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This week in Norway
King Harald V’s funeral dominates coverage, with 3,500 military personnel deployed and major traffic and airport restrictions planned in Oslo. Norwegian authorities are withholding the guest list, while media scrutiny of royal coverage and political debate over funeral protocols continue. Southern Norway’s reservoirs have fallen to their lowest seasonal level in at least 30 years, and authorities seized a Russian vessel in Svalbard amid wider concern about Russian shadow-war activity.
Mood: tense
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About Norway
Norway, a prosperous democracy in Northern Europe, is renowned for its breathtaking natural landscapes, including dramatic fjords and the Northern Lights. The country consistently ranks among the top globally for press freedom, fostering a robust media environment characterized by a strong public broadcaster and independent private outlets. Its unique geography and high quality of life often shape both domestic and international news coverage.
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King Harald’s Final Resting Place: Why the Funeral Matters
King Harald’s final resting place will be the Royal Mausoleum at Akershus Castle in Oslo. The funeral procession will begin at the Royal Palace at noon on Wednesday, September 9. The funeral service w…
US pauses testosterone testing plan for soldiers
The US Defense Department has temporarily pulled back newly issued guidelines for mandatory testosterone testing of soldiers, putting the plan on hold for updates. The rules, published on Wednesday, w…
Ski World Championships Could Become Annual as FIS Considers New Schedule
The traditional every-other-year ski world championships could soon become a thing of the past. The International Ski Federation wants to examine a schedule with championships held more frequently tha…
We Must Talk to Everyone
Cutting contact with parties to conflicts may be politically tempting, but it leaves Norway less prepared when crises erupt. That is the central warning from Johan Vibe, director of Noref, who argues …
Study examines nearly 400,000 Norwegian couples to identify who is most likely to have children
A new study has examined more than 377,000 Norwegian couples to explore whether employment and income affect a couple’s chances of having children. Researchers analyzed data from Norway, Denmark, Finl…
“This Shows Incredible Selfishness”: Paint Dumped Beside Oslo Nature Reserve
Litres of grey-white paint have been dumped just metres from a strictly protected nature reserve in Oslo, where at least 15 paint rollers can be seen in the thick mass. The waste was found at the edge…
3,500 military personnel to support King Harald’s funeral
About 3,500 members of Norway’s armed forces will take part in King Harald V’s funeral on Wednesday, with personnel coming from across the country and rehearsing for the ceremony. Around 1,900 soldier…
Liechtenstein’s Prince and Princess to attend King Harald’s funeral
Prince Alois and Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein will travel to Norway for King Harald V’s funeral on Sept. 9, Liechtenstein’s royal household confirmed to NTB. Anja Nöstler, the household’s communic…
Home Guard called in to assist at King Harald’s funeral
Nearly 600 members of Norway’s Home Guard have been called up to assist during the funeral of King Harald V. The personnel will serve from Sunday to Wednesday, according to the Armed Forces. Aleksande…
Universities and Colleges Halt Activities During King Harald’s Funeral
Universities and colleges across Norway are clearing their schedules for King Harald V’s funeral, canceling teaching, meetings and other events so students and staff can follow the ceremony. The measu…
They tried to use his age against him, but the 80-year-old has what younger politicians lack
Ed Markey, 80, defeated his 47-year-old Democratic challenger Seth Moulton with 65% of the vote in Massachusetts’ primary, leaving him unlikely to retire from politics soon. The result is building int…
Oslo airport warns of disruptions during King Harald’s funeral
Oslo Airport will operate normally during King Harald’s funeral, but the arrival and departure of VIP guests and delegations could complicate ordinary travel, particularly during the morning hours. Av…
