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Alternative transportation
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Norway Approves Autonomous Buses for Public Roads

Norway approved fully autonomous buses for operation without human drivers, marking a significant advancement in autonomous vehicle technology in Europe.
#norway
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago
Europe politics

Norway to add more than $11bn to defence budget over 10 years

Norway plans to increase defense spending by 3.5% of GDP to enhance military capabilities and support Ukraine amid rising costs and geopolitical tensions.
fromwww.france24.com
2 months ago
Europe politics

'Well-functioning democracy': Does Norway look closely enough at 'what goes on behind closed doors'?

Norway faces a reckoning over informal power networks, diplomatic opacity, and systemic vulnerabilities revealed by the Epstein files and unexpected elite involvement.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Norway to add more than $11bn to defence budget over 10 years

Norway plans to increase defense spending by 3.5% of GDP to enhance military capabilities and support Ukraine amid rising costs and geopolitical tensions.
Business
fromTNW | Finance
3 days ago

Norway's $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund posts a 1.9% loss in Q1

The world's largest sovereign wealth fund lost NOK636 billion in Q1 2026 due to declines in US technology stocks.
fromwww.thelocal.se
3 days ago

Sweden may have to ration fuel as 'worst energy crisis in a long time' deepens

If the war drags on, fuel rationing could be a possibility, but first we would issue a recommendation to conserve fuel and prioritise public transport.
Europe politics
fromSnowBrains
5 days ago

A New Hope for Folgefonna, Norway - Glacier Resort Being Revitalized as Terrain Park - SnowBrains

"The glacier itself has since 1996 melted continuously. Today the glacier is 300 meters (1,000 feet) from the original lift entrance, and there is now a large lake between the glacier and the original entrance. You would need a boat to access it in summer."
Snowboarding
NYC music
fromGothamist
6 days ago

How a Brooklyn musician uses her Norwegian fiddle to make a sound all her own

Zosha Warpeha records an album in a historic Brooklyn theater, using the space's acoustics as an integral part of her music.
#work-life-balance
Wellness
fromOnPoint Gift Ideas
1 week ago

10 Countries Setting the Standard for Work-Life Balance

Countries vary in measuring success, with some prioritizing work-life balance as a right rather than a reward.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.se
5 days ago

Work-life balance and family chief draw for high-skilled workers in Sweden

Work-life balance and family support are key factors attracting skilled workers to Sweden, surpassing salary and job opportunities.
Berlin
fromCN Traveller
2 weeks ago

The best hotels in Troms, Norway

The best hotels in Tromsø, Norway, are selected for luxury, design, location, service, and sustainability.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

A doctor shares 3 simple healthy aging habits from Norway, an underrated longevity hotspot

Norwegians are a great lens to teach us about some healthy longevity practices. The Norwegian diet is a significant factor. It's been described as the cold-weather cousin to the Mediterranean diet.
Wellness
European startups
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 weeks ago

Norway's Largest AI Data Center: Bitdeer Targets 180 MW Tydal Facility by 2026

Tydal Data Center AS is expanding to become Norway's largest AI data center, focusing on sustainable infrastructure and efficient growth.
Mindfulness
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

I've lived in 3 of the world's happiest countries - and they all share these surprising habits

Living in Scandinavia fosters happiness through a slower pace of life, natural beauty, and a sense of community.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Denmark's unique political model is in crisis I blame the boomerang effect | Rune Lykkeberg

The Danish method of democracy faces a crisis following a general election that challenges traditional political alliances and governance.
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

Viking High Seat Recreated in Norway for Museum Exhibition - Medievalists.net

A reconstructed Viking Age high seat reveals insights into the power structures and agricultural foundations of early medieval Norway.
#denmark
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Yes to fields of wheat, no to fields of iron': how the world's greenest country soured on solar

Denmark faces a backlash against solar power as rightwing populism rises, emphasizing the conflict between urban development and rural landscapes.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Polls open in Denmark election with Trump's Greenland threats on voters' minds Europe live

Denmark's parliamentary election features incumbent Mette Frederiksen, with tight competition and the Moderates as potential kingmakers.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month ago

Footballer donates Norway's most expensive book to home town

Erling Haaland and his father donated the most expensive Norwegian book to inspire cultural heritage in their hometown of Time, Norway.
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

Norwegian Life-Cleaning" Is the Calmest Way to Declutter Your Home

Every one of these items takes up space and energy, but the use of energy here in relation to clutter is actually two-fold. The stuff you own requires maintenance and management, and when you pass, this management becomes shifted along to someone else (whoever is responsible for sorting through your Earthly possessions).
E-Commerce
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Norway climbs out of shadow' of neighbours with first Oscar win for Sentimental Value

Norwegian film 'Sentimental Value' won the Academy Award for best international film, marking Norway's first-ever Oscar win and establishing the country as a major force in Scandinavian cinema.
#enshittification
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Digital life

Another internet is possible': Norway rails against enshittification'

Digital products and services are deliberately degraded through enshittification, a preventable process driven by policy decisions rather than technological necessity.
fromTheregister
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Norway's Consumer Council takes aim at enshittification

Norway's consumer council releases a comprehensive report on enshittification—the degradation of digital platforms—with policy recommendations to protect consumer rights in technology.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Another internet is possible': Norway rails against enshittification'

Digital products and services are deliberately degraded through enshittification, a preventable process driven by policy decisions rather than technological necessity.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month ago

