Norway

Country Norway
Capital Oslo
Continent Europe
Currency Norwegian krone(NOK)
Languages Bokmal Norwegian, Nynorsk Norwegian, Northern Sami, Lule Sami, Kven & Southern Sami

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Introduction

Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off following the adoption of Christianity by King Olav TRYGGVASON in 994. Conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occurred over the next several decades. In 1397, Norway was absorbed into a union with Denmark that lasted more than four centuries. In 1814, Norwegians resisted the cession of their country to Sweden and adopted a new constitution. Sweden then invaded Norway but agreed to let Norway keep its constitution in return for accepting the union under a Swedish king. Rising nationalism throughout the 19th century led to a 1905 referendum granting Norway independence. Although Norway remained neutral in World War I, it suffered heavy losses to its shipping. Norway proclaimed its neutrality at the outset of World War II, but was nonetheless occupied for five years by Nazi Germany (1940-45). In 1949, neutrality was abandoned and Norway became a member of NATO. Discovery of oil and gas in adjacent waters in the late 1960s boosted Norway's economic fortunes. The current focus is on containing spending on the extensive welfare system and planning for the time when petroleum reserves are depleted. In referenda held in 1972 and 1994, Norway rejected joining the EU.

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Norway makes one of biggest North Sea discoveries in a decade - The TelegraphNorway makes one of biggest North Sea discoveries in a decade  The Telegraph

No Food, No Water, a Broken Leg: How a Hiker Survived a Harrowing Week in the Wild - The New York TimesNo Food, No Water, a Broken Leg: How a Hiker Survived a Harrowing Week in the Wild  The New York Times

Norway's giant fund in election crosshairs over Israel investments - ReutersNorway's giant fund in election crosshairs over Israel investments  Reuters

Greta Thunberg, Activists Block Norway Oil Refinery In Protest - NDTVGreta Thunberg, Activists Block Norway Oil Refinery In Protest  NDTV

In Norway we see ourselves as ethically virtuous – so why is our oil wealth enabling genocide? | Sindre Bangstad - The GuardianIn Norway we see ourselves as ethically virtuous – so why is our oil wealth enabling genocide? | Sindre Bangstad  The Guardian

Scania to deliver its first electric buses to Norway - electrive.comScania to deliver its first electric buses to Norway  electrive.com

Russian defector soldier ran across the border to Norway - The Barents ObserverRussian defector soldier ran across the border to Norway  The Barents Observer

Norway to donate profits vs. Israel to Gaza aid - ESPN IndiaNorway to donate profits vs. Israel to Gaza aid  ESPN India

India-Norway workshop at Bhavnagar discusses collaborative solutions for safer and greener ship recycling - ET InfraIndia-Norway workshop at Bhavnagar discusses collaborative solutions for safer and greener ship recycling  ET Infra

Stranded and injured, he drank his own urine to survive in the wild. Here’s how an American hiker made it home - CNNStranded and injured, he drank his own urine to survive in the wild. Here’s how an American hiker made it home  CNN

Northern Lights: a CO2 transport and storage project to reduce industrial emissions in Europe - TotalEnergies.comNorthern Lights: a CO2 transport and storage project to reduce industrial emissions in Europe  TotalEnergies.com

Son of Norway’s crown princess charged with rape, domestic violence - Al JazeeraSon of Norway’s crown princess charged with rape, domestic violence  Al Jazeera

Norway royal scandal: Son of crown princess charged with 4 counts of rape, 28 other offences | Trending - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesNorway royal scandal: Son of crown princess charged with 4 counts of rape, 28 other offences | Trending - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Norway’s wealth fund excludes 6 more Israeli companies linked to West Bank, Gaza - The Times of IsraelNorway’s wealth fund excludes 6 more Israeli companies linked to West Bank, Gaza  The Times of Israel

Tabligh stall held in Oslo, Norway - Al HakamTabligh stall held in Oslo, Norway  Al Hakam

Marius Borg Høiby: Son of Norway's crown princess charged with rape and abuse - BBCMarius Borg Høiby: Son of Norway's crown princess charged with rape and abuse  BBC

Norway expands fish feed monitoring to include emerging contaminants in 2024 - Aquafeed.comNorway expands fish feed monitoring to include emerging contaminants in 2024  Aquafeed.com

Son of Norway’s crown princess indicted - CNNSon of Norway’s crown princess indicted  CNN

Europe’s rich watch Norway’s election debate on wealth taxes - Financial TimesEurope’s rich watch Norway’s election debate on wealth taxes  Financial Times

