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Countries across Europe were battling a wave of new wildfires Friday as blistering temperatures and tinder-dry landscapes made for dangerous conditions.

Oslo is known as one of the best places in Norway for job opportunities, which attracts many international residents. Still, new statistics show that in several districts, many are not working or studying.

If you are thinking about starting your own company in Norway, you might easily feel overwhelmed by the bureaucracy. Fortunately, you can join free in-person courses or webinars to help you get started.

Progress party leader 'willing to negotiate' on wealth tax, Norwegian researcher predicts 2027 could be hotter than 2026, and more news from Norway on Friday.

Norway is rebuilding its immigration system through a six-year project. But will it be different this time, and are applicants truly being put first? The Local spoke to Henrik Hansen, Product Lead for the ModUlf project, to learn more.

A person in Norway's Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic has been fined 50,000 kroner ($5,255) for using a foghorn to wake a sleeping polar bear, local officials said Thursday.

Eurovision Song Contest organisers announced Wednesday that they were excluding any country in an armed conflict from hosting the competition, as the Bulgarian Black Sea city of Burgas will host Eurovision 2027.

Travel giant TUI said Wednesday that bookings were returning to normal levels despite the ongoing Mideast war, as it presented its latest financial results.

Today's word of the day will come in handy if you want to tell your Norwegians friends and colleagues about Wednesday evening's astronomical event.

Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, reported Wednesday a record return on investments of $185 billion in the first half, recovering from heavy losses seen in the first three months of the year.

Millions of people across Europe -- particularly in France, Italy, Spain and Britain -- baked through a new wave of extreme temperatures Thursday as the continent's latest heatwave picked up.

The solar eclipse is approaching, and you might be scrambling to find a pair of glasses to allow you to watch the solar eclipse in all its glory. Find out how here.

Could Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the largest in the world with over $2 trillion in assets, go up in smoke? On Tuesday, its manager said it was a possibility and that current global tensions made the prospect less implausible.

Bulgarian polar researchers are participating in the 12th Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) Open Science Conference, which opened on Monday in Oslo, the Bulgarian Antarctic Institute (BAI) announced. The…

Many foreigners know about Norway's famous and most touristy spots. We want to hear from you about the country's best kept secrets.

What you need to know about when, where, and how to watch the eclipse and meteor shower in Norway.

The US State Department said Wednesday that it approved a possible sale of 155mm High Explosive (HE) M795 Projectiles and related equipment to Norway. The estimated total cost is $270…

Indonesia’s climate partnership with Norway has established a more equal, transparent, and results-based model of international cooperation for protecting tropical forests and tackling global climate change, the Ministry of Forestry…

Afghanistan’s Ministry of Economy has announced that Minister Din Mohammad Hanif met with Taria Magnusson Waterdal, Secretary General of the Norwegian Committee for Afghanistan, and his accompanying delegation to discuss…

OSLO, July 24, 2026 (BSS/AFP) – Norway on Friday protested against a new wave of US tariffs imposed by Washington on its key trading partners, complaining that they were higher…

Slovakia and Norway have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening political dialogue and expanding cooperation in security, the economy and projects funded through the European Economic Area and Norway Grants. The…

DRAMMEN, Norway — More than 100 homes were destroyed after a massive blaze swept through a residential neighborhood in the Norwegian city of Drammen, in what authorities described as the country’s…

Reuters – More than 100,000 fans flooded the streets of the Norwegian capital Oslo on ​Monday to give their soccer team a heroes’ welcome, turning the heartbreak of their World Cup…

Norwegian has fulfilled its promise to British Airways after England defeated Norway 2–1 in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ahead of the match, the two airlines agreed…

Oslo . They came. They fought. They scored a goal that wasn’t a goal, conceded a goal that shouldn’t have been a goal, and left the World Cup with the…

The EU should reconsider its moratorium on Arctic drilling, International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol said Friday, arguing that Norwegian oil and gas are vital for Europe’s energy security.…

Europol on Wednesday said 28 men across seven European countries were arrested on suspicion of buying material depicting sexual abuse of children through online forums, adding that three children were…

Oslobuss has secured a new contract to deliver rail replacement bus services for Norwegian rail operator Flytoget, extending a working relationship that has run continuously since 2019. The agreement, which…

Mette-Marit was diagnosed in 2018 with pulmonary fibrosis which causes scarring of the lungs and shortness of breath and she had been forced to scale back her duties over the…

Erling Haaland delivered when it mattered most, scoring twice late in the second half as Norway shocked five-time champions Brazil 2-1 to reach the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals for the…