Tag: Norway

• Monday, July 22nd 2019 - 09:59 UTC

  Bolsonaro again criticizes the state agency monitoring the Amazon forest

  

  Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro again criticized a state agency that monitors the Amazon, saying on Sunday that its latest report on increased deforestation damages Brazil’s reputation amid what he says is an “environmental psychosis” overseas about environmental protection in South America’s biggest nation.

• Wednesday, July 10th 2019 - 08:59 UTC

  Norway generous contributor to Brazil's Amazon Fund concerned with the rhythm of deforestation

  

  Norway has expressed alarm over accelerating the destruction of the Amazon and concern for the future of a Brazilian rainforest protection fund it has given US$ 1.2 billion to in the last decade. Deforestation in Brazil’s portion of the Amazon soared more than 88% in June compared to the same month a year ago, the second consecutive month of rising destruction under new President Jair Bolsonaro.

• Monday, July 8th 2019 - 08:34 UTC

  Guaidó announces new round of dialogue with Maduro in Barbados

  

  Venezuela's self-declared interim president Juan Guaido said on Sunday a new dialogue between the opposition and President Nicolas Maduro's government would be held in Barbados. He did not specify a date for resumption of talks at the new venue, in the Caribbean, after earlier discussions stalled in 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.