This roadside public restroom in Norway could be the world's most scenic loo

Generally, roadside rest areas are a place you want to get in and out of quickly as possible. A quick leg stretch, a snack and the compulsory visit to the lavatory — and then you’re off again. But at one highly scenic highway pit stop on Norway’s rugged …

Militants Trained by Norway Planning to Fight against Syrian Gov’t

TEHRAN (FNA)- The Norwegian-trained Syrian militia called the Revolutionary Command Army (MaT) allegedly meant to help quell ISIL are waging a war against the Syrian leadership and pro-government forces, a Norwegian daily reported. According to …

Norway had 'record fall' in immigration during 2017

The headquarters of the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration in Oslo. Photo: Gorm Kallestad / NTB scanpix 58,200 people were registered as having immigrated to Norway in 2017, 8,600 fewer than in 2016. That represents the largest proportional decrease …

EcoMin: Latvia and Norway are good partners sharing the same values

Latvia and Norway are good partners sharing the same values, Latvian Economics Minister Arvils Aseradens (Unity) said at the "Norwegian-Latvian Business Forum. Lessons Learned and Future Scenarios" in Riga today, informs LETA. The Latvian …

Norway home building permits down 15.6 pct in March -Statistics Norway

OSLO, April 23 (Reuters) - Norway’s home building permits fell by 15.6 percent seasonally adjusted in March from February, Statistics Norway said on Monday. The trend-adjusted number was down by 0.6 percent. For the last 12 months there was a 12.3 percent …

Norway launches quality trademark in Thailand

When you see yourself as an exporter of quality goods, it’s vital that the customers are aware that the product actually has its origin from you. A Norwegian fisherman holding a salmon And in an effort to do so, the The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) has …

S. Sudan armed opposition diplomat dies in Norway

April 22, 2018 (KAMPALA) - A senior South Sudanese armed opposition (SPLM-IO) diplomat has died, the group’s leader announced in a statement. The late Daniel Wuor Joak (courtesy photo) Daniel Wuor Joak, who represented the armed opposition movement in the …

Norway switches off FM radio

As Norway switches off its FM radio network this week, other nations have abandoned similar plans, leaving the Scandinavian country a lonely beacon of digital-only broadcasting in a world that's rapidly moving on to music streaming and podcasts. The …

US Marines are stationed in Norway to help deter Russia, and Norway may ask them to stay longer

Iran, Norway call for joint committees to expand coop.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi held talks with Norwegian Roy Angelvik, Secretary of State at the Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry in Oslo. During the Friday meeting, Araghchi noted the long history of …