Norway Takes Over Chairmanship of the Arctic Council
“Music can change circumstances” (Josipović, 2023). Thinking in the realm of politics, dialogue and choice tyranny, introspection of different angles and interpretations is more than…
Russia says Su-27 jet sent to prevent US planes violating border | Military News
Russia says it sent a fighter jet to intercept two US B-1B bombers flying over the Baltic Sea in international airspace. Russia said it scrambled…
Scouring the seas for Putin’s pipeline saboteurs – POLITICO
It’s an hour before dawn breaks over the North Sea. Aboard the KV Bergen, the officer of the watch is wide awake. The 93-meter long Norwegian…
As Sweden wins Eurovision, Russia bombs Ukrainian entry’s home town – POLITICO
Amid the feather dresses, smoke machines, self-playing pianos and more LED lights and sequins than you could shake a stick at, a powerful vocal performance,…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy makes surprise visit to Netherlands: Media | Russia-Ukraine war News
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in the Netherlands, local media reported, on an unannounced visit expected to include meetings at the International Criminal Court…
UK, Norway scramble fighter jets to track Russian patrol plane | NATO News
Typhoon jets take off from the UK and Norwegian F-35As are also scrambled in a NATO response to the Russian aircraft. Fighter jets from the…
Rail route of the month: tracking St Olav from Sweden to Norway | Norway holidays
Religious purists probably assert that a pilgrimage requires walking rather than taking a train. I wasn’t inclined to spend three weeks walking to Trondheim. So…
Asylum-seeking former Wagner fighter sentenced in Norway | Russia-Ukraine war News
Andrey Medvedev, who fled from Russia last year, is handed a two-week prison sentence for disorderly conduct and carrying an air gun. A court in…
Nigeria’s NNPC, Norway’s Golar sign MoU on floating gas plant | Oil and Gas News
Africa’s biggest oil producer holds some of the world’s biggest gas reserves and is seeking investment to boost its domestic supplies and exports. Nigeria’s state…
Rocket launched from Sweden accidentally lands in Norway | News
The wayward rocket launched from the Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden lands in an uninhabited area of Norway. A research rocket launched by Sweden…
Arctic adventure: kayaking in Viking country | Norway holidays
We arrive by night, the wind and rain battering Svolvaer harbour, the last stop on a 3½-hour ferry journey from mainland Bodø through the ink-black…
Nordic countries plan joint air defence to counter Russian threat | Russia-Ukraine war News
The commander of the Danish air force says the combined Nordic fleet is comparable to ‘a large European country’. Air force commanders from Sweden, Norway,…
EU nears deal to restock Ukraine’s diminishing ammo supplies – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS — The EU is finalizing a €2 billion deal to jointly restock Ukraine’s dwindling…
EU looks to dedicate €1 billion to howitzer shells for Ukraine – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS — In a new blueprint for military support to Ukraine, the European Union…
Activist Greta Thunberg detained by Norway police during pro-Sami protest against wind farms built on reindeer pastures
Environmental activist Greta Thunberg has been detained twice during a demonstration in favour of Indigenous rights in Norway.Key points:Protesters are calling for the removal of…
Best countries to see the Northern Lights including Greenland, Norway and Sweden
Best places to see the Northern Lights including the likes of Iceland, Greenland, Norway and Sweden - we take a look at where you need…
Thunberg, dozens of activists block Norway’s energy ministry | Protests News
Demonstration attended by climate activist Greta Thunberg calls for turbines built on indigenous lands to be torn down. Environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg and dozens of…
IOC should consider banning Russia from Paris 2024 Olympics, 34 countries urge – POLITICO
The governments of 34 countries, including host nation France, called on the International Olympic Committee to exclude Russia and Belarus from the Paris 2024 Olympics…
US aid worker killed while evacuating civilians in Bakhmut, Ukraine – POLITICO
KYIV — Pete Reed, an American volunteer medic and founder of the NGO Global Response Medicine, was killed while helping to evacuate civilians in the…
Turkey summons Norwegian ambassador over Quran protest permission | NATO News
Erling Skjonsberg is the latest Western ambassador to be summoned by Turkey over a Quran-related protest. Turkey’s foreign ministry has summoned Norway’s Ambassador Erling Skjonsberg…