The Latest Breaking News from Oslo

E-bus deal puts Oslo on track for zero-emissions public transport goal

Oslo is on course to become the first capital city in the world with an all-electric public transport system, targeting that goal for the end of 2023 as part of its aim to become the world's first wholly emissions-free city by 2030.

Reuters · Oct 14, 2022

Norway is portrayed as both hero and villain in Europe’s energy crisis

Many countries are counting on Norwegian fuel to get them through the winter months, writes Emily Rauhala. But critics call the energy income obscene

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022

More than 100 dead in Iran crackdown on Mahsa Amini protests, rights group says

At least 108 people have been killed in Iran's crackdown on more than three weeks of nationwide protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, said Oslo-based group Iran Human Rights.

France 24 · Oct 12, 2022

Kerala to host Norwegian investors’ meeting in January 2023

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan interacted with the Norwegian business community in Oslo as part of his European tour.

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2022

Factbox-How does the Nobel Peace Prize work?

The winner of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Oct. 7 in Oslo. Here is a look at how the award works:

Reuters · Oct 3, 2022

Nobel Peace Prize could condemn Ukraine war or highlight climate change

This year's Nobel Peace Prize could condemn the war in Ukraine by recognising opponents of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the volunteers who have helped civilians, or Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who ranks high on bookmakers' lists.

Reuters · Sep 30, 2022

Several people try to enter Iranian Embassy in Oslo

Police in Norway say several people in a violent crowd attempted to enter the Iranian Embassy in Oslo

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2022

Two more suspects arrested over Oslo gay bar shooting

Norwegian police said on Monday two men had been arrested on Sunday on suspicion of involvement in a mass shooting that killed two people and wounded 21 in and around an Oslo gay bar in June.

Reuters · Sep 26, 2022

Second suspect wanted over Oslo gay bar shooting, police say

A second man is now wanted on suspicion of involvement in a mass shooting that killed two people and wounded 21 in and around an Oslo gay bar in June, Norwegian police said on Friday.

Reuters · Sep 23, 2022

Death toll in Iran protests reaches 31

At least 31 civilians have been killed in crackdowns by Iranian security forces on protests that have erupted over the death of a young woman after her arrest by the morality police, an Oslo-based NGO said Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Sep 22, 2022