Norway News

The disruption, which occurred on one of two fiberoptic cables, could prove disastrous as it means there is now only one connection between mainland Norway and Svalbard with no backup.
Daily Mail.  Tue, 11 Jan 2022 16:53:28 +0000.

Despite domestic coronavirus measures in Norway and travel restrictions in its other markets, Norwegian Air enjoyed a boost in passenger numbers during December 2021 compared with the previous year.
By David Nikel, Senior Contributor.  Forbes.  Sun, 09 Jan 2022 12:35:10 -0500.

NORWAY will ban the sale of alcohol in bars and restaurants as the government scrambles to contain the spread of the Omicron variant.
Daily Express.  Tue, 14 Dec 2021 16:22:00 +0000.

Health authorities in Europe are warning of a sharp increase in Omicron cases, adding to an existing surge from the Delta variant.
Carl Zimmer and Emily Anthes.  New York Times.  Mon, 13 Dec 2021 20:58:06 +0000.

The Scottish Fishermen's Federation praised the deal over the "most important commercial stocks".
BBC News.  Sat, 11 Dec 2021 13:52:15 GMT.

One fishing boss said the trilateral agreement does not resolve issues around accessing Norwegian waters.
Patrick Daly.  The Independent.  Sat, 11 Dec 2021 11:19:10 GMT.

WASHINGTON - The United States said Friday it has agreed to work with Australia, Denmark and Norway to establish ...
Kyodo News.  Sat, 11 Dec 2021 03:30:00 +0900.

Officials in Oslo voted against sending funds for a new Christmas tree after the first was criticised, Westminster City Council has said.
Sophie Corcoran.  The Independent.  Wed, 08 Dec 2021 20:49:59 GMT.

The Netherlands seal their place at the World Cup finals in Qatar with victory against Norway, who miss out on next year's tournament.
BBC News.  Tue, 16 Nov 2021 22:12:59 GMT.

The 12-ton, 79-foot Norway spruce was trucked in from Elkton, Maryland, early Saturday.
Ap.  ABC News.  Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:09:01 +0000.