Prospective land-based salmon farm urges Norway gov’t to lift moratorium

Norwegian Mountain Salmon (NMS) has urged authorities to lift a two-year moratorium on land-based fish farming licenses, saying the freeze has damaged Norway's competitive position in global aquaculture markets, reports LandBasedAQ.  The company, which …

The shocking case of a gynaecologist who 'raped' 87 women in Norway

This case is being considered the biggest sexual abuse scandal in the history of Norway. Arne Bye, a former gynaecologist, has been charged with sexually assaulting 87 women, aged between 14 and 67, and filming the incidents both at his clinic and in their …

Norway’s government further backs Hafslund Celsio's CO2 capture project

Regions call for new 'Work in Norway' unit to attract skilled workers

Mari Strømsvåg, the special advisor to the Oslo Region Alliance, told a meeting of the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) on Thursday that Norway should follow Finland's example and set up the new section at Innovation Norway, the agency …

Commerce Secy visits Norway to discuss early implementation of trade pact with EFTA bloc

How Australia’s social media ban for kids compares to other countries

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Jets scrambled as Russia, China warplanes approach South Korea

South Korea's military said Friday it scrambled fighter jets as five Chinese and six Russian military planes flew through its air defense zone, an area wider than the country's airspace. Five Chinese and six Russian military aircraft entered and …

More Manitoba youth dying from substance abuse due to barriers accessing services, report says

Open this photo in gallery:Sherry Gott, Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth, sits in her office in Winnipeg, on Oct. 20, 2022. Youth and groups that work with young people are voicing their concerns over the state of addiction services in the province …

‘Would you survive 72 hours?’ Germany and the Nordic countries prepare citizens for possible war

Germany is developing an app to help people locate the nearest bunker in the event of attack. Sweden is distributing a 32-page pamphlet titled If Crisis or War Comes. Half a million Finns have already downloaded an emergency preparedness guide. If the …

Which countries recognise Palestine in 2024?

This year, amid Israel’s continuing war on Gaza, nine countries – Armenia, Slovenia, Ireland, Norway, Spain, the Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and Barbados – formally recognised the State of Palestine, reflecting growing international support. On …