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
Man becomes stuck in toilet due to lost phone Firemen in Norway had to rescue a man who climbed into an outdoor public toilet to retrieve a friend's mobile phone, after he got stuck in the tank. News • 27 Aug 16
Man becomes stuck in toilet due to lost phone Firemen in Norway had to rescue a man who climbed into an outdoor public toilet to retrieve a friend's mobile phone, after he got stuck in the tank. News • 27 Aug 16
13 people die after helicopter crashes off Norway All 13 people on board a helicopter that crashed off the coast of western Norway have died in the accident, rescue services said. World • 29 Apr 16
13 people die after helicopter crashes off Norway All 13 people on board a helicopter that crashed off the coast of western Norway have died in the accident, rescue services said. World • 29 Apr 16
Breivik wins human rights case against Norway Norway violated mass killer Anders Behring Breivik's human rights by keeping him in isolation in prison after being sentenced for killing 77 people in twin attacks in 2011, a Norwegian court has ruled. News • 20 Apr 16
Breivik wins human rights case against Norway Norway violated mass killer Anders Behring Breivik's human rights by keeping him in isolation in prison after being sentenced for killing 77 people in twin attacks in 2011, a Norwegian court has ruled. News • 20 Apr 16
Norway cuts rates as oil crash hits growth Norway cut interest rates to a record low today and hinted at further easing within months to boost an economy hit by a slump in oil prices, eroding confidence and unemployment at a 10-year high. Business • 18 Jun 15
Norway cuts rates as oil crash hits growth Norway cut interest rates to a record low today and hinted at further easing within months to boost an economy hit by a slump in oil prices, eroding confidence and unemployment at a 10-year high. Business • 18 Jun 15
Norwegian Muslims form human shield at synagogue More than 1,000 Muslims formed a human shield around Oslo's synagogue, offering symbolic protection for the city's Jewish community and condemning an attack on a synagogue in neighbouring Denmark last weekend. News • 23 Feb 15
Norwegian Muslims form human shield at synagogue More than 1,000 Muslims formed a human shield around Oslo's synagogue, offering symbolic protection for the city's Jewish community and condemning an attack on a synagogue in neighbouring Denmark last weekend. News • 23 Feb 15
Norway told of imminent 'terrorist attack' An Islamist militant group with ties to Syria may be planning an attack in Norway, possibly within the coming days, the head of the Norwegian Police Security Service has said. News • 24 Jul 14
Norway told of imminent 'terrorist attack' An Islamist militant group with ties to Syria may be planning an attack in Norway, possibly within the coming days, the head of the Norwegian Police Security Service has said. News • 24 Jul 14
Anders Behring Breivik 'renounces violence' Mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik now renounces violence, his lawyer said, the same day Norway commemorated the third anniversary of the massacre in which he killed 77 people. News • 22 Jul 14
Anders Behring Breivik 'renounces violence' Mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik now renounces violence, his lawyer said, the same day Norway commemorated the third anniversary of the massacre in which he killed 77 people. News • 22 Jul 14
