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Not allowing Norwegian King to condole Israel post-October 7 was mistake, state sec. admits

Norwegian state secretary Andreas Kravik admits it was a mistake to block King Harald’s condolences to Israel after the October 7 Hamas attack, acknowledging the error in hindsight.

Norway's King Harald and Queen Sonja attend the ceremony to award the Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, in Oslo, Norway December 10, 2025.
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Norway to follow Australia, plans to ban social media use by children under 16

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Norwegian teen takes a bus on an unauthorized cross-border drive into Sweden, caught on camera

A Norwegian flag flutters over building in Oslo, Norway May 31, 2017.

Norway to lift ban on wealth fund investments in Syrian bonds, document shows


How a Norwegian pastor helped Jews pray in secret during the Holocaust

A remarkable bond between a pastor and the rabbi of the Jewish community of Trondheim helped Jews through the

Rabbi Jacobson stands next to the monument in Trondheim, 1947.

Scandinavia's largest prehistoric mound is not a tomb, but a memorial to a natural disaster - study

Archaeological excavations that have taken place at Raknehaugen, have all failed to discover evidence that would typically indicate a burial mound, such as a grave or human remains.

Excavations of Raknehaugen, Norway, in 1939.

From Iran to Israel: An Iranian volunteer’s unlikely stand in wartime

Mehran Rezvani, who grew up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution, has become a devoted supporter and volunteer for Israel.

Rezvani enjoys his volunteer activities at Eitanim.

Mother and three sons in custody over US embassy bomb in Norway

One of the men has admitted to placing a device, while the three other suspects have denied involvement, their lawyers have said.

Police officers and technicians inspect the American embassy after a loud bang was reported at the site, in Oslo, Norway, March 8, 2026.

Man detained at Trondheim synagogue in Norway after security incident, police say

The arrested suspect is a man in his 20s who will remain under police custody and will be questioned during the evening.

LIGHT SHINES through the windows of a synagogue in Trondheim, Norway, January 16, 2020.

Oslo ups security around US embassy after explosion, no injuries reported

A loud blast was heard near the embassy compound in western Oslo at around 1 a.m., and smoke was seen rising from the compound, eyewitnesses told local media.

Norway police investigate explosion near Israeli embassy in central Oslo, September 23, 2025.

Norway relocates Middle East soldiers as Iran-US tension increases

US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Thursday it must make a deal over its nuclear program or "really bad things" will happen, setting a deadline of 10 to 15 days, drawing a threat from Tehran.

A DANISH helicopter flies near soldiers as Danish, Swedish and Norwegian home guard units together with Danish, German and French troops take part in joint military drills in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, September 17, 2025.

Norwegian scientist developed Havana-like symptoms after testing electromagnetic device on himself

The term “Havana syndrome” emerged in 2016 after personnel at the US embassy in Havana reported symptoms including dizziness, headaches, and cognitive difficulties.

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Former Norway PM charged with 'gross corruption' over Epstein ties

Former Norwegian prime minister Thorbjorn Jagland has been charged with gross corruption following an investigation into his alleged ties with Jeffrey Epstein, according to the New York Times.

Thorbjorn Jagland speaks during a news conference after a Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in Nicosia, Cyprus May 19, 2017.

Norwegian crown princess's son faces trial on 38 charges including rape, drug possession

His lawyer, Petar Sekulic, told Reuters he did not admit criminal guilt for the charges of rape or domestic violence, but did admit guilt for some of the less serious matters.

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette- Marit attend the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony where Venezuelan politician Maria Corina Machado is the recipient of this years Nobel Peace Prize at Oslo City Hall on December 10, 2025 in Oslo, Norway.