8,000 people were evacuated late Wednesday evening as forest fires approached urban areas on the Greek island of Crete. This was reported by the deputy governor of the Rethymno region to the state TV channel ERT, according to AFP.
An explosion was reported on the runway at Jarlsberg Airport in Tønsberg, with police investigating the incident. Initial reports suggest it was caused by a canister, not related to an aircraft.
Emergency services have responded to a serious traffic accident in Aurland, Vestland, where an articulated lorry collided with a passenger car. The accident site will remain closed for an extended period.
A motorcyclist in his 20s had his driver's license confiscated after being clocked at 140 km/h in a 60-zone, police report. The speed check was on county road 283 near Horgen in Drammen during the night into Thursday. Police seized the motorcycle due to the excessive speed.
Meta, which among other things owns Facebook, presented quarterly results on Wednesday showing that the Meta stock plunged around 7 percent, which is lower than expected. The costs of keeping up in the race for artificial intelligence, combined with high legal expenses and severance package costs, weakened the results. Net income fell 14 percent compared to the same period last year, to 15.8 billion dollars.
Shortly before 21:00 this evening, a patrol stopped a vehicle at Krossmoen after the speed was measured at 128 km/h in an 80-zone. The police also suspected drug driving, and the driver tested positive for several narcotic substances. The man was presented to a doctor for necessary tests, and a case is being opened regarding the matter.
16 households lacked contents insurance when the major fire in Krokstadelva broke out. Two lacked house insurance. This is shown by new figures from Drammen municipality, which Drammens Tidende reports on Wednesday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre discussed the results of the President's visit to Washington and Norway's support for Ukraine's energy sector.
The American central bank holds the key interest rate unchanged, Reuters writes. It is thus held in the interval of 3.5–3.75 percent. Kevin Warsh became the new central bank chief in May.
Johannes Kongsnes Natland was recruited to murder unknown person by international crime gang linked to Iran A Norwegian teenager has been found guilty of travelling to England to carry out a killing ordered by an international crime gang linked to Iran. Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, from Stavanger, Norway, agreed to shoot an unknown person for €25,000 (£21,500) in March last year. Two days after he arrived in the UK armed police arrested him in a hotel room in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, seizing two guns and ammunition.
Brazil's Exit from World Cup Last 16 to Norway, but Ancelotti Retains Confidence
Brazil's exit from the World Cup's last sixteen after losing to Norway can be considered a massive failure given the football-crazy nation's dreams and sky-high expectations. Despite the storm of criticism following this unexpected exit, the Brazil Football Confederation (CBF) has not lost faith in coach Carlo Ancelotti. This Italian mastermind himself wants to overcome this setback and make a comeback.
A suspicious object has been found at the town hall in Østre Toten municipality, according to police. The town hall is being evacuated and the police bomb squad is on its way to assist. There is no danger to the surroundings, according to police.
Striker Neymar announced that he does not intend to play for the Brazilian national team anymore. The number 10's last match may have been the 2-1 loss to Norway in the 2026 World Cup in the USA. If his retirement from the national team is confirmed, the player will end his tenure with 80 goals in 130 games, the top scorer considering only official matches.
The emergency services responded Wednesday afternoon to a report of a fight in Grønland in Oslo. The newspaper Oslo reports that police are on the scene and are working to clarify the full sequence of events. Two people have suffered cuts to their faces, according to operations manager Bjarne Pedersen.
One of the world's most iconic pop albums, "Rubber Soul," is being polished up with new technology. The release offers, among other things, a previously unknown John Lennon song. Apple and Universal announce that The Beatles' classic album is coming in a comprehensive new special edition in October.
The fill rate in the water reservoirs in Southern Norway was at 47.7 percent last week. This is 1.4 percentage points lower than the week before and the lowest fill rate in week 30 over the last 20 years, according to figures from the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE). Ådne Naper in the business cluster Powered by Telemark says that industrial companies in Grenland take the situation seriously.
A minor boy has been hit by a car in a traffic accident in Oslo on Wednesday afternoon. The police state that the boy ended up under the car and had his feet run over. The boy is conscious after the incident and received treatment from ambulance personnel at the scene.
The evacuated residents will gradually be able to return home. There have been no reports of injuries or burned houses. – The situation has improved considerably, says a spokesman for the fire and rescue service.
Over 40 degrees of heat, drought and forest fires have plagued large parts of Europe this summer. At the same time, countries like Sweden and Norway are marketing their cooler climate. But Helsinki is rejecting the coolcation concept – for ethical reasons, according to the city's official tourism organization.
