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Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe, the mainland territory of which comprises the western and northernmost portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula. The remote Arctic island of Jan Mayen and the archipelago of Svalbard also form part of Norway. Bouvet Island, located in the Subantarctic, is a dependency of Norway; it also lays claims to the Antarctic territories of Peter I Island and Queen Maud Land. The capital and largest city in Norway is Oslo.

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Dutch students have designed the first electric rover to carry out climate research on Antarctica The group of Dutch students behind the electric rover has recently run successful test drives in Norway to prove it can withstand the harsh weather conditions. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:12Published 1 day ago

This Day in History: First Winter Olympics This Day in History: , First Winter Olympics. January 25, 1924. The first Winter Olympics took off in style at Chamonix in the French Alps. Scandinavians dominated the 14 events that involved a.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 00:53Published 2 days ago

Norwegian archaeologists uncover the world's oldest runestone The ancient artefact, which dates back almost 2,000 years, was found during the excavation of an ancient burial ground in the Tyrifjorden region of Norway. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:32Published 1 week ago

Man claiming to be Wagner defector flees to Norway Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:46Published 1 week ago

Photographing melting glaciers for future generations Garrett Fisher has a singular passion: photographing glaciers from the air. This 41-year-old American has spent years documenting glaciers first in North America and then in Europe. He has spent.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:21Published on December 20, 2022

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GB's Smeding wins historic speed skating medal Ellia Smeding becomes the first British woman to win a long track speed skating medal after claiming bronze at the European Sprint Championships in Norway. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Brighton sign Norway defender Bergsvand WSL side Brighton sign Norway defender Guro Bergsvand from Brann on a contract until 2025. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago

'Hungry' Haaland driven by World Cup absence Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is using the frustration of missing out on a World Cup spot with Norway as motivation to score even more goals. BBC Sport - Published on December 29, 2022
GB's Musgrave clinches first podium in five years Britain's Andrew Musgrave finishes third at the Cross-Country World Cup in Beitostolen, Norway - his first podium in five years. BBC Sport - Published on December 10, 2022
Hovland retains Hero World Challenge title Norway's Viktor Hovland holds his nerve to see off a spirited challenge from Scottie Scheffler and retain the Hero World Challenge title in the Bahamas. BBC Sport - Published on December 4, 2022

Norway strike late to beat Republic in Dublin The Republic of Ireland's final home match of 2022 ends in disappointment as Ohi Omoijuanfo's late goal gave Norway a narrow friendly win in Dublin. BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2022
Republic of Ireland v Norway - live text commentary Live text commentary of the international friendly between the Republic of Ireland and Norway at Dublin's Aviva Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2022
UK women 'three times more likely to die' around time of pregnancy than those in Norway or Denmark Mothers in the UK are three times more likely to die around the time of pregnancy compared to those in Norway and Denmark, a new study has revealed. Sky News - Published on November 17, 2022
Carew given jail sentence for tax evasion Former Aston Villa striker John Carew is sentenced to 14 months in prison after pleading guilty to charges of tax evasion in his native Norway. BBC Sport - Published on November 16, 2022

