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Camilla Herrem defies cancer and leads Sola handball

Camilla Herrem returns to lead Sola handball after battling breast cancer, scoring key goals in REMA 1000 league wins. Her resilience inspires fans during Breast Cancer Awareness events, as Sola dominates early season standings.

Strengthening transatlantic business ties

Norwegian-American business ties grow during 2025 emigration anniversary with Innovation Norway summits in Minneapolis and New York, highlighting health, defense, AI, and renewable energy partnerships for Norwegian companies in the U.S.

Stoltenberg tightened the reins on the left

Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg told Parliament Norway’s Oil Fund must remain a professional investor, not a political tool. He stressed balancing ethics with returns, warning that activist divestment could undermine the fund’s global index status.

Vil synliggjøres som ressurs

Four in five Norwegian seniors feel younger generations don’t understand their lives, a new Pensioners’ Association survey shows. Older adults want to be seen as a resource, not a burden, and call for stronger intergenerational connection.

Rising absenteeism worries education experts

Student absenteeism in Norwegian high schools is rising sharply, with the median now five days and 20 hours. Education Minister Kari Nessa Nordtun urges a cultural shift and early intervention to keep students engaged and prevent further dropouts.

— Det er ingen som har løyet her

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre denies lying amid Norway’s budget controversy, saying communication failures — not deceit — led to confusion over scrapped ferry and student loan programs promised during the election campaign.

Government agencies discuss reducing youth crime

Norway’s government is tightening efforts to curb youth crime after rising incidents involving minors. Proposed measures include longer pretrial detention, stricter weapon penalties, and closer agency cooperation to prevent recruitment.

A royal journey across Norwegian America

Crown Prince Haakon’s U.S. tour celebrates 200 years of Norwegian-American heritage, from heartfelt gatherings in the Midwest to the historic arrival of the Restauration in New York — a journey honoring the enduring bond between Norway and America.

Support the Norwegian-American story

Celebrate connection and support our mission to keep the Norwegian-American story alive! From Crown Prince Haakon’s U.S. visit to Scandinavian traditions and our Holiday Gift Guide, The Norwegian American celebrates the ties that unite our community.