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🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Three men charged - one man charged with attempted murder in Arendal

Three men have been charged with attempted murder and complicity after a man was shot in Arendal, Norway.

Feb 27 • 18:55 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Requests that allegations of witness tampering be investigated

Defense lawyers for Marius Borg Høiby have requested an investigation into allegations of witness tampering in their client's case.

Feb 27 • 18:50 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Two people caught in an avalanche in Vestland – managed to get out while talking with emergency services

Two individuals were caught in an avalanche in Ulvik, Vestland, but they managed to free themselves and communicate with emergency services during the ordeal.

Feb 27 • 18:32 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Trump: Frustrated over Iran's Stance After Talks

President Donald Trump expresses frustration over Iran's unwillingness to compromise in negotiations, hinting at potential military action if an agreement isn't reached.

Feb 27 • 18:20 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Palestine: Court Halts Immediate Closure of Humanitarian Organizations

Israel's Supreme Court has temporarily halted an order that would have forced Refugee Aid and 36 other international organizations to cease operations in Palestinian territories.

Feb 27 • 17:10 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Life & Tech

PST's least competent man has become TV gold on NRK

The article discusses the character Harrbjørn Tørr, a fictional detective portrayed on NRK who, despite his incompetence, has garnered popularity as an antihero.

Feb 27 • 16:57 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

NRK's new detective is completely incompetent - and quite funny

The article discusses NRK's new comedic detective character, Harrbjørn Tørr, who is presented as a bumbling yet confident investigator, captivating audiences in a humorous twist on detective stories.

Feb 27 • 16:57 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Bill Clinton: – Did not know anything about Epstein's crimes

Former President Bill Clinton asserts he was unaware of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities despite their friendship and his presence in released Epstein files.

Feb 27 • 16:49 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

E24: Brende removed from the websites of international organizations

Børge Brende has been removed from the websites of the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development and the Harvard International Negotiation Program.

Feb 27 • 16:20 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

two dead and several seriously injured after tram derailed in Milan

Two people have died and at least 39 others were injured when a tram derailed in Milan, Italy on Friday afternoon.

Feb 27 • 16:14 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

One dead and several seriously injured after tram derailed in Milan

One person has died and at least 20 others are seriously injured after a tram derailed in Milan on Friday afternoon.

Feb 27 • 16:14 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Leo Ajkic has gotten married

Norwegian TV personality Leo Ajkic has married his longtime partner Chiku Msombeli, confirming the news on Instagram.

Feb 27 • 16:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

United Kingdom Repatriates Embassy Staff in Iran

The UK has temporarily repatriated embassy staff from Iran due to current security concerns, while the Tehran embassy will continue operating digitally without on-site personnel.

Feb 27 • 15:56 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Tram derails in Milan - several seriously injured reported

A tram has derailed in Milan, leading to reports of several serious injuries as people are reportedly trapped underneath it.

Feb 27 • 15:46 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

VG: Seven people arrested for match-fixing

Seven individuals have been charged with serious corruption and fraud related to football match betting in Oslo, according to police attorney Sahd Iqbal.

Feb 27 • 14:52 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Find of hand grenade in Oslo

A hand grenade was discovered in Oslo, prompting police to call in bomb disposal units for further investigation and detonation.

Feb 27 • 14:48 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Charged with attempted murder after violence

A man has been charged with attempted murder following a violent incident in Arendal, Norway, although the victim's injuries are not life-threatening.

Feb 27 • 14:03 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

PST: 17-year-old charged with terrorism plans - arrested in Rogaland

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in Rogaland, Norway, on charges of preparing for a terrorist act, as reported by the Police Security Service (PST).

Feb 27 • 13:50 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

China urges its citizens to strengthen preparedness

China has advised its citizens in Israel to stay vigilant and enhance their preparedness, following a similar directive for those in Iran to leave the country promptly.

Feb 27 • 13:38 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Drove twice as fast – will be expelled from the country

A tourist caught driving at 99 km/h in a 50 km/h zone in Norway will face expulsion after receiving a fine and reporting requirements to the police.

Feb 27 • 13:33 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

One arrested for violence in Arendal

A person has been arrested by police in Arendal for committing violence against another individual.

Feb 27 • 12:26 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Ghana: 55 citizens killed in Ukraine

Ghana's Foreign Minister reports that 55 Ghanaians have been killed in the ongoing war in Ukraine, where they were recruited to fight for Russia.

Feb 27 • 12:16 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Pakistan claims to have killed over 270 in Taliban

Pakistan has declared open war against the Taliban in Afghanistan, claiming to have killed over 270 Taliban personnel in recent airstrikes, while suffering losses of its own military personnel as well.

Feb 27 • 12:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Charged with assault at train station

A young man has been charged with assaulting two underage girls at a train station, one of whom is considered a victim of rape.

Feb 27 • 11:40 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The EU Commission allows the Mercosur agreement to come into effect for the time being

The EU Commission permits the Mercosur trade agreement to come into effect while awaiting review by the EU Court.

