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Norconsult to deliver engineering consultancy services for NRK’s HQ in Oslo
World Construction Network
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July 8, 2025
Norconsult has been chosen by contractor and project developer HENT, a part of Sentia, to provide major engineering consultancy services for the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation’s (NRK) new media house in Oslo. This contract is estimated to be...
Photographer Captures Dreamy Photos of Volcanic Eruption During a Rainstorm
PetaPixel - California
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July 31, 2025
Iceland’s famed Sundhnúkagígar volcano is erupting, and photographer Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove captured incredible photos of a rainstorm hitting the molten-hot lava, creating ethereal steam and fog around the volcano. Since December 2023, the...
Jörgen Releases First Single on SPIN Records
SPIN
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August 1, 2025
Music producer and DJ Jorge Duarte, better known as Jörgen, releases his first single, “Montañas Oscuras,” for SPIN Records today (August 1), available across all streaming platforms. “‘Montañas Oscuras’ was born out of pure inspiration,” says...
On an anniversary trip to Iceland, they went to check into their hotel. It didn’t exist.
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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But when the time came to check into one of their hotels, they ran into a problem. The hotel they booked — and paid more than $600 to — didn’t exist. The dispute: Rhoads, a social worker, and Glick, a tech entrepreneur, both in their late 50s,...
Alayah Pilgrim manifests Euro 2025 knockout destiny with goal in 2-0 win over Iceland
The Straits Times
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July 6, 2025
BERN – With Switzerland’s hopes of making the knockout round of the Women’s European Championship hanging in the balance late in the game against Iceland on July 6, substitute Alayah Pilgrim had one thing on her mind when coach Pia Sundhage called...
Kyrgyzstan's Transformer Industry Expands, Reaching EAEU And Global Buyers
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, July 4. Kyrgyzstan is expanding its export of electrical transformers to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries and beyond. Data obtained by Trend from the National Statistical Committee...
Photographer Sends Up His Drone to Capture Iceland’s Unique Geothermal Landscape
PetaPixel - California
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July 6, 2025
A photographer has been sending up his drone above geothermal pools to capture abstract images of the colorful and textured hot springs. Vilhelm Gunnarsson is a press photographer from Iceland, a country renowned for its abundant natural hot...
NATO Maritime Task Force Sails into Arctic and High North
The Maritime Executive
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NATO is reporting that a task force of ships is currently operating in the Arctic and High North in an effort to strengthen its maritime presence and practice operations in the region. NATO joins the rush to the region, which has also seen a...
Environmentalists Criticise Power Firm Over Unlawful Project
Iceland Review
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July 31, 2025
Iceland’s national power company, Landsvirkjun, has come under fire for continuing construction on the Hvammsvirkjun hydroelectric plant. As RÚV reports, Iceland’s largest electricity generator was found to have lacked proper permits, and its...
Forget Dulles & Reagan: Fly To Washington DC’s Most Underrated Airport Instead
Simple Flying
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August 1, 2025
Washington, DC is home to the capital of the United States. Because of the area's historic and cultural significance, the population of the area is nearly 700,000 total residents. The city is a major meeting point for people and governmental...
Friendshoring Chemical Production to India - A Shift Toward Localized Manufacturing to Reduce Geopolitical Risks: Aashish Kasad, Senior Partner, Ernst & Young LLP and National Leader – Chemicals and Agri sector
Indian Chemical News
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The global chemical industry has long been characterized by its reliance on extensive supply chains that span continents, with concentrated production in certain regions having lower labor costs, such as China and Southeast Asia. However, the...
Yogurt production soars as protein demand grows
Wyoming Livestock Roundup
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July 4, 2025
Demand for foods high in protein continues to grow as America’s population ages and people want to develop leaner, healthier bodies and maintain muscle mass later in life. Similar protein trends are taking place in industrialized regions like the...
Owner of Iceland's largest tourist attraction issues dire warning about island's future: 'I've seen dramatic changes'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 4, 2025
It is a vicious cycle. by Kristen CarrJuly 4, 2025 The melting and vanishing of Iceland's glaciers could affect tourism in the future, Skift reported. The glaciers are a major attraction, and if they no longer exist, it would be a direct threat to...
Silversea visits new, remote destinations in Iceland's north
Seatrade Cruise News
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July 2, 2025
Silversea completed the first in a series of five expedition voyages around Iceland, with calls at Drangey Island, Hofsós and coastal cruising at Málmey, all within the Skagafjörður region. The calls form part of a broader itinerary aimed at...
An Irish industrial folly spawns a new generation of cutting-edge creativity
The Irish Times
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THIS TOO WILL PASS The failures of our past litter the landscape. Some are more visible than others. Drive out into the Inagh Valley, in Connemara, and there is beauty at every turn. Lakes reflect the outline of mountains, and sheep nibble...
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Cyprus Mail
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July 4, 2025
Due to an increase in the popularity of Bitcoin, there is a growing number of individuals looking into options that would allow them to participate in crypto mining without having to purchase highly priced hardware. Cloud mining is one of the most...
August long weekend: 5 things Portagers can do to enjoy it
Portage Online
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August 1, 2025
Portage la Prairie residents are in for a treat this August long weekend, as a vibrant array of activities awaits both locally and within a reasonable drive. From cultural celebrations and traditional gatherings to opportunities for community...
Five University of Tennessee faculty receive Fulbright Awards
EurekAlert!
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Five faculty members at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville — Christopher Cherry, Virginia Corrigan, Bernard Issa, Hector Pulgar and Tong (Toni) Wang — have been selected to receive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program awards for the 2025-26 academic...
Hot topic: Why bake on the Med when you can have a 'coolcation' at home?
Irish Examiner
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August 2, 2025
It’s the summer season, and you’ve planned your getaway for months. You are heading for the sunnier climes of Spain or Portugal, even as far as Greece. The traditional sun holiday had it all: beaches, sea, some nice food and most of all, the...
He was married to one of the world's most notorious sex traffickers. But the CEO rebounded spectacularly... and is living like a king
Daily Mail
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August 1, 2025
As Ghislaine Maxwell moved to a Texas federal prison hoping that Donald Trump will give her a presidential pardon, her one-time husband is living large with his girlfriend in a new $1.8million Massachusetts home, Daily Mail can reveal. Scott...