News from Norway
Norway unveils world’s largest-ever fleet of ‘flying’ electric ferries – a game-changer for travel
Norway is once again pushing the boundaries of sustainable travel, announcing plans to deploy the world’s largest fleet of electric hydrofoil ferries. The landmark order,...
Norway royal under scrutiny as Crown Princess addresses past links to Epstein
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette‑Marit has publicly said she was “manipulated and deceived” in her past association with the late US convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein,...
Blast outside US Embassy in Oslo sparks police probe overnight
A loud explosion outside the US Embassy in Oslo early Sunday morning has prompted an urgent investigation by Norwegian police after a device detonated near...
Norway’s King Harald hospitalised during holiday in Spain
Norway’s 89-year-old King Harald has been admitted to hospital on the Spanish island of Tenerife after falling ill while on a private winter break with...
Possibly the strangest marketing campaign from Norway for GTA 6
In a controversial marketing stunt timed nine months before Grand Theft Auto VI's November 19 release, electronics retailer Komplett in Norway has promised free copies...
Court detains crown princess’s son after fresh allegations
A Norwegian court has ordered pre-trial detention for Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, following his arrest on new criminal allegations just...
Norway goes nuclear: From taboo topic to the nations need
For decades, the idea of nuclear energy in Norway was a political non-starter. However, the nation finds itself at a historic crossroads. Faced with a...
All eyes on Olympic ski-jumping’s crotch-enlargement scandal in Norway
The Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are rapidly approaching, and a weird cheating scandal has shaken the world of ski jumping, and drawn international attention...
Norway sends wartime warning letters to thousands of property owners
Thousands of Norwegians are about to receive a letter most people never expect to see in peacetime. From this week, the Norwegian armed forces are contacting...
Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize snub to Norway PM
Donald Trump has escalated tensions with Europe after privately telling Norway’s prime minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, that failing to win the Nobel Peace Prize has...
Tesla is losing ground across Europe – except in this one country
If you only looked at the headlines, you might think Tesla is having a rough time in Europe. And in many places, that’s true. Sales...
Norway’s billion-euro ship tunnel hits the rocks
Norway’s long‑championed plan to build the world’s first full‑scale ship tunnel, designed to allow vessels to bypass one of the country’s most dangerous stretches of...
Norway could become launchpad for European Space Agency flights
The Arctic is no longer just a frozen frontier; it’s emerging as strategically attractive for space activities. In a move that demonstrates Europe's push for...
More women come forward in Norway as royal family member faces rape trial
Norway is recording an increase in women reporting abuse as a member of the extended royal family prepares to stand trial on rape charges. The...