Oslo

The latest local news from Oslo, in English.

8 Sept

Norway's Wealth Tax Debate Heats Up Ahead of Election

Norway's rare wealth tax is one of the election's major stumbling blocks. For the rival right-wing parties, the tax is a red rag. The government hopes for a major compromise.

World politics

5 Sept

Norwegian Suspect in Gothenburg Double Murder Escapes at High Speed

The Norwegian who is suspected of the double murder in Gothenburg was close to being caught already in a routine check at the border during the escape to Oslo. But the customs did not make it when the car that the man was traveling in took off.

Crime

5 Sept

Norway Returns Rare Roman Coin to France After Theft Allegations

Norwegian authorities have returned a Roman gold coin to France – after allegations of theft.

World

Top news4 Sept

Norwegian Man Arrested in Oslo for Gothenburg Double Murder

A Norwegian man in his 30-40s is suspected of the double murder in Gothenburg earlier in the week. According to information to Norwegian TV2, he was arrested after a dramatic car chase in Oslo on Wednesday night. We are waiting for him to be handed over to Sweden, says prosecutor Karin Lindell.

Crime

2 Sept

Swedes Sentenced to Prison for 2023 Bomb Attack in Norway

Autumn 2023 a explosive charge detonated outside a residence in Drøbak south of Oslo. Now two young men from Dalarna are sentenced to prison and will pay millions in damages, reports Mora Tidning.

Crime

1 Sept

Swedish Record Holder Lovisa Lindh Retires from Athletics

Middle-distance runner Lovisa Lindh is ending her career. Nine years ago, she took a surprising European Championship bronze on 800 meters and she still holds the Swedish record on the distance. ”Thank you for a fantastic athletics career”, Lindh writes on Instagram.

Sports

31 Aug

Norway to Buy British Frigates in Historic Defense Deal

Norway's government has decided to buy frigates from the United Kingdom, the Prime Minister announces. The warships are specially developed for submarine hunting.

World