Norway rethinks €1.7 trillion sovereign fund to boost support for Ukraine
Norway is considering tapping its sovereign wealth fund to dramatically increase its support for Ukraine amid signs that US military backing is waning.
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January 3, 2025 In Norway, nearly all new cars sold in 2024 were fully electric
Nine out of ten new cars sold in Norway last year were powered by battery only, registration data showed on Thursday (2 January), placing the country within reach of its target of only adding cars that are electric on the road by 2025.
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EUROPE
October 30, 2024 Norway to help Romania acquire a Patriot missile system
Romania’s Defence Ministry on Tuesday welcomed Norway’s initiative to help the country acquire an advanced Patriot surface-to-air missile system, following its recent supply of a similar system to Ukraine.
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EUROPE
October 16, 2024 Finland, Norway to improve rail links for military use
Finland and Norway plan to improve rail and road links between the countries for military use, Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said at a briefing in Oslo during the state visit of Finnish President Alexander Stubbs.
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WORLD
December 12, 2021 North Sea fishing limits agreed with Norway and EU as UK focus turns to access
The UK has come to an agreement with Norway and the European Union over how to divide up fish stocks in the North Sea next year.
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ECONOMY
October 12, 2021 UK trade deal with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein ‘likely to mean cheaper fish’ – Lords
The UK’s post-Brexit trade deal with NorwayIceland and Liechtenstein could reduce costs for the fish processing industry and ultimately for consumers, a report by the House of Lords European Affairs Committee claims.
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October 1, 2021 World’s longest under-sea power cables switched on – and they’re bringing hydropower from Norway
The world’s longest under-sea power cables, stretching from Norway to Northumberland, should reduce the UK’s carbon emissions as well as customer bills, according to experts.
