Norway

Norway

Two passengers killed as helicopter crashes in central Norway

The pilot of the aircraft was severely injured and has been rushed to hospital.

01/11/2022

Norway

Norway raises military alert level after suspicious drone sightings

Norway heightened its military alert level on Monday, saying the country was facing the "most serious" security situation in decades.

31/10/2022

Culture news

The mythical creatures of Europe: Trolls

The troll haunts the forests, mountains and caves of Scandinavia. Old Norse myths persist to this day of the great monsters you wouldn't want to cross on a trip to Oslo.

26/10/2022

Norway

Fears grow as more drones appear above Norway's offshore facilities

Amund Revheim, who heads the North Sea and environment group for Norway's South West Police force, said his team interviewed more than 70 offshore workers who have spotted drones near their facilities.

23/10/2022

Norway

Norway on alert after drone sightings near key infrastructure

It comes amid numerous reported drone sightings near offshore oil and gas platforms and other Norwegian infrastructure in recent months.

20/10/2022

Europe News

Russian man detained in Norway with two drones

Numerous drone sightings have been reported near Norwegian offshore oil and gas platforms in recent weeks.

14/10/2022

Ecotech

Oslo set to become first capital with zero-emissions public transport

Oslo is replacing its diesel-fuelled buses with 450 electric alternatives.

14/10/2022

Health news

Are colonoscopies a good cancer screening tool? Study sparks debate

A landmark trial found inviting people to a colonoscopy didn’t cut the risk of cancer as much as hoped. But don’t cancel your appointment just yet.

12/10/2022

Norway

Russia, Ukraine and Belarus rights advocates share Nobel Peace Prize

Human rights advocates in Belarus, Russia and Ukraine share this year's Nobel Peace Prize.

07/10/2022

Norway

Scores arrested after protesters try to enter Iranian embassy in Oslo

Demonstrations have broken out across Europe following the death of Mahsa Amini in Iranian custody earlier in September.

29/09/2022

Tech News

How Norway has become Europe's energy lifeline

Norway has proven to be a lifeline to the EU. We asked Norway’s State Secretary for Energy and Petroleum if the country could cut gas prices.

29/09/2022

Norway

Norway and Denmark tighten energy security after pipeline 'attack'

The European Union has also vowed to retaliate for any attack on Europe's energy networks.

28/09/2022

Norway

Two more suspects arrested over LGBTQ Pride shooting in Norway

The two men were known to police and face charges of "complicity in an act of terrorism".

26/09/2022

Culture news

Norway's Amanda Awards: 'The Worst Person in the World' wins big

Joachim Trier’s gorgeous coming-of-age film 'The Worst Person in the World' has won Best Film and four other statuettes at Norway’s Amanda Awards last weekend...

22/08/2022

Norway

Norway exports record as natural gas prices surge

Norway is a major producer of offshore oil and gas, and has seen energy exports climb as European countries scramble to find alternatives to Russian energy.

16/08/2022

Travel News

Crowds of tourists blamed for death of famous walrus in Norway

Local authorities say visitors were asked to stay away from Freya the walrus.

15/08/2022

Norway

'Completely destroyed': Wooden road bridge collapses in Norway

The drivers of two vehicles have been rescued and doing well, police said.

15/08/2022

Norway

Freya the walrus: Mischievous boat-sinker euthanised in Norway

A walrus called Freya that has been getting up to mischief in Oslo was euthanised by Norweigian authorities on Sunday.

14/08/2022

Health news

This cheese could be the latest superfood (and no, it’s not French)

A dream come true for cheese lovers: eating Jarlsberg may actually help stop bones getting weaker without raising your cholesterol.

13/08/2022

Norway

Polar bear injures French woman on Norway’s remote Svalbard Islands

The animal was scared away from the area by gunfire and was later killed by authorities.

08/08/2022

Ocean

Polar opposite: How climate change is altering the Arctic?

In partnership with the European Commission

The Arctic is warming faster than any other place on the planet, while its wildlife is being slowly poisoned by industrial toxins. Ocean travels to the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard to meet the scientists studying the environmental change taking place in the region.

26/07/2022

Ocean

"The changes in the Arctic do not stay in the Arctic"

In partnership with the European Commission

Ocean speaks to Professor Kim Holmén, the man monitoring Svalbard's changing environment.

26/07/2022

Destinations

Norway: For a truly walkable city break, Bergen tops my list

Norway’s mountain paths built by Nepali Sherpas were amazing to walk on.

16/07/2022

Norway

Russia and Norway agree to resolve Svalbard transit dispute

Russia had accused Norway of blocking supplies from reaching Russian miners due in the Arctic due to EU sanctions on Moscow.

06/07/2022

Norway

Norway's oil and gas output to be cut as offshore workers begin strike

The stoppage over a pay claim will cut Norway's daily gas exports by 13%, the leading union said. It comes as gas supplies to Europe are already tight after Russian cutbacks.

05/07/2022

Norway

Russia threatens revenge against Norway for alleged Arctic blockade

Moscow claims that Oslo is preventing supplies from reaching Russians living in the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard.

29/06/2022