Norway votes in tightly contested general election

Norwegians head to the polls Monday to elect all 169 members of the Storting, the country’s parliament, as well as representatives to the Sami Parliament, in an election expected to deliver a tight race and complex coalition talks. The election...

Erling Haaland left needing stitches after freak injury on international duty

Erling Haaland joked he had been 'punched' by a teammate after being left needing stitches. The Manchester City striker was injured whilst on international duty with Norway. 4 Haaland suffered a freak injury whilst on international duty with...

Norway: the fossil fuel capital of Europe

Norwegians are probably the richest nation in the world – if you measure that by average income per person . Per capita income is higher than any other major economy – only the tax havens of Switzerland, Luxembourg, Monaco etc are higher. But...

Norway purchases five Type 26 frigates, the UK largest warship export (US$ 13.5bn)

Monday, September 8th 2025 - 09:34 UTC With more than 30 ships in the class (8 for the RN, 6 for Australia, up to 15 for Canada and 5 for Norway), Type 26 has become the most successful British frigate design since the Leander class. Norway has...

New Norwegian Ambassador to Ukraine arrives in Kyiv

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Oleksandr Mishchenko on Monday, September 8, accepted a copy of the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Ukraine Lars Hansen. As reported by the press service of...

Sustainable fuels could reduce the climate impact of military aircraft

Military aircraft – from fighter jets to transport planes – are playing a significant role in today’s unstable world. Cumulatively, the operations carried out by these fleets, from combat missions to training flights, consume large amounts of...

Türkiye: Proceedings against Istanbul Bar Association board a “direct assault” on independence of legal profession

Criminal and civil proceedings against the executive board of the Istanbul Bar Association are incompatible with Türkiye’s international human rights obligations and represent a direct assault on the independence of the legal profession, warned 12...

Norway votes in tight election where war and tariffs loom large

Norwegians began voting on September 8 in an election where US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the war in Ukraine could give a boost to the government led by Labour Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store. Store, a veteran Labour politician, has a...

Norwegians vote with Labour Party narrowly favoured to win re-election

By Gwladys Fouche and Ilze Filks OSLO (Reuters) - Norway voted on Monday on the final day of a parliamentary election dominated by concerns over rising living costs at home and turmoil in international politics, with the ruling Labour Party...

What are the key questions which could decide Norway’s election?

Norwegians began voting Monday in the country’s parliamentary elections. What have been the key issues that could settle the national vote? Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has a slight lead in opinion polls, although the outcome could hinge on...

Haaland requires stitches in face after bizarre incident on Norway duty but OK to play Moldova

OSLO (AP) — Erling Haaland is “doing fine” after requiring stitches for a cut to his face sustained in a bizarre incident on international duty with Norway, team captain Martin Ødegaard said Monday. The Manchester City star posted a photo on...

The challenges and rewards of raising multilingual kids in Norway

Raising children in Norway to speak two, three or even four languages is a huge task, but the benefits can be huge, as several international parents explain. In Norway, around one in five residents (approximately 20.8%) has an immigrant background...

Norwegians Vote As Labor Party Narrowly Favored to Win Re-Election

A left-wing bloc of Labor and four smaller parties is seen winning 88 seats in parliament, three more than the minimum needed to secure a majority and down from a combined 100 seats in 2021, according to an average of recent opinion polls. On the...

Norway’s Labor Party claims victory in general election

OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norway’s Labor Party of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has claimed victory in Monday’s general election with most votes now counted and with a narrow but clear win by the center-left block over the right-wing parties....

Asylum applications to the EU, Switzerland and Norway fall by 23 percent

Asylum applications to the European Union, Switzerland and Norway fell by 23 percent in the first six months of 2025, driven by a massive drop in Syrians seeking protection, the EU's asylum agency said on Monday. Data from the European Union...

Norway vote: Labour Party expected to take narrow victory

Norway goes to the poll on Monday on the final day of a parliamentary election which saw issues like rising living costs at home and chaos in international politics taking center stage. Based on data from opinion polls, the ruling Labour Party...

New Nordic deal paves the way for Finland to store CO2 offshore Norway

Finland and Norway have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that enables the transport of CO2 from Finland, whose soil is unsuitable for permanent CO2 storage, to Norway for geological storage under the seabed. Finnish Minister of Climate...

Norway votes in a closely fought election with the future of a wealth tax in focus

Denmark Set to Kick Off Arctic Military Drill with NATO Allies

(MENAFN) Denmark is set to begin a major military exercise in Greenland on Tuesday, aimed at boosting the operational capabilities of both the Danish Armed Forces and NATO in the Arctic region. The exercise, dubbed Arctic Light 2025, will run...

Norway elections: Why investments in Israel are shaping the vote

Norway is voting on Monday to elect its next parliament in what is expected to be a close race between a centre-left bloc led by the incumbent Labour Party and a centre-right bloc dominated by the populist Progress Party and Conservatives. Among...