Terrorist woman arrested at Gardermoen
The Police Security Service (PST) has arrested a 29-year-old terrorist woman who arrived at Gardermoen late Friday night. The woman is charged with participation in…
Articles by Tor Ingar Oesterud
Norwegian seafood exports top NOK 107 billion in 2019
Norway exported 2.7 million tonnes of seafood to a total value of NOK 107.3 billion in 2019. This represents a 3 per cent decrease in…
Bergen – The Gateway to The Fjords of Norway
Bergen is surrounded by one of the world’s most spectacular tourist attractions – The Norwegian Fjords, which have now been included on UNESCO’s World Heritage…
Policy rate unchanged at 1.50 percent
Norges Bank’s Executive Board has decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 1.50 percent. Since September 2018, the policy rate has been raised gradually….
Christmas traditions in Norway
People in Norway normally celebrate Christmas eve with their close family and relatives, gathering for the Christmas dinner. Walk around the Christmas tree after dinner…
Norwegian seafood exports will exceed NOK 100 billion
Norway exported 273,000 tonnes of seafood worth NOK 10.5 billion in November. Compared with the same period last year: • Export value increased by 6…
Troms – Farmers Market
Farmers Market offers locally-produced products sold by the farmers from the region of Troms who produce them. Quality, flavour and origin are guaranteed on the…
NOK 245 billion in net revenue from the petroleum industry in 2020
The Norwegian State’s net cash flow from the petroleum industry in 2020 is estimated to about NOK 245 billion. The fields on the Norwegian continental…
Value of Norwegian seafood exports continues to grow – nearly NOK 11 billion in October
Norway exported 291,000 tonnes of seafood worth NOK 10.9 billion in October. Compared with the same period last year: • Export volume increased by 8…
NASA partner tests Norwegian sensor glove – potentially for use on the moon and Mars
The NASA-sponsored Haughton-Mars Project announced tonight the successful testing of the Norwegian concept of an “Astronaut Smart Glove” for future human exploration of the Moon,…
Norway signed maritime delimitation agreements with Iceland and Denmark/the Faroe Islands
In connection with the Nordic Council’s session in Stockholm, Norway has signed two maritime delimitation agreements, with Iceland and Denmark/the Faroe Islands. State Secretary Jens…
Policy rate unchanged at 1.50 percent
Norges Bank’s Executive Board has decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 1.50 percent. In Monetary Policy Report 3/19, which was published on 19…
Norwegian reports its best ever quarterly result with a profit before tax of NOK 2.2 billion
Norwegian’s third quarter results are characterised by improved profitability, higher unit revenue, lower unit cost and reduced growth, in line with the strategy. Profit before…
– Must join forces to fight illegal fishing
Norway allocates 1.5 million USD to the fight against illegal fishing, through the initiative «Blue Justice». Illegal fishing crosses borders and affects coastal societies and…
Norwegian to establish a joint venture for parts of its aircraft fleet with China Construction Bank Leasing Corporation
The purpose of the joint venture (JV) between Norwegian and China Leasing International Corporation DAC (CCBLI) will be to finance, own and lease aircraft that…
New ambassadors from Belgium, Croatia, Colombia and Uganda
Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 17 October 2019. The ambassadors are: Ambassador of…
Norway to provide bridging loan to Somalia
The Government has proposed that Norway should provide a short-term bridging loan of NOK 3.135 billion to Somalia in 2020 to clear Somalia’s debt arrears…
Government increases support for foreign policy research
The Government will increase its allocation to research on Europe and Asia by NOK 11 million. The funding will be provided to the research programme Utenriks (research…
The announcement from the Nobel Committee
The Norwegian Nobel Committee’s announcement in extenso. Announcement The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2019 to Ethiopian Prime…
Intensified efforts and closer cooperation on human rights
‘Human rights are under considerable pressure. In response to this, we are increasing our support for human rights efforts by NOK 77 million in 2020,’…