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A truly historic moment! Norway is honored to have completed our ratification process for Finland 🇫🇮 and Sweden 🇸🇪 in
@NATO
at the
@StateDept
today.
@NorwayMFA
@NorwayNATO
@NorwayAmbUSA
#WeAreNATO
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#Norwegians
@KygoMusic
@LeifOveAndsnes
and
#MortenLindberg
have all been nominated for
#Grammys
on Feb. 10
#2019
!
#GoodLuck
and
#Congratulations
! Discover all the nominations here:
#MusicNorway
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Today, we celebrate the 209th anniversary of the Norwegian Constitution. We wish you a very happy 17 May!
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We get it! With over 54% of new cars sold being electric in Norway, who could blame you?
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Norway is pleased to see, that on his first day in office, Joe Biden announced that the U.S. will rejoin the Paris Agreement🌿, and will remain in the World Health Organization🏥. Let's achieve more, together. Welcome back!
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Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all of our followers around the world! Whether you celebrated last night or this morning; whether you observe Christmas or another holiday; and whether you’re Norwegian, American, or hail from somewhere else; we wish you a wonderful day.
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Wishing appointed Norwegian Ambassador Anniken Krutnes a warm velkommen to the United States! Be sure to follow her as she promotes
#NorAmRelations
🇳🇴🇺🇸 at
@NorwayAmbUSA
.
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We stand in solidarity with
#Ukraine
tonight as we light up the Ambassador's Residence in yellow and blue, the colors of the Ukrainian flag.
#StandWithUkraine
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God jul, merry Christmas, and happy holidays from the Norwegian Embassy!
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#Norwegian
Viking longship replica has begun voyage along east coast. More info & tourdates: via
@NACCMA
@drakenhh
#Vikingspirit
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Our 🇳🇴 Embassy was honored to witness
@POTUS
’s signing of the 🇺🇸 Instruments of Ratification for 🇫🇮 and 🇸🇪's
@NATO
Accession Protocols. A historic day, and one step closer to welcoming our Nordic neighbors to NATO!
@WhiteHouse
@NorwayMFA
#WeAreNATO
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President Donald J. Trump receives credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to the United States, Anniken Krutnes, Thursday, Sept.17, 2020, in the Oval Office of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian)
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It's Sami Language Week! There are 11 Sami languages + dialects spoken across the Sapmi Region: Arctic Finland, Sweden, Norway and Russia’s Kola Peninsula. In Northern Norway, the Sami culture is experiencing a strong renaissance.
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"My Name is Ada Hegerberg" is a new documentary on
@AdaStolsmo
, the Norwegian soccer star who was the 1st woman to win the Ballon d'Or, and who is the all-time leading scorer in the Women's Champions League.⚽️
Her story now streaming in the U.S. on
@ESPN
+
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The tree may have been lit, but it isn't going away anytime soon! The Christmas tree at Union Station symbolizing Norwegian-American friendship and thanks for allyship during World War Two will stay up throughout the month of December. Stop by and check it out! 🇳🇴🎄🇺🇸
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The snow in D.C. meant our colleague Simen picked an especially Norwegian way of getting to work this morning!
#morningcommute
❄️🎿
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Today, we celebrate the 208th anniversary of the Norwegian Constitution. We wish you, your families, and your friends a very happy 17 May!
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The Embassy of Norway🇳🇴 supports LGBTQI Pride🏳️🌈🌈 because all people, regardless of race, sexual orientation or gender identity, deserve freedom and equality.
Norway is deeply committed to human rights and dignity for all.
#DiplomacyUnited4Pride
@CapitalPrideDC
#Pride2020
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H.R.H. Crown Prince Haakon is in Seattle! As part of day one, the Crown Prince and Minister of Digitalization, Karianne Tung, visited leading tech companies Amazon and Microsoft.
@awscloud
@Microsoft
#AI
#Sustainability
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Norwegian outstanding soccer player
@MixDiskerud
bringing his friends from
@NYCFC
celebrating 17th of May! Hipp hipp!
http://t.co/izMNLjGMhj
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The world’s largest all-electric ferry is now sailing in the Oslo Fjord, with sufficient charge🔋 to make between 20 and 24 crossings a day! The Bastø Electric ferry is operated by Norwegian shipping company Bastø Fosen.
#NorwayisElectric
⚡️
#NorWays
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The 24th Norwegian Christmas tree at
@UnionStationDC_
is lit! The 🎄tree symbolizes Norway’s gratitude for the United States’ assistance during and after WWII, and our enduring friendship ever since.
