All news on the topic: Norway

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Son of Norway’s crown princess suspected of 23 crimes, including rape
28-year-old son of Norway’s Crown Princess, Marius Borg Høiby, is suspected of committing 23 crimes, including three rapes, according to Norwegian police, who have completed a 10-month investigation.
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First orbital rocket launched from mainland Europe crashes after launch
Uncrewed Spectrum test rocket’s failure seconds after blast-off said to have produced extensive data nonetheless
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Norwegian ski coach and equipment manager suspended over ski suit cheating scandal
The Norwegian Ski Federation has suspended a ski jumping coach and an equipment manager due to their alleged involvement in a cheating scandal that rocked the World Championships this weekend.
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Former UK national security adviser warns deployment of UK troops to Ukraine could last years
A former national security adviser has warned the potential deployment of UK troops to protect peace in Ukraine could last for "many years".
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Trump-Zelensky clash leads Norwegian fuel giant to cut supplies to US forces
Volodymyr Zelensky was ushered out of the White House following an ugly confrontation with Donald Trump and now a Norwegian petrol giant has hit back over the treatment of the Ukrainian leader
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British climber killed in tragic Norway avalanche while scaling frozen waterfall with friend
The daring duo, whose identities remain unknown, took on the icy slope of the frozen falls known as The Gausta Marathon in Norway, but disaster struck when a wall of ice and snow crashed down upon them.
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Norwegian royal ’assaulted TV presenter at a party in the basement of the family castle, and cops now have a video of the attack’
The son of Norway’s Crown Princess is alleged to have abused a TV presenter at a party in a castle basement, and it’s believed the police possess a video of the reported incident.
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NATO scrambles fighter jets to intercept two Russian bombers
Two Norwegian jets rushed to respond after four Russian planes flew dangerously close to NATO airspace yesterday.
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Rescuers work to save bus passengers after crash kills at least three
A bus crash has killed at least three people in Norway after running into rough conditions and swerving off the road.
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Inside the world’s longest and deepest £1.6bn underwater tunnel
Norway is building a futuristic new underwater tunnel for cars with floating sections which will dramatically reduce journey times.
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Son of Norway’s crown princess released from custody amid rape allegations
Marius Borg Hoiby has denied the claims, according to reports.
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Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norwegian princess, arrested on suspicion of rape
Marius Borg Høiby, detained in August following an incident at a woman’s apartment in Oslo, was arrested on Monday evening.
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Russian ’spy’ beluga whale ’was trained to guard Kremlin’s military base but fled due to its rebellious nature’
A Beluga whale that was branded a Russian spy by some onlookers fled a training programme to guard a military base, a scientist has claimed.
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Southern Water is considering importing water from Norwegian fjords to supply the UK
Contingency plan using sea tankers to deal with future shortages would be paid for from customers’ bills
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The beloved Russian "spy whale" is believed to have been shot and killed by poachers
A famous white whale accused of being a Russian spy was shot to death by poachers, animal rights groups claim.
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North Sea oil firm Neo slows investment amid windfall tax concerns
Battle ahead for Labour as it introduces higher taxes and tougher environmental rules on producers
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Hvaldimir: Russian ’spy’ whale found dead in Norway
Hvaldimir was first spotted near the Norwegian island of Ingoya in April 2019. He was wearing a harness and what appeared to be a mount for a small camera which read "equipment St Petersburg".
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Despite sanctions, Norway buys millions in fish from Russian politician
Despite sanctions, Norway continues to buy millions of dollars worth of fish from a Russian senator, circumventing sanctions
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Norway’s border guards on the front line in the fight against a ’cocaine tsunami
The nordic nation has become a gateway to Europe for South American drug traffickers
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Drug smugglers targeting Oslo as a gateway into Europe
Mayor of Norwegian capital, Anne Lindboe, says drugs worth up to £570m have entered through the port
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Ireland, Spain and Norway to recognise Palestinian state
Irish leader declares ‘unequivocal support’ for two-state solution, as Israel recalls ambassadors from Dublin, Madrid and Oslo
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Underrated railway is one of world's most beautiful from waterfalls to mountains
One of the most beautiful train journeys in the world takes passengers from sea level surrounded by beautiful fjords through to a station in the snow-capped mountains
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Brits can see Northern Lights for as little as £68 a night next month
Travel experts from Expedia have compiled a list of all the cheapest places to glimpse the aurora borealis throughout 2024
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Weather charts show 550-mile wall of snow set to hit Britain next week
Millions of Brits are set to be hit by a massive wall of snow covering hundreds of miles, according to new maps created by WX Charts, starting early next week
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One energy drink a month could be enough to harm your sleep, scientists warn
Drinking cans of caffeine based energy drinks such as Monster or Red Bull could contribute to developing insomnia or sleep problems a team of Norwegian researchers has found.