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Usain Bolt follows his footballing dream in Norway

Multiple Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt is training with Norwegian top-flight side Stromsgodset as he pursues his dream of becoming a professional footballer, newspaper Verdens Gang reported on Wednesday.

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."

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.

World News

Norway’s Justice Minister quits her position over her facebook commen

It's after Sylvi Listhaug caused uproar accusing the opposition of being too lenient on terrorism suspects

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Destinations

Touring Oslo's Creative Scene

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

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.

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.

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

World News

Norway's decision on Artctic oil drilling blow to environmental groups

A double blow for environmentalists fighting global warming as a lawsuit to block drilling in Norway's Arctic region is defeated and US President Donald Trump is to allow new offshore oil and gas drilling.

World News

Here's how Europe's storm names are chosen—and you can pick one, too

As Storm Eleanor winds down after thrashing the European continent this week, Euronews examines the history of storm naming, and reveals how you can get involved as well.

Norway

Norway hoping to boost energy efficiency

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

Cult

Chill out to the cool tunes of Terje Isungset

Norway's foremost ice percussionist and musician makes music with ice instruments, an approach that sees him and singing partner Maria Skranes play dozens of concerts every year.

Norway

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

World News

Nobel winner: nuclear destruction 'only one impulsive tantrum away'

The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons has received this year's Nobel Peace Prize at a ceremony in Oslo

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.

Germany

Germany announces ban on children's smartwatches

The German telecommunications regulator has asked parents to destroy children's smartwatches over privacy concerns

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

Destinations

Europe’s first underwater restaurant

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

Norway

Nobel Peace Prize 'invests in nuclear weapon companies'

Nuclear campaigners urged to reject prize money.

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.