Norway

Norway

Norway tunes in for ‘world’s most-boring television’

Their slow television broadcasts have already included a 12-hour knitting marathon. Now fans of the 'world’s most-boring television format' are enjoying another treat: watching hikers walk up a mountain.

30/08/2018

Norway

Ex-footballer celebrates number 1 with singles chart bum tattoo

Former footballer, comedian and musician Mads Hansen has celebrated scooping a number one summer hit by having his bum inked — with a Spotify singles chart.

28/08/2018

Norway

Russia hits out as US doubles number of marines in Norway

The United States will more than double the number of Marines stationed in Norway, in line with plans first outlined in June, the Norwegian defense ministry said on Wednesday.

16/08/2018

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Norwegian minister resigns over Iranian holiday with girlfriend

Minister accused of security breach by taking his government phone to Iran.

14/08/2018

Norway

'No sex on roundabouts' Norwegian authorities tell high school graduates

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration issued a statement asking graduating high school students to refrain from having sex on roundabouts as it can be "too much of a surprise for drivers."

19/04/2018

Norway

How oil-rich Norway is leading the world on electric cars

Its wealth is built on fossil fuels, yet Norway is leading Europe and the world when it comes to electric cars.

11/04/2018

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Touring Oslo's Creative Scene

Your 'winter in Europe' guide: discovering Oslo's music and arts scene.

05/03/2018

Norway

Norway to ban semi-automatic weapons from 2021

Once implemented, the ban would mark 10 years since Norwegian national Anders Breivik shot and killed over 60 people, mostly teenagers, with semi-automatic firearms.

28/02/2018

Norway

Svalbard Global Seed Vault celebrates tenth anniversary

The store contains seeds from more than 60 institutions and almost every country in the world

27/02/2018

Sport

Two more Winter Olympic golds for Norway

Norway now has eleven golds and leads the medals table.

19/02/2018

Destinations

This is how the world’s first “energy positive” hotel will look like

This hotel will produce more energy than it consumes.

13/02/2018

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Britain's royal couple visit Norway and Sweden

William and Kate begin visit with a game of bandy.

30/01/2018

Norway

Ultimate Liverpool fan? Norway dad names baby 'Ynwa' after club song

The new dad took fandom to new heights after naming his daughter after the 'You'll Never Walk Alone' club anthem.

23/01/2018

Norway

Norwegians to Trump: We don't want to move to the US

"He's not flattering us, he's not creating a wave of immigration, he's just confusing us even more," said one former diplomat.

15/01/2018

Norway

Norwegians say: 'No thanks, Mr President!' to immigration welcome

Donald Trump is reported to have said that Norwegians would be more welcome to move to the US than immigrants from 'shithole countries' such as Haiti or African nations

13/01/2018

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Norway hoping to boost energy efficiency

Technology that could save money and energy is being trialled near Oslo.

03/01/2018

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Norway becomes the first country to switch off FM signal

Norwegian national broadcaster NRK radio programmes can now only be heard on digital radios after the last FM signal was switched to DAB

15/12/2017

Norway

‘Unprecedented’ number of reindeer killed by trains in Norway

More than a hundred reindeer have been killed by freight trains in Norway in just three days.

27/11/2017

Norway

NATO apologises to Turkey after Erdogan and Ataturk depicted as 'enemies' during military drill

"The incident does not reflect the views of NATO," said Stoltenberg

17/11/2017

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Europe’s first underwater restaurant

The eaterie will open just off the Norwegian coastline and marine biology is on the table.

26/10/2017

Norway

Nobel Peace Prize 'invests in nuclear weapon companies'

Nuclear campaigners urged to reject prize money.

20/10/2017

Norway

Norway men’s football team takes pay cut so women’s side earns the same

Male and female national players in Norway will earn the same wages in what is thought to be a first in world football.

08/10/2017

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[Watch again] Anti-nuclear weapons group wins 2017 Nobel Peace Prize

International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons given prestigious award.

06/10/2017

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Who could be in contention for the Nobel Peace Prize 2017?

Who will win the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize? The bookmakers think the names on this list are in the running.

05/10/2017

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Flying over Norway's fjords

26/09/2017

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Killer whales give surfers a scare during Norway competition

Two orcas interrupted competitors during the semi-finals of the Lofoten Masters surf competition in Unstad, Norway

25/09/2017