Norway's competition watchdog has fined the country's three largest supermarket groups 4.9 billion kroner, but will the punishment lead to any meaningful change for shoppers?
Norway's government has long promised a tourist tax, and the country's industry minister, Cecilie Myrseth, said Thursday that a proposal for its introduction would be tabled in the autumn.
The leader of Norway's Green Party, Arild Hermstad, has proposed the legislation of cannabis as a way of combating gangs. However, the policy is unlikely to garner majority support.
Norway said Thursday it had summoned an Israeli embassy official over Israel's decision to revoke the diplomatic status of Norwegian envoys to the Palestinian Authority.
Norway’s krone has recently slumped to new lows against the euro and the pound. The currency’s plight has attracted the attention of politicians who believe several options should be explored.
As he begins his first overseas trip, the UK's new Foreign Secretary David Lammy writes for The Local on how Britain plans to rebuild ties with Europe and become a better neighbour.
Age limit rules that require electronic identification will be introduced for social media users in Norway, the country’s PM Jonas Gahr Støre said Tuesday.
Norway's government has taken another step toward its controversial plan to open its seabed to deep-sea mining, proposing areas suitable for exploration.
Norway's government has tweaked its revised budget to get support from the Socialist Left Party for a parliamentary majority. From cheaper dental bills to increased child support, here's what you need to know.
A new project from citizens campaign group British in Europe aims to empower Brits in the EU to advocate for their post-Brexit rights. The Local spoke to BiE chair Jane Golding about the problems British citizens face in Europe and why the project is still needed.
Norway will look to reverse an increase in drug and alcohol-related deaths, and the country’s health minister has announced several measures aimed at achieving this.
The European Parliament shifted to the right after Sunday's elections, bringing in more eurosceptic nationalists. Will these changes have any implications for Norway?
Norway hailed its recognition Tuesday of a Palestinian state as a special day and denounced Israel's lack of "constructive commitment" for a two-state solution.
You can check out -- but you still have to pay! Norway is looking for ways to hang onto its ultra-rich who are increasingly moving abroad to escape one of the rare European countries to impose a wealth tax.
Norway will recognise Palestine as a state as of May 28th, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said Wednesday at a press conference, despite warnings from the Israeli government.
The Norwegian government Tuesday proposed 1 billion kroner ($92.5 million) in aid to Palestinians this year as humanitarian agencies warn of a looming famine in the Gaza Strip.
The Local has rounded up all the important proposals already revealed to be in Norway's revised budget for 2024, from more money for health and defence to a reversed cut to private schools.
Norway has once again claimed the top spot in the 2024 World Press Freedom Index, showcasing the Scandinavian country's high level of press freedom and independence.
Norway's Prime Minister said Tuesday his country would accelerate its military and civilian aid for Ukraine for this year by seven billion kroner to a total of 22 billion kroner (£2 billion).
