Tag Archives: Oslo

AF Gruppen Nominated as Contractor for New Rikshospitalet Temporary Facilities in Oslo

(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen has received a nomination from the South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority to serve as the contractor for the construction of temporary office and accommodation facilities at the New Rikshospitalet (Oslo University Hospital) located in Gaustad, Oslo. … Read the full press release

Equinor Announces Q1 2023 Dividend Payouts and Schedule for Oslo and NYSE Shareholders

(IN BRIEF) Equinor ASA, a global energy company, has disclosed its dividend payouts for the first quarter of 2023. On May 4th, 2023, Equinor declared a regular dividend of USD 0.30 per share and an extraordinary dividend of USD 0.60 … Read the full press release

Major Contract Win: Skanska to Construct New E18 Highway in Norway for NOK 4.6 Billion

(IN BRIEF) Construction company Skanska has been awarded a contract worth NOK 4.6 billion by the Norwegian Road Authority (NPRA) to build the new E18 highway between Fornebukrysset and Strand near Oslo, Norway. The project includes the construction of a … Read the full press release

Campus Ullevål research center construction to begin in April 2023 by Skanska

(IN BRIEF) Construction company Skanska has won a contract to build a research centre in Oslo called Campus Ullevål, which will focus on climate, energy, environment, and engineering-related geosciences. The project, worth NOK 1.0 billion (around SEK 1.0 billion), will … Read the full press release

AF Gruppen und Linstow AS kooperieren bei der nachhaltigen Renovierung von Akersgata 13-15 / Tollbugata 32 in Oslo

(IN KÜRZE) AF Gruppen und Linstow AS haben über Platou Eiendomsinvest 206 AS einen Kooperationsvertrag für die Renovierung von Akersgata 13-15 / Tollbugata 32 in Oslo unterzeichnet. Das Projekt umfasst die Zusammenführung und Renovierung von Immobilien in Kvadraturen in Oslo, … Read the full press release

AF Gruppen and Linstow AS Collaborate on Sustainable Renovation of Akersgata 13-15 / Tollbugata 32 in Oslo

(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen and Linstow AS have signed a collaborative contract through Platou Eiendomsinvest 206 AS for the renovation of Akersgata 13-15 / Tollbugata 32 in Oslo. The project involves merging and renovating properties located in Kvadraturen in Oslo, … Read the full press release

Norway’s largest bus company to operate 13 new Setra S 531 DT double-decker buses on its express routes

(PRESS RELEASE) STUTTGART/OSLO, 24-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — EvoBus GmbH, the owner of the German bus brand Setra and a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has announced “Vy Buss AS”, Norway’s largest bus company, will be operating 13 new … Read the full press release

Skanska takes part in major transformation of Ulven district in Oslo

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 17-Sep-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska signs contract with Obos to build 168 apartments in Oslo, Norway. The NOK 344 M (about SEK 370 M) worth project is part of a major transformation of the Ulven district in … Read the full press release

SEAT’s first electric car called Mii to debut in Oslo, Europe’s EVs capital

SEAT's first electric car called Mii to debut in Oslo, Europe's EVs capital

The SEAT on Tour roadshow will visit Oslo, Liverpool, Frankfurt, Paris and Milan (PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 4-Jun-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — SEAT will debut its first ever electric car, Mii electric, in Oslo as part of its inaugural ‘SEAT on Tour’ … Read the full press release

Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2019: Switzerland remains #1; Singapore leads Asia-Pacific; Europe dominates the top 10; China leader among BRICS nations

(PRESS RELEASE) MIDDLE EAST, ASIA, EUROPE, 23-Apr-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The Adecco Group, Tata Communications and INSEAD have just released their annual benchmark report that looks into the ability of 125 countries around the world to compete for talent. According … Read the full press release

99X Technology drives digital disruption at Webdagene 2017 Oslo

Oslo, Norway, 25-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading software product engineering specialist 99X Technology recently showcased at Webdagene 2017, Scandinavia’s largest customer experience conference, organized by Netlife Design Norway. The show which housed over 15 Exhibitors and entertained more than 1,000 … Read the full press release

Gudny Aspaas Returns with a New Album

Norwegian rock legend Gudny Aspaas is to launch her new album – “No Stranger” – at a concert to take place at the Rockefeller Music Hall, Oslo on April 5. OSLO, 06-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Tickets for the concert are … Read the full press release

Nemetschek to acquire 100% of the shares of dRofus AS of Oslo, Norway

dRofus is a leading software provider for BIM-based program, equipment and data management for the building industry High-level strategic fit to address the needs of building owners more strongly Considerable growth opportunities as a result of owner’s increasing focus on … Read the full press release

AF Gruppen signs with Haslemann AS for the housing project “Krydderhagen” at Hasle in Oslo

