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Offshore worker airlifted to hospital in Norway
An offshore oil worker was airlifted to hospital in Norway today after falling ill aboard a platform in the North Sea.
Hebridean plastic waste goes to Norway
Plastic waste from the Outer Hebrides is being sent more than 600 miles away to Norway, it has emerged.
How Norway’s rain and snow will soon be powering British homes with green energy
Water flowing from mountains to fjords in Norway will soon be helping power British homes, as the world’s longest “interconnector” hooks up the two countries’ grids.
Norwegian islanders hoping to go ‘time-free’ and banish clocks
Residents on an Arctic Norwegian island with 69 days of constant light in the summer say they want to go “time-free” and be more flexible with school and working hours to make the most of the long days.
Aberdeen Harbour welcomes the longest vessel to dock in its history
The longest vessel to ever dock in Aberdeen has arrived to help carry out work on the £350 million expansion of the city's port.
Brexit ‘has not killed appetite to invest’ in UK North Sea, says Equinor boss
Equinor’s UK boss has insisted Brexit “has not killed appetite to invest” in the North Sea.
‘Russia-linked’ whale off Norway staying close to humans
A beluga whale found in Arctic Norway wearing a harness that suggests links to Russia appears to be enjoying staying near humans.
Fishermen find whale ‘trained by Russian military’
Officials in Norway are investigating after a beluga whale was found wearing a tight harness, prompting speculation the animal may have escaped from a Russian military facility.
Pilot ‘proud’ after helping coordinate huge Norwegian cruise ship rescue
A pilot has said he is “proud” after helping coordinate a huge rescue operation for hundreds of passengers on a Norwegian cruise ship.
Boat abandoned by Scot attempting to row across Atlantic turns up in Norway
A boat abandoned by a Scot while attempting to row across the Atlantic has miraculously turned up in Norway nearly six months later.
Flights from Aberdeen to Norway to increase during summer months
Norwegian airline Widerøe are to add a third daily flight on weekdays to Stavanger from Aberdeen International Airport.
A truly extraordinary Norway beyond Bergen
There hasn’t been such a scrum of paparazzi incited by sumptuously unfurling mounds since Kim Kardashian last strolled a beach in a bikini.
Record production sends profits up 40% at Equinor
Record production and higher oil and gas prices steered Equinor to a 40% increase in profits last year.
Councillors to discuss North Connect energy project
Plans for a giant energy cable linking the north-east with Scandinavia could be given the go ahead this week.
Cruise Ahoy with our Press and Journal Cruise
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Aberdeen sending rubbish to Scandinavia as city produces most waste in four years
Aberdeen is producing more waste than at any time in the last four years- despite its significant recycling efforts.
Set sail with the P&J on a luxury cruise to Norway and the Scottish Isles
Press and Journal readers will be able to enjoy the best sights Norway and Scotland have to offer when the paper sets sail on its very own cruise adventure.
Chief blasts DNO hostile takeover bid
Faroe Petroleum’s chief executive has hit out at DNO’s hostile takeover bid, saying the Norwegian firm is “not offering the right price”.
Debates on North Sea fishing reach stalemate
Crunch talks affecting the future of North Sea fishing seemed to have reached an impasse last night.
Councillors to discuss planning application for North Connect cable
North-east councillors have been asked to refer a decision on a major energy project to the full Aberdeenshire Council.
Faroe urges shareholders to snub ‘opportunistic’ DNO bid
Bosses at Faroe Petroleum urged investors to snub a hostile takeover offer from Norwegian oil firm DNO and hold onto their shares. Aberdeen-headquartered Faroe said the unsolicited, £444m bid was “opportunistic and substantially undervalued” Faroe. The London-listed firm encouraged shareholders to take no action. >> Read more on Energy Voice here <<
UK to ‘go beyond Norway’ on offshore automation project, say tech experts
The UK is working to “go beyond” Norway on offshore automation according to Aberdeen-based technology experts, following a landmark development in the Norwegian North Sea.
VIDEO: On this day 10 years ago, Scotland striker Chris Iwelumo missed one of the worst sitters of all-time
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Equinor strikes deal to return North Sea after five year exile
Norwegian energy giant Equinor has struck a deal to return to one of UK North Sea’s biggest undeveloped fields after a five-year absence.
Power cable connecting North-east and Norway could bring 600 jobs to area
An electricity superhighway planned between Peterhead and Norway could bring a 600 jobs boom to the local area, according to plans submitted today by developers.
ONS 2018: Aberdeen businessman launches new company in Norway
Aberdonian entrepreneur Jim Shiach has started up a new energy service company based in Stavanger, Norway.
Etchings discovered on north-east tree believed to have been written during Second World War
Etchings discovered on a tree in the north-east of Scotland are believed to have been written during the Second World War.
Anger at Scots company’s plans to dredge for kelp
A row has erupted over the first proposal to dredge for kelp in Scottish waters amid fears it could decimate marine ecosystems.
Nuart billboards to celebrate link between Scotland and Norway
Two billboards installed as part of this year’s Nuart Festival will celebrate the links between Scotland and Norway.
Ex-helicopter test pilot hails progress on safety
A retired North Sea test pilot says “remarkable” progress has been made in helicopter safety.