Haaland shares his favourites for 2022 World Cup Manchester City and Norway forward Erling Haaland shares what he will be doing during the World Cup and gives his tournament predictions. BBC Sport - Published on November 15, 2022
New-look Norway will be more defensive - Wiegman England manager Sarina Wiegman says she is expecting to face a "very different" Norway team to the one they demolished 8-0 at Euro 2022 four months ago. BBC Sport - Published on November 14, 2022
Sykes called into Republic of Ireland squad Bristol City winger Mark Sykes is called into the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming friendlies with Norway and Malta. BBC Sport - Published on November 14, 2022	England v Norway - build-up to Lionesses' final match of year The Lionesses take on Norway in an international friendly at the Pinatar Arena in Murcia, Spain. BBC Sport - Published on November 14, 2022
Mead and Bronze out of England squad Arsenal forward Beth Mead and Barcelona defender Lucy Bronze withdraw from the England squad for Tuesday's friendly against Norway. BBC Sport - Published on November 12, 2022	Park replaces Kirby in Lionesses squad Everton's on-loan forward Jess Park replaces Fran Kirby in the England squad for the games against Japan and Norway. BBC Sport - Published on November 4, 2022
Russo returns to Lionesses squad England forward Alessia Russo returns to the squad for the friendly fixtures against Japan and Norway. BBC Sport - Published on November 1, 2022	Norway arrests university lecturer suspected of being Russian spy Norway's domestic security agency has arrested a university lecturer suspected of being a Russian spy. Sky News - Published on October 25, 2022
England women to end 2022 against Japan and Norway European champions England will play their final two games of 2022 against Japan and Norway in November. BBC Sport - Published on September 29, 2022	Road World Championships: Tobias Foss wins time-trial gold with GB's Ethan Hayter fourth Norway's Tobias Foss wins a surprise world time-trial gold at the Road World Championships in Wollongong as Britain's Ethan Hayter finishes fourth. BBC Sport - Published on September 18, 2022
'What Does The Fox Say' Singer Bard Ylvisaker 'Memba Him?! Norwegian native and comedian Bard Ylvisaker was 31 years old when his hit song 'What Does The Fox Say' went viral on YouTube back in 2013. The hit track has accumulated more than one billion views and.. TMZ.com - Published on September 12, 2022	US Open: Carlos Alcaraz meets Casper Ruud in final as world number one spot to be decided Spain's Carlos Alcaraz and Norway's Casper Ruud meet for the US Open title and the men's world number one ranking in Sunday's final. BBC Sport - Published on September 10, 2022
US Open: Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud win to reach New York final Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz will face Norway's Casper Ruud for the US Open title after both won their semi-finals on Friday. BBC Sport - Published on September 10, 2022	Mass murderer Anders Breivik suing Norway government - again Mass murderer Anders Breivik, who slaughtered 77 people in Norway in 2011, is again suing his country's government for human rights violations in a bid to force an end to his isolation in prison. Sky News - Published on August 26, 2022
Driver's lucky escape after car plunges into river in Norway when wooden bridge collapses A driver had a lucky escape after his car plunged into a river in Norway when a wooden bridge collapsed. Sky News - Published on August 15, 2022	Norwegian Walrus Euthanized After Getting Too Close to Humans A famous walrus in Norway has been killed after the government there thought it was getting a little too close for comfort when it came to human contact. The Director General at the Norwegian.. TMZ.com - Published on August 15, 2022
Freya the walrus could be euthanised if public do not keep distance, Norway warns Norway's popular walrus Freya could be euthanised if the public does not keep a safe distance away from the animal, authorities have warned. Sky News - Published on August 12, 2022	Polar bear attacks tourist on Norwegian island A polar bear has injured a French tourist in an attack on a campsite in Norway's remote Arctic Svalbard Islands. Sky News - Published on August 8, 2022
The Open 2022: The best of Rory McIlroy's third round at St Andrews Rory McIlroy shoots a six under-par 66 in the third round of The Open at St Andrews and shares the lead with Norway's Viktor Hovland, four shots clear of their nearest rivals. BBC Sport - Published on July 16, 2022	The Open: Viktor Hovland pitches in from the rough for eagle Norway's Viktor Hovland sends his pitch shot from the rough straight into the hole for an eagle two on the 15th hole of the Old Course at St Andrews. BBC Sport - Published on July 15, 2022
