Norway

Norway

Norway expels Russian 'intelligence officers' over security concerns

The Norwegian government declared 15 Russian personnel - who were working under diplomatic cover - personae non gratae on Thursday.

13/04/2023

Business Planet

How can public spending by a city drive sustainable innovation?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this latest episode of Business Planet, we discover how local authorities in Oslo are using public procurement to decarbonise the capital's construction sites.

04/04/2023

Health news

Inside the flying hospital evacuating wounded soldiers from Ukraine

Since the start of the war, the converted passenger jet has carried out 52 missions to move injured soldiers and critically ill patients from Ukraine.

04/04/2023

Norway

Avalanches kill tourists in Norway with more bad weather forecast

Four avalanches in the north of Norway have claimed four lives.

01/04/2023

Norway

Euroviews. Why don't we rely more on nature to help us solve our crises?

With the EU Environment Council meeting in Brussels this week, we would encourage them to add nature-based solutions to the agenda for future discussions, Espen Barth Eide and Marianne Kleiberg argue.

15/03/2023

Green News

Why is Greta Thunberg protesting against wind farms in Norway?

The Swedish activist was briefly detained by Oslo police in March,

01/03/2023

Norway

Norway's leader says country is not a 'war profiteer'

Hinting that Norway would soon become one of Kyiv's biggest donors with an upcoming aid package, Jonas Gahr Støre dismisses the "war profiteering" claim made by those who want Oslo to do more for Ukrainians.

01/02/2023

Travel News

This European airline has cancelled all flights after going bust

The airline says weak financial markets and uncertainty over demand for air travel left it cash-strapped.

01/02/2023

Norway

Former Wagner commander faces deportation from Norway

He fled Russia and has said he fears for his life after witnessing the killing and mistreatment of Russian prisoners brought to the front lines in Ukraine to fight for Wagner.

23/01/2023

Culture news

Norwegian archaeologists uncover the world's oldest runestone

The ancient artefact, which dates back almost 2,000 years, was found during the excavation of an ancient burial ground in the Tyrifjorden region of Norway.

18/01/2023

Norway

Photographing melting glaciers for future generations

Garrett Fisher has a singular passion: photographing glaciers from the air. This 41-year-old American has spent years documenting glaciers first in North America and then in Europe. He has spent almost the entire summer flying above Norway.

20/12/2022

Tech News

Is Norway’s start-up scene Europe’s best-kept secret?

Norway and its engineering talent are diversifying away from oil and gas, but the country's tech start-ups need a boost.

13/12/2022

Norway

Gaffe as Twitter mixes up Norway and Nigeria on government accounts

The Norwegian Foreign Ministry reached out to Twitter support and asked them to fix the error.

13/12/2022

Norway

Laureates honoured at Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo

Winners and representatives attended the first Nobel Peace Prize ceremony since the pandemic began in Norway on Saturday. The event coincided with the UN's Human Rights Day and highlighted the erosion of human rights in Russia and Belarus and Russia's war in Ukraine.

10/12/2022

Tech News

Norway’s energy paradox: Oil and gas vs climate ambitions

Norway wants to be a leader in fighting climate change but has a legacy as a leader in oil and gas and more of it is needed since the energy crisis.

05/12/2022

Norway

Moscow summons Norwegian ambassador after Russians arrested

Moscow says the charges are "politically motivated" while Oslo says that sanctions prohibit any Russians from flying drones in Norwegian airspace.

28/11/2022

Norway

Russian man jailed for 90 days in Norway for illegally flying drone

Norway implemented a ban on drones in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

23/11/2022

Sport

John Carew: Ex-footballer given jail term for tax fraud in Norway

The court found that he had "negligently" failed to declare his income for six years.

16/11/2022

Culture news

Princess Märtha Louise of Norway steps down after controversy

Princess Märtha Louise of Norway has announced she is stepping down from royal duties to focus on her business with self-styled Shaman fiancé Durek Verrett.

09/11/2022

Green News

Norway strengthens emissions targets ahead of COP27

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said that there was no doubt that the target would require a lot of effort from the country.

03/11/2022

Norway

Two passengers killed as helicopter crashes in central Norway

The pilot of the aircraft was severely injured and has been rushed to hospital.

01/11/2022

Norway

Norway raises military alert level after suspicious drone sightings

Norway heightened its military alert level on Monday, saying the country was facing the "most serious" security situation in decades.

31/10/2022

Culture news

The mythical creatures of Europe: Trolls

The troll haunts the forests, mountains and caves of Scandinavia. Old Norse myths persist to this day of the great monsters you wouldn't want to cross on a trip to Oslo.

26/10/2022

Norway

Fears grow as more drones appear above Norway's offshore facilities

Amund Revheim, who heads the North Sea and environment group for Norway's South West Police force, said his team interviewed more than 70 offshore workers who have spotted drones near their facilities.

23/10/2022

Norway

Norway on alert after drone sightings near key infrastructure

It comes amid numerous reported drone sightings near offshore oil and gas platforms and other Norwegian infrastructure in recent months.

20/10/2022

Europe News

Russian man detained in Norway with two drones

Numerous drone sightings have been reported near Norwegian offshore oil and gas platforms in recent weeks.

14/10/2022