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European Union flags flap in the wind at EU headquarters in Brussels. Opposition in Norway to EU membership has declined from more than 70 per cent in 2016 and is now at the lowest level since 2009, while support is up from around 20 per cent in the last decade. Photo: AP
Nordic nations

On EU ‘no’ vote anniversary, more Norwegians want to join bloc

The Nordic country last said ‘no’ to joining the EU in 1994 and also voted against membership in a 1972 referendum.

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Royalty

Son of Norway crown princess detained for week in rape probe

Nordic nations

Women switched at birth in 1965 sue Norway over government cover-up

Royalty

Meet Charles Spencer’s partner, Catrine Jarman – who’s suing his estranged wife

Earl Spencer’s new partner, Professor Catrine Jarman, is suing his estranged wife Karen Spencer – here’s what we know so far.

Catrine Jarman is dating Princess Diana’s brother Earl Spencer – and suing his estranged wife. Photos: @catjarman/Instagram
Nordic nations

Downtown Oslo tram derails and plows into shop, injuring 4

The tram driver, who is among those injured, is considered a suspect in the case.

Ukraine war

Norway buys US-made air defence missiles for more than US$360 million

Nato member Norway shares a border with Russia and has vowed to ramp up defence spending following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Nordic nations

1 dead, 4 injured after train carrying 55 people derails in Norway

Police say a rock slide probably caused the derailment when the train was on its way from Trondheim to the northern town of Bodoe.

A train carrying between “50 and 70 passengers” in northern Norway derailed on Thursday. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

China’s economic coercion evokes scrutiny, resentment: US officials

Washington’s global network of allies said to offer moral support, supply-chain diversion strategies and new markets when Beijing takes aim.

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Animals

‘Russian spy’ whale found dead off the coast of Norway

‘Hvaldimir’ was first spotted in 2019 in a harness suitable for mounting a camera, prompting speculation whale was trained by Russian navy.

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Fame and celebrity

‘Clairvoyant’ Norwegian princess marries ‘shaman’ beau in Hello! wedding

Divorcee Norwegian princess who claims she can speak with angels marries self-declared shaman Durek Verrett, who sells medallions he says saves lives. Their union has ruffled feathers in Norway.

Norwegian Princess Martha Louise and Durek Verrett arrive at their wedding party at Hotel Union in Geiranger, western Norway, on August 31 after tying the knot. Photo: EPA-EFE
English Premier League

FPL tips: Man Utd v Liverpool dilemma, why I picked Fulham defender over Arsenal

Those who followed my suggestions last week will be laughing, so let’s take a look at what’s in store ahead of Gameweek 3

Erling Haaland celebrates as he completes a hat-trick for Manchester City against Ipswich in Gameweek 2. Photo: EPA
Tourism

Discover a land of snow and ice cruising through this Arctic archipelago

Norway’s Svalbard region is popular with tourists wanting to see polar bears up close, but with new environmental regulations coming into force, it’s time to discover the archipelago’s many other attractions

Interest rates

July’s inflation blip will do little to derail US Fed’s September rate cut

The recent easing of price pressures has bolstered Fed officials’ confidence that they can start to lower borrowing costs while refocusing their attention on the labour market.

Royalty

Why did Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son Marius Borg Høiby just get arrested?

Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway’s Crown Princess, has just been arrested for causing ‘bodily harm’ to a woman in Oslo – and it’s not the first time he’s cause trouble either …

Marius Borg Høiby is the eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit – and he’s in hot water. Photos: Getty Images, @marius_borg/Instagram
Ukraine war

Ukraine’s Zelensky displays F-16 fighter jets to combat Russia in the air

Ukrainian pilots have started flying F-16s for operations within the nation, President Volodymyr Zelensky says.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and a Ukraine Air Force F-16 fighter jet. Photo: AP
Russia

US journalist and Russian assassin among those freed in huge prisoner swap

Reporter Evan Gershkovich and ex-Marine Paul Whelan were among those released in Russia’s biggest prisoner swap with West since 2010.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Paris Olympics track and field schedule, key dates: all you need to know

The 48 events unfolding across track and field in Paris give the Chinese a chance to exceed their six medals at the last Games.

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Tourism

19 long-distance cycling routes make exploring Europe by bike a snap

Exploring Europe by bicycle has never been easier. Cycle route network EuroVelo lists routes that criss-cross the continent, and offers a custom route planner to help cyclists create their own itineraries.

Exploring places such as Chambord in France (above) by bicycle is made easier by cycle network EuroVelo, which offers routes that criss-cross the continent and a custom route planner that helps cyclists create their own itineraries. Photo: Shutterstock
Tourism

Blade runners, the Netherlands’ working windmillers enjoy the daily grind

Windmills have been a fixture in the Netherlands for centuries, and working mills still harness the wind to grind seeds and grains, saw wood and make paper, while welcoming visitors and volunteers.

South Korea

Adopted Korean competitive eater finds brother she never knew using DNA

Raised in America, Mary Bowers and the brother she recently met for the first time are on a mission to uncover the truth behind their adoptions in South Korea and track down their biological parents.

US-China relations

Pentagon to bolster response to China, Russia in melting Arctic

In a new report, the US defence department highlighted concern over a ‘growing alignment’ between China and Russia.

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A polar bear stands on melting Arctic sea ice in Svalbard, Norway. Photo: Polar Bears International / KT Miller / AFP
Nobel Prize

Bangladeshi economist’s new trial a political ‘vendetta’ by government: analysts

Charges mark a campaign by authorities to harass and vilify Nobel Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, a long-time rival of PM Sheikh Hasina, supporters note.

Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus comes out after a court sentenced him to six months in jail for labour law violations in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on January 1. Photo: AP
China’s military

Why Chinese warships near Alaska signal growing naval projection, message to Nato

‘Rare’ sightings in Aleutians come as Arctic region gains strategic importance for Russia and other nations, analysts say.

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Science

This Chinese deep-sea mining vehicle could put entire South China Sea in reach

Kaituo 2 prototype, developed by scientists at a Shanghai university, has finished trials to a depth of more than 4,000 metres (13,000 feet).

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Ukraine war

F-16 jets on the way to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands

The US-built aircraft will be flying over Ukrainian skies this summer, as Kyiv seeks to bolster its air defences against Russian attacks.

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An F-16 fighter lands at a Turkish air base in the city of Konya in September 2004. Photo: AP
Royalty

Who is Princess Märtha Louise of Norway’s fiancé, Durek Verrett?

Princess Märtha Louise of Norway is sharing some details on her upcoming summer wedding to controversial American shaman Durek Verrett – and there’s a new ‘unofficial’ monogram

Princess Märtha Louise of Norway and her fiancé, American shaman Durek Verrett. Photo: @iam_marthalouise/Instagram
Climate change

Opinion | Let’s get real, carbon capture is not the next big net-zero hope

Much of the time, it simply lets oil and gas multinationals justify continuing capital-intensive energy projects in the name of decarbonisation.

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Nato

Threats from Putin, Xi will be a focus of upcoming Nato summit

The defence alliance, which is marking its 75th anniversary, will address the war in Ukraine and China’s role in bolstering Moscow, says senior US official.

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Norway
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Norway. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Capital
Oslo
Head of State
King Harald V
Head of Government
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre
last updated:
29 November, 2024
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