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EU membership back on agenda in Norway amid opposition pressure

Norway should reapply to become a member of the European Union in light of their shared security challenges — namely Russia — the leader of the country’s conservative opposition party…

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Three Norwegian brothers arrested over US embassy blast in Oslo

Three Norwegian brothers have been arrested in connection with a suspected “terrorist bombing” outside the US embassy in Oslo over the weekend. The blast caused minor damage but no injuries.…

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Norway police investigate explosion in central Oslo

A 13-year-old boy has reportedly been arrested in connection with an explosion in central Oslo, close to a university campus and within 500 metres of the Israeli embassy. Police confirmed…

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Norway ruling Labour Party wins reelection

Norway's minority Labour Party government won a second term in power on Monday while the populist right achieved its best-ever election result, official results showed, in a ballot dominated by…

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What you need to know about Norway’s upcoming election

Norway's general election on September 7-8 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…

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Norway’s Prime Minister to meet US President Trump on Thursday

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg are scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday, according to a statement from the…

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Government crisis in Norway with junior partner set to leave coalition

Norway’s Eurosceptic Centre Party will resign from the government on Thursday due to a disagreement with coalition partner Labour over the adoption of EU energy policies, public broadcaster NRK and…

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More Norwegians want to join the European Union

A growing number of Norwegians would like their country to join the European Union, although the "no" camp still holds an edge, an opinion poll showed on Wednesday, on the…

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The son of Norway’s crown princess is arrested on suspicion of rape

The eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been arrested again, this time on suspicion of rape, police said Tuesday. Marius Borg Høiby is the stepson of the heir…

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Norway raises terrorism alert level due to Middle East conflict

Norway has raised its terrorism threat assessment to the second-highest level due to an increased risk of attacks against Jewish and Israeli targets, the national police directorate said on Tuesday.…

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Nobel Peace Prize 2024: Who Will Win Amid Global Conflicts?

The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA), the International Court of Justice and UN chief Antonio Guterres are among the favorites for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, experts said, in…

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Russian warship fired warning shot at Norwegian fishing boat

A Norwegian fishing vessel was menaced by a Russian warship earlier this month in a tense encounter in the Arctic Ocean, according to the fishing boat’s skipper. The incident, which…

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Norway reports increase in radiation on border with Russia

Norway has registered a sharp increase in radiation levels on its border with Russia. Traces of Cesium-137 have been found, which may be due to reactor start-up or maintenance, as…

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Norway’s spy chief sees Russia more likely to attempt sabotage

The head of Norway's foreign intelligence service believes Russia has become more likely to try and sabotage its infrastructure, such as oil and gas, than a year ago as it…

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Norway’s top general says NATO has two to three years to prepare for confrontation with Russia

The commander of the Norwegian Armed Forces stated that Russia's positions near Norway's borders have remained largely unchanged over the past year, enabling Oslo to meet NATO's requirements for bolstering…

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Norway to block entry for most Russian tourists

Norway will further restrict access for Russian tourist travellers due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, blocking almost all entry, the Nordic country's justice ministry said on Thursday. NATO member…

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Norway calls on donors to resume funding to Palestinian UNRWA agency

Norway called on international donors on Tuesday to resume payments to the UN agency for Palestinians refugees (UNRWA) after a report found Israel had yet to provide evidence that some…

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Norway plans to massively increase military spending

Norway plans to increase its defense budget by NOK 600 billion (about EUR 51,6 bn) by 2036, which would set its military spending to 3% of GDP, the Oslo government…

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Norway’s King Harald on his way home from Malaysia

OSLO, March 3 (Reuters) - Norway's King Harald was discharged from a Malaysian hospital on Sunday and was flying home on a medical evacuation plane, according to Norwegian media reports,…

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Hope Norway’s king may soon return home from Malaysia

Norway's King Harald may return home from Malaysia in a few days following his hospitalisation, the Norwegian royal household said . "His majesty the king's physician reports today that the…

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Norway ready to step up defence needs

Norway is "ready to stand up and be counted" on defence spending ahead of a NATO Washington summit in July, the Nordic country’s prime minister told Reuters on Saturday, adding…

