News from Norway – Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com News and views in English since 1998 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:26:05 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://euroweeklynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-EuroWeeklyNews-Favicon-2-60x60.png News from Norway – Euro Weekly News https://euroweeklynews.com 32 32 Norwegian World Cup football chefs’ thoughts on seafood and nutrition https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/19/norwegian-world-cup-football-chefs-thoughts-on-seafood-and-nutrition/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/19/norwegian-world-cup-football-chefs-thoughts-on-seafood-and-nutrition/#respond Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:26:05 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=571975 Norway’s national football team chef Aron Espeland has taken more than 500kg of high-quality Norwegian seafood to the US to fuel the players during the World Cup, according to the Norwegian Seafood Council. It seems nothing is being left to chance for Norway’s football heroes during the most looked-forward-to sporting event of the year. Espeland says: “It is a demanding job to plan and serve…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/06/19/norwegian-world-cup-football-chefs-thoughts-on-seafood-and-nutrition/feed/ 0 Norway joins France in new European security discussions https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/28/norway-joins-france-in-new-european-security-discussions/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/28/norway-joins-france-in-new-european-security-discussions/#comments Thu, 28 May 2026 21:54:26 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=570359 A few years ago, the idea of Norway joining discussions around French nuclear deterrence would probably have sounded unlikely to many people in Europe. Now it is happening openly. And the reason is simple. Europe’s sense of security has changed dramatically since Russia invaded Ukraine. On Wednesday, May 27, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre confirmed in Paris that Norway will join…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/28/norway-joins-france-in-new-european-security-discussions/feed/ 1 14-year-old serial thief takes bus for 300km joy ride for third time in Norway https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/18/14-year-old-serial-thief-takes-bus-for-300km-joy-ride-for-third-time-in-norway/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/18/14-year-old-serial-thief-takes-bus-for-300km-joy-ride-for-third-time-in-norway/#comments Mon, 18 May 2026 08:44:58 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=569310 Norwegian police intercepted a stolen bus on Sunday morning, May 17, after drivers raised alarms about erratic driving by someone who appeared extremely young. Officers from the Agder district responded immediately to reports near Grimstad and halted the vehicle on the E39 west of Kristiansand. Empty of passengers, the bus had travelled more than 300 kilometres from its original location in the…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/18/14-year-old-serial-thief-takes-bus-for-300km-joy-ride-for-third-time-in-norway/feed/ 1 Magnus the walrus is having quite the European holiday. Next stop: Norway https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/15/magnus-the-walrus-is-having-quite-the-european-holiday-next-stop-norway/ Fri, 15 May 2026 10:31:15 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=569152 Magnus the walrus spent most of April dazzling locals as he explored the Scottish coastline. But, ever the explorer, Magnus has made the long journey across the North Sea, swapping Scotland for Norway. The Arctic mammal was first spotted on the Stronsay Pier in Scotland on April 16. From there, he was seen up and down Scotland’s coast, from the Isle of Stronsay to Findochty. It wasn’t too long…

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]]> Archaeologists stunned by record-breaking Viking coin hoard in Norway: “The detectors never stopped beeping!” https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/05/01/archaeologists-stunned-by-record-breaking-viking-coin-hoard-in-norway-the-detectors-never-stopped-beeping/ Fri, 01 May 2026 08:49:41 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=568021 A routine sweep of farmland in Norway has turned into one of the most extraordinary archaeological discoveries in recent years, after metal detectorists uncovered what experts are calling a once-in-a-generation Viking treasure. Buried beneath the soil for nearly a millennium, the hoard — made up of almost 3,000 silver coins — is now confirmed as the largest Viking coin find ever recorded in the…

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]]> Norway unveils world’s largest-ever fleet of ‘flying’ electric ferries – a game-changer for travel https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/04/10/norway-unveils-worlds-largest-ever-fleet-of-flying-electric-ferries-a-game-changer-for-travel/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:59:45 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=566180 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, 20 cutting-edge vessels, marks a major leap forward in zero-emission maritime transport and could reshape how coastal communities and travellers move across water. Commissioned by transport operator Boreal…

