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Norwegian Symphonist Halvor Haug has Died, Aged 73
The Violin Channel
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July 8, 2025
Born in Trondheim in 1952, Halvor Haug studied music in Oslo, Helsinki, and London, where his mentors included Erik Bergmann, Einar Englund, and Robert Simpson. Ever since, Haug’s symphonies and numerous smaller orchestral works have been...
Norway and US renew hydropower and marine energy research pact
Offshore Energy
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July 9, 2025
Norway and the U.S. have signed a renewed memorandum of understanding (MoU) covering hydropower and marine energy research, continuing an energy research collaboration that began in 2020. Source: Norwegian Ministry of Energy According to the...
Media: Two countries want to produce anti-personnel mines for themselves and Ukraine
European Pravda
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Lithuania and Finland intend to start producing anti-personnel mines next year for their own needs as well as for Ukraine due to the military threat from Russia. As reported by Reuters, the two countries bordering Russia – Finland and Lithuania –...
Norway Chess 2025: D Gukesh beats Magnus Carlsen; World No. 1 slams table in frustration
Organiser Weekly
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World Champion Dommaraju Gukesh pulled off a stunning victory against former World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 of the ongoing Norway Chess 2025 tournament, turning the game around from a losing position on Sunday. This marked Gukesh’s...
India Eyes Offshore Energy Partnership With Norway
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, July 9 (KNN) India is looking to collaborate with Norwegian companies on offshore energy technologies as it gears up to explore over 2.5 lakh square kilometres under the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) Round-10,...
Avolta launches new retail experience aboard Norwegian Aqua
DFNI-Frontier
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July 9, 2025
Avolta has opened eight duty-free outlets and dedicated category-specific stores as part of a “world class” retail experience onboard the new Norwegian Cruise Line ship Norwegian Aqua. There are a number of first-at-sea concepts on board, with...
US DOE Expands Hydropower Partnership with Norway
Rigzone
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July 9, 2025
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has extended its collaboration with Norway’s Royal Ministry of Energy on water power research and development. The extension builds on the previously signed memorandum of understanding under which the two...
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How to track a world leader? Their bodyguards’ fitness app may have clues
Firstpost
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July 9, 2025
Curious about where your global leader might be at the moment? You might find out through their bodyguard’s fitness app. Recently, bodyguards of Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson were accused of putting his safety at risk over a long period....
6 Ways Social Media is Ruining Your Health
Beliefnet - Virginia
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Unsplash There’s little use in denying the fact that social media affects your health. Whether physically, psychologically, or a combination of the two, the addiction to our screens can have some pretty dire consequences to our health if left...
Sports on TV for Thursday, July 10
WTOP - District Columbia
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July 9, 2025
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Thursday, July 10 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S) 5:30 a.m. FS2 —… (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Thursday, July 10 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL...
Longford's Mick Cronin interview about his life in the music industry
Longford Leader
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July 9, 2025
Brothers Michael “Mick” and Jonathan Cronin are from Drumlish, Co Longford, but have also lived in England. They originally started with the Aftermath upon returning to Ireland, but after beginning to release songs independently, their success...
Locarno announces the films selected for its parallel sections
Cineuropa
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09/07/2025 - Both the Cineasti del presente section - dedicated to current directors and films of the future - and the Piazza Grande line-up boast rich and multi-faceted selections Affection Affection by Alexia Walther and Maxime Matray Today saw...
EXCLUSIVE! Thelo Aasgaard is Rangers 'points player' who's at home among the elite as Norway boss thrilled with Ibrox step up
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 9, 2025
For some young players it might have been a daunting prospect. Turning up for your first international camp with Norway - and immediately being thrown in with some superstar talent. But when Thelo Aasgaard was handed a debut alongside the likes of...
Where to watch France vs. Wales: Latest team news and TV information
Sporting News
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July 9, 2025
Bidding for a spot in the knockouts of the UEFA Women's European Championship, France will face Wales in their second outing on Wednesday. Semi-finalists of the UEFA Women's European Championship 2022, Les Bleues, will be battling it out to grab a...
Where to watch England vs. Netherlands: Latest team news and TV information
Sporting News
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July 9, 2025
England face a high-stakes showdown against the Netherlands in their second Group D match of Women’s Euro 2025, kicking off Wednesday at Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich. After a lacklustre opening 2-0 defeat to France, the reigning European champions...
‘Free Little Art Gallery’ dedication Saturday
The Daily News - Michigan
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IRON MOUNTAIN — Members of the community are invited to attend a dedication/ribbon cutting from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday for the “Free Little Art Gallery” at the Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain. Light refreshments will be served in the...
Avolta launches retail onboard NCL's new Norwegian Aqua ship
TR Business
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July 9, 2025
A sweeping view of the new Avolta retail offering onboard Norwegian Aqua. Avolta has unveiled its retail offering onboard the new Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) Norwegian Aqua ship, comprising eight duty free shops, together with additional spaces...
Discover iOffer-Movies: Your source for foreign series with English subtitles
Cyprus Mail
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July 9, 2025
In the age of global entertainment, finding quality international TV shows can be both thrilling and frustrating—especially when subtitles are scarce. Enter iOffer-Movies, a unique online platform that offers a rich collection of foreign TV series...
Children’s event with art activities at Harmony Arboretum
The Daily News - Michigan
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MARINETTE, Wis. — The Northern Lights Master Gardeners Association will present a free children’s art event from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Harmony Arboretum. Children age 10 and younger are invited to a “creative” morning featuring six different...
Food, Fun and Fitness
The Daily News - Michigan
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The first week of the Food, Fun and Fitness, operated by the Florence County UW Extension, was packed with creativity, laughter and learning on a theme of “Under the Sea.” Participants wrote and illustrated their own stories, painted reusable...