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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”…

Many international workers in Norway could receive tax refunds after the Norwegian Tax Administration admitted it was too strict with commuter deductions. Those who paid taxes from 2020 to 2023 may see their cases reopened.

Irish airline Aer Lingus is expanding its presence in Norway, offering a new direct flight to the Emerald Isle and a convenient gateway to the United States.

Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has announced strict new restrictions on immigration policy will be introduced in the country.

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…

In 2024 only a third of the number of migrant workers came to Norway compared to a decade ago. So what's to blame for the decline in arrivals?

The meteorologists have confirmed it: historically rainy Bergen has had more sunshine than Norway's capital Oslo this month. Could this be a new trend?

Young people in Norway are increasingly in favour of restricting immigration, a new survey has revealed.

Norwegian police arrested a suspected gunman on Monday after a shot was fired inside Storo Storsenter, Oslo's largest shopping centre. There were no reports of injuries.

It is the question everyone asks in Oslo in December. While the festive lights are up, the streets are currently bare. So, will snow arrive in time for Christmas Eve? And what can you do if you absolutely need a White Christmas in Norway?

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…

Residency and citizenship crackdowns, repatriation grants, caps on foreign population, elections and all amid an expected and continued rise in the polls for the right... how will immigration trends change around Europe in 2026?

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.

Every year, around 30,000 people pack their bags and leave Norway. While many are simply returning home, a major research project has uncovered a surprising factor driving these departures.

The Norwegian postal service, Posten Norge, has advised customers to send Christmas cards, letters, and parcels in advance to ensure they arrive before Christmas Eve.

Authorities in Denmark have issued a warning over potential harmful chemicals in fake Labubu dolls after authorities in Sweden, Norway and Denmark confiscated almost 9,000 of the counterfeit toys.

Britain and Norway on Thursday unveiled a new defence pact which will see their navies jointly operate a warship fleet to "hunt Russian submarines" in the North Atlantic.

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…

Difficult driving conditions and road closures are common in Norway during heavy snowfall and strong winds. To travel safely, always check the latest road status.

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…

Airlines have been announcing their new flight schedules for 2026 so if you need to travel from Norway next year we've listed the new services so you can plan ahead.

Norway’s public broadcaster NRK has apologised after describing Poland’s annual Independence Day parade as a “Nazi march” during a morning TV segment, according to a statement sent to Poland’s State news agency PAP.…

The National Authority for Transitional Justice in Syria discussed on Tuesday with a visiting Norwegian delegation led by Dag Nagoda, technical and institutional support for the Authority’s work in transitional justice.…

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries (SDHI) has secured its first major shipbuilding deal since taking over and reviving the Pipavav shipyard, signing a letter of intent (LoI) with Norway’s Rederiet…

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre recently hailed Indonesia’s emission reduction efforts as a success, as Oslo financially rewarded Southeast Asia’s biggest economy for keeping its forests standing. When Støre…

A ceremonial event titled “Şanlı Zəfər” (“Glorious Victory”) has been held in the Norwegian capital Oslo to mark the fifth anniversary of Azerbaijan’s victory in the 2020 Patriotic War.  According…