Jon Fosse wins Nobel Prize in Literature
The Swedish Academy awards Norwegian Jon Fosse the Nobel Prize in Literature for his innovative writing that “gives voice to the unsayable.”
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Freya the walrus is euthanized in Oslo
Animal-rights activists decry Norwegian authorities’ decision to euthanize Freya the walrus because humans wouldn’t leave her alone.
Ferries from Norway to UK may return
Bergen Cruise Line plans to bring back affordable ferry service from Bergen and Stavanger in Norway to Newcastle in England, starting in 2026.
Zelensky urges Norway to supply EU and Ukraine with more energy
On March 20, Ukrainian President Zelensky addressed the Nowegian pariliament via video, urging Norway to supply EU and Ukraine with more energy.
Norway prepares for refugee influx
The Norwegian government is bracing for an influx of refugees fleeing war in Ukraine and is working to increase capacity.
How Norway could be affected by war
With the invasion of Ukraine, Russia’s relationship has been altered in a dramatic way, and there will be consuquences for both countries.
Jens Stoltenberg to head central bank
Jens Stoltenberg, secretary general of NATO and former prime minister of Norway, has been appointed to head Norway’s central bank.
New COVID-19 rules in place in Norway
With rising infection rates and the Omicron variant spreading, new COVID-19 rules have been put in place in Norway.
Norway changes COVID-19 entry rules
Norway has eased up on its rules for the entry for foreign travelers, but quaratines and testing are in place.
Energy prices force church to close
A church in Norway has been forced to close because of the high price of energy.
