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Norway prepares for property requisitions in wartime
Thousands of Norwegians were to receive letters on Monday from the military informing them that their homes, vehicles, boats and machinery may be requisitioned in the event of war.
'Record support' in Norway for fossil fuel drilling
A record number of Norwegians support their country continuing to explore and drill for fossil fuels, a survey has found, as world leaders gather for UN talks on climate change.
Nordic and Baltic countries pledge $500 million Ukraine support package
Nordic and Baltic countries on Thursday announced that they would contribute $500 million to a scheme set up to purchase US weapons for Ukraine.
Norway's sovereign wealth fund earns $103 billion in three months
Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, posted a return of 1.03 trillion kroner ($103 billion) in the third quarter, boosted by holdings in raw materials, telecoms and the financial sector, it said on Wednesday.
Oslo operator says Chinese buses have major security flaw
Oslo's transport operator Ruter has said that some electric buses from China have a serious flaw in the form of software that could allow the manufacturer, or nefarious actors, to take control of the vehicle.
Norway's wealth fund to enlist AI for managing climate risks
Norway's sovereign wealth fund said on Wednesday that it would incorporate artificial intelligence tools into its investment analysis process to avoid losses stemming from climate change.
Zelensky in Oslo for talks with Norwegian PM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Oslo on Wednesday for talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Norway's government said.
European countries announce joint action against Russia's 'shadow fleet'
Fourteen countries from Northern Europe have agreed to strengthen collaboration to combat Russia's "shadow fleet", which Moscow is accused of using to circumvent sanctions and sell its oil.
Measles cases in Europe double to reach 25-year high
Measles cases doubled in Europe in 2024 to a 25-year high, the World Health Organization said on Thursday, stressing the importance of vaccinations to curb the illness' spread.
Denmark and Norway to increase cooperation on defence
Denmark and Norway have announced that they will "increase cooperation on defence" against the backdrop of a "challenging" security situation in Europe.
Norwegian, Swedish and Danish leaders meet Zelensky at Nordic Summit
The prime ministers of Norway, Sweden and Denmark will be among Nordic government leaders to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Nordic Summit in Iceland this week.
Moroccan jailed over murder of Scandinavian hikers reported to have killed himself
Morocco's prison service said on Tuesday that a man sentenced to death over the 2018 beheadings of two Scandinavian women hikers had killed himself in his cell.
Norway considers euthanising walrus that won hearts in Oslo fjord
Norwegian authorities are considering putting down a walrus that won hearts basking in the sun of the Oslo fjord, amid fears it is putting itself and the public in danger.
WHO expects more monkeypox-related deaths in Europe
The World Health Organization's European office said Saturday that more monkeypox-related deaths can be expected, following reports of the first fatalities outside Africa, while stressing that severe complications were still be rare.
SAS and pilots' unions confirm end of strike
Scandinavian airline SAS and the unions representing their pilots said early on Tuesday that they had reached an agreement, ending a two-week strike that has cost the ailing airline between 9 and 12 million euros a day.
Norway princess announces engagement to US shaman partner
Norway's royal court on Tuesday announced the engagement of Princess Martha Louise to her US boyfriend Durek Verrett, a self-professed shaman and guru to celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow.
Arctic Norway's tricky quest for sustainable tourism
Home to polar bears, the midnight sun and the northern lights, a Norwegian archipelago perched high in the Arctic is trying to find a way to profit from its pristine wilderness without ruining it.
Greenpeace activists block Russian oil tanker in Norway
Greenpeace activists in Norway blocked a Russian oil tanker from unloading its cargo near Oslo Monday, saying the shipment was helping to finance Russian President Vladimir Putin's "warfare".
EXPLAINED: How the climate crisis is hitting Europe hard
From deadly wildfires to catastrophic floods, Europe is seeing the impact of the climate crisis with episodes of extreme weather only likely to increase in the coming years as average temperatures rise.
Four Americans killed in US marine plane crash in Norway
A US marine plane taking part in a NATO exercise has crashed in Norway, killing all four Americans on board, the Scandinavian country's army said Saturday.
Can Norway help Europe reduce reliance on Russian gas?
Norway, Europe's second-biggest supplier of natural gas, on Wednesday announced steps to keep its gas production at maximum levels to help Europe reduce its dependency on Russian gas.
Major Nato manoeuvres kick off in Norway
Major military exercises involving 30,000 Nato troops and partner countries kicked off in Norway on Monday as tensions escalate between the West and Russia over the Ukraine war.
Norway's oil fund divests Chinese clothing brand over Uighur labour
Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the largest in the world, will sell off its stake in China's Li Ning over suspicions of forced labour use in the Xinjiang region, the fund's manager said.