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This Norwegian concept could be the perfect lockdown tonic

With anxiety levels rising amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the world could learn a valuable lesson from some of the happiest people in the world and their love for the great outdoors.

Norway

No link found after COVID-19 vaccine deaths - Norway Health Authority

Norway has stressed that there was no established link between the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and the deaths of elderly people who had been vaccinated.

Norway

No hope of finding other survivors from Norway's landslide, say police

BREAKING: There is no hope of finding any more survivors from Norway's deadly landslide, say police. Three people are still unaccounted for, while seven others have died.

Norway

Norway sets gold standard for electric car sales in 2020

Norway became the world's first country where electric cars accounted for more than 50 percent of new vehicle registrations in 2020, according to an industry group.

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Norway

Seven bodies found as hunt for Norway landslide survivors is paused

Three people are still missing after the December 28 disaster but hopes of finding them alive are now waning.

Norway

Norway landslide: Fresh evacuations after more unstable ground found

Local police say it has been difficult to search for people on the ground due to a danger of further landslides, so most has been conducted by air.

Norway

Norway says Russian groups 'likely' behind Parliament cyber attack

Norway's domestic security agency said that Russian hackers linked to military intelligence were "likely'' behind a cyber attack on the Norwegian parliament's email system in August, but have closed the investigation due to lack of sufficient evidence.

Norway

Chihuahua granted reprieve after Jean-Claude Van Damme intervention

Raya was due to be euthanized by Norwegian authorities after she was confiscated due to not having the correct paperwork, but a petition, shared by the actor, has given her a chance at survival.

Norway

Norway blames Russia for cyber-attack on Parliament

Norway has accused Russia of being behind a computer attack that targeted the emails of Parliament MPs this summer. The Russian embassy has described the accusation as "serious provocation".

Sweden

Anti-Islam protests in Sweden and Norway spark debate on free speech

What are the limits of free speech and freedom of expression? That's a question authorities in Sweden and Norway are still trying to answer after anti-Islam protests.

People

Meet Norway’s 21st Century Viking

In Western Norway, Espen Hatleskog spends his days living like a Viking with his Alaskan Malamute, Fenris.

Norway

36 crew members on Norwegian cruise ship test positive for COVID-19

At least 36 crew members on the MS Roald Amundsen cruise ship have tested positive for coronavirus, days after nearly 200 passengers disembarked.

USA

Norwegian flag mix-up sees US B&B wrongly accused of promoting racism

The owners of a US bed and breakfast have removed a Norwegian flag from outside their business after being accused of promoting racism from people who thought it was a Confederate flag.

Norway

Norway will prioritise lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender refugees

Under previous guidelines, vulnerable women and children were given priority.

Norway

Norway data protection authority bans coronavirus tracking app

The country's data inspectorate temporarily banned a coronavirus tracking app, raising several concerns about how users' location data, collected via GPS and Bluetooth, would be used.

Norway

Far-right extremist given 21-year jail term for Norway mosque attack

The judge said the 22-year-old was inspired by the 2019 mosque attacks in New Zealand.

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Podastic! The ICU device safely transporting COVID-19 patients

In partnership with The European Commission

Futuris looks at a new Norwegian medical device that can safely transport patients with highly infectious diseases such as Ebola and COVID-19.

Norway

Prosecutors demand 21-year jail sentence over Norway mosque shooting

Norwegian prosecutors have sought a 21-year prison sentence for a right-wing extremist who allegedly opened fire outside a mosque near Oslo last year.

World

Denmark and Norway further relax COVID-19 restrictions

After introducing lockdowns early, Denmark and Norway are now further easing restrictions.

Sweden

Is Sweden's COVID-19 strategy working?

The country continues to resist a France-style lockdown, but a spike in deaths in comparison to its Nordic neighbours might force the government's hand.