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]]> Norway royal under scrutiny as Crown Princess addresses past links to Epstein https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/22/norway-royal-under-scrutiny-as-crown-princess-addresses-past-links-to-epstein/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/22/norway-royal-under-scrutiny-as-crown-princess-addresses-past-links-to-epstein/#comments Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:28:06 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=564565 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, in remarks that have intensified scrutiny of her previous contacts with the disgraced financier. The comment came during a televised interview released on Friday by Norwegian public broadcaster NRK, in which she sought to address…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/22/norway-royal-under-scrutiny-as-crown-princess-addresses-past-links-to-epstein/feed/ 2 Blast outside US Embassy in Oslo sparks police probe overnight https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/03/08/blast-outside-us-embassy-in-oslo-sparks-police-probe-overnight/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:38:16 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=563336 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 the diplomatic compound. The blast, which happened shortly after 1am local time, caused minor damage to part of the consular section but no injuries, authorities confirmed. Residents in the quiet Huseby neighbourhood in western Oslo reported…

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]]> Norway’s King Harald hospitalised during holiday in Spain https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/25/norways-king-harald-hospitalised-during-holiday-in-spain/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:13:17 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=562381 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 his wife, Queen Sonja, the Norwegian royal household announced on Tuesday. The king was taken to Hospital Universitario Hospiten Sur late Tuesday after experiencing symptoms linked to an infection and dehydration, according to an official…

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]]> Possibly the strangest marketing campaign from Norway for GTA 6 https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/12/possibly-the-strangest-marketing-campaign-from-norway-for-gta-6/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:56:09 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=561279 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 of the much hyped, highly anticipated game to any Norwegian parents whose baby arrives exactly on launch day. While it is doubtful that obtaining a new and highly addictive video game on the same day you are blessed with the one…

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]]> Court detains crown princess’s son after fresh allegations https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/02/court-detains-crown-princesss-son-after-fresh-allegations/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:50:21 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=560217 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 days before he was due to stand trial on serious charges, including alleged rape. The Oslo District Court ruled that Borg Høiby, 29, should be held in custody for four weeks, citing concerns that he could reoffend or interfere with…

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]]> Norway goes nuclear: From taboo topic to the nations need https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/01/norway-goes-nuclear-from-taboo-topic-to-the-nations-need/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:55:09 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=560107 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 looming energy deficit and a 98 per cent electric vehicle (EV) market share, the Norwegian government is formally considering a return to atomic power. A specialised state committee, appointed to evaluate the feasibility of commercial reactors…

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]]> All eyes on Olympic ski-jumping’s crotch-enlargement scandal in Norway https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/23/all-eyes-on-olympic-ski-jumpings-crotch-enlargement-scandal-in-norway/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:26:19 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=559332 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 to the high-stakes battle over equipment rules. In a bizarre discovery, it seems the cold temperature on the ski jump ramp has an indirect effect on aerodynamics. Dubbed the “crotch-enlarging scandal” or even “Penisgate” in some media…

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]]> Norway sends wartime warning letters to thousands of property owners https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/19/norway-sends-wartime-warning-letters-to-thousands-of-property-owners/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/19/norway-sends-wartime-warning-letters-to-thousands-of-property-owners/#comments Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:07:10 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=558918 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 owners of buildings, boats, land, machinery and other assets to warn them that their property could be requisitioned in the event of war. The move, quietly announced by the military, reflects how seriously Norway now views the security…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/19/norway-sends-wartime-warning-letters-to-thousands-of-property-owners/feed/ 1 Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize snub to Norway PM https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/19/trumps-nobel-peace-prize-snub-to-norway-pm/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/19/trumps-nobel-peace-prize-snub-to-norway-pm/#comments Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:47:17 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=558879 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 changed his approach to peace, while once again demanding US control of Greenland. The comments, confirmed by Støre on January 19, come as Trump increases pressure on European allies over the Arctic territory…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/19/trumps-nobel-peace-prize-snub-to-norway-pm/feed/ 3 Tesla is losing ground across Europe – except in this one country https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/12/tesla-is-losing-ground-across-europe-except-in-this-one-country/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:53:41 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=558143 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 have dropped sharply in several major markets, competition is biting hard, and the brand’s once-comfortable lead is slipping. But then there’s Norway. While registrations are falling in countries like France, Sweden and Spain, Tesla has just posted its strongest…

