SAS flight had to turn back as power bank started to smoke
A SAS flight from Oslo to Tromsø had to make an emergency landing after a power bank overheated and started smoking on board.
Had to make an emergency landing due to smoke development: Passenger protested against firefighting efforts
An SAS flight from Oslo to Tromsø was forced to make an emergency landing in Trondheim due to smoke from a lithium battery in a passenger's luggage, with the luggage owner protesting the firefighting efforts.
Police investigate threat situation in downtown Tromsø
The police are investigating a threat situation in downtown Tromsø, with one suspect in custody and no reported injuries.
Police report a threat situation in Tromsø
The police have cordoned off an area in central Tromsø due to a threat situation but confirmed that no one has been injured and the perpetrator is controlled.
Conducted checks on northern lights tourists: Chinese person reported, fined, and expelled from Norway.
The Norwegian police conducted checks on northern lights tourism in Troms, resulting in the reporting and expulsion of a Chinese tourist for illegal transport.
Narvik mayor wants the Olympics in Northern Norway
The mayor of Narvik, Rune Edvardsen, advocates for hosting the Olympics in Northern Norway, highlighting the region's readiness and facilities.
Fight on bus in Tromsø - one arrested
A man in his 30s has been arrested following a fight on a bus in Tromsø, Norway, where four people were reportedly assaulted.
Searching for threatening man with knife in Tromsø
Police are searching for a threatening individual carrying a knife in downtown Tromsø, Norway, but no injuries have been reported.
Police searching for threatening man with knife in Tromsø
Police in Tromsø are searching for a threatening individual seen carrying a knife in the city center, but there are no reports of injuries.
Man threw sausage when denied boarding on flight
A 50-year-old man was sentenced to 36 days in prison after becoming violent and threatening airport security when he was denied boarding due to suspected intoxication.
Wanted Man Arrested in Tromsø
A man in his sixties has been arrested in Tromsø, Norway, following an international warrant for his arrest due to a six-year prison sentence in Ukraine for theft, burglary, and violence.
Traffic accident on E6 in Troms: One person transported to hospital by air ambulance
A traffic accident on the E6 highway in Troms involved two cars and resulted in one person being airlifted to a hospital in Tromsø.
The National Insurance Fund earned 47.9 billion last year
The National Insurance Fund recorded a record profit of NOK 47.9 billion, while managing a total invested capital of NOK 429 billion at the year's end.
Orange avalanche warning - increases this afternoon
An orange avalanche warning has been issued for several regions in Norway, indicating a heightened risk of avalanches this afternoon, particularly in the Tromsø area.
Burning power bank forced SAS plane to make emergency landing in Norway
A SAS flight from Oslo to Tromsø made an emergency landing in Trondheim due to a burning power bank on board.
Fire Development in the Cabin - Plane Had to Land in Værnes
A plane en route to Tromsø had to make an emergency landing in Værnes due to overheating of a power bank in the cabin, causing smoke but no serious injuries.
License revoked after dangerous minibus driving
A foreign-registered minibus driver in Tromsø has had their license revoked following multiple reports of poor driving skills and near-collisions between the airport and Polaria.
Report ready after six serious flight incidents in Northern Norway
A report has been released following six serious aviation incidents at Tromsø Airport in Northern Norway, examining the impact of climate change on aviation in the region.
Hurtigruten with three new routes in 2027
Hurtigruten will launch three new routes from Bergen and Tromsø in 2027 due to high demand from travelers.
Avalanche in Troms: Person Caught, But Managed to Get Out
A skier was caught in an avalanche on Rasmustinden in Tromsø, but managed to escape with minor injuries.
Avalanche in Troms: Person caught but managed to get out
An avalanche triggered by two skiers in Tromsø, Norway, caught one person, who was able to escape with minor injuries.
Skiers Triggered Avalanche – Avalanche Danger in Large Parts of Northern Norway
Five skiers triggered an avalanche in Tromsø, but no one was caught in the slide, amid warnings of avalanche danger across Northern Norway.
Future of the Arctic: On the Edge of the World, at the Center of Crises
As Arctic ice melts, scientists, politicians, and Indigenous people in Tromsø seek to establish a new order for the polar region.
Three men lost their lives in drowning accidents in January
Three men died in drowning accidents in Norway in January, following falls from land, with incidents occurring in Larvik, Tromsø, and Bergen.
Lillian Olsen was an early prominent cultural figure, first in Tromsø and later in Oslo
Lillian Olsen, an influential music journalist known for her unique ability to connect genres, passed away on December 26, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of curiosity, music, and warmth.
Investigating Suspicious Package
The police are investigating a suspicious package with unknown contents at the University of Tromsø, ensuring the safety of two individuals exposed to it while the building remains empty and evacuation has not been initiated.
Norwegian Security Services: Beware of Spies at the Meeting
Norwegian police warn of spies at the annual Arctic Frontiers conference in Tromsø, which gathers 1,300 participants from 37 countries to discuss Arctic research and geopolitics.