(IN BRIEF) Ticket sales for the Men’s EHF EURO 2026 have now opened in Denmark and Norway, following Sweden’s early release. This prestigious handball tournament, set to run from 15 January to 1 February 2026, will feature top-tier matches across … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Entertainment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Norway, Sports, Sweden
Tagged championship, CTS EVENTIM, Danish Handball Federation, Denmark, EHF, EHF European Championships, elite handball, Erik Langerud, European Handball Federation, event, fans, handball, Herning, Jan Kampman, Jens B. Arnesen, Jyske Bank Boxen, Kristianstad Arena, live entertainment, Malmö Arena, Martin Hausleitner, Men’s EHF EURO 2026, Norway, Norwegian Handball Federation, Oslo, partnership, sports experience, sports ticketing management, Sweden, Swedish Organizing Committee, ticket infrastructure, ticket purchasing, ticket sales, ticketing, Tobias Frejfors, Unity Arena, World Handball Championships
(IN BRIEF) A cooperative effort between Norwegian and Danish authorities, supported by Eurojust, has resulted in over 1,000 years of prison sentences for 152 drug traffickers, dismantling a major cross-border criminal network. From 2019 to 2024, Eurojust facilitated a joint … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Denmark, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, Netherlands, News, Norway, Security & Safety, Spain, Technology
Tagged Cross-Border Crime, cryptocurrencies, Danish authorities, Denmark, drug seizures, drug trafficking, Eurojust, European Union, firearms, joint investigation team (JIT), Judicial cooperation, Liaison Prosecutor, MOROCCO, Norway, Norwegian authorities, partnership, prison sentences, Spain
(IN BRIEF) AFRY has entered into a framework agreement with Statkraft, Europe’s largest renewable energy producer, to provide technical consultancy in hydropower and electric power sectors in Norway. Building on their previous work in Sweden, the partnership aims to improve … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AFRY, collaboration, consultancy services, electric power, energy security, energy solutions, energy supply, energy transition, Framework Agreement, hydropower, low-carbon future, Marcus Bergman, Norway, partnership, reliable energy, renewable energy, Statkraft, sustainability, sustainable solutions, Sweden, technical consultancy
(IN BRIEF) IKEA’s Sleep Uncovered report reveals that people are losing an average of 1 hour and 20 minutes of sleep per night, with Mainland China reporting the best sleep quality and the USA and Norway at the bottom. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Retail, Science
Tagged bedding, comfort, disabilities, disrupted routines, Dr. Tom Crawford, financial insecurity, global sleep habits, GlobeScan, IKEA, IKEA Sleep Formula, LGBTQ+, Mainland China, Norway, schedule, screen time, sleep environment, sleep inequalities, Sleep Quality, sleep report, sleep sanctuary, sleep study, sleep tips, Sleep Uncovered, sleepwear, stress, University of Oxford, USA, vices, wellbeing
(IN BRIEF) SEB has maintained its position as the leading advisor and research provider in sustainable financing across the Nordic region, according to the latest Prospera customer survey by Kantar Sifo. The bank achieved the highest score, outperforming its competitors, … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Awards, competitive advantage, corporate clients, Denmark, Finland, Green Bond Report, Hans Beyer, institutional clients, investment-grade bonds, Kantar Sifo, leadership, Nordic Region, Norway, Prospera customer survey, regulatory changes, RESEARCH, SEB, sustainability advice, sustainability integration, sustainable banking, sustainable financing, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) SFE has awarded ANDRITZ a contract to supply advanced electromechanical equipment for the new Øksenelvane hydropower plant, which will significantly increase clean energy production in Norway. The project is set to play a key role in supporting Norway’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged Andritz, clean energy, Firdakraft AS, grid stability, hydropower contract, hydropower solutions, Norway, partnership, Pelton turbines, renewable electricity, renewable energy, SFE, Sogn og Fjordane Energi, sustainability, sustainable energy future, Øksenelvane hydropower plant
(IN BRIEF) Sweco has entered into a major framework agreement with Statkraft, Norway’s largest renewable energy producer, to provide consultancy services in areas such as hydropower, electrical power, and resilience to natural hazards. The three-year agreement, which begins in January … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Business Area President, civil engineering, construction, consultancy services, electrical power, energy supply security, environmental studies, expert areas, extension option, Framework Agreement, geoscience, green energy transition, hydropower, hydropower projects, impact assessments, January 2025, long-term partner, Norway, partnership, power production, Rasmus Nord, renewable energy, resilience to natural hazards, Statkraft, sustainability, Sweco, technical planning, three-year agreement