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]]> Norway’s billion-euro ship tunnel hits the rocks https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/04/norways-billion-euro-ship-tunnel-hits-the-rocks/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/04/norways-billion-euro-ship-tunnel-hits-the-rocks/#comments Sun, 04 Jan 2026 21:48:55 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=557584 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 sea, has been put on hold by the national government amid spiralling cost estimates and budget disagreements. The Stad Ship Tunnel project, which would have cut a 1.7‑kilometre passage through Norway’s Stad Peninsula…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/04/norways-billion-euro-ship-tunnel-hits-the-rocks/feed/ 2 Norway could become launchpad for European Space Agency flights https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/02/norway-could-become-launchpad-for-european-space-agency-flights/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:34:02 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=557454 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 greater autonomy in the High North, the European Space Agency (ESA) and Norway have signed a letter of intent to explore establishing an ESA Arctic Space Centre in Tromsø. The project responds to growing influence from powers like China and…

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]]> More women come forward in Norway as royal family member faces rape trial https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/01/more-women-come-forward-in-norway-as-royal-family-member-faces-rape-trial/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:23:04 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=557406 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 case centres on Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson of Crown Prince Haakon. Although he holds no royal title and is not in the line of succession, his family connection has drawn significant public attention.

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]]> 52-year-old Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway to undergo lung transplant https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/12/20/52-year-old-crown-princess-mette-marit-of-norway-to-undergo-lung-transplant/ https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/12/20/52-year-old-crown-princess-mette-marit-of-norway-to-undergo-lung-transplant/#comments Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:17:51 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=556587 The Norwegian Royal House has issued an urgent health update on Crown Princess Mette-Marit, announcing that doctors are preparing for a potential lung transplant due to a significant deterioration in her chronic pulmonary fibrosis. The 52-year-old wife of Crown Prince Haakon, heir to the Norwegian throne, was diagnosed with the condition in 2018. Recent tests this autumn revealed a “clear…

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]]> https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/12/20/52-year-old-crown-princess-mette-marit-of-norway-to-undergo-lung-transplant/feed/ 1 Why are less foreigners working in Norway? – There are opportunities to be found https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/12/11/why-are-less-foreigners-working-in-norway-there-are-opportunities-to-be-found/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:53:52 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=555657 For the last two decades, Norway has depended heavily on migrant workers from Eastern and Southern Europe to power its economy, particularly in the construction, industry, care and hospitality sectors. However, in spite of social media celebrations of the earnings potential in the Scandinavian country, new research reveals a dramatic reversal: far fewer foreign workers are choosing Norway…

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]]> Oslo shopping centre shooting chaos: Shoppers flee teenager with shotgun and baseball bat https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/12/08/oslo-shopping-centre-shooting-chaos-shoppers-flee-teenager-with-shotgun-and-baseball-bat/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:09:12 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=555266 A major security alert gripped Norway’s capital on Monday, December 8, in the morning after gunfire erupted inside Storo Storsenter, the city’s largest shopping centre, prompting panicked shoppers to flee and triggering a swift police lockdown. Norwegian police confirmed they received multiple reports of shots fired shortly after the centre opened. Within minutes, heavily armed officers and…

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]]> UK and Norway join forces to hunt Russian submarines https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/12/04/uk-and-norway-join-forces-to-hunt-russian-submarines/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:43:41 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=554985 The UK and Norway have unveiled a landmark defence agreement that will see their navies operate as a single, interchangeable force in the North Atlantic, a strategic move prompted by rising Russian submarine activity near British waters. The deal, known as the Lunna House Agreement, marks the most significant expansion in UK–Norway naval cooperation in decades and comes amid what officials…