Spanish Media: At Least 80 People Found Dead on Boat Off Canary Islands
More than 80 people aboard a boat found off the Canary Islands have died, according to Spain’s EFE news agency. The boat came from Gambia and was found by rescuers on Wednesday afternoon. EFE reported…
Armed Man Has Been Barricaded Inside Home on Troms Island for More Than 36 Hours
Police have established contact with a man who has been barricaded inside a home on Dyrøy in Troms for more than 36 hours, but the standoff remains unresolved. “We have had contact and a dialogue. At …
New York bans AI in elementary and middle schools
New York is banning artificial intelligence in all public schools through eighth grade, putting the policy on track to affect about 600,000 students. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said children need teachers a…
Norwegian authorities keep guest list for King Harald’s funeral secret
Norwegian authorities are keeping the guest list for King Harald V’s funeral secret, citing security concerns as Oslo prepares for the Sept. 9 ceremony. A large number of foreign royals, heads of stat…
The Soviet dream has become one of the year’s best TV series
What if the Soviet Union had reached the Moon first, and then aimed for Venus? “Star City” returns to the alternate history of the space race from the Soviet side. The series follows “For All Mankind,…
Russian athletes could return to FIS events, but one board member voted against it
Russian and Belarusian athletes may return to FIS competitions, but they will not be allowed to compete in relays or other team events. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation approved new rule…
The country was supposed to be spared political debate. Instead, it debated the debate
Norway was supposed to enter a period without political debate after the death of King Harald. Instead, the argument became a debate about the rules for holding debates. The Centre Party says it has h…
Don’t be fooled by the pretty bowls
It looks delicate, right up until you start eating. That is the warning behind the headline of this review of Nest, a newly opened restaurant in Oslo. The writer focuses on the rice bowl ordered while…
Don’t be fooled by the pretty bowls
It looks delicate, right up until you start eating. That is the warning behind the headline of this review of Nest, a newly opened restaurant in Oslo. The writer focuses on the rice bowl ordered while…
Reservoirs in southern Norway fall to lowest seasonal level in at least 30 years
Water levels in southern Norway’s reservoirs have fallen below the comparable level from the dry year of 1996, fueling concern that a cold winter could bring sharply higher electricity prices. Reservo…
Russia intensifies its shadow war as spy chief warns of more sabotage targeting defense industry
European countries increasingly find themselves caught in a shadow war, with Russian agents and hired criminals accused of carrying out sabotage, espionage, cyberattacks and influence campaigns. Russi…
New problems for Kolstad: “We are naive”
Kolstad’s season has started with another setback. The reigning Norwegian champions lost their first home game against Runar and now sit without a point after two league rounds. The defeat followed a …
Norwegian authorities seize Russian vessel in Svalbard
A Russian expedition cruise ship has been prevented from leaving Barentsburg after Norwegian authorities acted on a request from Ukraine’s state-owned oil and gas company Naftogaz. Svalbard police sei…
Former Start director files complaint against NFF, saying it has failed completely
Even Øgrey Brandsdal says he has uncovered about 900 alleged breaches of Norwegian rules on how far children may travel to football tournaments. He has now filed a formal request for prosecution again…
Oslo city centre to close to traffic during King Harald’s funeral
Oslo city centre will close to cars and public transport during King Harald V’s funeral on Wednesday, September 9. Police and the municipality are preparing the city for a large procession and a high …
Norway’s Greens Want to Close Dramatic Oslo Nomination Fight With as Little Public Attention as Possible
The Green Party’s nomination process in Oslo has become so turbulent that the contest for the top positions could be settled behind closed doors, with the party seeking as little public attention as p…
Norwegian media track royal family minute by minute. “It is too much.”