It is mainly elderly people who are subjected to this type of fraud, and many are women, according to a press release from the Oslo police last week. The fraudsters present themselves with names and job titles, and in several cases a case number is also referenced. The victim is informed that they have been victims of fraud via the bank.
Emergency services responded to a report of a motorcycle traffic accident at Balsfjord in Troms during the night going into Wednesday. A passing motorist reported finding a person in a ditch and discovered the motorcycle shortly after. The motorcycle driver was transported to Tromsø hospital by air ambulance.
Slightly after midnight, on the night into Wednesday, a man was found injured in the beach area at Kinsarvik ferry dock in Ullensvang. The man was conscious with a cut on his head, and was airlifted to Haukeland University Hospital by air ambulance, according to operations manager Morten Rebnord in the West police district. The man was found by a passerby.
The Senate in the USA approved Jay Clayton as the new intelligence director in the country last night. The new director is a trained lawyer and now takes responsibility for coordinating the 18 intelligence organizations in the USA. The votes in the decisive Senate vote Wednesday night Norwegian time were distributed 51 against 47.
The police in Oslo received a report of a bang in the forest along E6 at Lambertseterveien during the night into Wednesday. After closer investigation, they came into contact with a person who had observed fireworks, reports operations manager Christer Martinsen in the Oslo police district.
Shortly before midnight on the night into Wednesday, the South-West police district received a report of a car driving against the direction of traffic in the Hundvåg tunnel in Stavanger. The car was driving southbound in the northbound lane. Police managed to stop the vehicle.
E6 at Takelvdalen in Målselv in Troms is closed in both directions following a fire in a vehicle. The burning car is in the northbound direction and is blocking the road, according to operations manager Per Arve Aas in Troms police district around midnight on the night into Wednesday. The driver of the car is reported to be unharmed.
Emergency services are responding to a fire alert at Ringerike prison, with fire reported in connection with the exercise yard. The South-East police district received notification of the fire at 23:50 on Tuesday evening. – There is a fire in a transformer on the premises, there is no danger of it spreading.
Emergency services have responded to reports of a fire in a transformer connected to a residential building in Ringerike on Tuesday evening. Flames were reported coming out of the transformer toward a house wall. Residents at the location have been evacuated, according to operations manager Ståle Olstad Fuglaas in the South-East Police District.
A girl was reportedly shot in the face with a soft gun in Larvik on Tuesday evening. No serious injuries have been reported to the victim. The perpetrator fled the scene in a car in the direction of Stavern.
The police have concluded their investigation into the oil tanker M/S "Bergstraum", where an explosion caused a fire Tuesday morning. – Most evidence indicates that there was an explosion in connection with welding, writes operations manager Ronny Hellerud Samuelsen in the East police district. – The explosion was so powerful that iron airlock doors were blown off their hinges, writes Samuelsen further.
The vandalism at Helene's kindergarten at Slemdal in Oslo has been closed. This is reported by the police to Dagbladet. "The case is closed due to lack of information about the perpetrator," says police inspector Gard Busterud to the newspaper.
The fire service said Tuesday that the three first hydrants the fire service in the Drammen region tried during the major fire in Krokstadelva were dry. Now they are changing their explanation. – The problem was not that the hydrants were empty of water, but that we were unable to connect to two of the hydrants, writes Kristin Grydeland, press officer at Drammen region's fire service IKS, in an email to VG Tuesday afternoon.
A fire-like explosion has occurred on a tanker off the coast of Norway. The fire is reported to be extinguished now and no crew members have been injured.
The police report that a major landslide of between 50 and 60 meters has occurred in Råndalen in Narvik municipality. The emergency services are on their way to the site to get an overview. The landslide has come down along the mountain and possibly washed out the road at the location, according to the police.
Emergency services are responding to a fire in a workshop in Østre Toten. Full fire involvement and risk of explosion are reported. A safety distance of 300 m is being established on Krabyskogevegen.
Police report a possible explosion-like fire on a boat off Hvaler, near Storesand. – It is said to be a tanker that has run aground on a reef. There has been an explosion and a fire on board has been confirmed.
The Fire Department reports that the three first manholes they opened after the major fire in Krokstadelva were empty. – When we were to connect to the pipeline network at Stenseth, we discovered that the first three manholes we opened were dry, and that there was low pressure on the fourth, writes Kristin Grydeland in an email to VG. She is an information consultant at the Drammen region fire department.
Bø Sommarland has closed Sommarlandelva and the surf wave "Flow Rider" indefinitely. The reason is that a large crack has been discovered in the subsurface of the "Flow Rider," writes Varden. Daily manager Jarand Olsen tells the newspaper that they are working urgently to repair the damage.