#NorwayinUSA
🇳🇴🇺🇸
#Norwayxmas
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The tree is lit! 🎄 What a magical evening. Huge thanks to our “partners in pine,”
@WashPerformArts
and
@NACCMA
, “fir” all your hard work. 😊
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Today is international
#PolarBearDay
🐻❄️❄️ The polar bear population (approx. 3,000) in Svalbard, Norway is among the world's largest. Polar bears have been protected in Norway since 1973.
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Congratulations! The
@thenordicmuseum
in
#Ballard
is finally open! We look forward to years of collaboration with this
#Nordic
cultural flagship in the US:
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Tomorrow: Norway's favorite crime novelist
#JoNesb
ø will discuss his new standalone thriller, "The Kingdom," with author
@Connellybooks
and reviewer
@OlineCogdill
at
@PoliticsProse
. Nov 15, 2020 - 1 pm ET
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Busy day in D.C. for 🇳🇴 FM
@EspenBarthEide
! Productive meetings with
@UnderSecStateP
,
@AmbassadorTai
, & senators. Eide emphasized support for 🇺🇦 & concern for the humanitarian situation in Gaza. He also focused on the Arctic, trade, & 🇳🇴's strong bilateral relationship with 🇺🇸.
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The Norwegian Christmas tree 🎄 at
@UnionStationDC_
is lit, symbolizing the strong friendship between Norway🇳🇴 and the United States.🇺🇸
#Norwayxmas
#NorwayinUSA
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God jul! Merry Christmas!🎄Christmas Eve is the biggest winter holiday in Norway. Norwegians eat porridge with a hidden almond in it. Whoever finds the almond wins a marzipan pig. Dinner is ribbe (pork ribs), lutefisk (cod) or pinnekjøtt (lamb). And of course, carols and gifts!🎄
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Tomorrow is
#May17th
-
#Norway
’s Consitution Day. A big day in Norway and abroad. This requires preparation. Here are five ways
#Norwegians
get ready!
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“Culture communicates who we are ...Culture is diplomacy” says FM
#EriksenSoreide
as she opens Norway Now 2018 at
@ScanHouse
in NY - followed by presentation of 18 travel ready
#Norwegian
performances.
#APAPNYC
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The world’s largest
#viking
ship sailing in modern times, is coming to the Wharf in DC! Follow the journey and experience Draken's East Coast Tour 2018 at
#VikingSpirit
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Congratulations to
@POTUS
Biden and
@VP
Harris on their historic
#Inauguration
. We look forward to continuing the excellent cooperation between the U.S. & Norway. Eager to work together on security, climate, the Arctic, global health, green energy, and much more.
📷Raedle/Getty
FM
#EriksenSoreide
:
@POTUS
and
@KamalaHarris
Norway is ready to work with you. Let’s come together to carry us all forward.
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Thank you
#StellaBlizzard
for making all of us at the
#Norwegian
embassy feel right at home!❄️☃️🌬️🇳🇴
#snowday
#EastCoast
#Blizzard2017
#Snow
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Biathlete Marte Olsbu Røiseland (pictured) took first place in women's sprint yesterday – and won Norway's 200th Olympic gold medal of all time! What an accomplishment! 🥇🥇🥇
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Hipp, hipp, hurra! Happy
#17Mai
to
#Norwegians
all over the world!
#Norway
#Celebration
#SyttendeMai
#Traditions
#ConstitutionDay
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Norwegian company
@nelhydrogen
is set to build a new automated gigawatt electrolyzer manufacturing facility in Michigan!
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Today is Norway’s Liberation and Veterans Day – a time to remember and appreciate the freedoms granted to us through veterans' efforts and sacrifices. Our Defense Attaché's office visited Arlington National Cemetery to pay homage to the three Norwegian-Americans resting there.
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Norway's 5-year Nansen Program for Ukraine 2023-27 comprises military and civilian support. This support is long-term, flexible, and based on Ukraine's needs. Norway emphasizes coordination with Ukraine and the international community.
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Only 8
#hockey
players from
#Norway
have played an
@NHL
game. Emilio Pettersen
@DU_Hockey
could become 9th. He's part of an impressive freshman class
@UofDenver
, whose games are now being streamed in Norway, thanks to Pettersen's presence: via
@denverpost
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How it looks when Ambassador
@kareraas
chairs an all-hands meeting—and all the Embassy staff are
#workingfromhome
.
#COVID19
#SocialDistancing
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Norway’s first woman ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Anniken Krutnes is a trailblazer.
@NorAmNews
explores her 27 year-long career in the foreign service.