Euro 2022: How sensational England tore up record books against Norway Watch all eight of England's goals against Norway as Sarina Wiegman's side booked their place in the Euro 2022 quarter-finals. BBC Sport - Published on July 12, 2022	Euro 2022: Why England fans are right to get excited - but players must stay grounded after 8-0 win England's stunning performance against Norway rightly made fans excited but the players must remain focused as they prepare for the quarter-finals of the Euros. BBC Sport - Published on July 12, 2022
Euro 2022: She's a 'goalscoring monster' Ian Wright on Beth Mead - analysis Former England striker Ian Wright describes Beth Mead as a "goalscoring monster" after her hat-trick against Norway. BBC Sport - Published on July 11, 2022	Euro 2022: England players and manger react to their huge win over Norway England players Ellen White, Beth Mead & Alessia Russo plus manager Sarian Wiegman give their thoughts on their huge 8-0 win over Norway in their Euro 2022 match at the Amex Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on July 11, 2022
England 8-0 Norway highlights: Records tumble at Euro 2022 Watch highlights as England thrash Norway 8-0 at the Amex Stadium to progress to the quarter-finals of the European Women's Championship as group winners. BBC Sport - Published on July 11, 2022	Euro 2022: Beth Mead nets 'sensational' second goal to put England 5-0 up against Norway Beth Mead slaloms through Norway's defence and nets England's fifth as the Lionesses continue their amazing start in their second Euro 2022 match in Brighton. BBC Sport - Published on July 11, 2022
England v Norway: Rampant Lionesses on course for record women's Euros win Sky News - Published on July 11, 2022	England qualify for women's Euro quarter-finals with record-breaking win over Norway England have qualified for the women's Euro quarter-finals after thrashing Norway 8-0. Sky News - Published on July 11, 2022
Euro 2022 - Ellen White fires in England's third against Norway Ellen White robs the ball from Maria Thorisdottir and coolly fires home England's third goal against Norway at the Amex Stadium in Brighton. BBC Sport - Published on July 11, 2022	England must stop Ada Hegerberg - but who else can hurt them? England's biggest test of the Euros group stages is set to come on Monday when they face a Norway side including Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg. BBC Sport - Published on July 11, 2022
Sarina Wiegman: England boss happy if Norway to 'want to be underdogs' England manager Sarina Wiegman says she is happy for Norway to "want to be the underdogs" in their group match at the European Women's Championship. BBC Sport - Published on July 10, 2022	Euro 2022: Northern Ireland's historic debut end in 4-1 defeat by Norway - highlights Watch highlights as Northern Ireland's historic major tournament debut ends in 4-1 defeat by Norway at Euro 2022. BBC Sport - Published on July 7, 2022
Euro 2022: Julie Nelson makes history as Northern Ireland lose to Norway on debut Northern Ireland's historic debut at a major tournament ends in a 4-1 defeat by a ruthless Norway side in their Euro 2022 opener at St Mary's. BBC Sport - Published on July 7, 2022	Euro 2022: Julie Nelson nets Northern Ireland's first-ever goal at major finals Julie Nelson heads home Northern Ireland's first-ever goal at a major tournament, scoring early in the second half of their Euro 2022 opener against Norway at St Mary's Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on July 7, 2022
Euro 2022: Julie Blakstad puts Norway ahead against Northern Ireland Julie Blakstad puts Norway ahead in the tenth minute of their Euro 2022 opening match against Northern Ireland at St Mary's Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on July 7, 2022	Euro 2022: Derry Girls star Saoirse-Monica Jackson kicks off Northern Ireland's opening match Derry Girls star Saoirse-Monica Jackson kicks off Northern Ireland's opening match of the Women's European Championships against Norway. BBC Sport - Published on July 7, 2022
England U19s 4-1 Norway U19s: Beever-Jones brace secures England win Watch highlights as England U19s defeat Norway 4-1 in their opening game of the European Championship. BBC Sport - Published on June 27, 2022	Mass Shooting in Norway's Gay District, 2 Dead, at Least 19 Injured Another mass shooting, this time in Oslo, Norway, where 2 people were shot to death and 19 were injured outside of 2 bars in an area of the city that is the hub of gay nightlife. It was a horrendous.. TMZ.com - Published on June 25, 2022