Norwegian troops involved in frequent Afghan fighting
The Christmas period has seen troops from Norway involved in several battles across northern Afghanistan, with the Maimana Norwegian field hospital ad...
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WW2 submarine recovery dispute
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Why Europe’s wealthy are not moving to Scandinavia
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Failed missile launch or returning prophet?
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Lapland tourism turns to Eastern Europe
British holidaymakers have long dominated Lapland’s international tourism market but the region is now looking towards Russia and central Europe to bo...
Stay of execution for Norwegian mercenaries in Congo
Strong reaction by the Norwegian government to the military Appeals Court decision in the DR Congo to uphold the death sentence ordered for two Norweg...