One hurt in Norway mosque shooting, suspect arrested A gunman armed with multiple weapons opened fire in a mosque near the Norwegian capital Oslo, injuring one person before being overpowered by an elderly worshipper, police and witnesses said. World • 10 Aug 19
One hurt in Norway mosque shooting, suspect arrested A gunman armed with multiple weapons opened fire in a mosque near the Norwegian capital Oslo, injuring one person before being overpowered by an elderly worshipper, police and witnesses said. World • 10 Aug 19
Norwegian bank appeals investor compensation ruling Norwegian bank DNB has said it has lodged an appeal against a court ruling that ordered it to pay around 350 million Norwegian crowns ($41 million) in compensation to its investors. Business • 07 Jun 19
Norwegian bank appeals investor compensation ruling Norwegian bank DNB has said it has lodged an appeal against a court ruling that ordered it to pay around 350 million Norwegian crowns ($41 million) in compensation to its investors. Business • 07 Jun 19
Cruise ship reaches Norway port after near disaster A luxury cruise ship that had set sail with almost 1,400 passengers and crew aboard arrived at a port in Norway after narrowly escaping disaster when its engines failed during a storm. World • 25 Mar 19
Cruise ship reaches Norway port after near disaster A luxury cruise ship that had set sail with almost 1,400 passengers and crew aboard arrived at a port in Norway after narrowly escaping disaster when its engines failed during a storm. World • 25 Mar 19
Norway's wealth fund to drop oil, gas stocks Norway's trillion-dollar sovereign wealth fund, the world's biggest, will sell its stakes in oil and gas explorers and producers, according to a government plan. Business • 08 Mar 19
Norway's wealth fund to drop oil, gas stocks Norway's trillion-dollar sovereign wealth fund, the world's biggest, will sell its stakes in oil and gas explorers and producers, according to a government plan. Business • 08 Mar 19
Ransom sought as Norwegian millionaire's wife kidnapped The wife of a wealthy Norwegian businessman has gone missing in a rare suspected kidnapping, and her family has received a ransom demand to be paid in cryptocurrency, police have revealed. Europe • 09 Jan 19
Ransom sought as Norwegian millionaire's wife kidnapped The wife of a wealthy Norwegian businessman has gone missing in a rare suspected kidnapping, and her family has received a ransom demand to be paid in cryptocurrency, police have revealed. Europe • 09 Jan 19
One third of cars sold in Norway were electric Almost a third of new cars sold in Norway last year were pure electric, a new world record as the country strives to end sales of fossil-fueled vehicles by 2025. Business • 03 Jan 19
One third of cars sold in Norway were electric Almost a third of new cars sold in Norway last year were pure electric, a new world record as the country strives to end sales of fossil-fueled vehicles by 2025. Business • 03 Jan 19
Morocco arrests after murder of two Scandinavian hikers Moroccan authorities have made nine new arrests over the brutal murder of two Scandinavian hikers by suspected jihadists in the kingdom's High Atlas Mountains, police said. World • 22 Dec 18
Morocco arrests after murder of two Scandinavian hikers Moroccan authorities have made nine new arrests over the brutal murder of two Scandinavian hikers by suspected jihadists in the kingdom's High Atlas Mountains, police said. World • 22 Dec 18
Norway ex-minister charged with abusing asylum seekers A former Norwegian cabinet minister has been charged with sexually abusing three asylum seekers over a period of several years, prosecution authorities said. Europe • 28 Nov 18
Norway ex-minister charged with abusing asylum seekers A former Norwegian cabinet minister has been charged with sexually abusing three asylum seekers over a period of several years, prosecution authorities said. Europe • 28 Nov 18
Norway's Telenor misses second quarter forecast Norwegian telecoms operator Telenor today posted second-quarter results that slightly lagged forecasts, but the company reiterated its outlook and its focus on operational efficiency in its core markets. Business • 17 Jul 18
Norway's Telenor misses second quarter forecast Norwegian telecoms operator Telenor today posted second-quarter results that slightly lagged forecasts, but the company reiterated its outlook and its focus on operational efficiency in its core markets. Business • 17 Jul 18
Telia in deal to buy TDC's Norway business Swedish telecom operator Telia said today it was buying Danish operator TDC's Norwegian business for 21 billion Norwegian crowns ($2.60 billion) on a cash and debt free basis. Business • 17 Jul 18
Telia in deal to buy TDC's Norway business Swedish telecom operator Telia said today it was buying Danish operator TDC's Norwegian business for 21 billion Norwegian crowns ($2.60 billion) on a cash and debt free basis. Business • 17 Jul 18
Human rights court rejects mass killer Breivik's appeal European Court of Human Rights has rejected an appeal by Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik who says his prison condition amount to inhuman or degrading treatment, the court has said. World • 21 Jun 18
Human rights court rejects mass killer Breivik's appeal European Court of Human Rights has rejected an appeal by Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik who says his prison condition amount to inhuman or degrading treatment, the court has said. World • 21 Jun 18
Global electric car sales up over 50% in 2017 Electric car sales around the world rose by 54% in 2017, taking global stock across the three-million threshold, the International Energy Agency said in a report today. Business • 30 May 18
Global electric car sales up over 50% in 2017 Electric car sales around the world rose by 54% in 2017, taking global stock across the three-million threshold, the International Energy Agency said in a report today. Business • 30 May 18
