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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs seeks input for new report on citizen assistance abroad

October 4, 2024 - by Miriam Soukaina Nenni - Leave a Comment

The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will submit a new report to Stortinget in 2025, outlining the assistance provided to Norwegian citizens abroad, including during crises. The ministry is now …

Denmark / General news / Philippines

Danish-Filipino art collaboration takes over Philippine public spaces

October 4, 2024 - by Miriam Soukaina Nenni - Leave a Comment

A Danish-Filipino art collaboration is taking over Philippine public spaces. The collaborative project invites public participation, merging art with the urban and natural landscapes of the Philippines. In Situ, Performance …

Community news / Philippines / Sweden

Filipino activist receives award in Sweden

October 4, 2024 - by Karoline Rosenkrantz Paasch - Leave a Comment

Filipino activist Joan Carling has received the Right Livelihood Award in recognition of her significant contributions to indigenous rights. Carling was honored alongside activists from Palestine and Mozambique, as well …

General news / Norway / Philippines

Filipino singers make history at Grieg Choir Festival in Norway

October 4, 2024 - by Miriam Soukaina Nenni - Leave a Comment

The University of Santo Tomas Singers have become the first Filipino and Asian group to win the Grand Prize at the prestigious Grieg International Choir Festival in Norway. Competing against …

Denmark / General news / Philippines / Taiwan / Thailand

Denmark’s only adoption agency closes for good

October 2, 2024 - by Miriam Soukaina Nenni - 1 Comment

Danish International Adoption (DIA) is closing after months of criticism, the agency announced in a letter to the Minister for Social Affairs and Housing, Anne Sophie Hæstorp Andersen. The closure …

Norway / Philippines

Norway’s Ambassador meets with Palau’s president for Independence Day

October 2, 2024October 3, 2024 - by Miriam Soukaina Nenni - Leave a Comment

On Palau’s Independence Day, Ambassador Christian Lyster met with Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the country’s independence, the embassy writes on their Facebook page. …

Business in Asia / Innovation & Technology / International relations / Norway / Philippines / Sustainability

Norway helps Philippines launch deposit return system

September 27, 2024 - by Karoline Rosenkrantz Paasch - Leave a Comment

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) hosted a workshop to introduce the Deposit Return System (DRS) in the Philippines. Held at …

Business in Asia / Denmark / Energy / International relations / Philippines / Sustainability

Danish Ambassador supports Philippines amid global tensions

September 26, 2024 - by Karoline Rosenkrantz Paasch - Leave a Comment

Danish Ambassador supports Philippines Danish Ambassador to the Philippines, Franz-Michael Mellbin, warned of rising global instability, highlighting concerns over nations seeking to reshape the international order for their national interests. …

Community news / Finland / Philippines

Philippines’ president Marcos strengthens ties with Finland during meeting with Finnish ambassador Nurminen

September 24, 2024September 25, 2024 - by Miriam Soukaina Nenni - Leave a Comment

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with Finland’s Ambassador Saija Nurminen on Monday, highlighting the Philippines’ commitment to strengthening ties with Finland. President Marcos expressed optimism for increased collaboration in …

Denmark / General news / Myanmar / Philippines / Vietnam

Danish civil society invited to apply for emergency flood relief funding

September 19, 2024 - by Miriam Soukaina Nenni - Leave a Comment

Danish Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working with local partners in South and Southeast Asia can now apply for funding from the Danish Emergency Relief Fund (DERF) to assist flood-affected areas …