Feb 27 • 11:34 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Stoltenberg changes tax rules for housing

Norwegian Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg is redefining what constitutes an "expensive home," raising the threshold for property tax liability.

Feb 27 • 11:25 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

One of the dancers has become ill

One of the dancers for the artist Skrellex has fallen ill, resulting in a reduced number of performers for the final event.

Feb 27 • 11:22 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The Climate Minister is incapacitated in matters concerning Chemring Nobel

Climate Minister Andreas Bjelland Eriksen has been declared incapacitated regarding issues related to Chemring Nobel due to a close friendship with an involved party.

Feb 27 • 11:18 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Taliban: Wants to resolve the conflict with Pakistan through dialogue

The Taliban seeks to resolve the ongoing conflict with Pakistan via dialogue and negotiations, according to their spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid, following claims of drone attacks on military targets in Pakistan.

Feb 27 • 11:11 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

IB programs in Oslo are saved

The IB programs at Manglerud School and Blindern High School in Oslo have been saved from closure after a majority in the Storting calls for changes to the education law.

Feb 27 • 11:07 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Tvinnereim becomes the new ambassador in South Africa

Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim has been appointed as the new ambassador to Pretoria, South Africa.

Feb 27 • 11:02 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The Health Minister: - There will be a maternity ward in Alta

Norwegian Health Minister Jan Christian Vestre confirmed that the planned maternity ward in Alta will proceed as scheduled, despite a proposal to transfer births to Hammerfest for two months.

Feb 27 • 10:55 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Aftenposten: The police are investigating witness tampering involving the Frogner woman

The police are investigating allegations of witness tampering against a close friend of Marius Borg Høiby in relation to statements made by a Frogner woman during a police interview.

Feb 27 • 10:49 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

China urges its citizens to leave Iran

China is advising its citizens in Iran to leave the country as soon as possible.

Feb 27 • 10:49 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

New Director for the Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning

Lars Jacob Hiim has been appointed as the new director of the Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning (DSB) in Norway for a term of six years.

Feb 27 • 10:39 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Dagbladet: Rejects the appeal after the persecution of Listhaug

The Supreme Court of Norway has rejected an appeal regarding the acquittal of demonstrators who followed and confronted politician Sylvi Listhaug.

Feb 27 • 10:31 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The head of the Oil Fund earned 7.6 million last year

Nicolai Tangen, the head of Norway's Oil Fund, earned a salary of 7.6 million kroner last year, reflecting a 2.7% increase from the previous year.

Feb 27 • 10:10 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Budstikka: "The Father of the Bottle Return Machine" Petter Planke is dead

Petter Planke, co-inventor of the world's first fully automated bottle return machine, has passed away at the age of 89.

Feb 27 • 09:59 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

"Heated Rivalry" fans must wait until 2027

Fans of the Canadian series "Heated Rivalry" will have to wait until 2027 for the second season to premiere.

Feb 27 • 09:58 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Four actors receive permanent employment at the National Theatre

Four actors have been offered permanent positions at Norway's National Theatre after previously serving in temporary roles.

Feb 27 • 09:56 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Taliban claims to have conducted drone strikes against Pakistan

The Taliban claims to have executed several drone attacks against military targets in Pakistan, which has reportedly led to escalated tensions between the two nations.

Feb 27 • 09:40 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

USA asks some embassy staff to leave Israel

The US government is recalling some non-essential embassy staff and their families from Israel due to the increased security situation in the region.

Feb 27 • 09:24 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

High Returns for the Oil Fund in 2025

Norway's Oil Fund achieved a remarkable return of 15.1 percent in 2025, driven by strong global stock market growth.

Feb 27 • 09:04 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Near Record Returns for the Oil Fund Last Year

The Norwegian Oil Fund, known as the Government Pension Fund Global, achieved near-record returns in 2025, with a profit of 2362 billion NOK and an overall return of 15.1%.

Feb 27 • 09:04 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Secures area in Trondheim

Police have secured an area in Trondheim following the discovery of a suspicious object, establishing a safety perimeter of 100 meters.

Feb 27 • 08:51 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Norske Skog rises over 20 percent on the Oslo Stock Exchange

Norske Skog shares have surged over 20% on the Oslo Stock Exchange following the government's proposal to purchase assets from the company for nearly a billion kroner.

Feb 27 • 08:31 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Høiby receives extended restraining order against the Frogner woman

Marius Borg Høiby has had a restraining order against his ex-girlfriend, known as the Frogner woman, extended for another six months as authorities deem her in need of protection.

Feb 27 • 07:58 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

VG: Police request extended detention for Marius Borg Høiby

Police are seeking an extension of the detention for Marius Borg Høiby, confirmed by prosecutor Andreas Kruszweski.

Feb 27 • 07:53 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Høiby remains in custody

Marius Borg Høiby will continue to be held in custody while his trial is ongoing until a verdict is reached.

Feb 27 • 07:53 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

At least seven dead in explosion at café in Kazakhstan

At least seven people have died and 19 others have been injured following an explosion and subsequent fire at a café in Shchuchinsk, Kazakhstan.

Feb 27 • 07:45 UTC

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