The Latest Breaking News from Norway

Viking Age ship burial may be hiding beneath Norwegian farm, iron rivets hint

A scattering of rivets found in a field in Norway could be evidence of a Viking Age ship burial.

LiveScience · Jun 27, 2024

NATO appoints Dutch PM Rutte as next secretary general

NATO tapped outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte Wednesday to become the bloc’s next secretary-general who will replace Norway’s Jens Stoltenberg from October 1. Stoltenberg led NATO for more than a decade during which his mandate was extended due to the war in Ukraine.

France 24 · Jun 26, 2024

Norwegian pension fund dumps Caterpillar over Gaza war risks

KLP sold $69m stake over fears bulldozers contributing to ‘human rights abuses’ against Palestinians.

Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2024

A Norway deal? Rejoining? What are Labour’s options for forging closer ties with Europe?

Starmer and Reeves plan to improve parts of the relationship with the EU. But what of becoming a member of the single market – or even a return to full membership?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2024

Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte wins race for Nato top job

Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte will replace Norway’s Jens Stoltenberg in October who has run Nato since 2014

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024

Norway Tightens Controls On International Adoptions Amid Investigation

Norway tightens controls on international adoptions amid ongoing investigation into past practices, implementing measures to reduce risks.

Top News · Jun 19, 2024

Norway tightens controls over adoptions from abroad but won't ban practice as investigation unfolds

Norway's government says it has tightened controls over adoptions from abroad but will allow the practice to continue as it conducts an investigation into the legality and ethics of past adoptions

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2024

Cake Motorcycles Says It's Back, This Time With New Ownership

Swedish EV motorbike maker Cake entered bankruptcy earlier in 2024, but the new owner says that's all in the past. Here's the new plan going forward in Norway.

RideApart · Jun 19, 2024

Warholm Leads Galaxy Of Stars At Classy Euros

Norway's Karsten Warholm fired out a broadside at Olympic contenders in the run-in to the Paris Games by winning a third successive European title in Rome on Tuesday as a galaxy of global stars showcased some scintillating form.

International Business Times · Jun 12, 2024

Norway just loosened China’s stranglehold on rare minerals critical to the global economy—and it’s a huge win for Europe and the U.S.

China currently processes 90% of the world’s rare elements; breaking that dominance is a top priority for Europe and the U.S.

Fortune · Jun 11, 2024