Norway intends to open Europe's largest rare-earth mine by 2028, aiming to reduce reliance on imports. The project has faced delays due to environmental concerns over mineral-processing facilities in forested areas. (EURONEWS) Norway says Europe's 'largest' rare-earth mine plan set for
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Twenty-two nations adopted a UN declaration on Monday urging AI to remain under human control and proposing a global supervisory regime. The initiative, led by Finland and Norway, calls for mandatory pre-deployment testing and independent evaluation of frontier AI models. Germany is among the signatories, while France, Italy
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A German startup successfully launched a 28-meter rocket into orbit from Norway, carrying five small satellites. The mission marks the first commercial orbital launch from continental European soil, advancing Europe's push for strategic autonomy in space launch capabilities. Germany's research ministry hailed the milestone as
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A European Parliament-commissioned report recommends a permanent partnership between the EU, Iceland, Norway and Greenland to enhance Arctic digital and energy security. The proposal covers maritime security, energy, transport and critical raw materials, with no requirement for EU membership. The 60-page study was completed before Iceland’s referendum
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Eight NATO allies launch the HALO satellite constellation initiative to integrate nationally owned military satellites into a networked system. The project, announced at the NATO summit in Ankara, aims to enhance military resilience, communications and missile tracking. Denmark, Canada, Finland, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and Turkey are involved. (DEFENSE
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