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In troubled times, there's something about Mark Rothko's art that provides respite. His iconic rectangular colour fields - vibrant empty spaces, layered with texture - absorb our focus and allow our feelings to meander in oddly reassuring ways. Perhaps this is why Rothko is having such a resurgence in Europe right now. Last year, the Louis Vuitton Foundation presented the first retrospective in France dedicated to his works since 1999. Now, it's Norway's turn: a fascinating new exhibition dedicated to the 20th century abstract artist's lesser-known works on paper opens at the National Museum i...
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The last remaining privately owned land on the Svalbard Archipelago in Norway, "with significant environmental, scientific and economic importance" is on sale, for €300 million. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire land on one of the world-famous Svalbard islands," said Will Matthews, Head of Farms & Estates at Knight Frank to Euronews Business. Global real estate consultancy Knight Frank, which is marketing the Company holding 100% of the land, said that it is a "unique environmental, philanthropic and conservation opportunity." The land has a strategic location and is of geop...
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A convicted sex offender is asking the court to make social media access a human right. The case before Norway's Supreme Court claims that depriving the man of a Snapchat account is unlawful under the European Convention on Human Rights. The unnamed offender molested a minor and used the Snapchat messaging app to connect with young boys. He was sentenced to 13 months in prison and banned from using Snapchat for two years. “The case raises important questions about the extent to which the state can restrict access to social media platforms, which are significant tools for exercising the right t...
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Sarah Faith is a content and values writer at activist travel company, Responsible Travel. Europe boasts iconic big predators, spectacular birdlife, and some of the world’s last stretches of remote wilderness. So, swap the beach break for your binoculars and head out on a doorstep safari - because Europe’s wildlife needs your help. According to the European Environment Agency, Europe’s biodiversity is declining at an alarming rate. But there’s hope. Rewilding projects across the continent are bringing life back where it’s disappearing and tourism can support them. Here’s where to see wildlife ...
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Europe has been heavily dependent on North Sea infrastructure for several decades. Although this mainly includes oil and gas, the North Sea also provides wave and wind energy, fishing opportunities, and hosts a lot of telecommunications infrastructure. Recognising this area's inherent importance, European nations have significantly ramped up North Sea exploration and drilling in the last several years, with a number of projects lined up for the next few years. The UK, the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Norway are the five European countries leading this race to make the most of the North Se...
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The Norwegian centre-left government announced on Friday plans for “a historic increase” in military expenditure of 52 billion euros over the next 12 years. “We need a defence that is fit for purpose in the emerging security environment," Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said. "As our security environment is deteriorating, we need to spend more on and pay more attention to defence and preparedness," he continued. Gahr Støre added that his two-party government wants to spend a total of 140 billion euros between now and 2036. He also detailed that NATO-member Norway wants to buy at least five new...
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An Iranian-born Norwegian man accused of conducting a deadly shooting rampage at a gay bar in the city during the annual Pride celebrations in 2022 has pleaded not guilty to charges of terrorism and murder. Watch the full report in the player above.
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The UK lagged behind other similar countries in cancer treatment, with patients waiting longer before starting chemotherapy, according to two new studies. Researchers analysed data from more than 780,000 cancer patients in Australia, Canada, Norway, and the UK. They found that UK cancer patients received chemotherapy and radiation less often than in the other three countries, with older patients the least likely to receive the treatments. The findings were published in two papers in the journal The Lancet Oncology00031-7/fulltext). “Countries whose cancer survival is lower than similar countri...
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