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Two cargo ships hauling aluminum from Norway to Europe just slashed their carbon emissions by up to 35% using wind power and smart tech. It's a major win for an industry that's notoriously hard to clean up.
A Swiss peace center, backed by Norway's billion-dollar investment over 25 years, has quietly helped end wars from the Philippines to Ethiopia. The discreet diplomacy saved thousands of lives and shows how behind-the-scenes work can achieve what public negotiations cannot.
Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark are voluntarily confronting centuries of forced assimilation against Indigenous Sámi people and other minorities. The truth commissions now shift from uncovering painful histories to creating real change.
A 63-year-old Norwegian man appears completely cured of HIV after receiving stem cells from his brother during cancer treatment. The brother unknowingly carried a rare genetic mutation that grants natural resistance to the virus.
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Norway and Ukraine just launched a groundbreaking defense partnership that will produce Ukrainian drones in both countries, turning wartime innovation into shared expertise. The Nordic nation is backing this collaboration with $28 billion in long-term support through 2030.
Norway just ordered 20 electric hydrofoil ferries that glide above the water like magic carpets, cutting energy use by 80% while keeping fjords quiet and clean. The zero-emission vessels will create the world's largest electric ferry fleet by 2030.
Scientists tracked 770 polar bears for 24 years in Norway's Svalbard archipelago and found something unexpected: despite rapidly melting sea ice, the bears maintained healthy body conditions. Their secret might be adapting their diet and hunting strategies.
Norway just ordered the world's largest fleet of electric hydrofoil ferries that literally fly above the water. The silent, zero-emission boats will transform coastal commutes starting next year.
A Norwegian town is building the Nordic region's first liquid green hydrogen plant, capable of producing 10 tonnes of clean fuel daily for ships and industry. The project has backing from the EU and is set to start delivering emissions-free energy by 2028.
Norway just placed the world's largest order for electric hydrofoil ferries: 20 vessels that literally lift out of the water to slash energy use by 80%. These "flying" boats could finally crack the code on electrifying high-speed coastal transport.
Norway is funding a massive wind energy project in Ukraine's damaged heartland, helping rebuild the country's power grid one turbine at a time. The 650-megawatt wind farm represents hope for energy independence in a region desperate for reliable electricity.
Zambia is launching a groundbreaking solar power initiative with Norway that could light up homes across the country while cutting reliance on coal. The $2 billion program invites private developers to build clean energy projects that combine solar panels with battery storage.
Ukraine is building a 650-megawatt wind farm that will become the country's most powerful renewable energy facility. Norway just provided crucial funding to help make it happen.
Norway just became the first country to capture carbon dioxide from wastewater biogas and store it permanently beneath the ocean floor. The breakthrough shows carbon removal technology can work at scale.
A Malaysian state rich in natural resources is teaming up with a Norwegian energy giant to become Asia's renewable energy powerhouse. The partnership could reshape how millions access clean, affordable electricity.
Iraq secured their first World Cup berth in nearly four decades with a 2-1 playoff victory over Bolivia. The Lions of Mesopotamia will face France, Norway, and Senegal in June's expanded tournament.
France and Norway just signed a partnership to supercharge Europe's floating offshore wind industry. The collaboration aims to build stronger supply chains and port infrastructure to make clean ocean energy more affordable and widespread.
Norway just granted €487,000 to help Ukraine build a massive wind farm that will power the country's recovery. The project represents hope for a nation rebuilding after 40% of its energy infrastructure was destroyed.
A major tech company just bought Norway's wind energy operations to launch a brand new renewable energy division. The move signals growing investment in clean power across Scandinavia.
Iceland has claimed the top spot in the world for the cleanest electricity grid, running almost entirely on hydropower and geothermal energy. The achievement puts the Nordic island ahead of longtime leaders Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and France.
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