Norway

New head for Norwegian city Tromso's winter Olympic bid committee

NorwayOslo  -  Petter Ronningen, a veteran from several Olympic bid campaigns, was Wednesday named new h

Former Norwegian foreign minister not to seek re-election

Oslo  -  Former Norwegian foreign minister Jan Petersen on Wednesday said he was not seeking re-election to parliament next year.

Norwegian energy giant Statoil Hydro cashes in on high oil prices

Oslo - Record-high oil and gas prices helped boost Norwegian energy giant Statoil Hydro's first-quarter earnings to new highs, the group said Tuesday.

Norway raises aid to Myanmar cyclone victims

oslo, norwayOslo - Norway remained concerned Monday over slow efforts to assist the victims of

Pledges of 4.8 billion dollars at Sudan donor conference

Oslo - Donor countries and international agencies on Wednesday pledged 4.8 billion dollars to shore up a three-year old peace deal on Sudan at a donor conference hosted by Norway.

Norway's Aker Yards first quarter earnings halved

Oslo - Norwegian shipbuilding group Aker YardsNorwegia

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