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Egypian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Norwegian counterpart, Espen Barth Eide, discussed, during a phone call on Saturday, the latest regional developments, particularly the situation in the Gaza Strip.…

Norway has for the first time started using blood tests to detect brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, Norwegian public broadcaster NRK reported on Tuesday. The tests, now available at…

The Norwegian Rafto Foundation for Human Rights highlighted the repression and serious violations faced by human rights activists in the occupied part of Western Sahara, calling for urgent international action…

Fourteen countries, including France and Germany, condemned on Wednesday Israel's recent approval of new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Russian nuclear-capable bombers conducted a "scheduled" flight over the Norwegian and Barents Seas, prompting "fighter jets of foreign countries" to escort them, Russia's Defence Ministry said on Thursday, according to Russian news agencies.

The European Union reacted sharply on Wednesday to US visa sanctions imposed on five European figures involved in regulating tech companies, including former European Commissioner Thierry Breton.

The European Union has protested at a fishing agreement between Britain, Norway, the Faroe Islands and Iceland, saying it could irreversibly damage the dwindling mackerel population in the North Atlantic.

The Norwegian Data Protection Authority (DPA) has claimed that TikTok continues to transfer users’ personal data to China, after users received a notice on how their data is processed. “This…

Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit is expected to undergo a lung transplant following a deterioration of her health in recent months, the royal household said yesterday. The 52-year-old wife of Crown…

As Europe seeks to curb its dependence on China for rare earths, plans to mine the continent's biggest deposit in Norway have hit a roadblock over fears that mining operations could harm endangered beetles, mosses and mushrooms.

Norway’s Parliament has launched a probe into reports that state‑controlled telecoms giant Telenor exposed hundreds of Myanmar opposition figures to arrest and detention during its exit from the country after…

For many international residents in Norway, buying a home is the final step to truly settling in. But when is the right time? Here’s what experts predict for 2026.

Christmas travel is beginning under tough weather conditions across Norway. If you plan to travel this Friday, consider allowing extra time on the road.

Norway's 52-year-old Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who suffers from a chronic lung condition, will likely need to undergo a lung transplant following a "clear deterioration", the palace said on Friday.

Norway's big Christmas get away is upon us but if you are travelling during the festive season it's important to know what awaits you whether on road, rail or in the air.

A new, more aggressive flu variant is spreading rapidly throughout Norway, especially in Oslo and nearby Bærum. With Christmas around the corner, authorities are warning about how to stay safe.

The tightening of several laws will affect many foreigners in Norway next year. If you plan to move, apply for permanent residence, or bring your family to the country, here’s what you need to know for 2026.

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Monday launched the ‘Plan for Norway’, a major new political platform for implementation from 2026.

Venezuelan leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado said on Thursday, in an extensive and heavily attended press conference in Oslo, that the Venezuelan opposition is “working hard”…

Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Norwegian ambassador and lodged a strong protest at his appearance in the Supreme Court hearing of the Iman Mazari case.  According to the…

Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said on Thursday that she does not believe the Venezuelan government knew where she was hiding for most of this year, as she met Norway’s…

Norwegian energy major Equinor has made two new discoveries of gas and condensate in the North Sea, marking its largest finds of the year. The company announced Friday that initial estimates indicate…

From cheaper bus tickets to higher taxes on new electric cars, 2026 brings a mixed bag for commuters and drivers in Norway. Here is a breakdown of the key changes to expect on the roads and what else is on the horizon for transport in Norway.

OSLO – In a unique fusion of Russian artistic genius and Norwegian cultural heritage, the Russian Embassy’s historic halls in Oslo last Friday resonated with music and verse, honouring a…

Norway’s 2026 state budget is final after intense negotiations. From cheaper bus tickets to new rules for electric cars, here is how the final deal affects your wallet and daily life.

If you are in Oslo in 2026 then make sure to get some of these events in your calendar.

Amir Khan Muttaqi, Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister, told Norway’s Chargé d’Affaires for Afghanistan, Per Albert Ilsaas, that the Islamic Emirate seeks good relations with all countries, including Pakistan, and expects Islamabad…

On Nov. 26, the Chinese Embassy in Norway held a seminar on China-Norway economic cooperation. Charge d’affaires Zhou Ningyu delivered a keynote speech, briefing on the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC…

Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar met with Signe Brudeset, Director General for Regional Department at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs , and Hilde Haraldstad, Chargé d’Affaires of the Norwegian Embassy…

Norway and Russia have agreed that this year’s fisheries negotiations will be held in a virtual format from 8 to 12 December. ‘For almost 50 years, Norwegian–Russian fisheries co-operation has…