May 28 Spain, Ireland and Norway formally recognize a Palestinian state By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press The adherence of three European countries to the group represents a victory for Palestinian efforts in the world of public opinion, and will likely put pressure on European Union heavyweights France and Germany to rethink their position. Continue reading
May 22 What are the implications of Spain, Ireland and Norway recognizing a Palestinian state? By Associated Press Currently, only seven EU member countries officially recognize a Palestine state. Continue reading
May 22 Spain, Norway and Ireland will recognize a Palestinian state By Joseph Wilson, Melanie Lidman, Joseph Krauss, Associated Press Those nations said Wednesday they would recognize a Palestinian state, a historic but largely symbolic move that further deepens Israel’s isolation more than seven months into its grinding war against Hamas in Gaza. Continue reading
Apr 09 6 northern European nations agree to protect North Sea infrastructure from hostile actors By Associated Press The Danish Ministry for Climate, Energy and Utilities on Tuesday called the North Sea a hub for critical infrastructure that connects Europe and said there was "an increased risk of sabotage and unwanted attention from hostile actors.”… Continue reading
Feb 02 Landslides, avalanches and heavy rain expected in Norway after the worst storm in over 30 years By Associated Press Authorities in Norway have issued several landslide and avalanche warnings for the southern part of the country as it continues to get hammered by bad weather. Continue reading
Aug 24 NATO-member Norway to donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, becoming third country to do so By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press Ukraine has long pleaded for the sophisticated fighter to give it a combat edge. It recently launched a long-anticipated counteroffensive against the Kremlin's forces without air cover, placing its troops at the mercy of Russian aviation and artillery. Continue reading
Aug 11 Evacuations in Norway could grow as swollen river levels rise By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press Authorities are on standby to evacuate more people in southeastern Norway, where huge amounts of water, littered with broken trees, debris and trash, are thundering down the usually serene rivers after days of torrential rain. Continue reading
Aug 09 Dam in Norway partially bursts after days of heavy rain, flooding By Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press A dam in southern Norway has partially burst following days of heavy rain that triggered landslides and flooding in the mountainous southern parts of the country. Continue reading
Jun 21 Threats against Norway's Pride festival rise following deadly 2022 attack By Associated Press During last year's festival, a gunman opened fire in Oslo's nightlife district, killing two people and wounding 20 others. Continue reading
Apr 29 Life-size sculpture of Freya the walrus unveiled in Norway By Associated Press A walrus that became a global celebrity last year after it was seen frolicking and basking in a Oslo fjord before it was euthanized by the authorities has been honored with a bronze sculpture in Norway. Continue reading