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed NOK 295 million (€25 million) to Momentum III, a Norwegian fund targeting early-stage climate tech companies in the Nordics and EU-27. Backed by the European Commission’s InvestEU initiative, the fund will … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged European Investment Fund, Green Tech Fund, Hilde Støle Pettersen, Marjut Falkstedt, Momentum, Nicolas de La Grandville, Norway, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) AFRY has secured a framework agreement with the Norwegian Nuclear Decommissioning agency (NND) to provide project and programme management services, aiding NND in the safe decommissioning of nuclear facilities and nuclear waste disposal. The four-year agreement, with a … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has signed a 7-year EUR 42.8 million loan agreement with Sunnhordland Kraftlag AS (SKL) to finance the modernization of the Løkjelsvatnet hydropower plant in Etne, Norway. Completed in October, the upgrade doubled the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Thales and Avinor have partnered to implement a next-generation Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) system across Norway, enabling the safe integration of unmanned and manned aircraft while adhering to European regulatory standards. Powered by Thales’ TopSky – UAS and … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Avinor, Christian Rivierre, INNOVATION, Mats Bye Gjertsen, Norway, partnership, safety, sustainability, Thales, Unmanned Traffic Management System
(IN BRIEF) Equinor UK and Shell UK are joining forces to create the largest independent energy producer in the UK North Sea, combining their offshore oil and gas portfolios into a new joint venture. The company, equally owned by both … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €40 million to HAVN Capital II, a Norway-based private equity fund targeting €250 million to invest in companies advancing renewable energy, electrification, and energy efficiency in Northern and Western Europe. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Norway
Tagged EIF, Europe, HAVN Capital II, low carbon transition, Norway, partnership, sustainability, Thomas Östros, Tomas Hvamb
(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri’s Norwegian subsidiary, Vard, has signed a €200 million contract to design and construct five Walk-to-Work vessels for an international client. The vessels, designed to support offshore oil and gas platforms, will feature hybrid propulsion systems, advanced motion-compensated … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Norway, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Fincantieri, Norway, partnership, Pierroberto Folgiero, sustainability, Vard, Walk-to-Work Vessels
(IN BRIEF) Skanska has entered a NOK 569 million contract with WS Computing AS to construct the core and shell of a hyperscale data center in Skien, Norway. This deal builds on an earlier NOK 1.1 billion contract, bringing the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Data Center Project, Norway, partnership, Skanska, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Four major energy companies—bp, Equinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies—have committed $500 million to address global energy access challenges, particularly in underserved regions like Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. This collaborative effort aims to support UN Sustainable Development … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, United Kingdom
Tagged Anders Opedal, BP, Energy Access, Equinor, France, Norway, partnership, Patrick Pouyanné, Shell, South Asia, Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, sustainability, TotalEnergies, UK, UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 (UN SDG7), Underserved Regions, Wael Sawan
(IN BRIEF) DNV has been ranked in the top five ESG and sustainability assurance providers in Verdantix’s Green Quadrant 2024 report, praised for its carbon emissions expertise and industry-specific services. DNV’s innovative digital solutions and strong technical knowledge enable it … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway
Tagged Awards, DNV, ESG & Sustainability Assurance Report 2024, leadership, Norway, sustainability, Verdantix
(IN BRIEF) Airbus and Østnes Helicopters have signed a contract for ten additional H125 helicopters to serve the Nordic region, where these aircraft are widely used for utility and aerial missions. The agreement highlights the H125’s adaptability for critical tasks … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Altor Fund III has announced the sale of Carnegie Investment Bank, a top Nordic investment bank and asset manager, to DNB Bank ASA. Altor acquired Carnegie in 2009 and has since helped the firm grow into a market … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Sweden
Tagged acquisition, Altor, Carnegie Investment Bank, DNB, investment, Norway, partnership, Tony Elofsson
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €100 million to the Prime Green Energy Infrastructure Fund II (PGEIF II), managed by Prime Capital AG, to support renewable energy projects in Scandinavia. This brings the fund’s total size to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Norway, Sweden
Tagged Andreas Kalusche, Dr. Mathias Bimberg, EIF, ENERGY, Finland, Marjut Falkstedt, Norway, partnership, Prime Capital AG, Prime Green Energy Infrastructure Fund II (PGEIF II), Scandinavia, sustainability, Sweden
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