Norwegian media have tracked the royal family’s movements minute by minute, drawing criticism over both the scale and the methods of their coverage. King Haakon swore his oath in the Storting on Tuesd…
Experts Predict a “Mad Circus” as Real Madrid and Barcelona Renew Their Rivalry
Three matches into the new La Liga season, Real Madrid and Barcelona have both taken maximum points, and the goals are already flowing. Barcelona have scored 12 times, while Real Madrid have 10, givin…
Several Norwegian universities hit by cyberattacks, VG reports
Several Norwegian universities and colleges are being hit by a DDoS attack, according to the University of Oslo and a report by VG. The pro-Russian hacker group Server Killers has claimed responsibili…
Has political rhetoric become too harsh and harmful? Here is what research says
Harassment and threats have become a regular part of political work in Norway, according to research discussed after social media comments targeting AUF leader Gaute Skjervø renewed debate about the t…
A taxi ride contains something fundamental about living together
Few places bring people physically closer without requiring them to meet socially than a taxi. One person opens the door, gives an address and sits down. Sometimes conversation follows. Sometimes it d…
World set to miss 1.5C target, UNEP warns of what lies ahead
The world is heading beyond the 1.5C climate threshold, and even the best-case outcome under current policies would mean 1.8C of warming by 2100, according to the United Nations Environment Programme.…
Cargo ship sinks off Turkey, 10 feared dead
The cargo ship Tugberk İmamoglu sank within 11 minutes after colliding with a tanker in the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul, leaving 10 crew members missing and feared dead. Transport Minister Abdulkadir…
Prosecutors seek 21-year preventive detention for defendant in Orkland murder case
Prosecutors have asked for 21 years of preventive detention for Jørn Andersen, who is accused of killing 35-year-old Marita Løfshus Haugen in Orkland, central Norway. State prosecutor Per Morten Schje…
King Haakon declares court mourning until one month after King Harald’s funeral
King Haakon VIII has declared court mourning through October 9, one month after the funeral of King Harald V, the palace said in a press release. During the period, the royal household will cancel its…
All Other Funeral Services in Oslo Moved for King Harald’s Funeral
All other funeral ceremonies in Oslo will be moved to different days on September 9, the day of King Harald V’s funeral. Oslo’s Church Council has blocked ceremonies in church premises and those invol…
Sweden’s royal funeral is set to draw a strong turnout. Here is who is expected to attend
A significant number of royals, heads of state and other official representatives are expected to attend King Harald’s funeral, according to Norway’s Foreign Ministry. All countries with diplomatic re…
Do not cut fuel taxes for everyone because one industry is struggling
Aftenposten rejects cheaper petrol for every motorist as the answer to hard times in Norway’s construction industry. The newspaper says one struggling sector should not determine fuel-tax policy for t…
Gas prices jump as Iran escalation puts Europe’s winter supplies at risk
Europe’s gas market has reached a new yearly high, with prices climbing above 75 euros per megawatt-hour as winter approaches and storage remains unusually low. The Dutch TTF benchmark reached more th…
Denmark Sends Conscripts to Greenland
Denmark has stationed conscripts in Greenland for the first time in recent history, Reuters reported. The soldiers are presented as a response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to take over the…
Stabbur-Makrell reduces fish content in popular mackerel spread
Stabbur-Makrell, one of Norway’s best-known spreads, will contain less mackerel in three products. Orkla Foods says the change reflects pressure on mackerel stocks, reduced quotas, tighter supplies an…
Norway’s parliamentary leaders pay their respects at King Harald’s coffin
Norway’s parliamentary leaders filed past King Harald V’s coffin in the Palace Chapel on Wednesday morning as the country prepared to bid farewell to the monarch. They entered the chapel as the signal…
It Is a Democratic Problem When Economic Policy Is Never Debated Openly
Norway’s economic debate has plenty of talk about household finances, but too little open disagreement about what kind of society the country wants to build. That is the democratic problem, the articl…
Language keeps Sollund’s debut novel from being good
Sigrid Sollund’s first novel is a revenge story about the health sector, but the book’s language blunts its edge. “Hevnklinikken” moves between inventive thought experiments and worn-out clichés, acco…
She earned her vocational certificate on full pay. Now Kaia, 25, runs a multimillion-kroner business
At 25, Kaia Sæther is already running one of Oslo’s largest stores of its kind. By 1 p.m., she had spent more than seven hours at work, moving between the checkout area and shelves that needed restock…
Nepal buries unidentified flood victims in temporary mass graves
Dozens of unidentified flood victims were placed in numbered graves near a forested area in Kathmandu on Tuesday, as Nepal began temporary mass burials after the disaster. The numbering is intended to…
