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Covid-19: Norway tightens entry rules, urges dropping handshake

Norway has, like other European countries, seen a recent rise in Covid-19 cases

Britain seals post-Brexit trade deals with Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein

Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg told a news conference in Oslo that "the deal allows for growth in trade for both our countries".

Norway excludes AstraZeneca from vaccination campaign, says PM Erna Solberg

Norway has removed the vaccine against Covid-19 made by AstraZeneca from its inoculation campaign, Prime Minister Erna Solberg said.

Norway wants its $1.3 trillion wealth fund to invest in fewer companies

EMs are often characterised by weaker institutions, says Norway

Norway suspends Rolls-Royce asset sale to Russian firm on security grounds

Norway suspended the sale of a Norwegian engine maker owned by Rolls-Royce Holdings to a Russian-controlled company while it assesses security implications for the country's navy and civilian sector

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'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 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 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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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 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