ASCO scores $88m contract in Norway

Aberdeen-based energy logistics group, ASCO, has won a contract from Aker BP in Tananger, Sandnessjøen, and Farsund in Norway. The deal covers base and logistics services as well as continued services in warehouse management, load carriers, waste services, …

World No. 2 Fabiano Caruana returns to Norway Chess 2025

Stavanger, Jan 7 (IANS): Fabiano Caruana, the current World No. 2 and a key figure in chess, is set to compete in Norway Chess 2025. This will mark his eighth participation in the tournament, where he will face many of the strongest players in the world. …

Aberdeen’s ASCO wins £70m contract with Aker BP in Norway

Aberdeen-headquartered ASCO has been awarded a £70 million contract by Aker BP for work across its Norwegian operations. The firm has been awarded work in base and logistics services for the next five years. ASCO will also continue providing warehouse …

Norway posted highest seafood export value ever in 2024

Norway posted the highest seafood export value in its history in 2024, defying mid-year predictions of a downturn after a tumultuous start to the year. According to data compiled by the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC), Norway exported seafood worth NOK 175 …

ASCO wins £70 million contract with Aker BP in Norway

ASCO has been awarded a five-year contract for base and logistics services for Aker BP in Tananger, Sandnessjøen and Farsund in Norway. The agreement also includes continued services in warehouse management, load carriers, waste services and personnel …

Preserving the past: Norway's Hardanger fiddle getting new life in the metro

FARGO — For years, they sat up in our attics or in immigrant trunks stashed in the basement. The "Hardanger Fiddle" that Norwegians made for centuries is now making a resurgence in Fargo-Moorhead. Not just musicians, but builders of the treasured …

Five budget-friendly activities to do with children in Norway

Norway often tops online lists of the world's most desirable places to live due to its beautiful landscapes, relatively high wage levels, and quality of life. However, it is also known for its high cost of living, which can be a significant concern for …

European leaders in France, Norway and Germany hit back against Elon Musk in UK political meddling row

Predictive Clinical Factors of Pain-Related Quality of Recovery Following Elective Gastrointestinal and Hepato-Pancreato-...

Introduction Gastrointestinal (GI) and hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) elective surgeries are complex procedures performed to treat conditions affecting the GI system, liver, pancreas, and bile ducts.1 These conditions include severe diseases such as …

4H Norway and 4H Gambia Reaffirm Commitment to SDGs Through Sustainable Partnership

By: Haruna Kuyateh 4H Norway is currently on a two-week study tour in The Gambia, gathering information and engaging with 4H Youth Clubs in the North Bank and Central River Regions. The delegation, which includes 17 volunteers and two technical officers, …