The police and Main Rescue Centre have deployed large resources to search for two foreign tourists who failed to show up at the agreed time at Nørdstedalseter in Breheimen in Luster yesterday. Rescue helicopters, police helicopters, police patrols and volunteers have been mobilized to search for the tourists. The police state that they are searching in a larger area, and that they are searching with rescue personnel from Innlandet and rescue helicopters from Oslo and Florø.
Two people have been arrested for assaulting a man in his 30s in Lillestrøm during the night into Tuesday. The man was examined by medical personnel and does not appear to be seriously injured. Police responded after receiving a report of a fight involving three people at a restaurant in Lillestrøm city center, according to operations manager Gisle Lindheim Sveen in the East Police District.
Monday evening, police received a report of drone flying within the prohibited zone of Hammerfest Airport. Two foreign tourists have admitted to using a drone and have received a fine of 12,000 kroner, reports operations manager Øyvind Johnson Holsbrekken in Finnmark Police District. Police have seized the drone.
A hiking group in Moskodalen in Nordreisa is being evacuated by rescue helicopter after a rockslide has covered a hiking trail in the area, according to police. "We are coordinating the evacuation of hikers and assessing the slide area," writes operations manager Roy Nagel-Stangnes at Troms police district in the police log. Police and the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate advise against all travel into Moskodalen until further notice.
The last mail flight route is being shut down. This is reported by the online newspaper Frifagbevegelse. On June 26, the last mail plane, operated by Polish SprintAir, flew between Tromsø and Oslo.
At seven o'clock, the police report that the girls are in good condition. The fire department writes that they were picked up by a boat. The emergency services mobilized to Ranvikholmen south of Tofte with large resources following the report.
Recovered missile debris highlights the operational impact of the AGM-188A Rusty Dagger, Ukraine’s high-survivability, long-range strike weapon. On June 6, Russian military forces recovered a Controlled Reception Pattern Antenna (CRPA) from missile wreckage found inside Russia. The antenna, sourced back to Zone 5 Technologies — a company recently purchased by Norway’s Kongsberg — by an ...
Swedish pop band Roxette's North American 40th anniversary tour has been cancelled by Live Nation USA due to logistical challenges and significantly increased costs, with ticket holders set to receive refunds.
A 17-year-old Norwegian tourist was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Marbella, Spain, after the driver fled the scene. Norwegian police confirmed the death and said Spanish authorities are investigating with no current suspects identified.
An intoxicated man in Drammen, Norway, threatened people and police with a gun, abused two dogs, and damaged a police car before being arrested. Authorities say multiple charges will be filed.
Save Ullevål Hospital warns that patients needing overnight stays at the National Hospital are being placed in private hotels located in natural areas, highlighting concerns over patient safety and inadequate accommodation planning.
Equinor and Aker-BP shares experienced significant declines on the Oslo Stock Exchange, coinciding with an overall drop in oil prices, which have decreased by 8.5 percent since Friday.
An opinion piece discusses how technology like VAR in football may not always lead to better decisions, suggesting that higher precision can sometimes reduce fairness for referees and the public.
A woman in her 40s was found dead at Vangsvatnet in Norway after a passerby discovered the body on Sunday afternoon. Police have launched an investigation and confirmed that an autopsy will be performed.
Oil prices dropped 5.58 percent to $91.38 per barrel as Asian markets opened lower on Monday, driven by fading fears of US-Iran conflict and growing optimism about potential diplomatic talks between the two nations.
Police in Oslo arrested two individuals and detained two others following an incident where a group armed with knives chased a person. Authorities seized a knife, a machete, and a soft gun at the scene, but no injuries were reported.
Emergency services responded to the Quality Hotel Edvard Grieg in Bergen, Norway after smoke was reported from a hotel room. The hotel was evacuated while firefighters investigated and found an overheated electrical installation as the source of the smoke. No one was injured, and guests were later allowed to return.
Norway's Chief of Defence Eirik Kristoffersen wrote on Facebook that neither he nor his spouse was asked before a person made a statement during a meeting, though further details are not provided.
Police responded to a report in Ilseng near Hamar where children or youths placed stones on the railway track of the Dovrebanen, forcing a train to stop. The stones were large enough to potentially damage the train, prompting a cleanup by Bane Nor personnel.
A person was found dead outdoors in Hammerfest, Norway, on Sunday afternoon, according to police operations leader Jan Arne Pettersen. Authorities have not released further details at this time.
Antidoping Norway is investigating a doping case from last year that made world headlines after it was caused by artificial grass, but the case remains unsolved as investigators search for a clear explanation.
