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Ski Legend Stein Eriksen Dies

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Category: Culture / Lifestyle

Utah ski legend Stein Eriksen died Sunday at his home in Park City, surrounded by his family, Deer Valley Resort said in a statement. Eriksen was 88. Known for decades for his impeccable style and panache on skis, Eriksen, competing for Norway, won the gold medal in giant slalom and the silver in slalom at […]

Source: The Salt Lake Tribune

Published: March 19, 2024


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American LNG Exporters Turn to Europe

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Category: Energy

For years, U.S. gas companies looking to export liquefied natural gas dreamed of a booming Asia. Now, with demand there falling and the first shipment weeks away, Europe has emerged as an unlikely savior. European gas production is down and countries there want to get more of the heating and power plant fuel from places […]

Source: Bloomberg

Published: March 19, 2024


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Kongsberg Protector selected for General Dynamics Stryker

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Category: Defense / Security

General Dynamics Land Systems has selected Kongsberg’s Protector Remote Weapon station for their Stryker vehicles. Kongsberg’s Protector Remote Weapon Station can be fitted to any platform, and used to remotely control light- and medium-caliber weapons. General Dynamics will use the system as the solution for the 30mm weapons integrated on their Stryker vehicles. “We are […]

Source: UPI

Published: March 19, 2024


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Norway Wealth Fund Names CEO of Real Estate Group

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Category: Property / Real Estate

The world’s biggest wealth fund named Karsten Kallevig as chief executive officer of its real estate group. Kallevig has served as chief investments officer for the group. He joined as head of property investments in 2010 and has since built a 159 billion-krone ($18 billion) portfolio. The $840 billion fund in July created a specific […]

Source: Bloomberg

Published: March 19, 2024


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Changes in the Norwegian Government

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Category: Government

Ms. Elisabeth Aspaker, Minister, has been charged with the responsibility for EEA and EU Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Vidar Helgesen, Minister, has become Minister of Climate and Environment. Ms. Sylvi Listhaug, Minister, has been charged with the responsibility for Immigration Affairs in the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, and Social […]

Source: The Office of the Prime Minister

Published: March 19, 2024


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