Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin calls Musk ‘genius’ for throttling Starlink as drones disrupt Moscow airports Russia says it has downed most of 613 drones headed for its capital region overnight The Independent UK · Oct 28
Europe furious after Finland and Norway break convention by speaking directly to Putin The move attracted criticism from the Danish prime minister, who urged Europe to ‘stick together’ on Ukraine The Independent UK · Oct 27
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin passes law to seize retail warehouses if they face Ukrainian drone attack Kyiv has increasingly targeted online retail logistics centres, accusing them of providing support to the Russian armed forces The Independent UK · Aug 24
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow launches third round of strikes in a week on Kyiv as Zelensky renews Nato bid Attacks come as Zelensky prepares to meet Donald Trump at Nato summit in Turkey today The Independent UK · Jul 7
Norway imposes near ban on AI in elementary school Norway is implementing strict rules on generative AI for students, nearly banning it for those aged 6-13 to safeguard fundamental learning like reading and writing. Older students will use AI cautiously under supervision, while those in upper secondary will learn its appropriate use. The Economic Times · Jun 19
Norway severely curtails AI use in elementary school OSLO - Norway is imposing a near-total ban on the use of generative AI tools by elementary school pupils, while also restricting the technology’s use in the education of older children to prevent a negative impact on learning, the country’s prime minister said on Friday. Bangkok Post · Jun 19
Fears Russia could threaten Arctic and put London within range of hypersonic missiles UK’s defence secretary warns Russia poses ‘greatest threat to Arctic and High North security since the Cold War’ The Independent UK · Jun 1
Are sovereign wealth funds dumping Israeli investments? The world’s largest fund will review its investment in Israeli companies amid Israel’s growing diplomatic isolation. Al Jazeera · Aug 7, 2025
Elon Musk’s attacks on Europe’s leaders and embrace of its far right signals to U.S. allies their relationship is set to change Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and a major force in U.S. politics, is taking his influence to Europe. Fortune · Jan 8, 2025
Ireland, Norway and Spain to recognise Palestine as independent state Israel recalls ambassadors for all three nations over what it calls a ‘distorted step’ The Independent UK · May 22, 2024
Norway government lowers fish farm resource tax proposal to 35% Norway's government aims to levy a 35% resource tax rate on the profits of salmon and trout farmers, it said on Tuesday, down from an initial proposal of 40% which sharply hit fish farming stock prices when announced last year. Reuters · Mar 28, 2023
In show of unity, NATO and EU heads visit North Sea gas platform The heads of NATO and the European Commission flew on Friday to a North Sea platform to discuss the security of supplies and infrastructure, a visit underlining Norway's importance for gas shipments since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Reuters · Mar 17, 2023
Ukraine's Zelenskiy thanks Norway for $7 billion in aid over five years Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy thanked Norwegian lawmakers on Thursday for approving a bilateral aid package of some $7 billion over five years, saying Russia would never overcome the unity of Ukraine and its allies. Reuters · Feb 16, 2023
Norway plans $7 billion in aid to Ukraine over five years Norway's prime minister proposed on Monday that his country, a major petroleum exporter, should provide some 75 billion crowns ($7.3 billion) in aid to Ukraine over five years. Reuters · Feb 6, 2023
Reuters · Feb 2, 2023 Norway to raise spending from wealth fund to aid Ukraine, PM says Norway will increase the spending from its sovereign wealth fund in the coming years to fund military and civilian aid to Ukraine, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere told parliament on Thursday.
Reuters · Oct 31, 2022 Norway raises military alert in response to Ukraine war Norway will put its military on a raised level of alert from Tuesday, moving more personnel on to operational duties and enhancing the role of a rapid mobilisation force in response to the war in Ukraine, the government said on Monday.
Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 2022 Europe steps up energy security amid sabotage allegations Major leaks from Nord Stream gas pipelines off the coasts of Denmark and Sweden have been blamed on sabotage.
Reuters · Jul 1, 2022 Norway pledges 1 billion euros to support Ukraine Norway on Friday pledged 1 billion euros ($1.04 billion) to help Ukraine defend itself, support people in need and for reconstruction in the wake of Russia's invasion.
Reuters · Jun 26, 2022 Oslo gay bar shooting won't stop fight for equal rights - Norway PM The deadly rampage by a gunman at a gay bar and another venue in central Oslo on Saturday will not put an end to the fight for the rights of all individuals to live a free and safe life, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on Sunday.
ABC News · Jun 25, 2022 Horror on Oslo Pride day as gunman goes on deadly rampage killing two, injuring 21 Two men are killed and 21 people injured after a suspected Islamist extremist opens fire on a gay bar in Norway's capital.
Manchester Evening News · Jun 25, 2022 Tears in Oslo after two dead and 21 injured in nightclub 'terror' shooting The city is morning alongside Norway's royal family at a makeshift memorial
Reuters · Jun 13, 2022 Nordics should consider joint air control in far north, Finnish parliament speaker says Finland, Sweden and Norway should consider organising their air defence control jointly in territories north of the Arctic Circle in coming years, the speaker of the Finnish parliament said on Monday.
Reuters · May 16, 2022 Nordic neighbours vow to help Finland and Sweden in case of attack Norway, Denmark and Iceland in a joint statement on Monday said they stand ready to support NATO applicants Finland and Sweden in case the two Nordic nations were to come under attack.
Reuters · May 13, 2022 UK and Norway leaders back freedom of choice for Nordic partners on security British Prime Minister Boris Johnson met his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Stoere on Friday, with both leaders agreeing that Nordic countries must be free to make their own choices on security arrangements.
Reuters · May 11, 2022 On Norway's Arctic border with Russia, a town freezes ties with its eastern neighbour (This May 11 story is refiled to add original name of organization mentioned in paragraph 15. Text otherwise unchanged.)