OSLO, 18-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — AF Gruppen has signed an agreement with Haslemann AS for the fourth construction phase of the housing project “Krydderhagen” at Hasle in Oslo. The residential development company Haslemann AS is owned 50/50 by AF Gruppen and … Read the full press release

Skanska to build hotel, retail space and apartments in one of Oslo’s most sought after areas

OSLO, 25-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska has signed a contract with HAV Eiendom to build a hotel and retail space as well as to develop apartments in Bjørvika, Norway, one of Oslo’s most sought after areas. Skanska Property Development’s investment amounts … Read the full press release

Aggregates producer Franzefoss upgrades its existing Steinskogen quarry in Norway with Metso’s fully automated new crushing and screening solution

Helsinki, Finland, 4-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Aggregates producer Franzefoss is upgrading capacity on its existing Steinskogen quarry site outside of Oslo, Norway to meet its long term growth targets. Metso’s fully automated crushing stages will allow flexible operations and scaling of the … Read the full press release

AF Group reports historically high order backlog in 3Q 2013

Oslo, Norway, 18-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The AF Group has a high level of activity and is performing well. A historically high order backlog give grounds for continued profitable growth. The AF Group reported revenues of NOK 2,534 million (NOK 2,306 million) … Read the full press release

Siemens and C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group announced 29 finalist cities competing for the initial City Climate Leadership Awards

Joint Press Release by Siemens and C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group Global Prize Competition Highlights Excellence in Urban Sustainability New York/London,  Siemens and the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) today announced the 29 finalist cities competing in 10 categories … Read the full press release

Orkla ASA to report Q2-2013 results on Thursday, 18 July 2013

17-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Orkla will report second quarter 2013 results on Thursday, 18 July 2013 at 7.00 a.m. CET. The quarterly report and the presentation material will be available at this time at  www.orkla.com. A presentation of the quarter results will … Read the full press release

Infratek ASA announced its two largest shareholders Hafslund ASA and Fortum Nordic AB sold their holdings to funds advised by Triton

Oslo, 3-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Infratek ASA (“Infratek” or the “Company”) has been notified that funds advised by Triton (“Triton”) have entered into a transaction agreement with the Company’s two largest shareholders, Hafslund ASA and Fortum Nordic AB, holding 27,652,360 and 21,074,864 … Read the full press release

Scandinavian carrier SAS signed with Airbus for eight A350 XWBs and four A330s

Airbus fleet will bring the airline into a new long haul future Blagnac,  27-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Scandinavian carrier SAS has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for eight A350 XWBs and four A330s, as part of its strategy to modernize … Read the full press release

Yara International ASA announced it purchased 80,000 own shares in the market at an average price of NOK 263.3117

Oslo, 10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Yara International ASA purchased on 31 May 80,000 own shares in the market at an average price of NOK 263.3117. The transaction is part of a buy-back program, authorized by the Annual General meeting held 13 May … Read the full press release

The Brazilian Administrative Council for Economic Defence cleared Yara acquisition of Bunge’s fertilizer business in Brazil

Oslo, 7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Brazilian Administrative Council for Economic Defence (CADE) has approved Yara’s acquisition of Bunge’s fertilizer business in Brazil, allowing Yara to proceed with completing the USD 750 million transaction and integration process. “This regulatory approval marks … Read the full press release

Cecilia Malmström at “We are the Others” conference in Berlin: The rise of right-wing extremism in Europe

Cecilia Malmström – EU Commissioner for Home Affairs ‘We are the Others’ conference Berlin, 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mr President, Ladies and Gentlemen, First I would like to thank the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung for organising this conference on a very important subject. For … Read the full press release

Orkla Board of Directors Nominations

Oslo, 14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Nomination Committee has submitted its recommendation for a new Board of Directors for Orkla. The election is to be held at the Corporate Assembly meeting on 21 May 2013.   The Nomination Committee recommends the re-election … Read the full press release

Sapa joint venture deal between Orkla ASA & Norsk Hydro ASA cleared by the EU Commission

14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU Commission has today approved the transaction between Norsk Hydro ASA and Orkla ASA to form a 50/50 joint venture, to be named Sapa. Pending necessary approval from Chinese competition authorities, the parties expect the transaction … Read the full press release

Canon Europa N.V. decided to reopen its public takeover bid for I.R.I.S. Group SA

London, 7-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Reference is made to the joint press release of Canon and I.R.I.S. Group SA of 26 March 2013 announcing that Canon’s public takeover bid for all shares, warrants and stock options of I.R.I.S. Group SA was … Read the full press release

Telenor signs with OTE Greece to acquire the second largest mobile operator in Bulgaria Globul

Oslo, Norway, 27-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Telenor has today signed an agreement with OTE to acquire Bulgarian mobile operator Globul for a total amount of EUR 717 million on a cash and debt free basis. Globul is the second largest mobile operator … Read the full press release