U.S. and Iran escalate as attacks spread across several countries
The latest U.S.-Iran exchange has spread across the region, with American strikes on Iranian military sites followed by Iranian missile and drone attacks against U.S. targets in Jordan, Bahrain and Ir…
Advice for Mette-Marit: “Limit Close Contact”
Queen Mette-Marit had to miss her husband’s swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday because of complications following her lung transplant. She was also at Rikshospitalet after the ceremony with King Haakon. …
British transfer record matched as Enzo Fernández moves from Chelsea to Manchester City
Enzo Fernández has become the summer’s most expensive player after Manchester City agreed to pay Chelsea £125 million for the Argentina midfielder, according to reports in the English media. The fee m…
Recently suspended over doping, Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk joins Tottenham on loan
Mykhailo Mudryk will spend the rest of the season at Tottenham, moving across London on loan from Chelsea after recently becoming eligible to play again following a doping case. Both clubs confirmed t…
Train Strike Threat Continues as Mediation Runs Past Deadline
The threat of a train strike remained in Norway after negotiations on working hours and pay continued past the midnight deadline. National mediator Mats Ruland confirmed overnight that the unions and …
Norway’s energy policy does not add up
Norway’s electricity debate rests on a contradiction, Klaus Mohn argues: households and industry want power to remain cheap, stable and predictable, yet the country’s energy system is becoming more ex…
Sweden Democrats challenge democracy
Sweden’s election campaign is underway, and the Sweden Democrats are at its center. The party, known as SD, now supports the Tidö government in parliament after spending years outside the political ma…
Wolfe’s agent on transfer from Wolverhampton: “A small war”
David Møller Wolfe’s move to Hamburg SV took “a small war,” according to his agent, Stig Lillejord. The 23-year-old joined the German club on loan with an option for a permanent transfer. “It has been…
A Lifeless Story of Trembling Desire
Alexander Krag Kielland’s “Flink gutt” tackles skewed power relationships among gay men, but the novel struggles to find the form its story needs. The narrator digs feverishly into both his own past a…
Controversial mosque planned boarding center to fight drugs and crime in Romsås
Oslo’s Islamic Cultural Centre wanted to turn a commercial property in Romsås into a Quran school with imam training and a boarding facility. The religious community argued that a Quran school with re…
We need simpler solutions for people without their own BankID
Norway’s digital systems can leave people unable to manage basic parts of their lives when illness or disability prevents them from renewing identification in person, Stø chief executive Øyvind Westby…
Aftenposten and Norway’s health minister do not understand general practice
What can online doctors actually do? For family doctor and University of Oslo professor Erik L. Werner, the answer is far less than Aftenposten and Health Minister Jan Christian Vestre appear to belie…
In a Few Decades, It Will Be Her Turn
King Haakon VIII sat alone in the back seat of the car traveling from the palace toward Norway’s parliament. Inside the chamber, the king’s chair had been placed for the occasion. A chair for Queen Me…
In a Film Scene, Kristin Harila Weeps and Says: “I’m 36. Single. No Children. I Sold Everything I Had to Do This”
Kristin Harila says she has made her last journey up the world’s highest mountain, but the loss of a friend buried in the snow continues to trouble her. The 40-year-old climber has also told her fathe…
Climate change is no longer disputed. The calculations are.
The climate debate in Norway may finally be moving past the question of whether human activity is changing the climate. The harder argument now concerns the speed of the transition and how its costs s…
“All for Norway” has taken on a deeper meaning for me. It is not only about love for the country.
For Loveleen Rihel Brenna, “All for Norway” now means more than love of country. It means duty, loyalty and the question of what each person is willing to do for Norway. Brenna was born in India and c…
Humiliating Brann Defeat Costs Millions as Champions League Dream Ends
Brann’s first defeat in 329 days ended in the worst possible way for the Norwegian club. A loose back pass slipped under goalkeeper Sunniva Skoglund’s boot, helping Austria Vienna complete a 4-0 victo…
US carries out strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz
The United States launched several attacks against Iranian targets on Tuesday, according to the US Central Command, as tensions around commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz escalated. Iranian me…
Criticizes Coverage of the King’s Death: “A Cult of Personality”
Coverage of King Harald’s death has come under criticism for not only reporting grief, but also showing the public what grief should look like. A media critic says the coverage reflects a “cult of per…
Will Donald Trump attend King Harald’s funeral?
