentenced a former US embassy security guard to three years and seven months in prison for spying for Iran and Russia. The 28-year-old Norwegian man was convicted of providing floor plans, personal details of embassy staff...

Becoming Thai Au Pairs in Sweden: What to Know Before You Go

Story by Patchsita Rungrojtanakul Cover illustration by Kittiya On-in For young Thais, au pair programmes open doors to the world. But the same flexibility that makes them accessible also leaves room for abuse. Au pair programmes, certified and...

India-Brazil issue joint declaration to deepen trade as Delhi seeks to diversify export markets

New Delhi: India and Brazil Thursday issued a joint declaration to “deepen” the trade agreement between New Delhi and the Mercosur grouping, with an aim to complete negotiations within a year after launching. “I discussed expanding the...

Norway braces for repurcussions amid Trump's claim over Nobel Peace Prize

Norway is bracing for the repercussions of the Nobel Peace Prize announcement on Friday amid mounting pressure from Donald Trump and his administration to secure the award for the US president. US President Donald Trump has been vocal that he...

Hobo Oslo Has Officially Opened—Meet Norway’s Most Anticipated Design Hotel

Norway's newest it place is here to make a statement. The long-anticipated Hobo Hotel Oslo opens amid growing buzz. With 181 rooms and no less than four different restaurant and bar concepts, it carries forward an idea inherent to the Hobo...

Nordic Nigeria Connect plans business forum

Global government leaders, innovators and private sector executives are set to converge at the Nordic Nigeria Connect (NNC) 2025 fourth business forum in Nigeria to spotlight opportunities for collaboration across key sectors, from digital...

Orkla India raises ₹500 crore from anchors ahead of ₹1,667-crore IPO

The IPO, a complete offer for sale (OFS), will close on October 31, with listing slated for November 6. At the upper price band, Orkla India is valued around ₹10,000 crore. | Photo Credit: Orkla India, which owns spices and condiments brands MTR...

Norwegian Nobel Committee awards Peace Prize to Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado

The Nobel Peace Prize was on Friday awarded to Venezuela's opposition leader and democracy activist Maria Corina Machado, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said. Machado was honoured "for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of...

Norwegian state fund invests $20 million in India's IPO-bound SAEL

The funds will be invested in clean energy projects the Indian company has won through bidding.Norwegian state-owned fund Norfund has pumped $20 million into SAEL Industries Ltd, taking its total investment to $130 million ahead of the renewable...

Ship finance for offshore wind market in turbulent waters

Europort 2025 is gearing up for crucial conversations around ship finance for specialised vessels, at a time when rapid change and widespread uncertainty in the offshore wind market are undermining the case for the newbuildings the industry needs...

Norway Savings Bank contributes $1,000 to Benefit Equality Community Center event on Oct. 17

PORTLAND — Norway Savings Bank has donated $1,000 to the Equality Community Center in support of the organization’s Rainbow Affair on Friday, Oct. 17 at Thompson’s Point in Portland. The event is raising funds to support next summer’s opening of...