Hurtigruten barred from Frans Joseph Land
Hurtigruten disallowed sailing to Frans Joseph Land in Russia Hurtigruten is denied sailing permits in Russian waters. The shipping company must, therefore, cancel two planned…
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Norway’s position is more dangerous than during the Cold War
Norway’s security policy situation is more serious than during the Cold War, writes researcher and Lieutenant Colonel Tormod Heier in a new book. This week…
Russia confirms radioactivity near Norway
Russia confirms radioactivity on military base near the border Russia confirms that the radioactivity was up to 16 times higher than normal after an accident…
Russia announces military activity outside Northern Norway
Russia has warned that the country during in the period of 14-17. August will establish four major danger zones in international waters off the coast…
Scientists – the Russian whale is sick
The Beluga whale, Hvaldimir, who is currently in Hammerfest waters has changed his behavior, and a researcher believes his health condition is critical and worsens…
Russia will assist Norway with Venezuela mediation
Russia offers Norway assistance in the mediation between the opposition and the regime in Venezuela, which this week will take place in Oslo. The Ministry…
Russia promises retaliation if the Vardø radar is upgraded
Russian authorities believe the Globus II radar in Vardø will become part of the US missile defense and promise retribution if the modernization is completed….
Two tourist fishermen from Russia die as boat capsizes outside Senja
Two men from Russia in their 50s have been confirmed dead after their boat was found overturned west of Senja in Troms on Tuesday night….
Russia: May 8th speech «blasphemous»
Russia calls Kallmyr’s speech on May 8th as «blasphemous» Norwegian Minister of Justice, Jøran Kallmyr (Progress Party), speaks of freedom against socialism on the Liberation…
Frode Berg sentenced to 14 years for spying
Frode Berg sentenced to 14 years for spying Frode Berg is today sentenced to 14 years in prison for spying against Russia. “Berg may have…
Frode Berg court case judgement on Tuesday morning
The court hearing where the alleged spy, Norwegian Frode Berg, will have a verdict starting on Tuesday at 08.30 Norwegian time said the press service…
Russia announces missile tests in the Norwegian Sea
The Russian air traffic service has reported that Russia is planning to carry out missile tests from vessels in the Norwegian Sea off Andøya this…
Frode Berg’s plea to Solberg: “Do something!”
Frode Berg pleads to Solberg: “Do something!” On the same day that Prime Minister Erna Solberg meets Russia’s President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, the…
Spy case against Frode Berg starts in Moscow
Frode Berg has spent 483 days imprisoned in Russia as the espionage case against him starts. ‘’It is long enough’’ said the Norwegian’s support group,…
Norwegian authorities have provided Russia with GPS evidence
The Norwegian authorities have provided Russia with technical data which they believe proves Russian are jamming air traffic in Northern Norway. This was confirmed by…
Deafening silence around the Frode Berg case
Deafening silence around the Frode Berg case Despite some hard criticism, the Norwegian authorities have commented as little as possible about the spy case against…
Norway has accepted nuclear waste from other countries
Norway has accepted nuclear waste from other countries Several countries have left high-level nuclear waste behind in Norway, without any agreements on the return of…
Five years since Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea
‘Five years have passed since Russia illegally annexed Crimea and Sevastopol on 18 March 2014. This act was a serious violation of international law and…
Erna Solberg travels to Russia in April
Prime Minister, Erna Solberg of Høyre travels to Russia in April to attend a conference on the Arctic where President Vladimir Putin is also involved…
Norway too passive towards Russia of late
“Norway is too passive towards Russia of late,” says Støre The Leader of the Norwegian Labour Party, Jonas Gahr Støre, believes that Norway is too passive…