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StatoilHydro to use mobile facility Scarabeo 5 on the Kristin field
StatoilHydro has received consent for use of the mobile facility Scarabeo 5 on the Kristin field. The consent is an extension of our previous consent for use of the facility granted in June 2003. Read more |
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London Array consortium welcomes government move to increase support for offshore wind
DONG Energy, E.ON and Masdar, which make up the joint venture, were reacting to the Government’s energy proposals. The Government proposes to increase the number of Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROCs) available for offshore wind generation. Read more |
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Sustainability issues becoming more important
At the Sustainability in Challenging Times Seminar, DNV Sustainability Centre managing director Per Marius Berrefjord told representatives of the shipping industry that sustainability practices must not take a backseat even as many companies today are struggling with more immediate business challenges. Read more |
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Navigate safely and avoid pirates
IKM Instrutek AS presents FLIR thermal imaging cameras for use in the marine and offshore market. To be able to navigate and see clearly in darkness and conditions with bad view is crucial. Recently, threats such as pirates, has unfortunately been all over the news. Read more |
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Upgrading of Melkoeya LNG plant
StatoilHydro has began a long-planned halt on Snoehvit and the terminal at Hammerfest LNG on Melkoeya, which is now producing high levels of liquefied natural gas after a long running-in period. Read more |
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Call to rally against cyber crime
Security professionals are being called on to band together to fight the highly organised cyber criminals of the world. Read more |
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All clear for Google Street View
Google's Street View technology carries a small risk of privacy invasion but should not be stopped, the UK's Information Commissioner has ruled. Read more |
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Pew calls for more drug testing on farmed salmon
Citing widespread evidence of unapproved drug use on salmon farms, the Pew Environment Group has pressed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expand testing on farmed salmon imports from Canada, Norway, Scotland and Ireland. Read more |
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Norway regarded as best in report on responsible fishing
An expert panel has ranked the world’s fishing nations according to how well they comply with the UN regulations for responsible fishery. Norway is at the head of the list. Read more |
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Extend maternity leave to 20 weeks, says Women's Rights Committee
Members of the EP Women's Rights Committee are proposing that maternity leave be extended to 20 weeks. They also say a new EU directive on these matters should require 100% of salary to be paid for six weeks after birth, at least 85% of salary for the rest of the leave period and the introduction of paternity leave. Read more |
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Agreement on European Globalisation Fund brokered by Presidency
An amendment to the Regulation on the European Globalisation Fund (EGF), successfully mediated by the Czech Presidency, was approved by the European Parliament Committee on Employment and Social Affairs. Read more
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How European students perceive Higher Education in Europe
A new Europe-wide survey among students shows that they want wider access to higher education and that universities should open up cooperation with the world of work and to lifelong learning. Read more |
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Credit Rating Agencies: partially responsible for the current financial crisis say MEPs
Strict rules to improve transparency and independence of European credit rating were endorsed by the European Parliament on Thursday in Strasbourg when MEPs adopted a legislative report with 569 votes in favour, 47 against and 4 abstentions. Read more |
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"Intelligent Transport Systems": using technology to make EU roads safer
Parliament today backed plans for the implementation of "Intelligent Transport Systems" in the EU road transport sector but insisted on safety issues for vulnerable road users and guarantees for data privacy protection. Compatibility with other transport modes also needs to be ensured, MEPs underlined. Read more |
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Equal passenger rights on all modes of transport
Travellers by bus, coach and boat are set to gain new rights similar to those set out in the EU air passengers' rights charter: two regulations backed today by Parliament provide for stricter rules on compensation for delays and cancellations, payments in the event of accidents and assistance for disabled passengers. Read more |
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Al Gore hosts melting ice conference
Nobel Laureate Al Gore and Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre will host a conference on melting ice in the Arctic city of Tromsø. The aim is to produce a joint statement that can provide input for the climate conference in Copenhagen this December. Read more |
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Cruise traffic continue to increase
At last count, the number of cruise ships arriving in Oslo this summer will be 152, up from 138 in the record summer last year. The number of passengers will also increase, from 240,000 last year, to an estimated 260,000 this summer. Read more |
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The Aker controversy: Roekke breaks the silence
After three weeks of silence, investor Kjell Inge Roekke at a press conference on Wednesday broke the silence to give his version of the recent controversial transactions between Aker ASA and Aker Solutions. Read more |
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Norwegian Minister named "Champion of the Earth"
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has named Norway's Minister for the Environment and International Development, Erik Solheim, "Champion of the Earth". Read more |
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Art from the Arctic
NorskArt celebrates its 5th anniversary with its most exciting exhibition so far in fashionable Maverik Showroom, off Brick Lane. The annual free event, being held this year from 6th -10th May, is a showcase celebrating the hottest art from Norwegian students working across the UK. They are gathering in London, under the slogan “Art from the Arctic”, to show their inimitable take on art today as Norwegians studying in British art institutions. The 26 artists will display works across all media from illustrations and art objects to photography and film. Read more here. Invitation here |
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OPEN DAY at the Norwegian School in London
You are welcome to experience what goes on in the school on Saturday 25 April. Read more |
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The Goths are coming…
Norwegian metal band Gothminister, who enjoys a healthy following throughout Europe and recently released their third album, will play three UK gigs in early May. Read more |
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17th May celebrations in London 2009 - Programme
The 17th May - Norway's National Day - is a public holiday in Norway and is celebrated extensively by Norwegians all over the world. The main event in London is the gathering in Southwark Park, SE16. Read more |
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‘Peer Gynt’ at Barbican
A production of Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen’s masterpiece ‘Peer Gynt’ by the National Theatre of Scotland and Dundee Rep Ensemble, described as a theatrical roller-coaster ride, will now run at London’s Barbican. Read more |