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]]> Norway building record-breaking undersea tunnel https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/12/03/norway-building-record-breaking-undersea-tunnel/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:13:11 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=554875 NORWAY is undertaking a massive engineering challenge, which has been under construction since January of 2018: The country is building the longest and deepest undersea road tunnel, which is poised to slash the travel time between major Norwegian cities and to become part of the E39 main road along its western coast. The twin-tube tunnel, called Rogaland fastforbindelse, or Rogfast for short…

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]]> Norway’s Miss Universe 2025 contestant swims upstream in viral gown uproar https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/11/30/norways-miss-universe-2025-contestant-swims-upstream-in-viral-gown-uproar/ Sun, 30 Nov 2025 14:24:08 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=554361 While several delegates at the Miss Universe 2025 preliminary competition in Thailand face-planted on the runway or sparked wardrobe debates, Norway’s Leonora Lysglimt-Rødland quietly stole the show by turning herself into a giant Atlantic salmon – and the Internet is still flipping out. Forget Viking helmets and fjord-inspired capes. Miss Norway 2025 rocked up in a jaw-dropping copper-orange…

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]]> Christmas tree protest delays Oslo’s Trafalgar Square tradition https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/11/26/christmas-tree-protest-delays-oslos-trafalgar-square-tradition/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:00:09 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=553874 THE TRADITIONAL Christmas tree gifted every year from the Norwegian capital of Oslo to London has successfully reached and been erected in the famed centre of Trafalgar Square … though not without a few bumps in the road. A demonstrator had climbed into the tree, in a protest against the Norwegian and British oil industries, delaying the tree-chopping ceremony. This year’s tree…

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]]> Norwegian-led research shows UK poké boom potential https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/11/19/norwegian-led-research-shows-uk-poke-boom-potential/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:39:50 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=552967 A new report from the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) suggests UK households could be about to fall in love with poké at home. The Hawaiian-inspired raw fish bowl is already a hit when eating out, but the research shows many Brits are yet to make it in their own kitchens. The NSC found 42% of UK consumers choose poké when dining out, drawn by taste and health benefits. But only 30%

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]]> Whenever visiting this Norwegian archipelago, whatever you do, try not to die https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/11/11/whenever-visiting-this-norwegian-archipelago-whatever-you-do-try-not-to-die/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 23:39:48 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=551419 In the remote Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, the town of Longyearbyen has long captured global imagination as the place where dying is supposedly “illegal”. As climate change accelerates permafrost thaws in 2025, this viral story is resurfacing. But is it really against the law to die in Norway’s northernmost settlement? The answer is a resounding no, according to official sources.

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]]> Princess Ingrid Alexandra breaks silence on half-brother’s rape charges https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/11/06/princess-ingrid-alexandra-breaks-silence-on-half-brother-marius-borg-hoibys-rape-charges/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:06:10 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=550846 FOR the first time, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has broken her silence regarding her half-brother, who is charged with 32 counts, including four counts of rape. Princess Ingrid, 21, follows her father in the direct line of succession to the throne, and is currently beginning her studies at the University of Sydney in…

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]]> Waitress moves from Spain to Norway for €5,000 salary – Which bar staff get paid more in Europe? https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/11/02/waitress-moves-from-spain-to-norway-for-e5000-salary-which-bar-staff-get-paid-more-in-europe/ Sun, 02 Nov 2025 11:26:45 +0000 https://euroweeklynews.com/?p=550096 A young Spanish woman called Gaby has gone viral on TikTok by sharing her lucrative experience working as a barmaid in Norway, where she earns over €5,000 gross per month, well past what anyone in Spain would earn for the same job. In the video, Gaby, who works in Tromsø, explained that a “normal” month brings in more than €5,000 before taxes. For one recent paycheck, she received NOK 59,611…

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