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From the crown princess to a former prime minister, the Epstein affair has implicated some of Norway's most prominent personalities, triggering a crisis of confidence in a society that prizes trust.
'Something is rotten': Norway hit by crisis of trust over Epstein files
From the crown princess to a former prime minister, the Epstein affair has implicated some of Norway's most prominent personalities, triggering a crisis of confidence in a society that prizes trust.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:52 PM
From the crown princess to a former prime minister, the Epstein affair has implicated some of Norway's most prominent personalities, triggering a crisis of confidence in a society that prizes trust.
The Norwegian government has announced new plans to help families, with a special focus on young adults under 30. Here’s what’s being proposed and how it could benefit you.
REVEALED: Norway's planned new measures to boost the birth rate
The Norwegian government has announced new plans to help families, with a special focus on young adults under 30. Here’s what’s being proposed and how it could benefit you.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:02 PM
The Norwegian government has announced new plans to help families, with a special focus on young adults under 30. Here’s what’s being proposed and how it could benefit you.
In Norway, winter sports aren’t just for fun, they’re a national ritual. With the Winter Olympics now in full swing, here’s where you can watch every event and follow every moment live.
How to watch the Winter Olympics on TV in Norway
In Norway, winter sports aren’t just for fun, they’re a national ritual. With the Winter Olympics now in full swing, here’s where you can watch every event and follow every moment live.
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February 9, 2026 at 12:17 PM
In Norway, winter sports aren’t just for fun, they’re a national ritual. With the Winter Olympics now in full swing, here’s where you can watch every event and follow every moment live.
New GDP figures, senior diplomat resigns, Crown Princess comments on Epstein links and more news from Norway this Monday.
Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
New GDP figures, senior diplomat resigns, Crown Princess comments on Epstein links and more news from Norway this Monday.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:59 AM
New GDP figures, senior diplomat resigns, Crown Princess comments on Epstein links and more news from Norway this Monday.
Difficult driving conditions and road closures are common in Norway during heavy snowfall and strong winds. To travel safely, always check the latest road status.
Winter driving: How to check if roads in Norway are closed by snow
Difficult driving conditions and road closures are common in Norway during heavy snowfall and strong winds. To travel safely, always check the latest road status.
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February 8, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Difficult driving conditions and road closures are common in Norway during heavy snowfall and strong winds. To travel safely, always check the latest road status.
Growing political polarisation means that debate about immigration is boiled down to 'pro' or 'anti'-immigration positions, but new surveys reveal that European public opinion is a little more nuanced than that.
What do Europeans really think about immigration?
Growing political polarisation means that debate about immigration is boiled down to 'pro' or 'anti'-immigration positions, but new surveys reveal that European public opinion is a little more nuanced than that.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Growing political polarisation means that debate about immigration is boiled down to 'pro' or 'anti'-immigration positions, but new surveys reveal that European public opinion is a little more nuanced than that.
Making friends in Norway is essential for surviving and fitting in. Yet foreign residents often discover that navigating the unspoken social rules feels more daunting than the country’s harsh winters.
How to make your friendship with a Norwegian more than a 'one-night stand'
Making friends in Norway is essential for surviving and fitting in. Yet foreign residents often discover that navigating the unspoken social rules feels more daunting than the country’s harsh winters.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Making friends in Norway is essential for surviving and fitting in. Yet foreign residents often discover that navigating the unspoken social rules feels more daunting than the country’s harsh winters.
The UK government is set to further increase the cost of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for travellers from Europe, coinciding with the implementation of tougher entry rules.
UK confirms ETA price hike for European travellers as rules set to toughen
The UK government is set to further increase the cost of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for travellers from Europe, coinciding with the implementation of tougher entry rules.
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February 7, 2026 at 9:22 AM
The UK government is set to further increase the cost of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for travellers from Europe, coinciding with the implementation of tougher entry rules.
Norway still says “No” to the EU, but support is rising quickly. Older voters and residents of Oslo are leading this change.
Is Norway changing its mind about EU membership?
