Tag: #oslo
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Taliban delegation starts talks in Oslo with Western government officials
A Taliban delegation led by acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has started three days of talks in Oslo with Western government officials and Afghan civil society representatives
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Edward Munch’s Famed painting has now been concluded as his own
Oslo, Feb 22 (AFP/APP) :A mysterious inscription on Edvard Munch’s famed painting ‘The Scream’ has stymied the art world for years, but Norwegian experts have now concluded it was written by none other than the artist himself. Barely visible to the naked eye, the phrase ‘Can only have been painted by a madman’ is written…
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Norway’s government proposed a bill aimed at decriminalising the possession narcotics
Oslo, Feb 19 (AFP/APP): Norway’s government on Friday proposed a bill aimed at decriminalising the possession and use of small amounts of narcotics, saying users should be offered treatment rather than face jail. “Decades of repression have taught us that punishment doesn’t work. On the contrary, punishment can make things worse,” Education Minister Guri Melby told a press…
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Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Racks Gains Despite COVID-19
Oslo, Jan 28 (AFP/APP): Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s biggest, racked up gains of more than 100 billion euros in 2020 despite market turbulence caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the central bank said Thursday. The fund registered a return of 10.9 percent last year, or 1.07 trillion kroner (101.5 billion euros) — its second biggest gain…
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Seventh Body Found in Norway Mudslide & Three Still Missing
The seventh body has been found in the Norway mudslide and three remain missing.
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Norway Landslide Buries Homes & Leaves over 20 Missing
A Norway landslide has buried homes and left over 20 missing.
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Oslo Refuses Another Norwegian Air Bailout
Oslo has refused another bailout of Norwegian Air.
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Norway Court Begins Review of Arctic Oil Licenses
A Norway Court has begun a review of Arctic Oil Licenses.
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PIA withdraws its staff from Europe
Karachi: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) management has decided to withdraw staff deputed in Milan, Oslo, Copenhagen and Barcelona. According to the details, Europe station will not be operated by the general sales agents of the PIA. The return of staff from Europe station will reduce costs. On the other hand, the PIA management has decided not…
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Odds favour Greta Thunberg for Peace Prize
Experts are being skeptical over Greta Thunberg getting the Nobel Peace Prize