Dolny Kubin 2025: Get to know Norway - Paralympic.orgDolny Kubin 2025: Get to know Norway  Paralympic.org

Norway Oil Output Hits Highest in a Decade - RigzoneNorway Oil Output Hits Highest in a Decade  Rigzone

Son of Norway’s Crown Princess charged with 32 crimes, including 4 rape cases: Who is Marius Borg Høiby? - The Times of IndiaSon of Norway’s Crown Princess charged with 32 crimes, including 4 rape cases: Who is Marius Borg Høiby?  The Times of India

Marius Borg Hoiby, Son of Norway Crown Princess, Faces 32 Charges Including Rape, Domestic Violence - NDTVMarius Borg Hoiby, Son of Norway Crown Princess, Faces 32 Charges Including Rape, Domestic Violence  NDTV

Son of Norway’s crown princess charged with four counts of rape - The GuardianSon of Norway’s crown princess charged with four counts of rape  The Guardian

Son of Norway princess accused of rape, faces 10 yrs in jail | 5 things to know | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesSon of Norway princess accused of rape, faces 10 yrs in jail | 5 things to know | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Norway royal scandal: Crown princess’s son Marius Borg Hoiby charged with four rapes, violence; prosecuto - The Times of IndiaNorway royal scandal: Crown princess’s son Marius Borg Hoiby charged with four rapes, violence; prosecuto  The Times of India

Trump dialed Norway to ask for the Nobel peace prize – no it’s not a fake news - financialexpress.comTrump dialed Norway to ask for the Nobel peace prize – no it’s not a fake news  financialexpress.com

Aker BP Declares Significant Discovery in Norway's Yggdrasil - RigzoneAker BP Declares Significant Discovery in Norway's Yggdrasil  Rigzone

Norway's KLP saw retail outflows in H1 due to financial turmoil - AMWatchNorway's KLP saw retail outflows in H1 due to financial turmoil  AMWatch

Norway royals to continue official duties amid stepson's rape trial, crown prince says - ReutersNorway royals to continue official duties amid stepson's rape trial, crown prince says  Reuters

Norway stocks higher at close of trade; Oslo OBX up 0.40% - Investing.comNorway stocks higher at close of trade; Oslo OBX up 0.40%  Investing.com

Norway wealth fund excludes six Israeli companies linked to West Bank, Gaza - ReutersNorway wealth fund excludes six Israeli companies linked to West Bank, Gaza  Reuters

Prosecutors indict the son of Norway’s crown princess on multiple counts including rape - CNNProsecutors indict the son of Norway’s crown princess on multiple counts including rape  CNN

India-Norway strengthen blue economy ties at Monaco Marine conference - NewsonairIndia-Norway strengthen blue economy ties at Monaco Marine conference  Newsonair

Norway T20I Tri-Series 2025 matches, scorecards, preview, points table, news, videos and statistics - Cricbuzz.comNorway T20I Tri-Series 2025 matches, scorecards, preview, points table, news, videos and statistics  Cricbuzz.com

Gas: TTF rallies on Norway maintenance risks – ING - MitradeGas: TTF rallies on Norway maintenance risks – ING  Mitrade

Son of Norway's crown princess charged with rape and domestic violence - ReutersSon of Norway's crown princess charged with rape and domestic violence  Reuters

Norway pledges more direct funding to support Indigenous peoples in Brazil - MongabayNorway pledges more direct funding to support Indigenous peoples in Brazil  Mongabay

US Military Logistics Leadership Visited the Northern Nordic Region - High North NewsUS Military Logistics Leadership Visited the Northern Nordic Region  High North News

Scandal hits Norway royals, crown princess’ son charged with 32 offences including 4 rapes - financialexpress.comScandal hits Norway royals, crown princess’ son charged with 32 offences including 4 rapes  financialexpress.com

Development Co-operation Profiles: Norway - OECDDevelopment Co-operation Profiles: Norway  OECD

NIBIO assesses Norway’s proposed phosphorus quota - Open Access GovernmentNIBIO assesses Norway’s proposed phosphorus quota  Open Access Government

Norway soccer federation says it will donate profits from Israel game to humanitarian work in Gaza - Press Trust of IndiaNorway soccer federation says it will donate profits from Israel game to humanitarian work in Gaza  Press Trust of India

The Hidden Cost of Norway’s $2 Trillion Fortune - BloombergThe Hidden Cost of Norway’s $2 Trillion Fortune  Bloomberg

