Oslo correspondent covering Norwegian politics, oil industry, and Arctic affairs
Bergen police are investigating a murder after an Afghan man was fatally attacked outside his home. No suspects are in custody as the investigation moves from a broad manhunt to forensic and witness analysis. The victim's wife was also injured in the incident.
Two men have died after falling through thin ice on a fjord in Tysvær, Rogaland. A rescue helicopter airlifted them to a Bergen hospital, but life-saving efforts failed. The tragedy highlights the dangers of unstable coastal ice as winter continues.
Helse Nord announces 576 million kroner in cuts to balance hospital budgets in Northern Norway by 2026, with staffing reductions hitting hardest. Major institutions like UNN and Nordlandssykehuset face the bulk of the austerity measures, raising concerns about healthcare access in remote Arctic communities.
Norway's economy expanded by 1.8% in 2025, driven by private sector strength and renewed household spending. Employment grew steadily, matching population growth, as the country settled into a phase of stable, balanced economic expansion.
A major police manhunt is underway in Bergen after a violent incident in Arna. Officers are using drones, dogs, and multiple checkpoints in the search for a suspect. The large-scale operation highlights the serious response to an ongoing threat.
A landmark legal case could force Norwegian banks to review mortgage terms for nearly every homeowner. The Financial Complaints Board has ruled common variable-rate clauses unlawful, setting up a court battle with nationwide implications.
Two people were hospitalized after a violent assault outside a home in Bergen's Arna district Sunday night. Police have made no arrests and are withholding details as the investigation continues. The incident has drawn attention to community safety protocols in one of Norway's quieter suburbs.
Two men are fighting for their lives after falling through ice on a lake in Tysvær, Norway. A rescue helicopter rushed them to Haukeland Hospital, highlighting the dangers of winter ice in Norwegian communities. The incident raises questions about ice safety and emergency response in Norway's outdoor-centric culture.
Norway's opposition parties are rallying for an independent probe into the foreign service, citing the Epstein case and fund mismanagement as 'the tip of the iceberg.' Høyre leader Erna Solberg leads the call for a rare parliamentary commission to restore public trust.
A serious traffic accident in Norway's Sunnhordland region has closed a key road after a 15:47 police alert Sunday. The closure disrupts local commerce and travel, with emergency teams on scene. Authorities are investigating as the incident highlights infrastructure challenges in remote coastal areas.
Two people were hoisted from a frozen lake in Haugesund by rescue helicopter after falling through the ice. Police launched the search following reports of skaters in danger, highlighting the perennial winter risks along Norway's coast. The incident serves as a critical reminder of the unpredictable nature of ice, especially in coastal areas.
Norway's board gender quota law has transformed corporate governance, placing thousands of women like Helle (46) into director roles. New research shows these appointees are building portfolios of board positions, gaining unprecedented experience. The law remains a global benchmark for forced diversity in business leadership.
A bronze bust of poet Hans Hyldbakk was cut down and stolen overnight in Norway, after the local council had already voted for its removal due to abuse allegations. The theft highlights the fierce debate over controversial monuments.
The stolen bust of poet Hans Hyldbakk has thrust a small Norwegian municipality into a national conversation about legacy and justice. Surnadal officials condemn the theft, which occurred after a council vote to remove the monument over abuse allegations. The crime has transformed a painful democratic process into a police investigation.
Otta Skifer, a 150-year-old Norwegian slate company, has filed for bankruptcy, costing 17 jobs in Gudbrandsdalen. The firm, which supplied stone to prestigious projects like Oslo Airport, fell victim to economic pressures in the construction sector. Now, the community hopes a buyer will revive this unique industrial heritage.
Five activists convicted for blocking construction at Oslo's new Rikshospitalet to save trees are taking their case to Norway's Supreme Court. The appeal follows a split appeals court verdict and could set a major precedent for environmental protest rights.
At Haukeland University Hospital, new mothers recovered in hallways while a palliative care ward sat empty for weeks. This stark failure reveals deep-seated issues in Norway's hospital resource allocation. Can the system become flexible enough to put patients before bureaucracy?
A serious head-on collision in Norway's Innlandet county has left a truck driver trapped and a road closed indefinitely. Emergency responders are prioritizing rescue efforts amid fire and debris, with the investigation on hold. The accident underscores the sudden dangers on Norwegian highways.
A teenager was hospitalized with stab wounds after a youth party in Oslo's Oppsal district turned violent Saturday night. Police are investigating the serious assault, which highlights ongoing concerns about sporadic youth violence in the city's eastern neighborhoods. The incident prompts renewed focus on the balance between policing and preventive social investment.
A youth party in Oslo's Oppsal district turned violent Saturday night, resulting in one teenager hospitalized with stab wounds and another struck with a shovel. Police have two suspects in custody and are searching for others. The incident revives difficult questions about youth violence and prevention strategies in the capital.
A wildfire sparked by a lighter is burning out of control north of Bjugnfjorden, forcing evacuations. Firefighters, aided by farmers with water tankers, are battling strong winds and dry terrain with no end in sight.
A serious apartment fire in Vestnes, Møre og Romsdal, has fully engulfed one unit and spread to the building's exterior facade. Police and fire services are responding as the incident highlights ongoing concerns about residential building safety in Norway.
Oslo police intervened in a violent youth party on Oppsal where two people were injured, one struck with a shovel. The incident highlights recurring challenges with large, unsupervised gatherings in the city's suburbs. While police secured the scene, the event sparks wider questions about youth social spaces and safety.
A fire in Egersund, Norway, has destroyed a family home and forced the evacuation of several nearby houses. Authorities are assessing structural damage while the community faces displacement and recovery efforts.