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Norway’s data privacy watchdog seeks ban on remote biometric identification
Norway is exploring stronger regulations on AI – and a potential ban on biometric recognition technology for surveillance. A translated statement from Datatilsynet, the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (DPA), offers recommendations on a new law...

Dollar and Other Currency Rates in Pakistan Today – October 03, 2025
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has published the latest mark-to-market (M2M) currency rates for major international currencies against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) on October 03, 2025. These rates, essential for authorized foreign exchange dealers...

Elon Musk has half a trillion in the bank, this is what he spends it on
Elon Musk has some big expenses (Picture: Getty / EPA / Reuters) In a world where famine has been declared in Gaza and British families are set to be £1,400-a-year poorer by 2030, we have history’s first ever half-trillionaire. Business titan Elon...
Free Space Optics (FSO) Communication Market Industry Trends and Forecasts to 2035: Point-to-Point Free Space Optics Gains Market Dominance – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Free Space Optics (FSO) Communication Market Industry Trends and Forecasts to 2035: Distribution by Type of Platform, Component, Transmission Range, FSO, Communication, Areas of Application, End-Users, Company Size, and...

Tanker market target for carbon capture specialist STAX
Carbon capture technology company STAX aims to expand in the Middle East tanker market which it says has a “compelling story to tell”. Speaking to Seatrade Maritime News during London International Shipping Week’s Clean Maritime Day, STAX CEO Mike...

China’s Climate Push Is An Economic Power Play
CHANGCHUN, CHINA - MAY 28: (CHINA OUT) An investor views stock prices on monitors at a securities company on May 28, 2007 in Changchun of Jilin Province, China. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images) Getty Images While climate policy in major...
Drone Sightings Shut Down Munich Airport Mirroring Norway & Denmark Incidents
I recently reported on a cyberattack on software used to help passengers board flights at Heathrow Airport. Videos by TravelAwaits The incident, which took place on September 21, caused widespread delays at Heathrow and other European airports....

Norwegian singer Oleahh finds her voice in Nairobi with cross-cultural sound
Norway-born singer Johanne Oleahh simply known as Oleahh is as much an artiste as she is a cultural bridge. With a heart full of melodies, a mind bursting with ideas, and a passport that reads like a map of the world, she is carving her own path...

Norway finds early cod maturation a continuing challenge, updates operating regulations
The Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries has released a new report finding that cod farms continued to struggle with early maturation and spawning inside cages in the 2024-2025 season. Norway’s cod farming regulations require farmers to prevent the...

Viking history to be celebrated with Norway's Leif Erikson Festival Oct. 11
NORWAY, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — The community of Norway is gearing up to celebrate all things Leif Erikson on Saturday, October 11. Since 1990, Norway has been putting on the Leif Erikson Festival in honor of the Viking history that the Norway area...

Pakistan latest currency exchange rates – October 3, 2025
The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Friday issued updated buying and selling rates for major foreign currencies, reflecting the latest market movements. The US dollar was quoted at Rs283.06 for selling and Rs280.03 for buying in the open...

UTA’s Rena Ronson & Alex Brunner On Why They Are “Optimistic” About Current State Of Indie Film Market: “Buyers Are Just Being A Bit More Thoughtful And Calculated” – Zurich Studio
UTA’s Rena Ronson and Alex Brunner stepped into Deadline’s Zurich Studio this weekend for wide-ranging discussion on the state of the indie sector, shooting films abroad and fall festival highlights so far. When pressed on the slower dealmaking...

Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan Today – 03 October 2025
KARACHI – Pakistani rupee recorded changes against various foreign currencies including Euro, Saudi Riyal and UK Pound in open market on Friday. On October 3, US Dollar’s buying rate stood at Rs282.15 while selling rate hovered at Rs282.45...

Jack Mintz: On trade and growth, Carney can learn from Canute
Breadcrumb Trail Links FP Comment The Liberals think they can govern the economic tides. They should learn from King Canute, who knew the limits of power Canute reproving his Courtiers', circa 1840. King Canute supposedly demonstrated to...

Currency Rates in Pakistan Open Market – Dollar, Pound, Riyal, Dirham Rate – 3 Oct 2025
KARACHI – Pakistani rupee shows some fluctuation against major foreign currencies, with slight variations in buying and selling rates across open markets. US dollar remained at Rs282.15 for buying and Rs282.45 for selling, amid minor movement...

When every major London Christmas market returns for 2025
Yes, we know October has only just begun, but sooner or later the mince pies will start appearing on the shelves and before you know it London will be in full festive mode. It’s only 12 weeks until Christmas, after all. For those who love getting...

Company Cars Have Huge Potential to Boost Demand for EVs, but German and European Carmakers Prefer the Status Quo. Here’s Why
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The Commission promised to work on creating demand. The upcoming fleets law is a golden opportunity to deliver on this. German and international car makers came to Munich...
Meet the Norwegian royal family: The monarchy everyone is talking about
The Norwegian royal family has found itself at the centre of global headlines over the past 12 months with a wedding, an arrest, a health crisis, tell-all documentary and move to Australia among the major moments making news. Propelled into the...
Why GDP should not be the only measure for economic prosperity
For decades, development has been measured almost exclusively through gross domestic product and other macroeconomic indicators. Using these metrics, the world economy delivered rising growth rates, expanding infrastructure and global integration....

Norwegian Police Search for Five Missing Soldiers Near Russia Border Amid Drone Activity
Norwegian police are searching for five soldiers who have disappeared without a trace in the Nesseby municipality in the eastern part of Finnmark. A large-scale search operation began on the evening of October 2 and is focusing on evacuation...