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Norway's Centre Party pulls out of government over energy spat
The Centre Party will leave Norway’s minority coalition government over a dispute on EU energy directives, its leader Trygve Slagsvold Vedum confirmed on Thursday.
Norway to launch direct service between Oslo and Malmö
A direct service between Oslo and Malmö will be available in the summer, Norway’s state-owned rail firm Vy announced on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS: Why Norway’s PM has faced calls to step down
It’s been a turbulent few years for Norway’s minority government, and several scandals have only piled the pressure on. Now, Labour Party officials and MPs have called on the PM, Jonas Gahr Støre, to resign.
Why Swedish police officers are no longer allowed into Norway
An agreement on cross-border policing between Norway and Sweden could break down as Swedish officers can no longer patrol in Norway.
‘I had no idea what was going on’: American deported from Norway for volunteering
Juliana Mattson, from the US, travelled to Norway to learn more about organic and sustainable farming but was deported and banned from entering the Schengen Area for two years just ten days into her trip.
ANALYSIS: How Norway’s royal family got into such a mess
It’s been a turbulent few years for the Norwegian royal family, and several high-profile scandals have shaken the public’s trust in the institution.
Fact check: Is Norway really better off than Sweden right now?
Norway’s finance minister said Wednesday that consumers in Norway had enjoyed better economic conditions than their Swedish counterparts. So, does this claim hold up?
How a pilot strike at Norwegian could disrupt travel from Norway
A summer pilot strike could disrupt travel to and from Norway, with staff from Norwegian Air Shuttle yet to agree on a new collective bargaining agreement ahead of the June 1st deadline.
Why does Norway appear to be less happy than the other Nordics?
Every year Nordic countries top the table of the happiest places on Earth in the World Happiness Report. However, in recent years Norway has been ranked the least happy among the Nordics.
Could a long period of stagnant real wages in Norway be about to end?
Norway’s unions and employer organisations will soon thrash out terms on this year’s collective bargaining agreements. Many expect workers to see a real wage bump.
Norwegian city causes uproar after it votes to only accept Ukrainian refugees
Drammen's municipal council has voted against accepting refugees from any country other than Ukraine, something which leading politicians, including the country's PM, condemned on Wednesday.
Norway’s deep-sea mining plans could put it on collision course with the EU
The European Parliament has voted in favour of expressing its deep concerns over Norway's plans to mine the seabed in the Arctic for precious minerals
EXPLAINED: Why Norwegian politics has been hit by so many scandals
Norway’s government has seen almost as many resignations due to scandals in just over two years than it did in the previous 16 years. The Local explains the latest controversy and what it means for a country not-known for political scandals.
The most unmissable events in Norway in 2024
There's plenty to look forward to in Norway in 2024, whether it's fantastic food, world-class wine, amazing festivals or events in the Norwegian city named the European Capital of Culture.
How flying to and from Norway could become more expensive
Airlines flying in and out of Norway will be charged more to land and take off, these increased costs are likely to be passed onto travellers.
Politics: What's the latest in Norway's conflict of interest scandal?
Norway's PM, the former PM and a number of current and sacked ministers were grilled or set to be questioned by parliament on Tuesday in the latest development of a conflict of interest scandal Norwegian politics has been embroiled in for months.
Norway’s central bank raises key interest rate to 4.25 percent
Norway’s central bank announced Thursday it would raise the key interest rate to 4.25 percent, and that a further hike would likely come in December.
Why Norway's government has ruled out a Quran burning ban
Norway will not change its freedom of expression laws to prohibit the burning of the Quran, its foreign minister has said. However, those who damage the holy text can still be charged with hate speech.
High Swedish prices put Norwegians off cross-border shopping trips
Norwegians are spending less money cross-border shopping in neighbouring Sweden, the latest figures from Norway's national data agency show.
New rail service planned through Norway, Sweden and Denmark to Hamburg
Plans for a new rail service running from Oslo and stopping in Gothenburg, Malmö and Copenhagen before arriving in Hamburg are in the works, Swedish state-owned rail operator SJ has said.
Ferry services between Norway and Denmark cut back due to fuel prices
Two of ferry company Fjordline’s boats will stop sailing between Stavanger, Bergen and Langesund in Norway and Hirtshals in Denmark between February and May.
Norwegian PM open to EU gas agreement and price caps
Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre said Wednesday that the country is open to discussing price caps and gas agreements with Europe.
SAS pilots' strike: What's the latest?
Pilot unions from Norway, Denmark and Sweden have agreed to resume talks with SAS. Does this mean we are close to an agreement to end strike action?