Statoil to rebrand as Equinor in green energy push Norway's Statoil plans to change its name to Equinor, reflecting its commitment to become a broad energy company rather than one focused only on oil. Business • 15 Mar 18
Statoil to rebrand as Equinor in green energy push Norway's Statoil plans to change its name to Equinor, reflecting its commitment to become a broad energy company rather than one focused only on oil. Business • 15 Mar 18
Norway's wealth fund doubles return in 2017 Norway's $1 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, doubled its return on investment in 2017, beating its benchmark. Business • 27 Feb 18
Norway's wealth fund doubles return in 2017 Norway's $1 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, doubled its return on investment in 2017, beating its benchmark. Business • 27 Feb 18
Statoil raises dividend as oil sector picks up Norway's Statoil will raise its dividend, investments and exploration spending in 2018, as it announced fourth-quarter earnings above forecasts, the latest oil company to benefit from an upturn in the sector. Business • 07 Feb 18
Statoil raises dividend as oil sector picks up Norway's Statoil will raise its dividend, investments and exploration spending in 2018, as it announced fourth-quarter earnings above forecasts, the latest oil company to benefit from an upturn in the sector. Business • 07 Feb 18
Over 50% of new Norway car sales now electric or hybrid Sales of electric and hybrid cars exceeded half of new registrations in Norway in 2017, a record aided by generous subsidies that extended the Nordic nation's lead in a shift from fossil-fuel engines. Business • 03 Jan 18
Over 50% of new Norway car sales now electric or hybrid Sales of electric and hybrid cars exceeded half of new registrations in Norway in 2017, a record aided by generous subsidies that extended the Nordic nation's lead in a shift from fossil-fuel engines. Business • 03 Jan 18
Norway sovereign wealth fund hits $1 trillion in value The value of Norway's sovereign wealth fund officially hit $1 trillion today after outperforming all initial expectations, its manager said in a statement. Business • 19 Sep 17
Norway sovereign wealth fund hits $1 trillion in value The value of Norway's sovereign wealth fund officially hit $1 trillion today after outperforming all initial expectations, its manager said in a statement. Business • 19 Sep 17
Norway fines tour guide for scaring polar bear An Arctic tourist guide has been fined €1,300 for scaring off a polar bear in the Norwegian far-north. Environment • 25 Aug 17
Norway fines tour guide for scaring polar bear An Arctic tourist guide has been fined €1,300 for scaring off a polar bear in the Norwegian far-north. Environment • 25 Aug 17
EU to end internal Schengen controls by November Germany, Austria, Denmark and Norway should lift border controls within six months, the European Commission said, after Sweden said it was also planning to end frontier checks. Europe • 02 May 17
EU to end internal Schengen controls by November Germany, Austria, Denmark and Norway should lift border controls within six months, the European Commission said, after Sweden said it was also planning to end frontier checks. Europe • 02 May 17
Norwegian police detonate 'bomb-like' device in Oslo Norwegian police set off a controlled explosion of a "bomb-like device" found in central Oslo yesterday, with a suspect in custody. World • 09 Apr 17
Norwegian police detonate 'bomb-like' device in Oslo Norwegian police set off a controlled explosion of a "bomb-like device" found in central Oslo yesterday, with a suspect in custody. World • 09 Apr 17
Norwegian wealth fund calls for more tax transparency Norway's $915 billion sovereign wealth fund, the world's biggest, has called for companies around the world to be more transparent about their tax payments. Business • 07 Apr 17
Norwegian wealth fund calls for more tax transparency Norway's $915 billion sovereign wealth fund, the world's biggest, has called for companies around the world to be more transparent about their tax payments. Business • 07 Apr 17
Domino's Pizza's full year profit rises by 17% Pizza delivery firm, Domino's Pizza Group, said its full-year operating profit rose 17.1%, driven by a surge in online and mobile orders. Business • 09 Mar 17
Domino's Pizza's full year profit rises by 17% Pizza delivery firm, Domino's Pizza Group, said its full-year operating profit rose 17.1%, driven by a surge in online and mobile orders. Business • 09 Mar 17
Norway's sovereign wealth fund returns 2.17% in Q4 Norway's $900-billion sovereign wealth fund, the world's biggest, returned a profit in the fourth quarter due to strong equity markets, it said today. Business • 28 Feb 17
Norway's sovereign wealth fund returns 2.17% in Q4 Norway's $900-billion sovereign wealth fund, the world's biggest, returned a profit in the fourth quarter due to strong equity markets, it said today. Business • 28 Feb 17
DCC buys Esso's petrol station network in Norway Shares in sales, marketing and business services group DCC jumped in London today after it said it had agreed a £235m deal to buy a petrol station network in Norway from Esso. Business • 07 Feb 17
DCC buys Esso's petrol station network in Norway Shares in sales, marketing and business services group DCC jumped in London today after it said it had agreed a £235m deal to buy a petrol station network in Norway from Esso. Business • 07 Feb 17
A soft Brexit is best for Norway - trade minister Britain should stay as closely connected to Europe's common market as it can after it leaves the European Union, the trade minister of non-EU member Norway said today. Business • 22 Nov 16
A soft Brexit is best for Norway - trade minister Britain should stay as closely connected to Europe's common market as it can after it leaves the European Union, the trade minister of non-EU member Norway said today. Business • 22 Nov 16
