PST won’t specify Islamic extremists
Norway's police intelligence unit PST (Politiets sikkerhetstjeneste) is facing criticism for its reluctance to be more specific about terror threats posed by Islamic extremists. Not only will it not attach a … [READ MORE...]
Car deals landed diplomat in trouble
A Norwegian diplomat serving temporarily as a high-ranking envoy at one of Norway's embassies abroad lost his chance at becoming an ambassador after a spurt of lavish spending. Newspaper VG told the story on … [READ MORE]
Svalbard coal firm needs new bailout
Store Norske, the coal company that once dominated economic activity on Norway's Arctic island group of Svalbard, claims that it's once again teetering on the verge of bankruptcy. It's seeking another major … [READ MORE]
Grazing cattle slaughtered by a train
Fourteen cattle that had wandered from their open grazing area in Trøndelag onto nearby railroad tracks were run over buy a cargo train on its way from Oslo to Trondheim early Monday. The horrific accident … [READ MORE]
Man held after shootings at Blå
A 24-year-old man with a record of earlier convictions was under arrest on Monday, charged with shooting at doormen outside the Oslo market and entertainment spot Blå late Saturday night. The man has reportedly … [READ MORE]
Norway ‘shamed’ over ‘nuclear nod’
Opponents of nuclear weapons were claiming that Norway should be ashamed of itself, for once again failing last week to support a UN resolution to ban them. Another 123 countries had already agreed to … [READ MORE]
Refugee arrivals now ‘historically low’
The numbers of asylum seekers who have made it on their own to Norway have fallen to their lowest level in more than two decades. Most of the decline is linked to closed borders in southern Europe that have … [READ MORE]
PEOPLE
Teen idols face rebuke after concert
Norway's wildly popular singing duo, Marcus & Martinus, successfully … [READ MORE...]
World champ defends his title
Norway doesn't only have skiing and chess world champions, it's also home to the … [READ MORE...]
Hopes still high in Tour de France
The three Norwegian cyclists taking part in this year's Tour de France haven't … [READ MORE...]
Ski racer signs back on again
Henrik Kristoffersen, the young Norwegian slalom skiing star who ran afoul … [READ MORE...]
SPECIAL FEATURES
Paradox of the monarchy lives on
NEWS ANALYSIS: Many a paradox in Norway has been pointed out of late, not least the country's conflicting roles as both oil producer and environmental advocate. Its constitutional monarchy in a country that … [READ MORE]
