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Gwladys Fouche

Gwladys Fouche

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US still committed to European defence, Norway defence minister says

Norway's defence minister said he believes the United States remains committed to Europe's defence but the continent must take a bigger share of the costs of

US still committed to European defence, Norway defence minister says
Economy|Election|Europe|Political

Jens Stoltenberg's shock return to Norway politics upends polls before election

After Jens Stoltenberg answered questions in a routine session in Norway's parliament, the buzz outside the chamber was anything but normal.

Jens Stoltenberg's shock return to Norway politics upends polls before election
Europe|Political|World

Norway more than doubles Ukraine aid to $7.8 billion in 2025

Norway will more than double its financial pledge to Ukraine this year while also hiking its own defence spending, the prime minister said on Thursday,

Norway more than doubles Ukraine aid to $7.8 billion in 2025
Europe|Political|World

Sakharov smuggled Nobel Prize speech to Oslo via embassy ploy, papers reveal 50 years on

On a cold December morning in 1975, Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov met a Norwegian diplomat on a Moscow street to hand over his acceptance

Sakharov smuggled Nobel Prize speech to Oslo via embassy ploy, papers reveal 50 years on
Europe|Finance|Political

Norway's new finance minister Stoltenberg says Trump talks key to averting tariffs

Former NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg, who became Norway's new finance minister on Tuesday, said engaging with the Trump administration on trade was key to avoiding

Norway's new finance minister Stoltenberg says Trump talks key to averting tariffs
Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World

NATO scrambles for drones that can survive the Arctic

In 2023, Mads Petersen, owner of Greenland-based startup Arctic Unmanned, sat in a car to keep warm while he tested a small drone

NATO scrambles for drones that can survive the Arctic
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Norway wealth fund posts record $222 billion profit but warns tech boom won't last

Norway's $1.8 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, reported on Wednesday a record annual profit of 2.51 trillion crowns ($222 billion), driven by last

Norway wealth fund posts record $222 billion profit but warns tech boom won't last
Europe|News|World

How is the Nobel Peace Prize decided?

The winner of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Friday in Oslo. Here is a look at how the award works: WHO CAN WIN?

How is the Nobel Peace Prize decided?
News|World

Factbox-How is the Nobel Peace Prize decided?

The winner of the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Oct. 6 in Oslo. Here is a look at how the award works: WHO CAN WIN?

Factbox-How is the Nobel Peace Prize decided?
News|World

Factbox-Previous winners of the Nobel Peace Prize

The winner of the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Oct. 6 in Oslo. Here are some past winners - and one person who did not but should have.

Factbox-Previous winners of the Nobel Peace Prize
Business|Europe|Technology

Facebook owner faces EU ban on targeted advertising, Norway says

The European data regulator has agreed to extend a ban on "behavioural advertising" on Facebook and Instagram to cover all 30 countries in the European Union and the

Facebook owner faces EU ban on targeted advertising, Norway says
Business|Economy|Finance

Exclusive-Norway's wealth fund pushes for more women on emerging market company boards

Norway's $1.6 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, will call on emerging market companies in which it invests to appoint more women to their boards,

Exclusive-Norway's wealth fund pushes for more women on emerging market company boards
Economy|News|World

UNRWA donors likely to resume funding soon, Norway says

Many countries that paused funding to the U.N.

UNRWA donors likely to resume funding soon, Norway says
Environment|Europe|News|Science|World

West, Russia manage limited cooperation in Arctic despite chill in ties

When Arctic nations simulated a large oil spill for a virtual training exercise in March off northern Norway, Russia also took part - a rare sign

West, Russia manage limited cooperation in Arctic despite chill in ties
MidEast|News|Political|World

Norway, along with Ireland and Spain, to recognise Palestinian state

Norway will recognise an independent Palestinian state in the hope that this will help to bring peace with Israel, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr

Norway, along with Ireland and Spain, to recognise Palestinian state
Europe|MidEast|News|Political|World

Spain, Ireland and Norway recognise Palestinian statehood

Spain, Ireland and Norway officially recognised a Palestinian state on Tuesday, prompting an angry reaction from

Spain, Ireland and Norway recognise Palestinian statehood
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Tesla investor, Norway's KLP, to support collective bargaining motion at EV maker's annual meeting

Tesla investor KLP, Norway's largest pension fund, will vote in favour of a shareholder proposal urging the U.S. electric vehicle maker to engage in wage and other

Tesla investor, Norway's KLP, to support collective bargaining motion at EV maker's annual meeting
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Technology

Norway wealth fund to vote against Musk's $56 billion Tesla pay package

Norway's $1.7 trillion sovereign wealth fund said on Saturday it will vote against ratifying Tesla CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package, which

Norway wealth fund to vote against Musk's $56 billion Tesla pay package
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Gaza hostilities continue despite Israeli armed forces announcement, UNRWA chief says

Hostilities continue in Rafah and southern Gaza despite the Israeli military's announcement on Sunday of tactical pauses in operations to allow humanitarian aid to

Gaza hostilities continue despite Israeli armed forces announcement, UNRWA chief says
Economy|Finance|MidEast|News|World

Palestinian Authority at risk of collapse this summer, Norway says

The Palestinian Authority could collapse in the coming months, Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said on Monday, citing a lack of funding, continuing

Palestinian Authority at risk of collapse this summer, Norway says
Business|Europe|News|Technology|World

As arms sales boom, Norway's Kongsberg opens missile factory

Norwegian defence manufacturer Kongsberg Gruppen opened a new missile factory on Thursday to meet surging demand for weapons from Western countries

As arms sales boom, Norway's Kongsberg opens missile factory
News|US|World

U.S. opens northernmost diplomatic station, in Arctic Norway

The United States on Friday opened its northernmost diplomatic station, highlighting the increased importance of the Arctic region for Washington at a time when

U.S. opens northernmost diplomatic station, in Arctic Norway
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Norway wealth fund may divest companies that aid Israel in Gaza war, occupied territories

Norway's $1.7 trillion wealth fund may have to divest shares of companies that violate the fund watchdog's new, tougher interpretation of ethics standards for

Norway wealth fund may divest companies that aid Israel in Gaza war, occupied territories
Europe|News|World

Ukraine has achieved 'a lot' in Kursk offensive, NATO's Stoltenberg says

Ukraine has achieved "a lot" in its Kursk offensive into Russia but it's hard to say how the situation will develop next, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg

Ukraine has achieved 'a lot' in Kursk offensive, NATO's Stoltenberg says
News|World

Nobel Peace Prize could honour UNRWA, ICJ, UN chief Guterres

The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA), the International Court of Justice and U.N. chief Antonio Guterres are among the

Nobel Peace Prize could honour UNRWA, ICJ, UN chief Guterres

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