Norway oil and gas workers end strike as govt steps in The Norwegian government intervened to end a strike in the country's energy sector tha thad cut oil and gas output, a union leader and the … Business • 06 Jul
Norwegian oil and gas output falls as strike begins Norwegian offshore oil and gas workers went on strike over pay today, the first day of planned industrial action that could cut the country's gas … Business • 05 Jul
Norway court sentences man after knife and arrow attack A Norway court has sentenced a Danish man to full-time psychiatric care after he pleaded guilty to stabbing five people to death and shooting a … World • 24 Jun
Norway's central bank in largest rate hike in 20 years Norway's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points today - its largest single hike since 2002 and twice as much as … Business • 23 Jun
Norway minister resigns over affair with young woman Norway's government has announced that defence minister Odd Roger Enoksen was resigning following revelations that he had a years-long affair with a much younger woman. World • 09 Apr
Four US troops killed in military plane crash in Norway A US military plane taking part in NATO exercises has crashed in Norway, killing all four American troops on board, the Scandinavian country's army said … World • 19 Mar
Norway court rules killer Breivik to remain in prison A Norwegian court has rejected a request for parole from Anders Behring Breivik 10 years after he was convicted of killing 77 people in the … World • 01 Feb
Norway hikes interest rates, with more expected Norway's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate today as widely expected, and said more hikes were likely next year. Business • 16 Dec 21
Norway attacker handed over to health services The man who killed five people in a bow-and-arrow attack in Norway this week has been handed over to health services, the prosecution has said, … World • 15 Oct 21
Bow-and-arrow attack 'act of terror' - Norway police A bow-and-arrow attack in which a Danish convert to Islam is suspected of killing five people in a Norwegian town appears to have been an … World • 14 Oct 21
Five killed in Norway bow-and-arrow attacks A man armed with a bow and arrow killed five people and wounded two others in a series of attacks in the Norwegian town of … World • 13 Oct 21
Talks begin to form Norway coalition government A day after winning Norway's general election, left-wing parties kicked off thorny talks to form a government replacing the centre-right in power for eight years. World • 14 Sep 21
Norway wealth fund should push firms to cut emissions Norway's $1.4 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, should push firms it invests in to eventually cut their greenhouse gas emissions to nil by … Business • 20 Aug 21
Search on as rumbling meteor lights up sky over Norway An "unusually large meteor" briefly lit up southern Norway last night, creating a spectacular sound and light display as it rumbled across the sky, and … World • 25 Jul 21
Heatwave hits Nordic countries, 34C recorded in Arctic Meteorologists across the Nordic countries have registered near-record temperatures over the weekend, including highs of 34C in some places, news agencies reported. Environment • 06 Jul 21
Norway delays AstraZeneca vaccine decision for 3 weeks Norway will delay a decision on whether to resume the use of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine until 15 April, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health has … Coronavirus • 26 Mar 21
Norway seeks to decriminalise recreational drug use Norway's government has proposed a bill aimed at decriminalising the possession and use of small amounts of narcotics, saying users should be offered treatment rather … World • 19 Feb 21
Norway's economy weakest in 75 years in 2020 The Norwegian mainland economy contracted by 2.5% last year in what was probably the weakest development since 1945, Statistics Norway (SSB) said today. Business • 12 Feb 21
Norway wealth fund boosted by technology stocks Norway's $1.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, earned a return on investment of 1.07 trillion Norwegian crowns (€101.36 billion) in 2020, the second … Business • 28 Jan 21
Rescue workers find fourth body after Norway landslide Rescue workers have recovered a fourth body as they continue searching for another six people still missing days after a landslide buried homes near Norway's … World • 02 Jan 21
Norwegian mass murderer Breivik to apply for parole Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik will seek to apply for parole, his lawyer has revealed. Norway • 16 Sep 20
Polar bear kills Dutch man in Norway's Arctic Svalbard A 38-year-old Dutch man has been killed by a polar bear in the Norwegian Arctic Svalbard islands, local authorities said. World • 28 Aug 20
36 crew test positive for virus on Norwegian cruise At least 36 crew members confined on a Norwegian cruise ship have tested positive for coronavirus, the company Hurtigruten said today. Coronavirus • 01 Aug 20
Irish man on course to complete mythical sailing voyage An Irishman who set sail from the coast of Norway in November is on course to complete an epic solo journey that brought him around … Ireland • 12 May 20
Norwegian billionaire held over wife's disappearance Norwegian police said Tuesday they had arrested a wealthy businessman over the disappearance of his wife 18 months ago, the latest twist in a case … Europe • 28 Apr 20
