Norway
Norway’s PM reshuffles cabinet following right-wing party’s exit from coalition
Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg on Friday announced her biggest cabinet reshuffle since taking power in 2013, replacing or repositioning two-thirds of…
Photo Story: Polar Night in Norway
A view of the city of Tromso, northern Norway, 14 January 2020 (issued 20 January 2020), during a Polar Night. In the…
Norway to take 500 people evacuated to Rwanda from Libya’s detention centres
Norway has agreed to take in nearly 500 people evacuated to Rwanda from Libyan detention centres, Rwanda's foreign minister said on Wednesday,…
Photo Story: Fire at Norway airport destroys over 300 cars
An exterior view of a partially collapsed section of the parking garage at Stavanger Airport after a fire, in Sola, Norway, 08…
Norway princess’s ex-husband dies tragically aged 47
Ari Behn, the former son-in-law of Norway's king, has died aged 47, his spokesman has said. Behn, the author of several novels…
UN consensus on strengthening protection of human rights defenders
A Norwegian-led resolution on human rights defenders has been adopted by consensus in the UN Human Rights Committee. ‘At a time when…
NOK 245 billion in net revenue from the Norwegian petroleum industry in 2020
The Norwegian State’s net cash flow from the petroleum industry in 2020 is estimated to about NOK 245 billion. The fields on…
Iceland and Norway agree to deepen their cooperation in climate action with the EU
Climate change is a global threat and demands global action: the more countries join forces, the bigger the chances we can master…
Two babies hurt in Norway after man runs down several people in stolen ambulance
An armed man has been shot and arrested after he stole an ambulance and drove into people in Oslo, injuring twin babies.…
Temporary regulations to ensure continued right of residence for British citizens in Norway
The Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security has adopted a temporary regulation ensuring the right of continued residence for British citizens…
Intensified efforts and closer cooperation by Norwegian government on human rights
‘Human rights are under considerable pressure. In response to this, we are increasing our support for human rights efforts by NOK 77…
Norway increases support for education in crisis situations
‘Some 37 million of the children who are currently out of school live in areas affected by crisis and conflict. The fact…