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‘Extreme’ weather moves into Norway

Pouring rain and strong winds were creating millions of kroner worth of damage in southeastern Norway on Monday, as the extreme weather system dubbed...

Landslides forced more evacuations

Another two-dozen people had to be evacuated, this time from homes and a hotel in Eidsvåg in the region of Møre og Romsdal, after...

Welcome rain ‘not enough’ for farmers

Most of Southern Norway, which has been sweltering through unusual heat, was refreshed with welcome rain this week. State authorities said it has reduced...

Spring finally triumphs over snow

PHOTO FEATURE: After an unusually long and cold winter, springtime has finally settled in over Norway. Cherry blossoms have been especially spectacular this year,...

Avalanches claimed four lives in Troms

Norway's Easter holidays got off to a tragic start in the northern county of Troms, after several avalanches killed four people and injured others....

Snowstorm strangles Southern Norway

Last week it was Northern- and Central Norway that were clobbered by heavy snow. This week it's most of Southern Norway, especially the Oslo...

Heavy snow shut Bergen’s airport

Winter hasn't released its grip on Norway, even though March is viewed as a springtime month. Sub-zero temperatures have been reported over most of...

Storm swept holiday ‘hytter’ into the sea

There's a reason some old homes on Norway's scenic Lofoten archipelago are literally tied down to the ground. Strong winds can sweep them off...

Blizzard blasted through the south

More heavy snow and strong winds snarled traffic all over Southern Norway on Friday, even halting it in some areas. Many motorists, though, heeded...

Traffic trauma after heavy snow

State meteorologists and police had warned against driving all over Southern Norway on Wednesday, because of forecasts for heavy snow. Many defied the warnings,...
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