King Harald’s funeral on Sept. 9 is expected to bring a large gathering of royals, heads of state and other official representatives to Norway. Norway’s Foreign Ministry expects a “significant number”…
Seven hours in line to be the first one here
People waited seven hours in line to be the first ones at the location.
Benfica refuses to sell Schjelderup: “Fundamental” to the club
Andreas Schjelderup has asked Portuguese media to stop spreading what he called lies, but his future at Benfica remains unresolved. The 22-year-old Norwegian winger became a major figure for the club …
“This Heartfelt Miniature Novel Stands in a Class of Its Own”
Ingunn Økland revisits “In Spring,” a novel she describes as a heartfelt miniature that stands in a class of its own. She asks whether the book has faded with time because its writing once felt so clo…
Norwegian wind power expected to produce less electricity than forecast
Norway’s wind farms are expected to produce less electricity under normal conditions than previously estimated, prompting the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate to revise its annual fore…
A Novel Debut That Left Our Reviewer Gasping for Breath
Agnes Nordvik’s debut novel, “The Kiss Mark,” left reviewer Mari Grydeland “gasping for breath.” Grydeland notes that many young debut authors write about losing a close family member. The subject may…
Diesel prices climbed to nearly 30 kroner before lunch
Norwegian motorists were back to paying nearly 30 kroner a litre for diesel on Tuesday, after a temporary fuel-tax reduction expired on September 1. Prices reached 29.45 kroner for diesel and 27.80 kr…
My Husband Has Few Friends and No Close Relationships. I Feel Deeply Uneasy
A woman approaching 60 says she feels deeply uneasy about the future of her marriage because she and her husband have fundamentally different attitudes toward friendships and relationships. She says h…
Several Norwegian lawmakers not invited to King Harald’s funeral: “I really wanted to go”
Some Norwegian lawmakers will not attend King Harald V’s funeral because Oslo Cathedral does not have room for all 169 members of parliament. World leaders are expected in Oslo on Wednesday, Sept. 9, …
Finnish Cross-Country Star Kerttu Niskanen Retires
Kerttu Niskanen is ending a 20-year professional cross-country skiing career after becoming Finland’s leading women’s skier in recent years. The 38-year-old announced that she is ready to make room fo…
Økokrim Seeks 720 Million Kroner From Equinor, Which Admits Guilt on One Count
Norwegian economic crime prosecutors are seeking 720 million kroner from Equinor over pollution at the Mongstad oil refinery near Bergen. The demand combines a 220 million kroner fine with the confisc…
Wind Europe chief: Europe is “extremely vulnerable” to energy disruptions
Europe’s dependence on imported fossil fuels has left it vulnerable to both price swings and interruptions in supply, according to Wind Europe chief Tinne van der Straeten. “We are extremely vulnerabl…
“On Spring” in Autumn!
At last, it is time to dive into Karl Ove Knausgård’s universe. Aftenposten’s book-club invitation focuses on “On Spring,” presented with an autumnal twist. The publication notes that discussions of K…
King Harald’s Funeral: Russia’s Political Leadership Not Invited
Representatives of Russia’s political leadership have not been invited to King Harald’s funeral, according to details released about Norway’s guest list. The ceremony will take place at Oslo Cathedral…
Rashford Praised After United Return: Now or Never for His Career
Marcus Rashford’s return to Manchester United has prompted praise from former players and teammates, but Gary Neville says the forward faces a decisive period in his career. “It is now or never” if Ra…
Denmark’s King Frederik remembers Harald as a good uncle
Denmark’s King Frederik remembered Norway’s King Harald as “a good uncle” and an endearing man with a warm sense of humor. Frederik made the comments during a conference in Copenhagen, his first publi…
Who is working from the office actually better for?