A woman was found seriously injured in a residential building in Nærbø on Sunday afternoon and was taken to the hospital. A man was arrested at the scene.
An attack in Berlin targeted people celebrating love and diversity, leaving many in the LGBTQ+ community feeling fear and anger. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide expressed shock and solidarity with the victims.
Following a fire in Krokstadelva in Drammen, Norway, nearly 3.8 million kroner has been raised for the fire victims through community fundraising efforts.
An article describes the annual astronomy photography competition hosted by the Royal Museums Greenwich, showcasing stunning images of celestial phenomena captured by photographers from around the world, including views of the Milky Way, lunar eclipses, auroras, and distant galaxies. The winning images will be exhibited at the National Maritime Museum in London.
A woman in her 30s has died in a horse riding accident in Innlandet, Norway, after reportedly colliding with an obstacle. Despite life-saving attempts by emergency responders, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are investigating the incident and a local crisis team is supporting those affected.
A kayaker fell into the Teigdalselva river in Voss, Norway, and was rescued by emergency services. The injured but conscious individual was being transported to hospital on stretchers, though dense forest and challenging terrain complicated the operation.
A kayak accident occurred on the Teigdalselva river in Voss, Norway. The person involved has reached shore, and emergency services are responding to the scene.
The Meteorological Institute has issued an orange fire warning for forest fires in Telemark and parts of Agder, indicating a high risk until sufficient rainfall occurs. Large areas may be impacted, and people are advised against open flames.
A fire in an electric car on the E18 highway in Oslo led to the closure of Mosseveien in both directions overnight. Emergency services responded to the scene, and fortunately no one was injured. The road was reopened just before 7 a.m.
An electric car caught fire on the E18 section of Mosseveien in Oslo overnight, closing the road in both directions. Emergency services confirmed no injuries, but the fire department expects to spend an extended period extinguishing the blaze, keeping the road closed until further notice.
The residential area of Hurumhalvøya, known for its sea views and recreational opportunities, is reportedly under threat, according to local resident Marit Ingebrigtsen from Røyken.
A woman in her 40s was rushed to the hospital in Skien after falling off an e-scooter late Saturday evening. She was found unconscious and bleeding from the head, and police confirmed it was a single-vehicle accident with no other parties involved.
Emergency services are responding to a serious accident involving an electric scooter rider who fell and is now unconscious and bleeding from the head.
Arne Ringstad from Rakkestad, Norway, was awarded the King's Medal of Honour for his lifelong civic service, after reportedly choosing duty over personal love.
Klokka 21.05 har nødetatene kommet i kontakt med en person som lå i vannet. Han er i god behold og redningsaksjonen er avsluttet. 20.50 rykket nødetatene ut til Sandefjordsfjorden etter det hadde blitt gjort observasjoner av en person som lå på et brett ute i fjorden.
Frankrikes statsminister Sébastien Lecornu advarer om at skogbrannsituasjonen kan forverre seg igjen lørdag kveld. – Den plutselige endringen i værforholdene har endret dynamikken i brannen drastisk. Etter en liten bedring i går kveld og i morges, er værmeldingen nok en gang ugunstig.
– I disse timene hvor flammene setter landet vårt på prøve, avslører Frankrike hva det er: et samlet folk som står skulder ved skulder, skriver Frankrikes president Emmanuel Macron på X. Han takker for bidrag og støtte fra flere europeiske land. – Vi vil gjenoppbygge, vi vil reparere og vi vil være til stede så lenge det er nødvendig, skriver han.
Lørdag ettermiddag er er over 250 000 mennesker evakuert som følge av brannene i Spania og Frankrike. Det spanske innenriksdepartementet opplyser at én person har mistet livet i brannene. Mannen omkom i byen Manises i Valencia-regionen øst i Spania.
An opinion piece argues that while women tend to show greater concern about climate issues than men, increased female representation in parliament does not necessarily result in stronger climate policies.
Skogbrannen i Frankrike nærmer seg nå Bordeaux igjen og ligger lørdag ettermiddag om lag 30 kilometer fra byen, melder Le Figaro. På en pressebriefing lørdag ettermiddag opplyste myndighetene i departementet Gironde, der Bordeaux er hovedbyen, at 140 hus så langt er ødelagt og at 167 000 mennesker er evakuert. – Denne brannen er fortsatt farlig.
Politiet har fått melding om en båt som driver i vannet. – Det ligger en åre i båten og en åre i vannet, opplyser operasjonsleder Ståle Olstad Fuglaas. Nødetatene er straks ved stedet.
A construction worker fell approximately six meters from a rooftop onto a concrete floor on Saturday afternoon, prompting emergency responders to deploy a rescue helicopter and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation at the scene.
