News

Norwegian city presents gift to BB King Museum in Mississippi

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:06:19 GMT

Consul General of Norway, Mr Lasse Seim, attended the official handing over of a gift to the BB King Museum in Indianola, Mississipi from the City of Notodden, Notodden Blues Festival and Europas Blues Senter on June 5. The gift was a custom made throne, designed and made by artisan Inge Mikkelsen.

Ambassador Strømmen in Texas

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:55:36 GMT

Ambassador of Norway to the US, Mr Wegger Strømmen, visited Houston, San Antonio, and Austin May 3 - 6.

Carte Blanche at Dance Salad Festival 2009

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:56:30 GMT

April 10 and 11 the Norwegian Company of Contemporary Dance, Carte Blanche, performed in Houston as part of the Dance Salad Festival 2009. Carte Blanche danced alongside a variety of dancers from Europe.

State Secretary Kåss opens INTSOK's annual Technology conference

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:56:23 GMT

State Secretary from the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, Mr Robin Martin Kåss, opened the annual US-Norway technology conference in Houston March 25.

Knut Erik Jensen performs in Dallas and Houston

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:35:13 GMT

Norwegian classical pianist Knut Erik Jensen performed in Dallas and Houston March 11 and March 14. The recitals were a part of Jensen's US tour, Nordic Elegance, and included music from a variety of Norwegian composers.

Learn at Lunch series feature Norway

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:35:19 GMT

On March 5 the Learn at Lunch series featured Norway, represented by the Norwegian Consulate General in Houston. In cooperation with Houston International Protocol Office and the Norwegian Seamen's Church, the Consulate presented important aspects of Norway.

Norwegian scientists collaborate with Baylor School of Medicine

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:34:39 GMT

A group of Norwegian scientists from the medical field visited Houston February 16-19. The Baylor School of Medicine and Dr Mike Friedlander hosted them and arranged meetings with numerous specialists in science and medicine here at the college.

Stavanger delegation visits Houston

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:36:02 GMT

The Mayor of the city of Stavanger, Leif Johan Sevland, made his annual winter visit to Houston January 26-28.

Grieg Festival at Rollins College, Florida

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:35:37 GMT

The International Grieg Society and the Rollins College Department of Music hosted a Grieg Festival January 9-11.

Nathalie Nordnes in Houston and New Orleans

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:35:01 GMT

The Norwegian singer/ songwriter Nathalie Nordnes visited Houston and New Orleans in mid-December.

Successful Intsok Workshop

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:36:08 GMT

Intsok's 6th Annual US/Norway Subsea Umbilical Riser & Flowline (SURF) workshop held on Oct. 30th, 2008 was a smashing success in terms of both turnout and speaker line-up.

Norwegian Christmas Bazaar

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:35:22 GMT

This year's traditional Christmas Bazaar at the Norwegian Seaman's Church in Pasadena was a great success.

The Norwegian ambassador in Houston

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:35:49 GMT

The Norwegian ambassador to the US, H.E. Mr Wegger Chr. Strømmen, visited Houston on October 26-28.

Oil for Development in Houston

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:34:45 GMT

The Director for the Government of Norway's Oil for Development initiative, Mr. Petter Nore, visited Houston September 23-24.

Houston's Mayor White to visit Stavanger for the ONS

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:35:56 GMT

Mayors Bill White and Leif Johan Sevland, of energy cities Houston and Stavanger, respectively, will meet with Consul General Lasse Seim in Stavanger during the 2008 Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) conference 26-29 August, 2008.

Reprise in Houston

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:36:29 GMT

The award winning drama “Reprise” is one of the most talked about Norwegian films in years, and has finally made its way to the U.S. and Houston.

Stavanger hosting Europe's largest offshore conference

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:35:28 GMT

The Offshore Northern Seas 2008 will be arranged in Stavanger 26-29 August, 2008, and will be the largest of its kind in Europe this year.

Norway to increase petroleum activities

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:35:43 GMT

The Norwegian government recently announced that it will accept bids for 79 blocks in the Norwegian and Barents seas. This will be the 20th ordinary licensing round for exploration bids on the Norwegian continental shelf.

Intersessional Working Group on Greenhouse Gases in Norway - Shipping to become greener

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:34:33 GMT

Delegates from the International Maritime Organization are gathered in Oslo this week to discuss how the shipping-sector can reach a climate agreement. Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry, Mrs. Sylvia Brustad, noted that one of the main challenges in this respect is to make a global agreement that is respected by all parties.

Norwegian Maritime Sector remains important

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:35:53 GMT

Norway is still a leading country with regards to shipping and mobile offshore units, according to figures released by the Norwegian Shipowners' Association. The association also holds hope for shipping to become a zero-emitter of greenhouse gases.