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Economists expect interest rate hike on May 7th, Norway and Belgium sign cross-border CO2 transport deal, and other news from Norway on Tuesday.

European airports and airlines organisations issued on Monday the latest warning about the next implementation phase of the EU's new biometric border system, “as the transition phase comes to an end right in the travel peak of the Easter holidays.”

Certain municipalities in Norway are high home to higher paid jobs than others, new figures reveal. And it all depends on where the industries are based.

The Norwegian government has submitted a bill to parliament that would increase the penalties for those who exploit vulnerable foreign nationals in the workplace or housing market.

Government to cut tax on petrol and diesel, Norway oil fund 'not worried' by AI bubble risk, and other news from Norway on Monday.

A huge shipment of Nestle's crunchy KitKat chocolate bars was stolen in Europe, the brand said, warning that the heist risked causing shortages in stores right before Easter.

War in the Middle East has caused energy market volatility around the globe, forcing governments in Europe to intervene and keep fuel costs down for consumers.

After a dramatic political battle in the Norwegian parliament, a majority of lawmakers voted to temporarily remove the road tax on petrol and diesel, the clearest sign yet that soaring fuel prices driven by the war in the Middle East are forcing politicians to act.

Norway, a NATO member bordering Russia, said Friday, March 27th, it was increasing its defense budget by 115 billion kroner ($11 billion) over the next decade, citing a deteriorating security situation.

Driven by soaring fuel prices, around 12 "Drive Slowly" campaigns have organised motorcades on main roads across Norway this Friday, March 27th.

The British government has alerted UK tourists travelling to the Schengen area around Easter about the full implementation of EU’s new Entry/Exit border system (EES), urging travellers to allow additional time for journeys.

A 16-year-old British-Norwegian dual national schoolgirl is still stuck in Copenhagen some three weeks after being denied her Norwegian Air flight home because of the UK's new travel rules.

Norway on Wednesday urged South Sudan’s leaders to engage in inclusive political dialogue as violence increases and uncertainty grows over planned elections later this year, warning the country risks further…

Norway will open its first honorary consulate in Slovakia, Tomas Marcinko of the Norwegian Embassy in Vienna informed on Tuesday, adding that the official opening ceremony will take place on…

Easter (påske) is Norway's busiest travel season. Whether you plan to go skiing, visit family, or escape to a sunnier city abroad, here’s what you need to know to travel smoothly this year.

The United Kingdom, European Union (EU), Norway and the United Nations have voiced concern over a Pakistani military regime strike on a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul, stressing the need…

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has cancelled 29 flights from several Norwegian airports, citing sharply rising fuel prices linked to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. According to airport operator Avinor, the cancellations…

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a joint statement on further strengthening Norwegian-Canadian cooperation. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Canadian Prime…

Three brothers and their mother have been remanded in police custody for up to four weeks on suspicion of taking part in the bombing of the US embassy in Oslo…

Political consultations between the foreign ministries of the Republic of Armenia and the Kingdom of Norway were held in Oslo, the capital of Norway, co-chaired by Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister…

Oslo, Norway, police have released images of a person suspected in the bombing outside the U.S. embassy in the city on Sunday. Two images from surveillance video were released showing a person…

Police in Norway have cordoned off the area around the US embassy in Oslo after an explosion was reported there. “Large resources” were sent to the area at about 01:00…

Armenian Ambassador to the United States Narek Mkrtchyan met on March 3 with Norway’s Ambassador to the United States Anniken Krutnes and separately with Iceland’s Ambassador to the United States…

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway Espen Barth Eide held official talks, Montsame reported. During the talks, the two sides discussed…

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said on Saturday that he is deeply concerned that a new large-scale war is beginning in the Middle East following strikes by Israel and…

More Norwegian children and young people want to reduce their social media use, according to a new survey. A new report from the Norwegian Media Authority said that 38% of…

Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjorn Jagland was hospitalized a week ago after attempting suicide, iNyheter reports. The portal’s sources note that this episode of hospitalization had not previously been covered…

They are free, social, and often fill up within minutes. Språkkafées have quietly become some of Norway’s most popular places for integration, but what actually goes on inside?

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (‘KONGSBERG’) has signed a contract with the Norwegian Defence Material Agency for upgrading the combat system on board the Norwegian Navy’s Skjold class vessels. The contract…

The US is withdrawing large parts of its planned air forces, including F-35 fighter jets, from the biennial Cold Response exercise in Norway, the Nordic country said Friday. The Norwegian…