A major fire at Stenseth in Krokstadelva last Friday left 180 people homeless, with residents currently accommodated in Drammen hotels while municipal authorities and insurance companies work to secure permanent housing.
The funeral of Olaf Tufte will be held at Horten Church on July 31st and will be broadcast in full on NRK, as confirmed by the family's spokesman Per Eftang.
I Frankrike blir nå tre forsteder vest for Bordeaux evakuert på grunn av skogbrannen, som i flere dager har spredd seg i Gironde-distriktet sørvest i Frankrike. Det påvirker også flyplassen, som ligger i en av forstedene. Le Figaro skriver at rundt 70.000 innbyggere mottok evakueringsordren.
Belgisk politi opplyser at de har pågrepet en kvinne som har jobbet som praktikant ved et Nato-anlegg i Belgia. Kvinnen, som er canadisk med kinesisk opprinnelse, er siktet for spionasje. – Hun er mistenkt for å spionere på vegne av et tredjeland og for å være medlem av en kriminell organisasjon, heter det i uttalelsen fra politiet, som er gjengitt av nyhetsbyrået Reuters.
On World Drowning Prevention Day, Norway's Sea Rescue Society warns of a sharp increase in drowning deaths, with July 2026 fatalities already matching the entire 2025 year total. Men over 60 are disproportionately affected, and many incidents occur silently without obvious signs of distress.
A descriptive passage about Arctic wildlife and landscape in the far northeast of Scandinavia, mentioning guillemots, gulls, and cormorants flying over tundra and cliffs in an almost uninhabited area.
EconomicYle News English (Finland)· Jul 24, 2026, 1:23 PM4MODERATE
Low water levels affecting hydroelectric capacity in Nordic countries, combined with Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions and a major energy sector corporate takeover, are likely to drive up electricity costs across Europe in the coming months.
The United States has imposed higher tariffs on Norway, which Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide described as 'completely unreasonable.' Tariff rates in the EU remain at 10 percent and are not expected to affect Swedish companies.
Norway Football Federation plans to file a formal complaint with FIFA over Trump’s alleged interference in Folarin Balogun’s World Cup eligibility decision.
The EU's foreign chief Kaja Kallas is seeking an explanation from the USA regarding tariffs imposed on goods from the union. She stated that the EU has adhered to the transatlantic trade agreement established last year. The Trump administration had previously placed tariffs of 10 to 12.5 percent on goods from 60 countries, with Norway being subject to the higher rate. Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide expressed his belief that there is no valid reason for these tariffs.
Norway's Foreign Minister, Espen Barth Eide, stated that the country strongly disagrees with the USA's unilateral use of tariffs against Norway and other nations.
Residents from Northern Norway are seeking refuge from bad weather on the Norrbotten coast, leading to record visitor numbers at Pite havsbad due to a rainy early summer.
A 14-year-old boy reported himself to the police after crashing a car into a ditch in Sunnhordland, Vestland, with a 15-year-old friend. The boy tested over the legal alcohol limit and had taken the car from home. The vehicle hit a sign but was reportedly traveling at low speed. Neither of the boys sustained injuries.
The United States has announced new tariff rates, increasing the tariff on Norwegian goods to 12.5 percent while keeping EU goods at 10 percent. This move places Norwegian businesses at a significant competitive disadvantage in the American market compared to their EU counterparts.
The Trump administration has imposed new tariffs ranging from 10 to 12.5 percent on goods from 60 countries, including Norway and the EU. These tariffs cover approximately 99 percent of all US imports, excluding items already subject to sector-specific rates, and take effect on Friday, coinciding with the expiration of an existing 10 percent global tariff.
Three escaped horses were seen in a residential area at Mortensrud in Oslo on Thursday evening. A resident discovered the herd while getting his mail. Another neighbor reported seeing the horses disappear down the street. A similar incident involving loose horses in a residential area occurred in Asker the previous day.
A couple named Ailene and Daylevon have lost their home in a fire in Drammen and will not receive any compensation because of an insurance oversight, despite having a mortgage of three million kronor.
Hradec Králové's footballers unexpectedly won 1-0 away against Norwegian Tromsö in the opening match of the Europa League's second round. Substitute Mick van Buren scored the winning goal towards the end of the game. Goalkeeper Adam Zadražil was also instrumental in the victory, saving a penalty when the score was still 0-0 and later making another crucial save.
An opinion writer argues that banning social media for children under 16 is insufficient policy, calling instead for fundamental improvements to how digital platforms are designed and governed.
