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Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa wins title in Norway chess open

Young Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa emerged winner in the Norway Chess Group A open chess tournament here with 7.5 points from nine rounds

Norway ends NH90 helicopter contract over delays, errors; wants full refund

The helicopter was developed in the mid-1990s by NHIndustries, a partnership between three European companies based in Aix-en-Provence, France

War in Ukraine surges Norway's oil, gas profit. Now, it's urged to help

Europe's frantic search for alternatives to Russian energy has dramatically increased the demand and price for Norway's oil and gas.

India, Nordic nations to remain engaged on Ukraine; condemn civilian deaths

PM Modi invited sovereign wealth funds of the Nordic countries to invest in India and noted that New Delhi's Arctic policy provides a good framework for the expansion of cooperation in Arctic region

Moscow bars entry of public figures from Norway, Greenland, Ireland

The countermeasures were taken in response to the decisions made by Iceland, Norway and the Danish autonomies of Greenland and the Faroe Islands to join the European Union's sanctions against Russia

Norway's king Harald V tests positive for Covid-19, has mild symptoms

Harald will take a break from his duties for a few days and his son and heir to the throne, Crown Prince Haakon, will take them over for now, the royal household said in a statement

US Marine aircraft goes missing in Norway training exercise

Norwegian authorities were searching Friday for a U.S. Marine Corps aircraft that went missing during a training exercise. Norway's military said in a statement that the Marine Osprey was reported missing Friday night when it did not make a scheduled arrival at the Arctic Circle municipality Bod. The civilian Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Northern Norway launched a search and rescue operation. Late Friday, Norway's military said, discoveries were made from the air south of Bod, adding, Due to the weather conditions, it has not been possible to enter the site from the air. The Marine Corps said on Twitter, We can confirm an incident has occurred involving a Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft. ... The cause of the incident is under investigation, and additional details will be provided as available. Norway said the aircraft, which has a crew of four, was participating in the military exercise Cold Response, in which NATO members train and operate along with Norwegian forces under

Finland, Norway to send Ukraine weapons amid Russia's military operation

The Finnish government has decided to provide Ukraine with military assistance, including assault rifles, anti-tank weapons, and combat ration packages, the Finnish defense ministry said on Monday.

Norway decides to drop Russian assets from $1.3 trillion wealth fund

The Oslo-based fund is the world's biggest owner of publicly traded companies with a portfolio of about 9,000 stocks

Negotiations with Taliban planned in Norway, Turkey soon: Reports

Taliban took control of Kabul last year in mid-August.

CEO of Norway's $1.4-trn wealth fund sees market weakness, inflation threat

'I see inflation everywhere: in freight rates, in the prices of metals and food, in construction costs, and gradually in wages,' says Nicolai Tangen, chief executive officer of Norges Bank Investment

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