Latest society & culture news and updates from Norway in English.
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.
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.
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.
A 29-year-old man denies guilt on new assault and threat charges while already on trial for 38 offenses. The case tests Norway's handling of complex, interlinked domestic violence allegations. Court proceedings continue as police finalize their latest investigation.
Residents of Norway's Geirangerfjord say overtourism is making life unbearable. With 15,000 daily visitors overwhelming 200 locals, a new report calls for drastic daily visitor limits, setting up a clash with tourism leaders.
A leaked internal letter warns of a 'toxic atmosphere' within Norway's Socialist Left Party (SV) following its controversial support for the Arctic Melkøya gas plant. The policy reversal has shattered alliances and sparked a grassroots revolt, forcing a crisis of identity for the party.
Bergen police have yet to make an arrest after a Sunday night homicide in Arna, stating the unknown perpetrator poses no general threat. Investigators are reviewing evidence and conducting neighborhood canvasses as the community grapples with the shock. The lack of a swift arrest marks a critical phase in the high-stakes investigation.
Senior Conservative Party MP Ine Eriksen Søreide apologizes for failing to declare her board role with a Swiss peace organization in the Storting's transparency register. The omission lasted over three years, breaching parliamentary rules designed to prevent conflicts of interest. The incident highlights the ongoing challenge of maintaining perfect transparency in Norway's political system.
Police in Norway have finished investigating the stabbing death of child welfare worker Tamima Nibras Juhar on Kampen in Oslo. The 18-year-old suspect remains in custody as the case moves to prosecutors, highlighting challenges in the child protection system.
A Norwegian couple has welcomed extremely rare triplets, with each boy resulting from a separate IVF procedure. The identical siblings, born at Stavanger University Hospital, present a unique medical case and a joyful challenge for their parents.
Norway's Supreme Court has concluded hearings in a landmark case pitting the state against Jehovah's Witnesses over their expulsion practices. Former members from across the globe watched, hoping a ruling against the group could redefine religious freedom limits. The decision will determine if the state can withdraw support for practices it deems coercive.
A suspect in a high-profile Oslo case involving knife threats and assault denies guilt but accepts pre-trial detention. The court cited a high risk of reoffending as the trial on 38 charges gets underway.
Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess, faces new charges of knife threats and bodily harm while already on trial for 38 offenses. His defense denies guilt for the new allegations but will not challenge his pre-trial detention, focusing instead on the major trial now underway. The case places a royal family member at the center of a seven-week legal proceeding under intense national scrutiny.
Norway's PST security service will hold a rare press conference to explain its close protection operations for royals and politicians. The briefing follows direct questions about Crown Princess Mette-Marit's past link to Jeffrey Epstein. PST Chief Beate Gangås will address the scope of the service's protective mandate.
New calculations reveal Norway's E18 bridges at Sandvika must be demolished at a cost of 14 billion kroner, making a tunnel alternative more viable. The decision impacts thousands of commuters and reshapes infrastructure spending. Read on for the full analysis of this transport crossroads.
A major crash between a car and a truck has closed the vital E45 Arctic highway in northern Norway. Emergency services, including a rescue helicopter, are responding. The incident highlights the safety and logistical challenges of remote Arctic travel.
Norway's emergency services managed a range of incidents Monday, from a major tunnel drill and a platform accident to a homicide case. Authorities also deployed a forest fire helicopter amid high-risk warnings.
Top diplomats Mona Juul and Terje Rød-Larsen face serious corruption charges. Økokrim's probe links a suspicious Oslo apartment deal to their contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, shaking Norway's foreign service.
Two workers were electrocuted on Equinor's Oseberg A platform and flown to hospital. The incident highlights the persistent risks in Norway's offshore oil industry despite strict safety rules.
Oslo police are now investigating the nine-month disappearance of Mustafa Ahmed as a homicide. Despite no crime scene or arrests, evidence points to foul play, leaving his family in a painful limbo. Authorities are making a public appeal for information from the night he vanished in the Torshov area.
A Norwegian government committee proposes three main strategies to counter a sharp decline in birth rates, from 1.98 children per woman in 2009 to 1.4 in 2023. The focus is on helping young adults establish themselves, improving parent healthcare, and enhancing work-life balance. Family Minister Lene Vågslid stresses the importance of flexibility and universal support schemes.
Oslo police are investigating the disappearance of Mustafa Ahmed as a murder. The 30-year-old was last seen in Torshov in September 2024. Authorities and his family are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Norway's health watchdog revoked the licenses of 144 doctors, nurses, and care workers in 2025, citing the need to protect public trust and safety. The director stated these 'few' individuals can 'do great damage.' The actions resulted from hundreds of concluded oversight cases.
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.