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Norway's $1.7 trillion sovereign wealth fund lost $40 billion in Q1 2025 due to heavy exposure to US tech stocks during an AI sector correction. The loss represents the fund's worst performance in six quarters and may trigger political pressure for investment mandate changes.
Bergen police handled numerous weekend incidents including drunk driving, drug arrests, a chaotic house party, and a biting at a nightclub. Authorities also seek information on a vehicle linked to a murder investigation in Arna.
A house fire broke out in Prestfoss, Sigdal, sending flames several meters above the roof. Officials confirmed no one was inside, and the fire seems to have started near the entrance.
Norway has raised traffic fines again, citing inflation. NAF questions their effectiveness and calls for income-based penalties and more traffic controls instead.
Høyre rejected a proposal to pilot the elimination of county councils in Innlandet. Debate continues over which region should lead Norway’s municipal restructuring efforts.
Two experienced skiers in their fifties were found safe at a mountain cabin after a major overnight search on Hovden. They lost power in their devices and couldn't signal their location.
Twelve people were checked for smoke inhalation after a deliberate fire in an Oslo apartment stairwell. A stroller in the hallway was intentionally set ablaze, prompting emergency response and building-wide checks.
A fire caused by a burning stroller led to an evacuation in an Oslo apartment block. Three people received on-site treatment for smoke inhalation.
Norwegian defense company Nammo is developing a green rocket motor using potato spirit from Hoff in Gjøvik. The project, backed by a 30 million kroner ESA contract, aims to support future Moon and Mars landings.
A woman in her 40s denies involvement in the death of a relative in Haugesund, Norway. Police are investigating multiple angles, including homicide, and have completed a preliminary autopsy.
Ine Eriksen Søreide has been elected leader of Norway's Conservative Party amid ongoing media scrutiny over past controversies. She addressed questions about her ties to the Epstein case and a corruption investigation involving a close associate, emphasizing transparency and patience as she builds her leadership profile.
Ine Eriksen Søreide has delivered her first speech as Norway's new Conservative Party leader, taking over after Erna Solberg's 22-year tenure. She inherits a party reeling from its worst election result in 20 years and faces her first major electoral test in 2027.
Thirteen Conservative Party lawmakers in Norway are calling for an annual boost of 8–10 billion kroner to fix county roads. They say the current condition is unacceptable and warn the party will be held responsible if it doesn’t act.
A Norwegian woman’s kidney transplant failed after her surgeon drank alcohol during the operation. Despite losing his license temporarily, he has since been reinstated—leaving the patient fearful of future encounters.
A landmark report condemns Norway's justice system for failing Viggo Kristiansen, who was wrongfully imprisoned for nearly 21 years. The Baneheia Committee cites flawed evidence assessment and institutional bias as key causes.
A new report reveals why Viggo Kristiansen was wrongfully convicted in the 2000 Baneheia child murders. Mobile evidence had nearly excluded him, and experts say the case should have been reopened in 2011.
A Norwegian woman testifies she felt alone reporting Marius Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, for filming her without consent. She says accusing someone from the royal family 'costs more.'
Norway's public sector wages rose 4.6% in 2024, but unions warn a funding gap vs. private sector pay could drive workers away. A tough 2025 negotiation looms.
Norway's winter wolf count shows 51–55 individuals, with over 30 living solely within the country. Improved snow conditions aided tracking, but cross-border packs complicate management. The data will shape conservation and culling policies through 2025.
Norway’s official inflation forecast for 2026 is 3%, shaping upcoming wage talks. Real wages rose in 2024, but high January inflation complicates the outlook. Experts warn interest rate cuts may be delayed.
A woman died in a horrific blind-spot accident at a Norwegian logistics terminal. Surveillance footage shows her entering the danger zone just before a truck moved. The driver denies negligence, but prosecutors say the video supports criminal charges.
A theft in Bergen led to an unusual arrest after the suspect's girlfriend called police looking for him. Her call helped officers locate two other suspects. Multiple other incidents occurred the same night, including a bus theft attempt and a water rescue at Bryggen.
Norway releases new findings in the Baneheia case, examining why Viggo Kristiansen was wrongfully imprisoned for 21 years. The report highlights systemic failures and sparks calls for justice reform.
Norwegians made fewer trips to Sweden in 2025 but spent more per visit amid rising prices and a weak krone. Fuel purchases surged 33% after Swedish tax cuts.