Norway signs defence pact with France and joins its nuclear umbrella
Under the nuclear arrangement, Norway would take part in what France calls "forward deterrence".
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Norway lifts key rate to 4.25 per cent as Middle East war stokes inflation
In a statement on Thursday, Norges Bank governor Ida Wolden Bache said: "Inflation is too high and has run above target for several years."
Norway to ban social media for under-16s
Norway said today it will present a bill this year making it the latest country seeking to ban social networks for under 16s, adding that technology companies will…
Three arrested after explosion outside US Embassy in Oslo
Norwegian police have arrested three brothers in connection with an explosion caused by a homemade device outside the US embassy in Oslo.
Norwegian ex-PM Jagland charged with corruption over Epstein links
Former Norwegian prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland has been formally charged with “aggravated corruption”.
Council of Europe lifts immunity for ex-leader over Epstein ties
The Council of Europe today lifted diplomatic immunity for its former secretary general, Thorbjorn Jagland, who is being investigated for his ties to US sex offender…
Norway public TV ‘sorry’ for calling Polish Independence parade ‘Nazi march’
Norway’s public broadcaster NRK has apologised after describing Poland’s annual Independence Day parade as a “Nazi march” during a morning TV segment, according…
Former guard at US embassy in Norway convicted of spying for Russia and Iran
A Norwegian court has sentenced a former security guard at the US Embassy in Norway's capital Oslo to three years and seven months in prison for spying for Russia…
Nordic airports reopen as police probe mystery drones
Danish police said Tuesday that whoever was responsible for flying large drones over Copenhagen airport appeared to have been knowledgeable, as flights resumed in…
Socialists secure Norway elections win but Right surges
In a closely contested parliamentary election held, Norway's centre-left bloc, anchored by the Socialist-leaning Labour Party, has secured a narrow victory, claiming…
Norway votes in tight election where war and tariffs loom large
Norwegians began voting on September 8 in an election where US President Donald Trump's tariffs and the war in Ukraine could give a boost to the government led by…
Norway to review sovereign wealth fund’s Israeli investments
Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has tasked his finance minister Jens Stoltenberg to investigate the country's sovereign wealth fund’s stake in Israeli…
Norway’s ‘Trump whisperer’ Stoltenberg in as new finance chief, urges US engagement
Former NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg, who has became Norway's new finance minister, said engaging with the administration of US President Donald Trump on trade was…
Second ship seized in Baltic Sea cable damage investigation
Norwegian police said on Friday they had seized and boarded a Norwegian ship with an all-Russian crew on suspicion of involvement in causing damage to a telecoms…
Norway eurosceptic party to resign from government over the adoption of EU energy policies
Norway's eurosceptic Centre Party will resign from the government on Thursday due to a disagreement with coalition partner Labour over the adoption of EU energy…
Norway mulls cutting electricity links with Europe over price spikes
The spike in European electricity prices on December 12, caused primarily by German electricity imports, has sparked anger throughout northern Europe.
Norway aims to raise age limit for social media users
The Norwegian Government has said it wants to raise the age limit for social media used by teens in the country through an amendment of its Personal Data Act.
Norway is mulling fence along its Russian border, minister says
Norwegian authorities are reported to be thinking about building a fence along the border with Russia, according to Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie…
Norway to stockpile grain in preparation ‘for the unthinkable’
The Norwegian Government has signed an agreement to start stockpiling grain to prepare for a possible supply problem towards the end of this decade.
Norway to block entry for most Russian tourists
NATO member Norway will further restrict access for Russian tourist travellers due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, blocking almost all entry, the Nordic country's…
Norway’s rich midnight sun hides darkness
According to a recent report by Instant Offices, an international company for office advice, approximately 900 million individuals worldwide plan on permanently…
Norwegian mass shooter Breivik pushes to end prison isolation
Anders Behring Breivik, the far-right fanatic who killed 77 people in a bombing and shooting rampage in Norway in 2011, will testify in court on Tuesday as he presses…
Norwegian university chief resigns after targeting her pro-nuclear researchers
Anne Borg, Principal of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), has resigned after it came to light she publicly derided two of her researchers,…
Norway banks on a ‘distracted Russia’ to mine in deep Arctic waters
Norway has secured a parliamentary majority to start commercial deep-sea mining across a swathe of the Arctic seabed - where Russia contends it also has rights…
Norway promotes penguin to rank of Major General
The Norwegian military has promoted a king penguin residing in a UK zoo to the rank of Major General in its military.
Norway reels as 12 ministries hit in cyber attack
Norwegian state officials are in crisis-response mode after 12 of its ministries were hit in a cyberattack.
Norway’s Communist party leader resigns after stealing sunglasses
Bjørnar Moxnes, the MP and head of the Norwegian Communist party, has stepped down as its leader after being caught red-handed stealing a pair of sunglasses from…
Caught red-handed: Norway’s Communist party leader shamed after stealing sunglasses
Bjørnar Moxnes, head of the Norwegian Communist party, has been caught on camera stealing Hugo Boss sunglasses at an airport shop, prompting the shamed politician…
Orkneys eye Norway option in apparent threat to quit Scotland
Inhabitants of the Orkney Islands, off the coast of mainland northern Scotland, are considering a breakaway from the Scottish Government.