Norway News in English

Petter Rudi Receives Public Support Statement After Controversy

A public statement supporting former footballer and TV personality Petter Rudi was issued in March 2026, sparking over 2,000 searches in Norway. The statement comes after recent media coverage of Rudi, though details of the controversy aren't specified. Rudi has not yet commented personally on the situation.

15-Year-Old From Sørfold Dies During Gran Canaria Holiday

A 15-year-old boy from Sørfold, Norway, died during a holiday in Gran Canaria. Mayor Kolbjørn Mathisen confirmed the death, calling it the worst thing for their small community. Spanish authorities are investigating the circumstances.

Sleep Researcher Warns Against Daylight Saving Time Change in Norway

Search trends in Norway show high public interest during the daylight saving time change weekend. Sleep researcher Ståle Pallesen told NRK there are 'no gains' from switching to summer time, only clear disadvantages. This adds expert weight to the annual Nordic debate over the practice.

Norway Switched to Summer Time Overnight

Norway switched to summer time overnight, moving clocks forward by one hour. The change was reported by NRK and other media and occurred on the same weekend as in other European countries. This annual adjustment marks the start of the period with longer evening daylight.

Norway Switches to Daylight Saving Time for Summer Season

Norway has switched to daylight saving time, moving clocks forward one hour. The change brings longer evenings and affects schedules nationwide. The next time adjustment is set for late autumn.

Norwegian Kårstø Gas Plant Strike Deadline Looms at Midnight

Mediation between union SAFE and Gassco over a new collective agreement for 260 workers at Norway's Kårstø gas plant ends at midnight March 30. SAFE warns a strike will begin at 06:00 on March 31 if no deal is reached, forcing a partial plant shutdown and impacting European gas exports.

Norway's 2027 Budget Key Proposals Leaked Ahead of Official Presentation

Former Aftenposten Editor Amund Djuve Leads Norway's Epstein Inquiry

Stoltenberg to Outline NATO's New Nordic Defense Posture in Oslo Speech

Norway's Government and Opposition Finalize Major Climate Settlement

Equinor Set to Unveil Major Oil Discovery in Barents Sea

Norwegian Central Bank Calls Emergency Meeting After Krone Collapse

Norway Q4 GDP Released, Shows 1.2% Quarterly Growth

Norges Bank Holds Interest Rate Steady

Discord Outage Disrupts Thousands of Norwegian Users

Norwegian Minister Dismisses Sabotage in Andøya Rocket Launch Failure

Andøya Space Director Denies Rocket Launch Sabotage Rumors

Andøya Spaceport Attempts New Rocket Launch After Previous Failure

Daylight Saving Time Starts Tonight: How to Remember the Change

Sámi Activists' Oslo Hunger Strike Enters Critical 5th Day

Clocks Spring Forward to Summer Time This Weekend

Norway's Clock Change Promise Failed Five Years Ago

TV 2 Experts Clash Publicly Over Petter Northug's Broadcast Role

Experts at Norwegian broadcaster TV 2 have had a public clash over commentator Petter Northug during a live broadcast. One expert stated Northug should be taken off the air. The former champion skier's role as a TV expert is now at the center of a significant media controversy.

Norway's Time Change Law Stalled Five Years After Parliamentary Vote

Norway's 2021 law to stop changing the clocks is still not in effect. The law requires Sweden and Denmark to make the same move first, but Sweden is still debating the issue. A government spokesperson said Norway is 'waiting for our Nordic neighbours'.

Young Man Arrested After Bus Fire in Key Norwegian Tunnel

Norwegian police have arrested a young man following a major bus fire in the Raudhammer tunnel. The incident on March 27 caused significant disruption and has become a trending national topic, dividing public opinion. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the serious event.

Bus Fire in Raudhammar Tunnel Leads to Arrest

A bus fire inside Norway's Raudhammar tunnel has led to a man's arrest. The incident prompted a major emergency response due to serious public safety risks. Authorities are investigating the cause of the tunnel fire.

Bus Fire in Norway's Raudhammar Tunnel Sparks National Safety Debate

A bus caught fire in Norway's Raudhammar tunnel, sparking a major national safety debate. Authorities are investigating but have not yet identified the driver involved. The incident has raised urgent questions about infrastructure safety and emergency protocols.

Large Wildfire Threatens Critical Norwegian Power Lines in Saltdal

An uncontrolled wildfire near Rognan, Norway, is spreading toward high-voltage power lines, threatening regional electricity supply. Fire chief Eva Larsen confirms the fire is not under control and is being fought with helicopter water drops. No evacuations have been ordered.

Car Fire Spreads in Remote Arctic Municipality of Loppa

A car fire in Øksfjord, within the remote Arctic municipality of Loppa, spread and required an emergency response. A witness described the moment the blaze ignited. The extent of damage is still being evaluated.

Car Fire Ignites Major Blaze in Remote Arctic Community Øksfjord

A car fire ignited a major blaze in the remote Arctic community of Øksfjord, Norway, on March 26. The incident in the municipality of Loppa, Finnmark, required a significant emergency response. Fire Chief Kenneth Hansen confirmed the fire started in a vehicle.

Fire at Remote Arctic Gas Station Brought Under Control

A fire at a gas station and shop in the remote Arctic community of Øksfjord, Finnmark, has been brought under control. No injuries were reported in the incident. The cause of the fire is now under investigation.

Andøya Satellite Plan Remains Under Government Review

The Norwegian government continues to evaluate a state satellite plan for the Andøya Space Center. The plan involves satellite launches from this key site, impacting local economy and national space strategy. A final decision is pending as the review process remains ongoing.

Discord Voice Chat Fails for Thousands of Nordic Users

Discord experienced a major service outage affecting thousands of users in Norway, Denmark, and Finland. The disruption primarily caused voice chat services to fail, triggering significant search spikes across the region. This indicates a widespread technical incident impacting the popular communication platform.

Norway's Andøya Rocket Launch Aborted in Latest Space Setback

A planned rocket launch from Norway's Andøya Space was aborted, marking another challenge for the spaceport. Public interest was high, with searches spiking for the event and for German rocket builder Isar Aerospace. A striking photo of the rocket under the northern lights was named photo of the day.