The Norwegian Afghanistan Committee's country director has called on the international community to sustain support for Afghanistan and maintain engagement with its current authorities, while emphasizing the importance of dialogue on issues like girls' education and women's rights.
Popular campsites in Sweden's northern regions are operating at full capacity as Motor Week festivities in Lycksele, a football festival in Umeå, and rain-plagued Norwegian summer weather drive tourists northward seeking sunshine and recreation.
Norwegian police have given one person suspect status following a fire in Krokstadelva on Friday, though investigators have not yet determined the cause or confirmed any criminal wrongdoing. Kripos forensic teams will conduct investigations at the site.
Norwegian police have arrested two men in their 40s and 50s on suspicion of attempted murder in Vanse, Farsund, following an incident on July 16. Both have been remanded in custody for four weeks, including two weeks in complete isolation due to concern about evidence tampering.
An air ambulance responded to a traffic accident in Kragerø, Norway after a car veered off Ørvikveien; the road has been closed at the site while emergency medical personnel provide life-saving first aid to the injured.
A major fire in the Krokstadelva area of Drammen, Norway has been brought under control by rescue services. One person is being questioned in connection with the incident, though police have not yet filed formal criminal charges.
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Thick black smoke covered the area, located some 50 km (30 miles) west of Oslo, but there were no reports of casualties or people missing from the blaze, which hit a neighbourhood of terraced housing.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is visiting Drammen on Tuesday to meet evacuees and volunteers affected by a fire in the Krokstadelva area, and will conduct an inspection with the incident commander in the afternoon.
Norway's worst fire since World War II has devastated Drammen, a city southwest of Oslo, leaving around 400 residents homeless and sparking an outpouring of community support amid the wreckage.
A major fire in Drammen, Norway—described as the worst in modern times—is under investigation by police, who announced Saturday they have found no evidence of arson but have identified where the fire started.
A devastating fire swept through a residential row house area in Drammen, Norway, destroying homes and leaving 400 people homeless, though fortunately no fatalities or serious injuries were reported according to the municipal director.
Football icon Zlatan Ibrahimovic criticized England's World Cup results while also taking a jab at Norway, continuing his pattern of outspoken public commentary on international football.
Norwegian police have deployed to Malung, Sweden during Dance Band Week as part of an emerging cross-border law enforcement cooperation initiative enabled by European legislation, according to Fredrik Johansson, deputy chief of the Mora police district.
A commentary note on World Cup awards suggests that tournament performance often determines the Golden Ball (best player award) regardless of regular-season form.
Swedish meteorological authorities warn that early detection of forest fires is critical to preventing devastation, with the Värmland Aviation Club conducting aerial surveillance over forested regions including areas on the Norwegian border where fires are periodically observed.
The band Sakte, fallende has been named Young Jazz Musicians of the Year at Moldejazz, winning the Jazzintro competition and securing a festival tour and introductory program package from Norwegian Jazz Forum.
Police in Oslo responded to reports of loud bangs on St. Hanshaugen that were initially suspected to be gunshots but were determined to be paintball strikes. No injuries occurred and police found no danger to the public, though they plan to investigate who was responsible.
Two people were struck by a boat propeller in Drangedal, Norway, sustaining head and arm injuries. Emergency services including a rescue helicopter are responding to the scene, with both patients reported conscious.
Safe and Offshore Norway has accepted a voluntary wage board, bringing an end to the strike and lockout affecting the company. Normal operations are expected to resume as the labor dispute is resolved.
Norwegian football star Erling Braut Haaland failed to show up for an event attended by more than 100,000 Norwegians, choosing instead to travel to Sicily. A sociologist quoted in the report suggests the absence is unlikely to seriously damage his public reputation.
Festivităţile au fost magnifice luni, la Oslo, capitala Norvegiei, unde echipa naţională de fotbal a fost primită cu fast, scrie News.ro. Tocmai întorşi din Statele Unite, după eliminarea în sferturile de finală ale Cupei Mondiale din 2026 de Anglia (2-1 după prelungiri), jucătorii au fost primiţi de regele Harald înainte de a sărbători cu publicul în Piaţa Palatului Regal.
A disturbance at Norway's Mandal prison involving several inmates damaging property has prompted police response to assist prison staff. Prison officials have acknowledged awareness of the incident but declined further comment.
Norway's Petroleum Safety Authority has reversed a ban on new helicopters used by Equinor and Våre Energi, even though 169 employees have filed noise-related complaints and 129 cases are linked to tinnitus. The union argues the authority is effectively accepting preventable occupational hearing damage, while the regulator says voluntary participation and alternative transport mitigate the health risk.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre participated in a Paris summit with European leaders to discuss international support for Ukraine, ceasefire prospects, and possible post-conflict security arrangements. Norway reaffirmed its commitment to cooperate with European allies in supporting Ukraine's defense and future peace efforts.
