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Support for Mette-Marit as Queen of Norway rises in new poll

Support for Mette-Marit as Queen of Norway has increased, a new survey shows.

Marius Borg Høiby rape case to be retried by Court of Appeal

The rape verdict against Marius Borg Høiby will be taken up by the Court of Appeal, Borgarting Court of Appeal announced according to media.

Kremlin says US missile systems in Norway threaten Russia

Russia criticizes Norway's deployment of American missile systems in Trøndelag, in central Norway.

Norway seizes Russian ship off Svalbard at Naftogaz’s request

Norway has seized a Russian ship off Svalbard at the request of the state-owned Ukrainian gas company Naftogaz.

Norway teen arrested over alleged axe attack plot against preschool

A 16-year-old boy is in custody in Norway on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack with an axe and a knife on a preschool.

British spy plane used Norwegian air base to monitor Russia’s Kola Peninsula for first time since the 1950s

For the first time since the 1950s, a Norwegian air base has been used as a base for espionage against the Russian Kola Peninsula.

Drammen fire leaves more than 100 homes destroyed, evacuates 400 residents

A perfect storm of heat, prolonged drought, wind and densely built-up housing likely caused the fire in Drammen, Norway, to spread so quickly. It looks like a war zone, says the chairman of the Drammen municipal council at a press conference.

Norwegian parties open to World Cup bid after historic national team run

Several Norwegian parties are open to hosting the World Cup and European Football Championships in the country. Venstre is positive about Norway hosting major sporting events, including the World Cup, party leader Guri Melby tells Aftenposten.

Norwegian Princess Ingrid Alexandra to stand in for Crown Prince Haakon

Norway's Crown Prince Haakon has canceled scheduled events due to his wife Mette-Marit's illness. The Norwegian parliament is now opening its doors to allow his daughter, Ingrid Alexandra, to lead the government in his absence.

The Bonus Prince risks prison - the verdict will be handed down today

Some 40 charges, a seven-week trial, and massive media coverage. Today the verdict comes in the case against Norway's "bonus prince" Marius Borg Høiby. He faces a long prison sentence if convicted.

Crown Prince Haakon changes schedule to support Mette-Marit

Norway's Crown Prince Haakon is skipping a government meeting at the palace on Friday because his wife, Mette-Marit, is ill.

Man suspected of 13 assaults in the Oslo area

A man in the Oslo area is suspected of at least 13 cases of rape, violence and threatening behavior, Norwegian media report.

Three tourists killed in boat accident in Kristiansund, western Norway

No ankle cuffs for Høiby - he calls decision absurd

Norway's "bonus prince" Marius Borg Høiby will not be allowed to serve the rest of his prison sentence in ankle shackles, the Oslo District Court has announced. Høiby calls the decision "absurd and unreasonable" in an opinion piece.

Norwegian bonus prince requests release from custody

Norway's so-called "bonus prince," Marius Borg Høiby, has formally requested to be released from custody.

The "Bonus Prince" Marius Borg Høiby admits to new crimes

The Norwegian "bonus prince", Marius Borg Høiby, is being charged with new crimes, Aftenposten reports. He has admitted to the crimes.

Immunity lifted for Epstein-linked Jagland

The Council of Europe has decided to lift the legal immunity of former secretary general Thorbjørn Jagland, Aftenposten reports.

Høiby in tears in court: What the hell does that have to do with the case?

Norwegian "bonus prince" Marius Borg Høiby was pressed in court about Googling the word "rape" and about searches for pornography featuring sleeping women. "As I said yesterday, I have searched for a lot of strange things," he said.

Høiby googled his name and the word rape

Long before Marius Borg Høiby was suspected of rape, he searched for the definition of rape online, Aftenposten reports.

What has happened in the case around bonus prince Marius Borg Høiby

When Marius Borg Høiby appears in court now, it is the first time in Norwegian history that a person with such close ties to the royal family has been charged with a crime. This is what happened:

The bonus prince's trial begins - he could get 16 years

From royal parties and diplomatic passports to the defendant's dock in Oslo District Court. Now the trial of Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son, Marius Borg Høiby, begins, accused of four counts of rape, among other charges. The indictment against the "bonus prince" shakes an already wounded Norwegian royal family.

What has happened around bonus prince Marius Borg Høiby

When Marius Borg Høiby appears in court on Tuesday, it will be the first time in Norwegian history that a person with such close ties to the royal family has been charged in a criminal case. Here's what happened:

Støre on Mette-Marit: Bad judgment

Crown Princess Mette-Marit is facing increasing criticism in Norway after revelations about her extensive contacts with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “The Crown Princess herself has said that she has shown poor judgment, and I agree with that,” writes Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Crown Princess Mette-Marit to Epstein: Paris is good for infidelity

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has had extensive contact with the now-deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, several media outlets reported. Among other things, she asked Epstein if it would be "inappropriate" to suggest a picture of naked women to his then-15-year-old son.