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Norway Halts 2 Key Factories as Power Prices Soar

Elkem ASA shuts down all production at two major plants in Northern Norway, forcing temporary layoffs for 375 workers. The company blames crippling electricity prices and weak European demand for ferrosilicon and silicon.

Norway Grocery Payment Crash Hits 1,700 Stores

Payment terminals crashed across Norgesgruppen's 1,700+ Kiwi, Meny, and Joker stores Tuesday night, halting card payments. The fault, isolated to Norway's largest grocery group, highlights the nation's deep reliance on cashless systems. Competitors Coop and Rema 1000 operated normally.

Norway's Vestfold Railway Faces 6-Week Night Closure

A key Norwegian rail line will be shut down for overnight maintenance for six weeks, forcing thousands of commuters onto buses. The work on the Vestfold Line highlights the constant challenge of upgrading aging infrastructure.

Norway Rape Trial Tests Consent Boundaries

A Tromsø courtroom hears starkly different accounts of a night in Lofoten, where a Tinder date led to a rape accusation. The case tests Norway's consent laws, hinging on digital evidence and the credibility of a woman who changed her initial statement.

Norway Poll: Rødt Hits 8%, Becomes 4th Largest

A new poll shows Norway's Red Party surging to become the fourth largest political force, while a bourgeois majority now leads in voter support. This shift challenges the current left-wing government and signals volatility in Norwegian politics ahead of the next election.

Norway's 53B Kr Barents Pipe Fails Test

Norway's energy minister has declared a proposed Barents Sea gas pipeline commercially unviable, ruling out state subsidies. The project, estimated at 53 billion kroner, lacks sufficient gas reserves to attract private investment. This decision underscores Norway's market-driven approach to Arctic resource development.

Norway Ice Tragedy: 2 Dead in Tysvær

Norway's UD Withheld Key Document From Audit

Norway: 600m Forest Destroyed Before Protection

Norway's Terrain Fires Spike 940%: Chief's Urgent Warning

Norway Pet Shop Threat: Manager Apologizes to Critic

A critic of Norway's Fana Zoo received a personal threat from the shop manager during a dialogue meeting, leading to a public apology. The incident highlights tensions in consumer feedback and animal welfare discussions.

Norway Bread Recall: Metal Found in Coop Product

Coop Norge recalls bread over metal contamination risks, urging customers to return products. This comes amid other safety incidents in Norway, including fires and a fatal accident, highlighting ongoing public safety efforts.

Norway Pins Climate Hopes on Carbon Capture Tech

A new Norwegian report identifies carbon capture as the top tool to slash emissions by 2050. With costs high and time short, the country is pushing to scale a technology it pioneered.

Norway Manhunt: Suspect Still Free in Arna Murder

Police hunt for a suspect in the fatal stabbing of a man in Arna, Bergen. Investigators believe the attack was targeted, not random, as they pursue multiple motives. The public is urged to provide tips.

Norway Concert Evacuation: 50-Minute Exit Chaos

A sold-out concert in Norway turned into a safety nightmare as 1,100 people took 50 minutes to evacuate a venue with blocked exits and a disabled fire alarm. Police say it could have been fatal. The incident has triggered a multi-agency investigation.

Norway Tysnes Motorcycle Crash: 1 Dead

A 23-year-old man died in a motorcycle accident on Tysnes, prompting a spontaneous vigil by local youths. Police praised the community's response as a show of care in tragedy.

Norway's Electricity Shock: North Hits 2-Year Price High

Northern Norway faces its highest electricity prices in over two years, while Southern Norway enjoys the lowest rates in a dramatic market reversal driven by a deep freeze. Analysts point to continental price dips and Nordic-wide cold as key factors. This event highlights the complex volatility of Norway's integrated power market.

Norway's Sparebank 1 Cuts 150 Jobs

Sparebank 1 Sør-Norge deepens its cost-cutting plans, now aiming to eliminate 150 jobs by 2026. The move comes as part of a major management reshuffle aimed at boosting efficiency and profits in a competitive market.

Norway Inflation Hits 3.6%: Rate Cuts Delayed

Norway's inflation jumped to 3.6% in January, exceeding forecasts and putting planned interest rate cuts on hold. Economists warn this could signal a prolonged period of high rates, impacting mortgages and business investments. Norges Bank faces tough decisions as it balances inflation control with economic growth.

Sandnes Wildfire Prompts 5 Emergency Calls

A terrain fire near Sandnes homes prompted a major emergency response before being contained. Officials credit quick action and a gravel firebreak for preventing evacuations. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.

Norway Telia Hack: 2.5TB Data Stolen

Hackers claim to have stolen 2.5 terabytes of data from Telia, with the company confirming an older dataset is on the dark web. About ten customers are affected so far, as investigations continue into this significant breach of Norwegian telecommunications security.

Norway's E18 Bridges Face 14 Billion Kroner Rebuild

New estimates show replacing Sandvika's failing E18 bridges could cost 14 billion kroner, making a tunnel the favored option. The decision will impact Norway's key highway and the future of Bærum.