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Norwegian court told mass killer Breivik still dangerous and should stay isolated in Norway jail

Anders Behring Breivik, the far-right fanatic who killed 77 people in twin attacks in Norway in 2011, remains "very dangerous" and should be kept in isolation in prison, a court…

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Norwegian mass killer Breivik says sorry, calls prison a ‘nightmare’

By Gwladys Fouche TYRISTRAND, Norway, (Reuters) - Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik told a court on Tuesday he was sorry for what he had done and broke down in…

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Mass killer Breivik sues Norway in bid to end prison isolation

OSLO, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Anders Behring Breivik, the far-right fanatic who killed 77 people in a bombing and shooting rampage in Norway in 2011, will ask a court on…

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Norway sends 2 fighter jets to Denmark for Ukraine training mission

OSLO, Jan 3 (Reuters) - Norway will send two F-16 fighter jets to Denmark to contribute to the training of Ukrainian pilots on the use of the U.S.-made airplane, the…

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Norway foreign minister sacked in cabinet reshuffle

Updated 1440 Norway's Labour Party Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere announced on Monday a government reshuffle, sacking the foreign minister and making six other changes to the cabinet as the…

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UPDATED: Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins 2023 Nobel Peace Prize

OSLO, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian women's rights advocate serving 12 years in jail, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a decision likely to anger Tehran's theocratic…

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Russian forces near Norway at ‘20% or less’ than before Ukraine war

OSLO (Reuters) - Russian forces stationed in the Arctic near Norway are "20% or less" of the number they were before the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Norway's chief of…

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Norway, Finland battle rapid spread of bird flu

By Louise Rasmussen COPENHAGEN, July 28 (Reuters) - Norway and Finland face record outbreaks of bird flu this year which have killed thousands of seagulls and other species, put livestock…

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Norway proposes 40% gender quota for large and mid-size unlisted firms

OSLO, June 19 (Reuters) - Large and mid-size private firms in Norway must have boards comprising at least 40% women, Norway's government proposed in a bill on Monday, in a…

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NATO can’t accept new members while they are in the midst of a war – Germany

OSLO, June 1 (Reuters) - NATO's door remains open for new members, but the alliance cannot be joined by a country while it is in the midst of a war,…

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Nato’s Stoltenberg: Russia cannot veto Ukraine’s NATO accession

OSLO, June 1 (Reuters) - All NATO allies agree that Ukraine will become a member of the alliance, NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday. "All allies agree that…

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NATO seeks to narrow differences over Ukraine membership bid

By Sabine Siebold BRUSSELS (Reuters) - NATO foreign ministers will seek to narrow divisions over Ukraine's membership bid at a meeting in Oslo this week, with allies at odds over…

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Norway’s King Harald hospitalised, in stable condition

OSLO, May 8 (Reuters) - Norway's King Harald has been hospitalised to receive treatment for an infection, the royal household said in a statement on Monday. The 86-year-old monarch was…

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Almost 25,000 Norwegian industry workers to go on strike

Strike action among Norwegian private sector workers Construction, breweries, manufacturing among those affected Conflict set to escalate in the coming days Oil and gas production unaffected OSLO, (Reuters) - Almost…

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In case affecting oil, Norway Supreme Court says EU ships cannot fish Arctic snow crab

Ruling has implications for oil, minerals Non-EU Norway has sovereignty over Svalbard Arctic islands State can sue Norway -expert By Gwladys Fouche OSLO, March 20 (Reuters) - Norway's Supreme Court…

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Thunberg, other protesters block Norway energy ministry over wind farms

OSLO, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg and dozens of other activists on Monday blocked entrances to Norway's energy ministry, protesting against wind turbines built on land traditionally used by…

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Norway inflation seen at 4.8% in 2023, pay commission says

OSLO, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Norwegian headline inflation is forecast to fall to 4.8% in 2023 from 5.8% last year, when it was at its highest since the 1980s, a…

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Russia deploys nuclear-armed ships for first time in 30 years