#WomensHistoryMonth
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From all of us at the Embassy, Merry Christmas!🎄Christmas in Norway is celebrated by most on December 24. God Jul🎅
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The Norwegian secret to happiness is
#friluftsliv
, or outdoor living.🚵♀️🌿Ambassador Krutnes explains👇
#NorWays
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Happening now:
@NorwayAmbUSA
Anniken Krutnes serving delicious 🇳🇴 seafood at
@WholeFoods
store on P Street in D.C. Export of seafood from Norway to the US has grown by 44% in volume and 75% in value from 2019 to 2022.
@Seafood_Norway
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Did you miss it? This is what it looks like when the Draken Harald Hårfagre docks in Washington DC. Go check it out and learn about Norway’s push for a sustainable ocean economy.
#Norway4Oceans
#NorAmRelations
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The Embassy flag is at half mast in honor of the life and legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman to ever serve on the Supreme Court and fierce champion of gender equality.
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Ten years have passed since the attacks on Oslo and Utøya.
#22July
is a dark day in Norway’s history. We honor the memory of those who lost their lives and remind each other of the need to continue the battle against all forms of hate speech, racism, and extremism.
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Congratulations to U.S. Air Force Colonel Aaron Steffens, who was presented with the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit for his “outstanding service in the interest of Norway” as Air Attaché in Oslo!
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#Norway
is seeking membership in the
@UN
Security Council. Read AMB
@kareraas
’ reflections on Norway’s pledge to
#EqualRights
,
#climate
security, peace & reconciliation, sustainable development & more
#Norway4UNSC
#UNSC
@NorwayUN
@diplomatnews
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"I will paint living people, who breathe and feel and suffer and love.” –Edvard Munch
The Residence of Norway’s Ambassador to the U.S. boasts a collection of 🇳🇴's most notable artists.
We will be sharing art from the collection, kicking things off with Edvard Munch.
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It’s a momentous day for our Nordic neighbor Finland, with whom Norway shares great cooperation. 🇫🇮🇳🇴 Its membership has been formalized and Finland is now NATO's 31st nation! This move will strengthen NATO and bolster security.
@FinlandinUSA
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Norway gifts a Christmas tree to
@UnionStationDC_
each year in honor of 🇳🇴🇺🇸 friendship, and gratitude for the help of US soldiers during WWII. The 23rd annual
#NorwegianChristmas
will feature🎶performances by
@TheStringQueens
&
@WashPerformArts
’
#COTG
. Tomorrow. Dec 3. 6pm.
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Why have a normal Friday when you could have a Waffle Friday? Our amazing interns, Ingrid, Vilde, and Oscar, prepared these treats for the whole Embassy today. 🧇❤️
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#DidYouKnow
-there are indigenous people in +90 nations worldwide? In
#Norway
there are over 40 000 Sami people!
#WeAreIndigenous
#IIPD2017
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Photo of similar conditions in DC on Jan. 17, 1922: “Lt Thorstein H. Buttedahl formerly of the
#Norwegian
Cavalry is one who welcomed the heavy snow which has visited the National Capital. Lieut. Buttedahl is making the most of this opportunity to enjoy his skis.”
#LoveSnow
❄️
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Norway has an all-female delegation this year!
🙌 Also this year, we are keeping up the excellent tradition of an **all female** delegation representing
#Norway
at the opening of the high-level General Debate of
#UNGA
#WomenPeacePower
🇺🇳🇳🇴🇺🇳🇳🇴
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From our Embassy family to yours, Godt Nytt År, takk for det gamle! (Happy New Year, thank you for the past year!) Although tonight’s celebrations may look different from years past, we wish everyone a safe and joyous night.
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Retaining women in the workforce in Norway has generated as much national wealth as the country's sovereign wealth fund— the largest in the world.
#Genderequality
is key to economic growth.
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"We must stop the destruction of the ocean.
We must produce more in the ocean and from it.
We must strengthen our knowledge about the ocean.
We must secure financing and investment in a sustainable ocean economy."
— Ambassador Krutnes at today's
@OceanPanel
launch event.
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The day has finally arrived! The new
@munchmuseet
(Munch Museum) has officially opened in Oslo, and we could not be more excited.
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The Norwegian Air Force✈️ flew in star formation to ring in the holiday season.✨
@Forsvarsdep
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Oslo was recently named the world's best city for work-life balance!
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Important vote in the House today in favor of sending more aid to Ukraine. Ukraine is in dire need of more military assistance. We commend sustained 🇺🇸leadership in the support of 🇺🇦. Ukraine must win this war.