Norway still says “No” to the EU, but support is rising quickly. Older voters and residents of Oslo are leading this change.
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February 7, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Norway still says “No” to the EU, but support is rising quickly. Older voters and residents of Oslo are leading this change.
As part of the landmark trade agreement announced on January 27th, the EU and India adopted a ‘mobility framework’ that aims to make it easier for Indian students, researchers and young professionals to move to the EU.
What the mobility deal between the EU and India will mean for skilled workers
As part of the landmark trade agreement announced on January 27th, the EU and India adopted a ‘mobility framework’ that aims to make it easier for Indian students, researchers and young professionals to move to the EU.
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February 7, 2026 at 8:28 AM
As part of the landmark trade agreement announced on January 27th, the EU and India adopted a ‘mobility framework’ that aims to make it easier for Indian students, researchers and young professionals to move to the EU.
While global tensions have focused on Greenland, Norway's military intelligence service said on Friday, 6th February, that Russia and China were looking to increase their presence on the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard.
Norway says Russia, China seek to up presence on Svalbard
While global tensions have focused on Greenland, Norway's military intelligence service said on Friday, 6th February, that Russia and China were looking to increase their presence on the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:19 PM
While global tensions have focused on Greenland, Norway's military intelligence service said on Friday, 6th February, that Russia and China were looking to increase their presence on the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard.
If Yr.no is promising sun when you are brushing snow from your coat, you're not going mad. Norway’s favorite weather app has a blind spot.
Is Norway's weather app lying to you?
If Yr.no is promising sun when you are brushing snow from your coat, you're not going mad. Norway’s favorite weather app has a blind spot.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:44 PM
If Yr.no is promising sun when you are brushing snow from your coat, you're not going mad. Norway’s favorite weather app has a blind spot.
After Norway’s coldest January in 16 years, the public should get ready for another weekend of snow and strong winds across the country.
Norway braces for snow and high winds as drivers warned of dangerous roads
After Norway’s coldest January in 16 years, the public should get ready for another weekend of snow and strong winds across the country.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:09 PM
After Norway’s coldest January in 16 years, the public should get ready for another weekend of snow and strong winds across the country.
Ex-PM under investigation, police want to stop accused driver in fatal incident from leaving country, and latest on trial of Crown Princess’ son. Here’s the news from Norway this Friday.
Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Ex-PM under investigation, police want to stop accused driver in fatal incident from leaving country, and latest on trial of Crown Princess’ son. Here’s the news from Norway this Friday.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Ex-PM under investigation, police want to stop accused driver in fatal incident from leaving country, and latest on trial of Crown Princess’ son. Here’s the news from Norway this Friday.
Norwegian police have opened an "aggravated corruption" investigation into former prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Norway police investigate ex-PM Jagland over Epstein links
Norwegian police have opened an "aggravated corruption" investigation into former prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:50 AM
Norwegian police have opened an "aggravated corruption" investigation into former prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
When the next health crisis hits, Norway doesn’t want to be standing outside the room. After racing for vaccines during the pandemic, the government is now pushing for a formal seat at the EU’s Health Union table
Why does Norway want to join the EU's health union?
When the next health crisis hits, Norway doesn’t want to be standing outside the room. After racing for vaccines during the pandemic, the government is now pushing for a formal seat at the EU’s Health Union table
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February 5, 2026 at 11:32 AM
When the next health crisis hits, Norway doesn’t want to be standing outside the room. After racing for vaccines during the pandemic, the government is now pushing for a formal seat at the EU’s Health Union table
Norway is in the eye of the storm, not just because of Marius’ ongoing trial, but also because more high-profile Norwegians are being named in the newly released Epstein files. Here are some of the key people now under scrutiny.
Who are the Norwegian names in the newly released Epstein files?
Norway is in the eye of the storm, not just because of Marius’ ongoing trial, but also because more high-profile Norwegians are being named in the newly released Epstein files. Here are some of the key people now under scrutiny.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Norway is in the eye of the storm, not just because of Marius’ ongoing trial, but also because more high-profile Norwegians are being named in the newly released Epstein files. Here are some of the key people now under scrutiny.
