Page 6 - Norway
Norway moves 'home' World Cup qualifier to neutral Spain amid Covid
Norway's national soccer team will play its first "home" World Cup qualifying game at a neutral venue in Spain next month
 "Norway moves 'home' World Cup qualifier to neutral Spain amid Covid")
Norway's economy weakest in 75 years in 2020 amid Covid-19, but Q4 shines
Norway's fourth-quarter mainland GDP, a measure which excludes oil and gas production, expanded by 1.9 per cent
 "Norway's economy weakest in 75 years in 2020 amid Covid-19, but Q4 shines")
Norway's King Harald V hospitalised for right knee tendon surgery
Norway's King Harald V was admitted to the main hospital in Oslo to undergo surgery for an injured tendon over his right knee, the palace said Friday.
 "Norway's King Harald V hospitalised for right knee tendon surgery")
Norway to fine dating app Grinder $11.7M over breach of EU privacy rules
The Data Protection Authority took action following a complaint by the Norwegian Consumer Council alleging personal data was shared unlawfully for marketing purposes
 "Norway to fine dating app Grinder $11.7M over breach of EU privacy rules")
Pfizer vaccine worries Norway as 29 elderly people die after taking shot
The latest figure adds six to the number of known fatalities in Norway, and lowers the age group thought to be affected to 75 from 80
 "Pfizer vaccine worries Norway as 29 elderly people die after taking shot")
UN member states and leaders welcome countries including India to UNSC
UN leaders and member states welcomed India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico and Norway to the UN Security Council and said they look forward to working with the five new non-permanent members
 "UN member states and leaders welcome countries including India to UNSC")
US, Norwegian investors pressure SBI over loan to Adani mine in Australia
Officials from New York-based BlackRock Inc. and Norway's Storebrand ASA have contacted the State Bank of India, which is majority-owned by the Indian government, about the loan.
 "US, Norwegian investors pressure SBI over loan to Adani mine in Australia")
India and Norway review bilateral ties, aim to boost trade and investment
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said the two sides also hoped for an an early conclusion of the India and EFTA (European Free Trade Association) trade negotiations
 "India and Norway review bilateral ties, aim to boost trade and investment")
Norway to provide Covid-19 vaccine free of cost as part of health programme
Sweden, an EU member and Norway's neighbour, will buy more of the vaccines than it needs and then sell them on to Norway.
 "Norway to provide Covid-19 vaccine free of cost as part of health programme")
Six Norway oil and gas fields shut as more workers join strike over pay
Monday's escalation added 126 union members to the strike, taking the total to 169 out of the 1,003 offshore workers Lederne represents.
 "Six Norway oil and gas fields shut as more workers join strike over pay")
Price of vice: Norway may cut in sin tax on alcohol, sugar to spur spending
Restrictions on travel between the Nordic neighbours imposed to contain transmissions of the coronavirus triggered a jump in retail sales, especially in regions bordering Sweden
China to Norway: Do not give Nobel Peace Prize to Hong Kong agitators
Wang's visit comes in the backdrop of Norway preparing to take up a rotational seat on the United Nations Security Council, of which China is a permanent member
 "China to Norway: Do not give Nobel Peace Prize to Hong Kong agitators")
Women have been better leaders than men during the pandemic: Study
On average, the countries run by women suffered half as many deaths from Covid-19 as the nations governed by men, says study
 "Women have been better leaders than men during the pandemic: Study")
Covid-19 crisis: World's largest sovereign wealth fund reports $21 bn loss
The decline followed record earnings in 2019, when the fund raked in profits of $180 billion as global stock markets soared
 "Covid-19 crisis: World's largest sovereign wealth fund reports $21 bn loss")
Covid-19 outbreak hits Norway cruise ship, could spread along coast
A Norwegian cruise ship line halted all trips and apologised for procedural errors after an outbreak of coronavirus on one ship infected at least 4 passengers and 36 crew members
 "Covid-19 outbreak hits Norway cruise ship, could spread along coast")
Cochin Shipyard to build autonomous electric ferries for Norwegian client
This project is an ambitious one in Norway, partially funded by the Norwegian government, and aimed at emission-free transport of goods across the Oslofjord
 "Cochin Shipyard to build autonomous electric ferries for Norwegian client")
World's biggest sovereign wealth fund increases its bets on India
The fund makes annual disclosures on its portfolio. The latest one was out on 27th February, along with the release of its annual report
 "World's biggest sovereign wealth fund increases its bets on India")
Norway wealth fund drops G4S Plc over Qatar migrant-worker abuses
Norway's wealth fund, the world's biggest of its kind, is managed according to a set of ethical principles
 "Norway wealth fund drops G4S Plc over Qatar migrant-worker abuses")
71% Indians think humans responsible for climate change, says survey
Of the countries surveyed, India has the largest share of people who think human activity is mainly responsible for climate change
 "71% Indians think humans responsible for climate change, says survey")
Norway's $1 trillion fund told to sell emerging market bonds
The fund will cut bonds from 10 emerging markets in its index, including Mexico, South Korea and Russia, but not India
 "Norway's $1 trillion fund told to sell emerging market bonds")
