Tag: Norway

Thursday, June 6th 2019 - 08:00 UTC
First tourist Arctic train leaves from Russia for Norway

The first tourist train traveling through Russia's Arctic region carrying passengers heading for Norway set off from Saint Petersburg station on Wednesday with 91 passengers aboard for the inaugural trial journey.
Thursday, May 30th 2019 - 09:56 UTC
Oslo talks to continue, says Guaidó, but insists Maduro's removal and free and fair elections

Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido said that talks hosted by Norway between his delegation and that of President Nicolas Maduro would continue despite Wednesday's discussions ending “without agreement.”
Wednesday, May 29th 2019 - 09:27 UTC
Guaidó: Oslo talks must ensure exit of Maduro and free and fair elections

Talks between Venezuela's government and opposition on ending months of the crisis were underway in Norway, sources said on Tuesday, but Washington insisted that the only item for discussion should be President Nicolas Maduro's removal.
Monday, May 27th 2019 - 06:03 UTC
Norway announces Venezuelans will resume negotiating in Oslo

Norway's Foreign Ministry Saturday announced both parties in the Venezuelan crisis will return to Oslo's negotiating table next week.
Tuesday, May 21st 2019 - 07:53 UTC
World's biggest salmon farming company investigated for possible misreporting on chemicals

The world's biggest salmon farming company is one of a number of firms under investigation for possible misreporting of chemical use. The BBC can reveal Mowi, formerly known as Marine Harvest, is among those being investigated by Scottish regulators.
Saturday, May 18th 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Maduro thanks Norway for its efforts to build a dialogue with the opposition

The government of President Nicolas Maduro on Friday thanked Norway for its mediation efforts to build a “dialogue” with the Venezuelan opposition after both sides sent delegations to Oslo.
Thursday, May 16th 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Norway, the seat for discussions between Venezuelan officials and opposition?

Representatives of Venezuela's government and the opposition have traveled to Norway to discuss potential options following a failed uprising against President Nicolas Maduro, according to four opposition sources.
Wednesday, May 8th 2019 - 08:25 UTC
“Eat, smoke, drink and be merry” recommends Norwegian health minister

Norway's newly appointed health minister has caused controversy by saying people should be allowed to eat, smoke and drink “as much as they want”. Sylvi Listhaug also said smokers were made to feel like pariahs.
Tuesday, April 30th 2019 - 09:11 UTC
Russian beluga whale spy “turns in” to Norwegian fishing vessels

A beluga whale found off Norway's coast wearing a special Russian harness was probably trained by the Russian navy, a Norwegian expert says. Marine biologist Prof Audun Rikardsen said the harness had a GoPro camera holder and a label sourcing it to St Petersburg. A Norwegian fisherman managed to remove it from the whale.
Thursday, March 28th 2019 - 06:59 UTC
“Viking Sky” had engine problems because of low oil levels, shut off by sensors

The cruise ship caught in a storm off the Norwegian coast experienced engine problems due to low oil levels, according to Norwegian authorities. Lars Alvestad, head of the country's maritime agency, said sensors had detected the shortage and shut off engines to prevent a breakdown.