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Norway records 'highly unusual' reindeer deaths
Norwegian authorities on Thursday reported more than a dozen unexplained reindeer deaths in the Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic, considered "highly unusual" for the summer season.
Norwegian teen convicted in UK of murder plot
A Norwegian teenager was found guilty Wednesday in the UK of conspiring to commit murder for Sweden's most notorious criminal network, whose founder has reported links to Iran.
Norway 'firmly opposed' to new Trump tariffs
Norway on Friday protested against a new wave of US tariffs imposed by Washington on its key trading partners, complaining that they were higher for the Scandinavian country than for the EU.
Norwegian energy profits soar as war boosts prices
Norwegian energy giant Equinor said Wednesday that rising hydrocarbon prices as a result of the war in the Middle East sent its bottom line soaring in the three months to June.
Suspect identified after massive fire in Norway
Norwegian police said on Tuesday they have identified a suspect linked to a massive fire that broke out last week in a town near Oslo, but were not treating the blaze as a deliberate criminal act.
Norway unveils memorial to victims of 2011 massacre
Norway unveiled on Sunday a memorial to the 77 victims of the twin attacks carried out nearly 15 years ago by a neo-Nazi extremist, the deadliest peacetime massacre in the country's history.
Norwegian tanker attacked off coast of Oman
A Norwegian tanker was hit by an explosion caused by an unidentified device off the Omani coast early Tuesday, a crisis response company said.
Norway's oil industry maintenance workers call off strike
A Norwegian union representing offshore oil workers and an employers' organisation on Tuesday agreed to take their dispute to an arbitration board, ending a costly month-long strike.
Norway's crown princess discharged from hospital after lung transplant
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been discharged from hospital as she recovers from a lung transplant in June, the royal palace said Tuesday.
Norway receive heroes' welcome in Oslo after World Cup exit
Around 90,000 people welcomed back Norway's players to Oslo on Monday after they returned home from making a historic run to the World Cup quarter-finals.
Norway crown princess's son allowed house arrest pending appeal
A Norwegian court on Monday said that Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, could be released from jail with an ankle bracelet pending his appeal against a rape conviction.
Norway fall to England in World Cup quarter-finals
Jude Bellingham scored twice as England staged an extra-time escape act to defeat Norway 2-1 on Saturday and book their place in the World Cup semi-finals.
Norway battle England in World Cup last eight
Norway lock horns with England in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Friday that pits Harry Kane against Erling Haaland in a mouthwatering battle of elite sharpshooters.
Norwegian police arrest 28 in international child porn operation
Norwegian police said Wednesday, July 8th, that 28 men across seven countries had been arrested in an operation targeting buyers of material depicting sexual abuse of children.
Norway releases first image of crown princess after lung transplant
Norway's royal palace on Monday shared the first images of the country's Crown Princess Mette-Marit since she underwent a lung transplant in June.
Norwegian towns announce free public viewings for Brazil World Cup clash
Following immense public demand, several Norwegian municipalities have stepped up to host free public viewings for the historic clash World Cup against Brazil this Sunday, July 5th, at 10pm.
Norway's viral 'Viking row' has whole country rowing
From oil workers to healthcare staff, even children in daycare, all of Norway is getting in on a viral trend to support their team in the World Cup: pretending to row aboard a longship, flags in hand.
Norway coach defends decision to leave out Haaland and Odegaard against France
Norway coach Stale Solbakken defended his decision to leave out star duo Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard in Friday's 4-1 World Cup defeat against France, saying it was a "no-brainer".
Norway needs to cut its wealth tax, OECD says
The OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) on Wednesday recommended that Norway reduce its wealth tax, a thorny issue in the Scandinavian country, as part of a broader tax reform.
Norway's Crown Princess has 'successful' lung transplant
Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who suffers from a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis that causes breathing difficulties, has undergone a "successful" lung transplant, the palace said on Wednesday.
Norway's Crown Prince cuts workload to be with gravely ill wife
Norway's Crown Prince Haakon will limit royal duties to spend more time with his seriously ill wife Mette-Marit, who needs a lung transplant, the Palace said Tuesday.
Norway's oil industry maintenance workers launch strike
A Norwegian union representing offshore oil workers announced Monday a strike by maintenance workers after failing to reach a collective wage agreement with an employer's organisation over the weekend.
Son of Norway's Crown Princess sentenced to four years in rape trial
An Oslo court on Monday sentenced Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son to four years in prison on two counts of rape and other offences, in a high-profile scandal that has rocked the monarchy.