Former PM asked for explanation over Epstein links, weapons exports break record, freezing weather to continue and more news from Norway this Thursday.
Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Former PM asked for explanation over Epstein links, weapons exports break record, freezing weather to continue and more news from Norway this Thursday.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Former PM asked for explanation over Epstein links, weapons exports break record, freezing weather to continue and more news from Norway this Thursday.
Integration in Norway often starts with language classes and getting residence permits, but for many foreigners, it ends at the point when it comes to finding a job as readers reveal the hidden barriers to work.
'I was told a Norwegian was more suited': The hurdles foreign job seekers face in Norway
Integration in Norway often starts with language classes and getting residence permits, but for many foreigners, it ends at the point when it comes to finding a job as readers reveal the hidden barriers to work.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Integration in Norway often starts with language classes and getting residence permits, but for many foreigners, it ends at the point when it comes to finding a job as readers reveal the hidden barriers to work.
The EU hands out thousands of Blue Cards to highly-skilled third country nationals each year, according to the latest figures. But which nationalities receive the most and which EU country gives out the most?
Which nationalities get the most EU Blue Cards and where do they go?
The EU hands out thousands of Blue Cards to highly-skilled third country nationals each year, according to the latest figures. But which nationalities receive the most and which EU country gives out the most?
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February 4, 2026 at 12:01 PM
The EU hands out thousands of Blue Cards to highly-skilled third country nationals each year, according to the latest figures. But which nationalities receive the most and which EU country gives out the most?
Have you felt the bite of this winter more than usual? You’re not imagining it. January was Norway’s coldest in 16 years, ending a long streak of warmer-than-normal months and sending much of the country into a deep freeze.
Norway records coldest January in 16 years and winter freeze looks set to stay
Have you felt the bite of this winter more than usual? You’re not imagining it. January was Norway’s coldest in 16 years, ending a long streak of warmer-than-normal months and sending much of the country into a deep freeze.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Have you felt the bite of this winter more than usual? You’re not imagining it. January was Norway’s coldest in 16 years, ending a long streak of warmer-than-normal months and sending much of the country into a deep freeze.
Støre comments on Epstein documents, DNB raises earnings, US overtaken as Norway's biggest seafood export market and more news this Wednesday.
Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Støre comments on Epstein documents, DNB raises earnings, US overtaken as Norway's biggest seafood export market and more news this Wednesday.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Støre comments on Epstein documents, DNB raises earnings, US overtaken as Norway's biggest seafood export market and more news this Wednesday.
Norway is often viewed as a place of tolerance and equality. However, many foreigners living here feel that things have changed and xenophobia is on the rise. Some now experience subtle exclusion, while others face hostility, making it harder to feel like they belong.
Xenophobia in Norway: 'Norwegians have become more protective of their country'
Norway is often viewed as a place of tolerance and equality. However, many foreigners living here feel that things have changed and xenophobia is on the rise. Some now experience subtle exclusion, while others face hostility, making it harder to feel like they belong.
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February 3, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Norway is often viewed as a place of tolerance and equality. However, many foreigners living here feel that things have changed and xenophobia is on the rise. Some now experience subtle exclusion, while others face hostility, making it harder to feel like they belong.
You've filed all your paperwork and found out that you've been granted Norwegian citizenship. Now what?
What happens after you are granted Norwegian citizenship?
You've filed all your paperwork and found out that you've been granted Norwegian citizenship. Now what?
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February 3, 2026 at 3:02 PM
You've filed all your paperwork and found out that you've been granted Norwegian citizenship. Now what?
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit's life was once the stuff of fairytales, but rape charges against her son and her friendship with convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have seen it turn into a nightmare.
Norway's Princess Mette-Marit, from fairytale to nightmare
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit's life was once the stuff of fairytales, but rape charges against her son and her friendship with convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have seen it turn into a nightmare.
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February 3, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit's life was once the stuff of fairytales, but rape charges against her son and her friendship with convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have seen it turn into a nightmare.