# Norway

This month

January 2023

# War in Ukraine

Alleged ex-Wagner mercenary flees Russia seeking ayslum in Norway

A human rights group has published interviews with Andrei Medvedev in which he details his dramatic escape.

20.6k

Jan 17th 2023, 7:45 AM

# Norway

One person dead as crane falls on to shopping centre in Norway during high winds

The winds likely caused the unmanned crane, which was at least 165 feet high to slam on to the retail hub in Melhus, police said.

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Updated Jan 6th 2023, 1:11 PM

Last year

2022

# Reaction

Kenny laments 'cheap' set-piece goals in Norway defeat

Ireland conceded from a corner and free-kick in a 2-1 loss.

5.9k

Nov 17th 2022, 11:09 PM

# punished

Disjointed and timid performance on a night when failure to do basics cost dear

The nature of this haphazard defeat is a reminder that Ireland have yet to emerge from the Jekyll and Hyde phase of Stephen Kenny’s tenure.

8.4k

Nov 17th 2022, 9:59 PM

# listless

Late goal condemns Ireland to friendly defeat against Norway

Ireland fell to a 2-1 loss to a Norway side without Erling Haaland.

33.8k

Nov 17th 2022, 9:48 PM

# Selection

O'Dowda given chance to shine, Ferguson on bench as Irish team to face Norway is named

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard starts for the visitors.

4.3k

Nov 17th 2022, 6:55 PM

# Preview

Ireland step up Euros prep against Haaland-less Norway in B-Side friendly international

Norway are the visitors to the Aviva Stadium this evening.

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Nov 17th 2022, 6:15 AM

# too late now

Stephen Kenny backs Norwegian manager's 'legitimate criticism' of Qatar World Cup

Norway and Ireland meet in Dublin for a friendly international tomorrow night.

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Nov 16th 2022, 5:25 PM

# Oslo

Activists attempt to glue themselves to The Scream painting in Norway

Police said officers were called to the National Museum of Norway on Friday and had three people under “control”.

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Nov 11th 2022, 2:43 PM

# evan almighty

Evan Ferguson in contention for Euro 2024 campaign after 'early promotion' to senior squad

Ferguson has been picked in the squad for the upcoming friendlies with Norway and Malta.

10.6k

Nov 10th 2022, 4:45 PM

# Norway

Norwegian princess ends royal role after row over ‘shaman’ fiance

Princess Martha Louise got engaged in June to Durek Verrett, an American who describes himself as a shaman and a healer on his website.

64.7k

Nov 8th 2022, 6:30 PM

# date in dublin

Erling Haaland named in Norway squad for next week's friendly against Ireland

All eyes on the Aviva Stadium Thursday week.

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Nov 8th 2022, 2:58 PM

# International Friendlies

Ireland to play Norway and Malta in November

Two fixtures have been announced for Stephen Kenny’s side today.

5.1k

Sep 21st 2022, 1:26 PM

# Environment

Oslo walrus Freya is euthanised after people ignored pleas to stay away from her

The walrus had made its way to the Norwegian capital and experts say it was experiencing excess stress

50.4k

Updated Aug 15th 2022, 9:10 AM

# Security Council

Irish diplomats secure aid for 4.1 million displaced people despite threat of Russian UN veto

Ireland became a member of the UN Security Council in 2021 and has responsibility for the Syria file.

12.8k

Jul 19th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Shock

Austria dump Norway out and book Euros quarter-final clash with Germany

Nicola Billa’s first-half header secured a 1-0 win, the Austrians’ first over the Norwegians.

3.2k

Jul 15th 2022, 10:50 PM

# cool heads

'Stay grounded, we don’t have anything yet' - England boss calls for calm after 8-0 win

The tournament hosts scored six times in a rampant first-half display against Norway.

3.0k

Jul 12th 2022, 8:13 AM

# record win

England score eight in demolition of Norway to reach Euro 2022 quarter-finals

The tournament hosts scored six times in a rampant first-half display.

17.6k

Jul 11th 2022, 10:04 PM

# War

Nato leaders denounce Russia's 'appalling cruelty' in Ukraine as Moscow threatens Norway

The dispute comes as Russia’s war in Ukraine takes centre stage at a Nato summit in Madrid.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been invited to participate and will speak twice via videolink.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will urge his NATO allies to boost their defence spending in response to Russia's invasion.

31.5k

Updated Jun 29th 2022, 4:40 PM

# Norway

Memorial service held for victims of shooting during Oslo Pride festival

Two people were killed and more than 20 were injured in the attack during the capital’s annual LGBTQ Pride festival.

13.3k

Jun 26th 2022, 5:10 PM

# Norway

Oslo shooting that left two dead being treated as 'act of Islamist terrorism'

Organisers of the Oslo Pride festival cancelled today’s planned events on police advice.