Norway's Oil and Gas Production Tops Forecasts - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comNorway's Oil and Gas Production Tops Forecasts  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Son of Norway princess charged with four rapes: Prosecutor - The Economic TimesSon of Norway princess charged with four rapes: Prosecutor  The Economic Times

Greta Thunberg and climate activists block Norway oil refinery - Le Monde.frGreta Thunberg and climate activists block Norway oil refinery  Le Monde.fr

Son of Norway's crown princess charged with rape and assault - NBC NewsSon of Norway's crown princess charged with rape and assault  NBC News

Norway Oil Output Hits Highest in a Decade on New Equinor Field - BloombergNorway Oil Output Hits Highest in a Decade on New Equinor Field  Bloomberg

Princess of Norway to break 600-year-old tradition as brother is charged with 32 offences - tyla.comPrincess of Norway to break 600-year-old tradition as brother is charged with 32 offences  tyla.com

Aker BP Finds More Oil at Big Project Offshore Norway - energyintel.comAker BP Finds More Oil at Big Project Offshore Norway  energyintel.com

Equinor's New Fields Boost Norway's Oil Production to Record Level - Yahoo FinanceEquinor's New Fields Boost Norway's Oil Production to Record Level  Yahoo Finance

Son of Norway princess charged with four rapes - France 24Son of Norway princess charged with four rapes  France 24

Norway’s $2 Trillion Fund to Sell Off More Israeli Companies - BloombergNorway’s $2 Trillion Fund to Sell Off More Israeli Companies  Bloomberg

Norway Royal Scandal: Crown Princess' Son Charged With Rape, Assault In 32-Count Indictment - News18Norway Royal Scandal: Crown Princess' Son Charged With Rape, Assault In 32-Count Indictment  News18

Norway Forms New Brigade to Monitor Border with Russia - uatv.uaNorway Forms New Brigade to Monitor Border with Russia  uatv.ua

Prices maintain firmer levels as market eyes Norway supply - TradingViewPrices maintain firmer levels as market eyes Norway supply  TradingView

Russian hackers seized control of Norwegian dam, spy chief says - The GuardianRussian hackers seized control of Norwegian dam, spy chief says  The Guardian

France Joins with Spain, Italy, Greece, Portugal, and Norway to Set European Tourism to Unmatched Heights with Game-Changing Hidden Destinations, Here’s What You Should Know About Each of Them Right Now - Travel And Tour WorldFrance Joins with Spain, Italy, Greece, Portugal, and Norway to Set European Tourism to Unmatched Heights with Game-Changing Hidden Destinations, Here’s What You Should Know About Each of Them Right Now  Travel And Tour World

Blue Moon secures $140m for Norway copper mine - KallanishBlue Moon secures $140m for Norway copper mine  Kallanish

Norway to donate profits vs. Israel to Gaza aid - ESPNNorway to donate profits vs. Israel to Gaza aid  ESPN

Norway doubles down with new Arctic brigade - EuractivNorway doubles down with new Arctic brigade  Euractiv

Norway production up in July, NOD says - Oil & Gas JournalNorway production up in July, NOD says  Oil & Gas Journal

Norway stocks higher at close of trade; Oslo OBX up 0.87% - Investing.comNorway stocks higher at close of trade; Oslo OBX up 0.87%  Investing.com

Trump told Norwegian minister he wants Nobel Prize, newspaper says - ReutersTrump told Norwegian minister he wants Nobel Prize, newspaper says  Reuters

Norway's DNO resumes oil output from Kurdistan fields after drone strikes - TradingViewNorway's DNO resumes oil output from Kurdistan fields after drone strikes  TradingView

Pair Finishes Third Leg of ‘5athlon’ From Norway To South Africa - Explorersweb »Pair Finishes Third Leg of ‘5athlon’ From Norway To South Africa  Explorersweb »

Introducing Stargate Norway - OpenAIIntroducing Stargate Norway  OpenAI

Norway sees strongest week yet for fresh salmon exports in 2025 - Undercurrent NewsNorway sees strongest week yet for fresh salmon exports in 2025  Undercurrent News

Parts of Europe are suspending postal shipments to the US — and your order may not arrive - Business InsiderParts of Europe are suspending postal shipments to the US — and your order may not arrive  Business Insider

Aker BP Makes Large Oil Discovery at Multi-Field Project in Norway's North Sea - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comAker BP Makes Large Oil Discovery at Multi-Field Project in Norway's North Sea  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Norway’s mainland economy grows faster than expected in Q2 - Investing.comNorway’s mainland economy grows faster than expected in Q2  Investing.com

Norway considers selling stakes in international companies over West Bank activities - Financial TimesNorway considers selling stakes in international companies over West Bank activities  Financial Times

