Epstein Files: Norway crown princess apologises to king and queen over Epstein friendship
- 06-Feb-2026
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit apologised again on Friday for her friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, one of several scandals to hit the Nordic country’s monarchy. “I also apologise for the situation that I have put the royal family in, especially the King and Queen,” Mette-Marit said in a statement released by the royal […]
Epstein Files: Norway set to probe Epstein revelations
- 06-Feb-2026
Norway looks set to launch an inquiry into its own foreign ministry over links to late US. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, one of several European nations to feel the heat from a scandal that has yet to cause major political repercussions in the US. The release of an enormous cache of new files last week […]
Norway police open investigation into ex-prime minister Jagland over Epstein files
- 06-Feb-2026
OSLO: Norway’s economic crime police unit, Oekokrim, said on Thursday it has opened an investigation into former prime minister and chairman of the Norwegian Nobel committee, Thorbjoern Jagland, on suspicion of aggravated corruption. The decision to investigate Jagland, also a former Secretary General of the Council of Europe, was based on information revealed by newly […]
Norway crown princess showed poor judgement over Epstein ties, PM says
- 02-Feb-2026
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on Monday the Nordic country’s crown princess, Mette-Marit, displayed poor judgement in having contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, following fresh reports of her ties with the late U.S. sex offender. New files related to Epstein published by the U.S. Justice Department on Friday included extensive email correspondence between Mette-Marit […]
Norway parliament approves $2 billion artillery plan
- 27-Jan-2026
Norway’s parliament on Tuesday approved a $2 billion procurement plan for long-range artillery to boost the NATO country’s deterrence against Russia in the Arctic, where the two nations share a border. European countries are in the midst of hiking defence spending, under pressure to do so by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump and […]
Haaland: the relentless force behind Norway’s World Cup dream
- 17-Nov-2025
When Erling Haaland walked off the pitch at the San Siro stadium after helping seal Norway’s first World Cup berth since 1998, it was the culmination of a mission the 25-year-old has carried on his shoulders for years.
Norway confidence sky-high as end of World Cup drought looms
- 14-Nov-2025
Norway’s 4-1 win over Estonia that all but guarantees a 2026 World Cup spot after a long absence from the finals has prompted wild celebrations and an avalanche of confidence in the country, with a former coach saying they could even make the final.
England, Portugal, Norway closing in on 2026 World Cup
- 08-Oct-2025
England and Portugal are in pole position to win their respective 2026 World Cup qualifying groups with two games to spare, with several other European nations also hoping to secure berths at the finals in the upcoming matches.
Norwegian FA president says Israel should be suspended from international competition
- 30-Sep-2025
Oslo: Norwegian Football Federation President Lise Klaveness has called for Israel to be suspended from international football ahead of an expected UEFA vote this week on the country’s participation in European competition. Norway are set to play Israel on October 11 in a World Cup qualifier in Oslo when a win for the hosts would […]
Norway wealth fund divest Caterpillar and five Israeli banks over Gaza
- 27-Aug-2025
OSLO: Norway’s $2 trillion wealth fund, the world’s largest, said it has divested from U.S. construction equipment group Caterpillar and from five Israeli banking groups on ethics grounds. The five banks are Hapoalim, Bank Leumi, Mizrahi Tefahot Bank , First International Bank of Israel and FIBI Holdings, the fund said in a statement. The six […]