46.1k

Updated Jun 25th 2022, 1:47 PM

# Norway

At least three injured in ‘random’ stabbing near Oslo

Police have confirmed that the alleged perpetrator has been arrested.

7.6k

May 20th 2022, 11:02 AM

# live from turin

Eurovision: Seven songs to watch and other key things to know ahead of tonight's Grand Final

Need to catch up ahead of tonight’s show?

28.1k

May 14th 2022, 8:00 PM

# Apology

Norway apologies to gay people 50 years after decriminalisation

119 men were convicted in Norway between 1902 and 1950 for having sex with other men.

12.8k

Apr 20th 2022, 6:51 PM

# Oslo

Norway court rejects parole request for neo-Nazi mass murderer

The right-wing extremist killed 77 people in 2011.

10.3k

Feb 1st 2022, 3:46 PM

# Naval Exercises

Russian Navy releases details of anti-submarine drills off coast of Norway

In Ireland, the Russian ambassador is to appear before an Oireachtas committee on Wednesday.

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Updated Jan 31st 2022, 1:35 PM

# Anders Breivik Behring

Norwegian court to hear mass killer Anders Behring Breivik's request for parole today

The request is widely expected to be denied.

25.4k

Jan 18th 2022, 10:05 AM

# Anders Behring Breivik

Norwegian mass killer Breivik to seek parole as victims' families fear grandstanding

The far-right terrorist killed 77 people in a bomb and gun massacre in Norway in 2011.

42.0k

Jan 17th 2022, 11:01 AM

All time

# Arrested

Norwegian journalists held in Qatar after filming in labour camp

The two reporters were held for more than 30 hours and had their footage erased.

29.0k

Nov 24th 2021, 2:38 PM

# Trauma

Footballer collapses from heart attack during game

Emil Palsson suddenly fell over in the 12th minute of the game against Stjordals-Blink.

10.9k

Nov 2nd 2021, 2:04 PM

# Norway

Norway bow-and-arrow attacker handed over to health services, prosecution says

A judge was to decide later today whether to hold Brathen in detention.

12.1k

Oct 15th 2021, 8:53 AM

# Norwegian intelligence

Norwegian intelligence says bow and arrow attack that killed five 'appears to be act of terror'

A 37-year-old suspect is in police custody after the deadly attack yesterday evening.

85.4k

Updated Oct 14th 2021, 5:17 PM

# Norway massacre

Norway mourns 77 dead a decade after extremist attack

In 2011, a right-wing extremist set off a bomb in Oslo, killing eight people, before heading to Utoya island where he shot dead 69 others.

18.2k

Jul 22nd 2021, 5:40 PM

# short shrift

Norwegian Handball chiefs vow to fight for players’ rights after shorts fine

Norway’s players were charged with wearing “improper clothing” after ditching bikini bottoms for their clash with Spain.

13.7k

Jul 20th 2021, 1:26 PM

# blood clots

EMA says benefits of AstraZeneca vaccine 'outweigh the risks of side effects'

Stephen Donnelly hopes vaccine appointments in Ireland will be rescheduled “very quickly”.

NIAC has recommended that the administration of the Covid-19 AstraZeneca vaccine be temporarily deferred.

Germany, France and Italy today halted use of the vaccine after, on Saturday, Norwegian officials reported further cases of blood clots or brain haemorrhages in younger people who received the jab.

The World Health Organization has said no causal link had been established between the vaccine and blood clotting.

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Updated Mar 15th 2021, 5:59 PM

# Vaccines

Vaccine target for this week reduced by 30,000 doses due to precautionary pause in AstraZeneca use

The NIAC is due to meet again today and a further statement is expected to follow.

Deputy Chief Medical Officer confirmed the recommendation in a statement this morning.

Norwegian health officials yesterday reported further cases of blood clots or brain haemorrhages in younger people who received the AstraZeneca Covid-19 jab.

The World Health Organization has said no causal link had been established between the vaccine and blood clotting.

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Updated Mar 14th 2021, 7:01 PM

# Edvard Munch

Mysterious inscription on The Scream painting was written by artist himself, experts determine

The phrase “Can only have been painted by a madman” is written in pencil in Norwegian on the painting.

24.8k

Feb 22nd 2021, 4:50 PM

# Covid-19

No deaths in Europe directly linked to Covid vaccine, experts say

Health agencies say the vast majority of post-vaccination fatalities were among people who were elderly and already vulnerable.

31.3k

Jan 24th 2021, 11:46 AM

# covid vaccine

Norway adjusts advice for Covid-19 vaccine after 23 deaths in elderly, frail people

Common vaccine side effects, such as a fever, nausea and diarrhoea, may have contributed to the deaths, a health regulator said.

126k

Jan 16th 2021, 10:21 AM

# ask

‘No more hope of finding survivors’ after Norway landslide

Three people are still missing after the December 30 disaster in the village of Ask.

18.3k

Jan 5th 2021, 9:30 PM