Norway central bank keeps rate on hold, eyes cut this year - ReutersNorway central bank keeps rate on hold, eyes cut this year  Reuters

In Norway, Are ‘Coolcations’ Taking a Toll? - The New York TimesIn Norway, Are ‘Coolcations’ Taking a Toll?  The New York Times

Norway oil output hits 10-year high - qazinform.comNorway oil output hits 10-year high  qazinform.com

Norway Establishes New Brigade in the North - High North NewsNorway Establishes New Brigade in the North  High North News

Israel hits back at Norway in Gaza cash row with whale hunting jibe - The TelegraphIsrael hits back at Norway in Gaza cash row with whale hunting jibe  The Telegraph

Crown Prince Haakon of Norway Breaks Silence After Stepson Is Accused of Rape and Faces 32 Charges - People.comCrown Prince Haakon of Norway Breaks Silence After Stepson Is Accused of Rape and Faces 32 Charges  People.com

Will financial pressure shift Israel's Gaza war stance? - DWWill financial pressure shift Israel's Gaza war stance?  DW

Polestar Gains Traction in Norway with New Mixed Business Model - eletric-vehicles.comPolestar Gains Traction in Norway with New Mixed Business Model  eletric-vehicles.com

Trump reportedly called Norwegian minister ‘out of the blue’ to ask about Nobel prize - The GuardianTrump reportedly called Norwegian minister ‘out of the blue’ to ask about Nobel prize  The Guardian

Japan, Malaysia, Norway, Azerbaijan, Thailand, India, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, and More Make the Ultimate 2025 Travel Bucket List for Indian Adventurers - Travel And Tour WorldJapan, Malaysia, Norway, Azerbaijan, Thailand, India, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, and More Make the Ultimate 2025 Travel Bucket List for Indian Adventurers  Travel And Tour World

Designey Doormats, Borne From an Industrial Laundry in Norway - Core77Designey Doormats, Borne From an Industrial Laundry in Norway  Core77

Thailand urges Norway to review mine-clearing aid to Cambodia amid border concerns - Pattaya MailThailand urges Norway to review mine-clearing aid to Cambodia amid border concerns  Pattaya Mail

Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Friday - The Local NorwayToday in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Friday  The Local Norway

NASA Welcomes Norway as 55th Nation to Sign Artemis Accords - NASA (.gov)NASA Welcomes Norway as 55th Nation to Sign Artemis Accords  NASA (.gov)

Injured hiker ate grass, drank urine to survive 6 days in Norwegian wild - The Washington PostInjured hiker ate grass, drank urine to survive 6 days in Norwegian wild  The Washington Post

Ten countries with the most islands in the world - Businessday NGTen countries with the most islands in the world  Businessday NG

How sparsely populated Norway amassed $1.8 trillion - FortuneHow sparsely populated Norway amassed $1.8 trillion  Fortune

Terakraft and Neurophos deploy AI hardware at data center in Norway - BeBeez InternationalTerakraft and Neurophos deploy AI hardware at data center in Norway  BeBeez International

Son of Norway’s crown princess charged with rape, sexual abuse - The Washington PostSon of Norway’s crown princess charged with rape, sexual abuse  The Washington Post

Norway salmon prices up again – is the worst over? - Fish FarmerNorway salmon prices up again – is the worst over?  Fish Farmer

'Tesla shame' bypasses Norway as sales jump despite Musk's politics - Reuters'Tesla shame' bypasses Norway as sales jump despite Musk's politics  Reuters

Norway, Chile salmon prices flatten out with upside for larger sizes, Scots correct - Undercurrent NewsNorway, Chile salmon prices flatten out with upside for larger sizes, Scots correct  Undercurrent News

Male king crab fetches higher ex-vessel prices in Norway, females lose ground - Undercurrent NewsMale king crab fetches higher ex-vessel prices in Norway, females lose ground  Undercurrent News

Digital 2025: Norway - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Norway  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

Bethel man reportedly barricades himself in standoff with Norway police - newscentermaine.comBethel man reportedly barricades himself in standoff with Norway police  newscentermaine.com

Trump cold-called Norwegian minister to ask about Nobel Peace Prize - politico.euTrump cold-called Norwegian minister to ask about Nobel Peace Prize  politico.eu

Tourists in Norway Can Now Enjoy Sustainable Travel with New Electric Buses Serving Key Destinations - Travel And Tour WorldTourists in Norway Can Now Enjoy Sustainable Travel with New Electric Buses Serving Key Destinations  Travel And Tour World