Russia has begun deploying tactical nuclear weapon-armed vessels in the Baltic Sea for the first time in the last 30 years, the Norwegian Intelligence Service said in its annual report.…

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NATO’s Stoltenberg will not seek another extension of his term – spokesperson

BERLIN, Feb 12 (Reuters) - NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will end his term as planned in October, a spokesperson for the alliance said, after a newspaper reported a further extension was in…

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Norway plans $7 billion aid to Ukraine over five years

OSLO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Norway's prime minister will on Monday propose that his country provides aid to war-torn Ukraine of some 75 billion Norwegian crown ($7.3 billion) in total…

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Norway to order 54 new army tanks from Germany

OSLO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Norway will order 54 new German-made Leopard 2 tanks for its army from the Krauss-Maffei Wegmann Group, and will get an option to buy a…

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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Nittedal, Norway

Surrounded by ice and snow covered trees, ducks swim in open water in a small river in Nittedal, some 30 km north of Oslo, Norway. Photo: EPA-EFE/PAUL KLEIVEN

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Norway finds ‘substantial’ mineral resources on its seabed

A Norwegian study has found a "substantial" amount metals and minerals ranging from copper to rare earth metals on the seabed of its extended continental shelf, authorities said on Friday…

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Norway’s oil and gas tax revenue soars to record $89 bln

OSLO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Norway's estimated tax revenue from the oil and gas industry rose by 200% last year to a record 884 billion Norwegian crowns ($89.3 billion), almost…

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Norwegian police question ex-Wagner commander about time in Ukraine

Norwegian police have begun questioning a former commander of Russia's Wagner mercenary group who recently fled to Norway about his time in Ukraine, police said on Tuesday. Andrei Medvedev, who…

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Former Wagner commander faces deportation from Norway – Russian rights group

OSLO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - A former commander of Russia's Wagner mercenary group who recently fled to Norway has been apprehended by police, an official said on Monday, and a…

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Norway oil output seen rising 7% in 2023, gas steady at record levels

OSLO, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Norway's oil production is expected to rise by 6.9% this year as the giant Johan Sverdrup field ramps up output while gas volumes are predicted…

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Norway’s King Harald hospitalised, in stable condition

OSLO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Norway's King Harald was hospitalised on Monday with an infection and is being treated with intravenous antibiotics, the royal household said in a statement. The…

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Norway economy seen growing by 1.2% in 2023

OSLO, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The Norwegian mainland economy is set to grow by an estimated 1.2% in 2023 while the central bank's key policy interest rate will likely peak…

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German navy helping Norway protect oil rigs, pipelines

BERLIN (Reuters) - The German navy is helping Norway to protect critical maritime infrastructure such as oil rigs, undersea cables and pipelines, is ready to do the same off the…

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Norway military sharpens security in response to Ukraine war

OSLO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Norway will put its military on a raised level of alert from Tuesday as it sharpens security in response to the war in Ukraine, the…

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Norway’s armed forces chief says nuclear threat more useful to Russia than nuclear strike

OSLO (Reuters) - The West should listen carefully when Russian President Vladimir Putin talks about using nuclear weapons but should remember that it is more useful for him to threaten…

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Norway police say 6 Russians suspected of surveillance arrested last week

OSLO, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Norwegian police revealed on Monday that they had arrested four Russians on suspicion of illegally photographing classified facilities last week, days before they caught two…

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UPDATED: Norwegian police investigate drone sighting at Kaarstoe gas plant

OSLO, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Norwegian police on Friday investigated reports of a drone that was spotted flying over the Kaarstoe gas processing plant in southwest Norway on Thursday in…

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UPDATED: Norway police say incident resolved at Nyhamna gas plant

OSLO, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Norwegian police on Thursday responded to a threat made by telephone against the Nyhamna gas processing plant, one of Europe's largest energy export facilities, and…

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Norway limits access for Russian fishing trawlers in security push

OSLO, (Reuters) - Norway said it would impose limits on Russian fishing vessels using its ports, in a further tightening of security following last week's suspected sabotage on the Nord…

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