New gold foil old man found in Norway

A rare Nordic Iron Age gold man was discovered in Norway, dating between 550 A.D. and 793 A.D., indicating significant cultural importance.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What the Happiest Countries Do Differently

Wealthier, stable countries with strong social support and low corruption report higher well-being, while Scandinavian nations consistently rank highest in global happiness measurements.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Sentimental Value becomes first Norwegian film to win best international feature Oscar

Sentimental Value becomes the first Norwegian film to win the Oscar for best international feature, defeating four other nominees including works by acclaimed international directors.
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Germany, Canada and Norway leaders hold Arctic security talks

We will... not allow Moscow to test NATO on its eastern flank and here in the north. We are sending a message today. We are on alert here in the far north as part of NATO.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany news: Merz visits spaceport and NATO drill in Norway

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is visiting Norway on Friday for talks with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, with space cooperation and NATO defense ties high on the agenda. The two leaders began the day at the Andoya spaceport, where the Bavarian startup Isar Aerospace plans to launch rockets carrying European satellites into orbit.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

We had Norway's glacial lakes to ourselves': readers' favourite breaks in Scandinavia and Finland

A week's hiking in Jotunheimen national park (230 miles north of Oslo) last summer brought me tranquillity and peace. During four days of challenging hiking and wild camping through the area we saw hardly anyone else, having entire lush green valleys and still glacial lakes to ourselves. We were fortunate to have stunning weather throughout and, despite it being July, still had a reasonable amount of snow to traverse.
Travel
Canada news
fromArchitectural Digest
2 months ago

In Greenland, Design Meets Glaciers, Gravesites, and a Galactic Ocean

Modern expedition cruising makes remote Arctic sites like Beechey Island and Franklin’s wrecks accessible, blending comfortable travel with encounters of historical tragedy and extreme conditions.
#residential-architecture
World news
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Most Sought-After Head of Government in Europe

Greenland's prime minister rejects U.S. efforts to acquire Greenland, firmly asserting the country's sovereignty and refusing to cede territory.
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Healey signs collaboration agreement with Denmark amid Greenland tensions

Massachusetts and Denmark formalized a collaboration agreement to deepen research, innovation, and trade ties, emphasizing life sciences, clean energy, technology, and advanced manufacturing.
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

[OLYMPICS] Norway Sets Olympic Record with 18 Gold Medals-Even Though the Nation Has a Population of Less than 6 Million - SnowBrains

Norway tallied a record 41 medals, 8 more than the second-place Americans, who have a population over 60 times that of Norway. Norway's 18 gold medals at the 2026 games were also a record, with 6 of these golds coming from cross-country skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo.
Snowboarding
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

Can We Please Adopt Norway's Youth Sports Model?

Brad Stulberg took to Instagram to share that the country's approach to youth sports could be part of the reason why. Obviously Norway and winter sports kind of go hand-in-hand, but Stulberg points out that the country does things a lot differently than countries like America or Canada, where youth sports often feel more like minor league tryouts than kids learning sportsmanship, athleticism, and skills.
Miscellaneous
#greenland
World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

NATO begins 'Arctic Sentry' mission to secure region

NATO launched Arctic Sentry to strengthen allied presence, oversee regional operations, and ensure security and stability across the Arctic and High North.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

New Government Quarter Oslo / Nordic Office of Architecture

Norway's New Government Quarter completes its first phase on the 22 July attack site, consolidating government ministries in an open, secure civic landscape designed to reconnect Oslo's political center with the historic city.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Only seven new petrol-powered cars sold in Norway in January

Just seven new petrol cars were sold in Norway last month, data shows. The country, which is the frontrunner in the uptake of electric vehicles, shifted a record low number of new fossil-fuel cars in January, information from the Norwegian Road Traffic Information Council (OFV) reveals. Only seven petrol, 29 hybrid and 98 diesel cars were registered, while more than 2,000 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were sold.
Miscellaneous
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

Pro Norwegian Skier Nikolai Schirmer Delivers 20,000-Plus Climate Petition to IOC to "Ski Fossil Free" - SnowBrains

Athlete-led Ski Fossil Free campaign delivered 20,000+ signatures urging the IOC to publicly justify fossil fuel sponsorships and increase climate transparency.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Jeffrey Epstein files have shattered Norway's illusions about itself | Sindre Bangstad

Epstein files implicate Norway's political and diplomatic elite in long-standing associations, triggering investigations into prominent figures and potential corruption.
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

Norway Invests Millions to Preserve Its Medieval Stave Churches - Medievalists.net

Norway allocated five million kroner in 2026 funding for medieval stave church preservation, including a major 3D digital documentation project for Borgund Stave Church.
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

Viking-Age Woman Buried with Her Dog in Norway - Medievalists.net

Excavations carried out in 2025 by the Arctic University Museum of Norway revealed that the artefacts came from a boat burial. The grave contained the skeleton of a woman placed inside a boat measuring about 5.5 metres in length. She had been buried together with a dog, suggesting the animal may have been an important companion in life.
History
fromwww.thelocal.dk
1 month ago

What issues could decide the 2026 election in Denmark?

You know what is at stake. Whether I will continue to be your prime minister depends on how strong a mandate you give the Social Democrats in the parliamentary election to be held on March 24th, 2026. It will now be up to you, the voters, to decide which direction will be set for Denmark for the next four years, and I am really looking forward to it.
Europe politics
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