Norway reacted with disbelief to the news that Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado gave her medal to US President Donald Trump, who has long coveted the award.
Norway reacted with disbelief to the news that Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado gave her medal to US President Donald Trump, who has long coveted the award.
María Corina Machado following a meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, on Jan. 15. Photographer: Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg
Norway’s adjusted home prices unexpectedly snapped a six-month streak of gains in December, adding to signs of sluggishness in the Nordic country’s economy.
Norway’s adjusted home prices unexpectedly snapped a six-month streak of gains in December, adding to signs of sluggishness in the Nordic country’s economy.
Traditional and modern housing lines the waterfront in Stavanger, Norway. Photographer: Naina Helén Jåma/Bloomberg
A key survey of Norway’s business sentiment showed the Nordic nation may face a slower economic recovery, strengthening the case for its central bank to shorten its planned break from monetary easing.
A key survey of Norway’s business sentiment showed the Nordic nation may face a slower economic recovery, strengthening the case for its central bank to shorten its planned break from monetary easing.
A tram along Prinsens Gate in Oslo. Photographer: Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg
Norway’s lawmakers approved the budget for 2026 in line with a deal struck earlier this week, capping a week of drama for Premier Jonas Gahr Store and his Labor Party.
Norway’s lawmakers approved the budget for 2026 in line with a deal struck earlier this week, capping a week of drama for Premier Jonas Gahr Store and his Labor Party.
Jonas Gahr Store, Norway's prime minister, arrives at the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. The UK will no longer automatically allow refugees granted asylum to stay indefinitely or reunite with their families, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer seeks to curb the incentives for migrants crossing the English Channel.
Norway’s lawmakers approved the budget for 2026 in line with a deal struck earlier this week, capping a week of drama for Premier Jonas Gahr Store and his Labor Party.
Norway’s lawmakers approved the budget for 2026 in line with a deal struck earlier this week, capping a week of drama for Premier Jonas Gahr Store and his Labor Party.
Jonas Gahr Store, Norway's prime minister, arrives at the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. The UK will no longer automatically allow refugees granted asylum to stay indefinitely or reunite with their families, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer seeks to curb the incentives for migrants crossing the English Channel.
Norway’s ruling Labor Party is signaling no concessions on key demands by two smaller partners as talks continue on next year’s budget with an aim to avert a cabinet crisis.
Norway’s ruling Labor Party is signaling no concessions on key demands by two smaller partners as talks continue on next year’s budget with an aim to avert a cabinet crisis.
Norway’s ruling Labor Party failed to secure backing for next year’s budget from all its political partners, raising the prospect of a government crisis just three months after its reelection.
Norway’s ruling Labor Party failed to secure backing for next year’s budget from all its political partners, raising the prospect of a government crisis just three months after its reelection.
Jonas Gahr Store, Norway's prime minister, arrives at the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. The UK will no longer automatically allow refugees granted asylum to stay indefinitely or reunite with their families, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer seeks to curb the incentives for migrants crossing the English Channel.
Norway’s ruling Labor Party failed to secure backing for next year’s budget from all its political partners, raising the prospect of a government crisis just three months after its reelection.
Norway’s ruling Labor Party failed to secure backing for next year’s budget from all its political partners, raising the prospect of a government crisis just three months after its reelection.
Jonas Gahr Store, Norway's prime minister, arrives at the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. The UK will no longer automatically allow refugees granted asylum to stay indefinitely or reunite with their families, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer seeks to curb the incentives for migrants crossing the English Channel.
Norway is likely to keep aid for Ukraine close to current levels beyond next year, a senior opposition lawmaker signaled, citing a low chance of peace anytime soon.
Norway is likely to keep aid for Ukraine close to current levels beyond next year, a senior opposition lawmaker signaled, citing a low chance of peace anytime soon.
Infantry recruits undergo a basic training course in eastern Ukraine. Photographer: Ed Jones/AFP/Getty Images
Iceland’s central bank unexpectedly cut borrowing costs to the lowest level in more than two years as officials signaled reduced concerns over inflation in the Atlantic nation while the economy is contracting.
Iceland’s central bank unexpectedly cut borrowing costs to the lowest level in more than two years as officials signaled reduced concerns over inflation in the Atlantic nation while the economy is contracting.
Shoppers pass stores on Laugavegur in Reykjavik. Photographer: Heida Helgadottir/Bloomberg