A fire broke out aboard a leisure boat in Haugesund's Smedasundet area Sunday evening with six people aboard; emergency responders brought the blaze under control and all occupants were cleared by medical personnel with no apparent injuries.
OSLO: Norwegian Air menunaikan ‘janji’ media sosial dengan British Airways apabila menukar gambar profil Instagram kepada logo syarikat penerbangan Britain itu selama sehari selepas England menewaskan Norway 2-1 pada aksi suku akhir Piala Dunia, awal pagi tadi.
English national team manager Thomas Tuchel commented after a match against Norway that he wants to observe the team's true capabilities during training sessions.
Norway recorded 12 fatal traffic accidents in a single week from July 4–11, a notably high toll that alarmed traffic safety officials. Five of the deaths involved motorcycle riders, all men, with incidents spanning from Agder in the south to Nordland in the north.
Eastern Norway is bracing for an intense heat wave with temperatures exceeding 30°C next week, while forest fire warnings remain active across Southeast Norway despite recent rainfall.
En mann er pågrepet i Sarpsborg etter truende og aggressiv oppførsel, både i Frikirken i sentrum av byen og på bussterminalen. Politiet fikk melding om en person som truet med våpen. – Gjerningspersonen har vært inne i Frikirken, der har han truet med å skyte folk som var i kirken.
Bellingham scored twice on Saturday — an equaliser in the first half and the go-ahead goal in the third minute of extra time — to lift England past Norway 2-1 and into the World Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2018. We discuss the match with our guest Robbie Nock, lead commentator and journalist.
LOS ANGELES: England dan Argentina mengesahkan tempat ke separuh akhir Piala Dunia 2026 selepas menewaskan Norway dan Switzerland dalam aksi suku akhir yang penuh dramatik, hari ini.
MIAMI: Andreas Schjelderup menyifatkan beberapa keputusan pengadil ketika kekalahan Norway kepada England sebagai 'agak pahit' selepas mereka tersingkir daripada Piala Dunia 2026.
MIAMI: Erling Haaland percaya aksi cemerlang Norway di Piala Dunia 2026 mampu memberi inspirasi kepada generasi baharu walaupun impian mereka berakhir selepas tewas 2-1 kepada England menerusi masa tambahan pada suku akhir, awal pagi tadi.
MIAMI: Jersi Norway menjadi antara rekaan paling mencuri tumpuan di Piala Dunia 2026, ketika pasukan itu bersedia menghadapi England dalam aksi suku akhir.
Norway lost to England 1:2 in extra time, with Bellingham scoring twice. Argentina defeated Switzerland 3:1 in extra time, with Messi providing an assist.
MIAMI: Penyerang Norway, Alexander Sorloth menjadi sasaran kritikan peminat selepas kegagalan pasukannya meneruskan kemaraan dalam Piala Dunia 2026 susulan kekalahan dramatik kepada England.
MIAMI: England dan Norway terbabit dalam salah satu detik paling kontroversi pada Piala Dunia 2026 ketika masa tambahan suku akhir apabila penalti yang pada mulanya diberikan kepada 'Three Lions' akhirnya dibatalkan selepas semakan Video Bantuan Pengadil (VAR).
MIAMI: Pengendali Norway, Stale Solbakken tetap yakin bola terkena kabel kamera di atas padang sebelum Jude Bellingham menjaringkan gol penyamaan England pada aksi suku akhir Piala Dunia, awal pagi tadi.
Bellingham double fires England past Norway Jude Bellingham scored twice, including the extra-time winner, as England ground out a 2-1 victory over a battling Norway side at Miami Stadium on Saturday to reach the World Cup semi-finals for the fourth time. The teams were locked up 1-1 at the end of regulation time after Andreas […]
England beat Norway 2-1 in extra time on 12 July 2026 to reach the World Cup semifinals. Fans celebrated in London after a Jude Bellingham double sent the Three Lions through to face Argentina.
A workshop on 'Marine Debris And Microplastics Pollution: Assessment And Characterisation' was held in Thiruvananthapuram, directed by Andrew Booth from SINTEF Ocean, Norway.
MIAMI: Harry Kane terus mengukuhkan statusnya sebagai antara pemain terhebat dalam sejarah bola sepak England apabila menyamai rekod penampilan Wayne Rooney ketika aksi suku akhir Piala Dunia menentang Norway.
