Norway

After a recent survey by The Local revealed the harsh reality that foreigners face while waiting for residency permits in Norway, we asked the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) to respond.

Swedish defence minister visits Norway's Ørland air base, man dies after being set on fire in Telemark, and other news from Norway on Friday.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim criticized Norway on Thursday after Oslo revoked an export license tied to the delivery of Naval Strike Missile systems intended for Malaysia’s military modernization program.…

Romania will receive nearly EUR 600 million under the new financing cycle of the EEA and Norway Grants, following the signing of new cooperation agreements with Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a six-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy starting May 15 to boost India’s bilateral…

Starting Friday, May 15th, Netflix will increase its subscription prices in Norway by about 20 percent.

More than half of drivers in Norway say their next car will be electric as a response to soaring fuel prices, the country's auto association said Wednesday, May 13th.

After drawing delighted crowds since first sighted in Orkney the young male has swum 400 miles across the North SeaA peripatetic walrus who became a local celebrity as he toured the north-east coast of Scotland has now been spotted in Norway, bringing to an end his Celtic sojourn.The young male was christened Magnus after he first hauled his estimated […]

For many Norwegians, May 17th is even bigger than Christmas. Here are eight tips for getting the most out of the nation's most important celebration.

May in Norway brings flags, parades, and several well-deserved long weekends. But for many people, especially those in hospitality and retail, work goes on as usual. So, what does this mean for your pay?

After Norges Bank raised the key interest rate to 4.25 percent on Thursday, May 7th (the first increase since 2023), Norway’s commercial banks followed suit.

The Norwegian government aims to keep more people in work by increasing the use of graded sick leave, rather than granting full sick leave as the default during GP visits. So what are the measures you need to know?

Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son Marius Borg Høiby, charged with raping four women and other acts of violence, is due to receive his verdict on June 15th, the Oslo court said Monday, May 11th.

Move by largest donor to environment programme poses further uncertainty for already troubled negotiations The largest donor to the United Nations Environment Programme (Unep) is reviewing its funding to the body before its revised budget on 12 May, triggering concern among member states and NGOs.The news could carry significance for the already troubled […]

Norway’s biggest day of the year is just around the corner. On May 17th, the country is filled with red, white, and blue as everyone celebrates Constitution Day, but we want to know what our readers really think about it.

Three foreign tourists on a fishing trip were found dead overnight off the west coast of Norway, rescuers said on Monday, May 11th.

Going to the supermarket in Norway is becoming increasingly expensive, as new data revealed the mounting pressure on the Norwegian economy.

Norway’s energy minister says country has a ‘responsibility’ to address shortfalls caused by wars in Ukraine and Middle EastIn case of any doubt about Norway’s commitment to maintain – and expand – its production of gas and oil offshore, the energy minister, Terje Aasland, has a pithy response: “We will develop, not dismantle, activity on our […]

A Chinese citizen has been arrested in Norway on suspicion of aiding and abetting attempted grossly illegal intelligence activities. The person is believed to have attempted to collect satellite data.…

Norwegian‑backed companies Northern Europe Energy Group and Vindr Baltics are planning to build a billion‑euro green hydrogen plant and a data center in Häädemeeste municipality in Pärnu County in Estonia,…

A new report has revealed that foreigners in Norway face persistent barriers to career advancement, fair pay, and a safe work environment. This has sparked an urgent debate about what workplaces can do to improve integration and promote equal opportunities.

Approval for exploration in 70 new areas prompts fierce backlash from fossil fuel opponents The Norwegian government has been heavily criticised for approving plans to reopen three North Sea gasfields nearly three decades after they were closed to help fill the gap in energy supplies created by the Middle East war.Amid sharp price rises in oil and gas […]

The polar explorer, along with designer and pilot Umberto Nobile, make what is considered the first successful journey of any kind to the poleOn 12 May 1926, the Norge, an Italian-built airship, made the first undisputed visit to the north pole. The crew on board included Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, Lincoln Ellsworth, his American financial backer, […]

Scandinavia's SAS airline is cancelling nearly 1,200 flights in May as it braces for soaring jet fuel prices as a result of the closure of the Straits of Hormuz.

Exclusive: ‘Fish sludge’ in coastal waters now has nutrient levels equivalent to those in untreated effluent of country the size of Australia, report findsNorwegian fish farms are filling fjords and other coastal waters with nutrient pollution equivalent to the raw sewage of tens of millions of people each year, a report has found.Norway is the largest […]

Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh met on Friday with Norwegian Ambassador to Syria Hilde Haraldstad to discuss reconstruction support and ways to enhance economic and investment cooperation between the…

Norway’s land and waters are contaminated with explosive munitions from wartime. According to new research, this amounts to around one million tons of explosive ordnance. Mapping of the extent has…

Scientists find annual sea surface temperatures across Europe reached highest levels recorded, while deadly wildfires set large parts of continent ablazeThe Nordic heatwave that pushed temperatures above 30C (86F) in the Arctic Circle in July was part of a record-breaking year that saw abnormal heat sear more than 95% of Europe, a report has found.Parts of […]

Tesla must pay 115 Model S drivers after courts upheld claims over reduced charging speeds following a 2019 update. Norway’s Supreme Court rejected the final appeal, confirming compensation of 50,000…

A part suspension was tabled by Ireland, Spain and Slovenia but did not receive enough backing from other member statesThe EU remains split on imposing sanctions on Israel, despite some member states criticising the country over the plight of Gaza and violence against Palestinians by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.Kaja Kallas, the EU foreign policy […]