Norway

Norway

Norway opens Chinese-built bridge in Arctic Circle

The Halogaland Bridge in Norway is now the longest suspension bridge in the Arctic Circle

10/12/2018

Norway

Former Norwegian minister charged with sexual abuse of asylum seekers

Former Norwegian fisheries minister Svein Ludvigsen has been charged with sexually assaulting three asylum seekers, prosecutors say

29/11/2018

Norway

Norwegians protest against power-clinch deal to restrict abortion

Thousands in cities across Norway have been protesting against proposals to restrict women’s access to abortion.

18/11/2018

World

NATO war exercises in Norway

NATO has begun its biggest military exercise since the Cold War. The operation involving all 50,000 troops from all 29 NATO countries, as well as Finland and Sweden simulates an invasion of Norway by a 'fictitious agressor'.

30/10/2018

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Soldiers train in NATO’s biggest military maneuver since the Cold War

The military exercise brings together some 50,000 personnel, 10,000 vehicles, 65 ships and 250 aircrafts from 31 NATO allies and partner nations.

28/10/2018

Norway

Norway’s future Queen suffering from chronic lung disease

Princess Mette-Marit to reduce official engagements

26/10/2018

Norway

Watch: NATO kicks off largest exercise since Cold War in Norway

Norway hosted NATO’s 2018 Trident Juncture war games. It involved 50,000 troops from all 29 member states, plus non-members Sweden and Finland.

25/10/2018

Norway

NATO begins ‘biggest military drills since end of Cold War’

The exercises stretching from the Baltic Sea to Iceland are designed to test NATO’s response to an attack on Norway.

25/10/2018

Norway

Norway apologises for post-WWII mistreatment of 'German Girls'

After the country was liberated in 1945, these 'German Girls' were accused of betraying their country, deprived of their civil rights, arrested, incarcerated without trial and even expelled from the country.

18/10/2018

World News

Viking ship discovered in Norway of 'great historical significance'

Archaeologists have found a Viking ship and a large number of burial mounds in Østfold County in Norway.

16/10/2018

Cinema

"22 July" film concentrates on survivors

The movie, directed by Paul Greengrass is based on the terror attacks of Norwegian far-right extremist Anders Behring Breivik

11/10/2018

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Aeolus: Forecast is good for first ever wind-measuring satellite

In partnership with ESA - The European Space Agency

ESA's Aeolus satellite is pioneering a laser technology to measure the wind from space for the very first time. It promises a big boost to weather forecasting, but only once it has proved itself to be accurate. We head to Norway as the science team swings into action.

21/09/2018

World

Satellite to record earths wind from Space

Your weather report could be getting a lot better thanks to this brand new satellite. The launch of Aeolus satellite from Norway will see wind on earth registered all the way from space.

21/09/2018

Norway

Norwegian minister quits post to support wife’s career

Explaining his decision on Facebook on Thursday, Solvik-Olsen said he had been “very lucky to have had the world's coolest job… Now it's her turn to be able to follow her dream.”

31/08/2018

Norway

Norway tunes in for ‘world’s most-boring television’

Their slow television broadcasts have already included a 12-hour knitting marathon. Now fans of the 'world’s most-boring television format' are enjoying another treat: watching hikers walk up a mountain.

30/08/2018

Norway

Ex-footballer celebrates number 1 with singles chart bum tattoo

Former footballer, comedian and musician Mads Hansen has celebrated scooping a number one summer hit by having his bum inked — with a Spotify singles chart.

28/08/2018

Norway

Russia hits out as US doubles number of marines in Norway

The United States will more than double the number of Marines stationed in Norway, in line with plans first outlined in June, the Norwegian defense ministry said on Wednesday.

16/08/2018

Norway

Norwegian minister resigns over Iranian holiday with girlfriend

Minister accused of security breach by taking his government phone to Iran.

14/08/2018

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."

19/04/2018

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.

11/04/2018

Destinations

Touring Oslo's Creative Scene

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

05/03/2018

Norway

Norway to ban semi-automatic weapons from 2021

Once implemented, the ban would mark 10 years since Norwegian national Anders Breivik shot and killed over 60 people, mostly teenagers, with semi-automatic firearms.

28/02/2018

Norway

Svalbard Global Seed Vault celebrates tenth anniversary

The store contains seeds from more than 60 institutions and almost every country in the world

27/02/2018

Sport

Two more Winter Olympic golds for Norway

Norway now has eleven golds and leads the medals table.

19/02/2018

Destinations

This is how the world’s first “energy positive” hotel will look like

This hotel will produce more energy than it consumes.

13/02/2018

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Britain's royal couple visit Norway and Sweden

William and Kate begin visit with a game of bandy.

30/01/2018