For many commuters, working from home is not about comfort. It is about the hours lost when trains are delayed or fail to arrive. Martine Kopstad Floeng, a union representative and train commuter, que…
He once thought “All for Norway” was selfish. He no longer does
At 17, Haakon thought there was “something selfish” about the motto “All for Norway.” He no longer holds that view. On Friday, Norway’s fourth king as an independent nation also chose “All for Norway,…
Poll: Seven in 10 Norwegians want to keep the monarchy
Support for Norway’s monarchy has risen to 72%, according to a Norstat poll conducted for NRK shortly after the death of King Harald V. Twenty percent of respondents said they wanted a republic or ano…
These three politicians are celebrating
Nigel Farage, Marine Le Pen and Trygve Slagsvold Vedum found common ground in Iceland’s referendum on European Union membership. A majority of Icelandic voters rejected restarting negotiations on EU m…
King Haakon to Take Oath as Mourners Pay Respects in the Palace Chapel
King Haakon will enter Norway’s parliament at 1 p.m. Tuesday to make the constitutional pledge required of a new monarch. He will be accompanied by Queen Mette-Marit and Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandr…
US-backed deal pushes China and Russia out of Venezuelan oil fields
A US-backed oil company is poised to replace Chinese and Russian operators across several Venezuelan oil fields under a broad agreement recently announced by President Donald Trump. North American Blu…
Bessent tells Russia: No economic relief before the war ends
“Nothing is possible before the war is over,” U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, according to a person familiar with their meeting. The remark set a fi…
Fornebu Metro line to cost another 55 million to 75 million kroner
A metro journey of up to 12 minutes without reliable mobile coverage could damage the Fornebu line’s reputation, according to Oslo’s city government. The concern will add an estimated 55 million to 75…
Joshua Kushner admits mistake and regret over planned investment in FIFA World Cup scheme
Joshua Kushner has broken his silence on a controversial FIFA plan, saying he and his investment firm misread the political dynamics surrounding it. Kushner, the brother of Donald Trump's son-in-law, …
When Should Police Take an Electric Scooter From a Child?
A 14-year-old’s electric scooter became the focus of a wider question in Oslo: how should police respond when children break traffic rules? The girl had carried a friend on the scooter during a trip t…
Norway Needs Skilled Healthcare Workers. That Requires Strong Education
Healthcare workers are often described as “warm hands,” but that phrase no longer captures what eldercare demands, the commentary argues. Modern workers need knowledge, practical skills and the abilit…
New Ballroom Victory for Trump in the Supreme Court
A divided U.S. Supreme Court has given the White House permission to continue construction of President Donald Trump’s ballroom. The Monday ruling replaces a temporary authorization that Chief Justice…
“I Promise and Swear” for the Tenth Time
Haakon VIII will become the tenth Norwegian king to take the oath prescribed by Article 9 of the Constitution: “I promise and swear that I will govern the Kingdom of Norway in accordance with its Cons…
Public Banned from Taking Photos in the Palace Chapel
People who want to walk slowly past King Harald’s coffin in the Palace Chapel to say farewell will not be allowed to take photographs or film inside. The Royal Palace said visitors also may not bring …
One person dies after traffic crash in Aurskog-Høland
A man in his 80s died after a traffic crash in Aurskog-Høland, Norway, in which the car ended up partly in a stream. Police responded at about 3 p.m. Sunday and found two seriously injured people. One…
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo’s hectic summer leaves him chasing form
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo joked that his recent results left him thinking, “Shit, today I’m going to finish 30th.” The six-time Olympic champion had placed 43rd, 42nd and 25th in three races at Toppidret…
Ridley Scott’s Uneven Dystopian Western
After a summer dominated by action blockbusters, Ridley Scott arrives with a film that keeps its voice unusually quiet. The 88-year-old director surrounds the story with grand images, but the visual s…