#StandWithUkraine
️
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The
#Norwegian
national day is fast approaching! Here are 17 ways for kids to celebrate
#17mai
. No. 6 is our favorite — what’s yours?
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Happy Independence Day to our American friends! 🎇🎉
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Norway 🇳🇴 and Ukraine 🇺🇦 signed a 10-year security agreement during today's 3rd Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Stockholm. Norway will continue to provide long-term military and civilian support, and we remain unwaveringly committed to Ukrainian independence and sovereignty.
The security agreement between Ukraine and Norway, which Prime Minister
@jonasgahrstore
and I signed in Stockholm today, became the 15th in total for our country.
Norway will provide around €1.2 billion in military assistance to Ukraine this year. Norway, along with our other
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Excellent seminar on “Technology, Trade, and International Cooperation for a Low-Emission Future” this morning! HRH Crown Prince Haakon gave opening remarks, and speakers included
@AHuitfeldt
,
@vsiv
,
@RepScottPeters
, and reps of 🇺🇸 and 🇳🇴 companies. Thanks for a great event!
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Lihkku beivviin! Happy Birthday! Today is the
#Sami
National Day. Congratulations to our northern indigenous people🎈 Did you also know the sámi are the only indigenous people of the European Union?
#SamiNationalDay
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The Embassy hosted & co-organized “Looking North: Security in the Arctic” with
@ACScowcroft
. Topics included defense/deterrence & game-changers in the High North. Thanks to our attendees and speakers, including members of the 🇳🇴 Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defense.
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It’s almost time for the annual Christmas tree lighting at
@UnionStationDC_
! Every year, we partner with
@WashPerformArts
and
@NACCUSA
to bring you this holiday event. It will take place on December 8 at 5:00 pm and feature musical performances and special guests!
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How a sneak attack by
#Norway
's skiing soldiers deprived the Nazis of the atomic bomb
@ConversationUS
via
@SmithsonianMag
#WWII
#history
#worldhistory
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Gratulerer med dagen! 🇳🇴🎆🎈🎂 Ambassador
@kareraas
shares a social-distanced
#syttendemai
message from Washington, D.C. This is his 7th year celebrating Norway’s Constitution Day as the 🇳🇴Ambassador to the U.S. 🇺🇸
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Today, we celebrated the wonderful interns who have been with us for the past six months and will soon be off on new adventures. Oscar, Ingrid, and Vilde, we know there are great things ahead for each of you!
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Recently,
@GovWhitmer
traveled to Norway. She met with Norwegian officials, including
@jcvestre
and
@BjellandEriksen
(pictured), to discuss topics like cooperation on clean energy and Michigan and Norway’s green transition.
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For the 27th time the 🇳🇴 Christmas tree
@UnionStationDC_
will bring that warm holiday spirit to Washingtonians and serve as a reminder of Norway’s gratitude to the U.S. for its assistance during WWII and the close friendship between 🇳🇴&🇺🇸
@WashPerformArts
@lisastokke
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Happy 86th birthday to His Majesty King Harald V of Norway. Gratulerer med dagen!
Gratulerer med dagen til Hans Majestet Kongen. Takk for jobben du gjør for Kongeriket Norge! 🇳🇴
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However and whatever you celebrate, the Norwegian Embassy in Washington, D.C., wishes you and your families a festive and meaningful day! 🎄
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Happy
#PrideMonth
! Follow along with the Nordic Embassies leading up to the Pride Parade. Nordic countries stand in support of inclusion and acceptance, not only during Pride Month, but every day. 🇳🇴🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇸🇪
#Nordics4Equality
#LoveIsLove
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Friendly competition and great fun at the annual
#Nordkamp
-
#Norway
🇳🇴 vs.
#Sweden
🇸🇪 (Thanks to
@StateDept
for being neutral judges!)
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We’re finally here at
@UnionStationDC_
! The Christmas tree 🌲, presented each year by Norway to the people of Washington, DC, looks beautiful – but we can’t wait to see it aglow with lights later tonight!
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It's not only cars that are electric in Norway. The world’s first zero-emission ferry⛴️, the MF Ampere by Norled AS, started sailing in Norway, in 2015. There will be 70 all-electric and hybrid ferries in operation along Norway's coastline in 2021.
#NorWays
#NorwayisElectric
⚡️
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Norway is a global leader on
#carboncapture
and storage (CCS) – a process that traps CO2, and stores it so that it won't affect the atmosphere. 🌏 Learn more about CCS during our webinar on energy transition. Register ⬇️
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"I congratulate NOR for making a major commitment by ratifying the
#ParisAgreement
yesterday"-
@JohnKerry
#OsloREDDX
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