Norway

Economy

Why Norwegians are buying more Chinese EVs despite growing scepticism

Electric cars account for more than 95% of new car registrations in Norway, the highest share in the world. About one in four new EVs registered there are from fully or partly Chinese-owned brands.

27/09/2026

Tech News

Norway says Europe's 'largest' rare-earth mine plan set for 2028

The project has been delayed by environmental concerns, particularly over plans to locate mineral-processing facilities in an area of forest.

23/09/2026

Europe

Norwegian diplomat behind Oslo Accords to apologise for Epstein ties

The Epstein affair has implicated several other prominent Norwegian personalities, including Queen Mette-Marit and former prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland.

23/09/2026

The Cube

'Wind turbines cause animal malformations': True or false?

The claims feed into a bigger conspiracy theory alleging that wind turbines cause health problems, including in humans. These allegations are very much debated but, so far, unproven.

14/09/2026

Europe

Norway's Princess Astrid dies two days after King Harald's funeral

Norway’s King has announced that the flag will be flown at half-mast from the Palace balcony on Friday and on the day of her funeral.

11/09/2026

Europe

Zelenskyy's plane 'almost hit' by drone en route to Oslo

Zelenskyy travelled from Moldova to Oslo to attend the funeral of Norway's King Harald V.

09/09/2026

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Norway bids farewell to King Harald V as crowds gather in Oslo

Thousands gathered in Oslo as Norway held a funeral for King Harald V, with European royals and world leaders joining the final farewell to the long-serving monarch.

09/09/2026

Europe

Norway bids farewell to King Harald V, 'grandfather' of the nation

Norway's royal family, led by new King Haakon VIII, foreign royals, heads of state and dignitaries took part in the procession to Oslo's Lutheran cathedral on foot.

09/09/2026

Business

Norway seizes Russian ship over Ukraine's $4.2bn Crimea claim

Norwegian authorities have impounded a Russian-owned expedition cruise vessel in Svalbard on behalf of Ukraine's state energy company, Naftogaz, which is hunting Russian assets worldwide to collect on an arbitration award stemming from Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea.

03/09/2026

Europe

Norway's King Haakon VIII swears oath of allegiance to constitution

Haakon became Norway's monarch when King Harald V died on Friday at 89. He has adopted the motto "All for Norway," which dates back to his great-grandfather, Haakon VII.

01/09/2026

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Norway mourns king Harald V as crown prince Haakon becomes king

Norway mourns King Harald V after his death at 89 on Friday. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre joined officials and crowds paying tribute outside the Royal Palace in Oslo.

28/08/2026

Europe

Europe's monarchs and world leaders mourn Norway's King Harald V

Europe's oldest reigning monarch, King Harald had been in hospital in Oslo since 17 August, suffering from haemolytic anaemia, a condition caused by an abnormally rapid destruction of red blood cells.

28/08/2026

Europe

Who is King Haakon VIII, Norway's new monarch?

Norway's monarchy dates back to King Harald Fairhair in the ninth century. When the country regained independence in 1905, three-quarters of voters backed restoring the monarchy in a national referendum.

28/08/2026

Europe

Norway's King Harald V dies aged 89 as leaders praise 'true European'

The Norwegian monarch, who reigned for 35 years, is praised for his warmth and humility as his death was confirmed by the palace.

28/08/2026

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Hundreds gather in Oslo to support Norway’s King Harald V

Hundreds gather outside Oslo’s Royal Palace with flowers and candles as concern grows over King Harald V’s worsening health.

28/08/2026

Europe

Norway's King Harald in 'extremely serious' condition

The 89-year-old monarch has been in hospital in Oslo since 17 August with a blood disorder as senior royals cancel their engagements.

27/08/2026

Tech News

Norway moves to tighten rules on the use of smart glasses

Smart eyewear is a type of wearable tech offering features such as built-in cameras, microphones and augmented-reality displays, allowing users to capture photos and videos or project data into view.

25/08/2026

Europe

King Harald's health 'deteriorated' at weekend, Norway's palace says

Europe's oldest reigning monarch is being treated for haemolytic anaemia, a condition caused by an abnormally rapid destruction of red blood cells which leads to fatigue, paleness and shortness of breath.

24/08/2026

Travel News

Whale museum with rooftop viewpoint to open in Norway in 2027

Norway’s new whale museum is set to open in 2027 in Andenes, but from arctic whale watching and scenic hikes, here’s what else you can get up to in the coastal village.

20/08/2026

Europe

Norway's King Harald V hospitalised and put on sick leave, palace says

The Norwegian royal palace said the monarch, 89, has been battling haemolytic anaemia, a blood disorder characterised by the premature destruction of red blood cells.

17/08/2026

The Cube

Norway fire falsely linked to an Israeli settlement import ban

A massive fire in Norway has destroyed more than 100 homes and forced hundreds of people to evacuate. As the blaze spread, posts on social media began linking it to claims that Oslo had banned imports of Israeli settlement products. The Cube investigates.

23/07/2026

Nature

Scientists find fragile life on Arctic seabed as deep-sea mining looms

A month-long Arctic expedition has revealed deep-sea ecosystems in an area being considered for mining.

13/07/2026

Europe

Norway police says 28 arrested in international child porn sting

Norway's National Criminal Investigation Service (Kripos) said the men had used the cryptocurrency Monero to pay for access to several forums on the dark web.

08/07/2026

Europe

Norway releases first image of crown princess after lung transplant

Mette-Marit was diagnosed in 2018 with pulmonary fibrosis which causes scarring of the lungs and shortness of breath and she had been forced to scale back her duties over the years.

06/07/2026

Sport

Norwegian parliament performs viral Viking row to back World Cup team

Norway’s parliamentarians performed the viral "Viking row" inside the chamber on Thursday to back their national football team at the 2026 World Cup.

19/06/2026

Europe

Norwegian Crown Princess undergoes successful lung transplant

The 52-year-old will remain in hospital for a number of weeks so that doctors can monitor for any complications, Arnt Fiane, a professor of medicine at the University of Oslo, said.

17/06/2026