MIAMI: Pengendali Norway, Stale Solbakken gagal menyembunyikan kemarahannya selepas England menjaringkan gol penyamaan menjelang tamat babak pertama aksi suku akhir Piala Dunia di Stadium Hard Rock, Miami.
MIAMI: Legenda Sweden, Zlatan Ibrahimovic melancarkan kritikan pedas terhadap Noni Madueke selepas aksi hambar pemain itu pada babak pertama ketika England menentang Norway dalam suku akhir Piala Dunia di Miami.
England defeated Norway 2-1 after extra time in the World Cup quarter-finals, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice. England will face Argentina in the semi-finals.
MIAMI: Persekutuan Bolasepak Antarabangsa (FIFA) menegaskan tiada bukti menunjukkan bola terkena kabel kamera sebelum Jude Bellingham menjaringkan gol penyamaan ketika England menewaskan Norway 2-1 dalam masa tambahan pada suku akhir Piala Dunia, awal pagi tadi.
OSLO: Walaupun kecewa selepas tewas kepada England, ribuan penyokong Norway membanjiri jalan-jalan di Oslo awal pagi Ahad bagi meraikan kempen bersejarah pasukan negara pada Piala Dunia 2026.
MIAMI: England jelas lega apabila gol kedua Norway dibatalkan selepas semakan Video Bantuan Pengadil (VAR) mendapati Erling Haaland melakukan kekasaran sebelum sepakan penjuru diambil dalam aksi suku akhir Piala Dunia di Miami.
MIAMI: Jude Bellingham sekali lagi membuktikan dirinya dalam kelompok terbaik dunia apabila menjadi watak utama kemenangan 2-1 England ke atas Norway pada suku akhir Piala Dunia.
Police in Øvre Eiker, Norway, conducted a search operation for a missing man, involving both land and water searches with volunteer assistance. The active search ended at 02:00, but investigations continue.
MIAMI: Pengendali England, Thomas Tuchel mengakui pasukannya bernasib baik selepas menewaskan Norway 2-1 dalam masa tambahan untuk mara ke separuh akhir Piala Dunia.
Norway's Erling Haaland sits third with seven goals after his country's quarter-final exit to England, ending his chances of challenging for the award. The post Mbappe and Messi remain level as Golden Boot race heads into World Cup semi-finals first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News .
PoliticalSouth China Morning Post· Jul 12, 2026, 6:24 AM3LOW
Many bars, restaurants and shopping centres in Hong Kong have enjoyed brisk business thanks to the football World Cup, with top nightlife district Lan Kwai Fong recording an up to 70 per cent jump in patronage for this year’s big matches. Lan Kwai Fong Group chairman Allan Zeman told the South China Morning Post that he had joined football fans in the entertainment district in Central for the England-Norway game in the early hours of Sunday morning. “It’s [been] a crazy night.
Following the Norway vs England World Cup match, Norwegian cities experienced widespread public disturbances, drunkenness, and violent incidents, with police making ejections and using pepper spray in some cases.
England defeated Norway 2-1 after extra time in a football match, with Erling Haaland's father criticizing referee Clement Turpin for poor officiating.
A car with three occupants drove off the road and into Tyssedalsvatnet in western Norway. The 18-year-old driver was airlifted to hospital and is suspected of driving under the influence.
A car drove off the road and onto a slope in Tvedestrand, Agder, early Saturday morning, trapping one person inside. Emergency services, including police and air ambulance, responded to the scene.
A person was found unconscious outside an emergency clinic in Skien, Norway, following a reported fight. The individual was taken to the hospital, and one person has been arrested.
MIAMI: Ezri Konsa diberikan peranan di posisi pertahanan kanan England bagi menggantikan Jarell Quansah yang digantung perlawanan dalam aksi suku akhir Piala Dunia 2026 menentang Norway, awal pagi ini.
Norway lost 2-1 to England in extra time, following a very tight match, in the quarterfinals of the World Cup. We met with Norwegian supporters to ask them what they thought of their team's performance throughout the competition.
Jude Bellingham scored twice as England staged an extra-time escape act to defeat Norway 2-1 on Saturday and book their place in the World Cup semi-finals. The post Bellingham double as ‘lucky’ England beat Norway to reach World Cup semi-finals appeared first on Vanguard News .
Norway's match against England in the World Cup quarterfinals surprised fans by being a midfielders' duel rather than a showcase of star strikers Erling Haaland and Harry Kane.
Striker Erling Haaland said this Saturday (11) that Norway's historic campaign in the 2026 World Cup allowed putting his country "on the map," despite the elimination after the 2-1 defeat in extra time to England, in the quarterfinals. Read more (07/11/2026 - 23h07)