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Norwegian intelligence services regularly single out China and Russia as the main risks to Norway. Photo: Shutterstock

Norway arrests Chinese national for alleged spying

Court orders suspect be remanded in custody for four weeks, in the second high-profile case this month.

18 May 2026 - 10:38AM

Timmy, the stranded whale that captivated Germany, found dead in Denmark

17 May 2026 - 3:33AM

Greenland PM hits out at reported bid to buy signatures for pro-US petition

8 May 2026 - 10:50AM

Norwegian police arrest Chinese citizen on spying allegations

Authorities allege the woman had a suspected role in spying on Norwegian satellite data.

8 May 2026 - 11:57AM

Police prosecutor Thomas Blom. Photo: NTB Scanpix via AP

Sweden to form new spy agency in Ukraine war reset

The foreign intelligence service would start operations in January 2027.

5 May 2026 - 5:43PM

A month after elections, Danish government talks remain in stalemate

Caretaker PM Mette ‌Frederiksen has so far only won support from left-wing groups, which is not enough to secure a parliamentary majority.

24 Apr 2026 - 9:23PMvideocam

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Trains collide head-on in Denmark, injuring 18

Emergency services deploy helicopters and ambulances after two local trains collide north of Copenhagen.

23 Apr 2026 - 7:35PM

The collision occurred near Hillerod, about 35km north of Copenhagen. Photo: Ritzau Scanpix/Steven Knap via Reuters

Sweden charges ‘monster’ man for selling wife to over 120 men

The man, 62, had for years benefited financially from pressuring his wife ‘to perform and submit to sexual acts’.

30 Mar 2026 - 8:47PMvideocam

Denmark’s Frederiksen faces tough coalition talks to remain prime minister

Danish prime minister’s left-wing bloc wins election, but fails to secure a majority.

25 Mar 2026 - 7:49PM

Denmark votes in election shadowed by Trump’s Greenland ambitions

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen seeks a third term after a stand-off with US President Donald Trump over Greenland.

24 Mar 2026 - 4:14PM

An election advertisement in Copenhagen for Mette Frederiksen, Denmark’s prime minister. Photo: Reuters

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Norway crown princess says she was ‘manipulated’ by Epstein

Recent polls show most Norwegians oppose the idea of Mette-Marit ever becoming queen.

20 Mar 2026 - 10:16PMvideocam

Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s name appears in new Epstein documents released by the US Department of Justice earlier in 2026. Photo: AFP

Trio with Iraq links arrested for ‘terrorist bombing’ of US embassy in Norway

The siblings are Norwegian citizens, and police are investigating if they were working on their own or on orders from a foreign entity.

12 Mar 2026 - 2:47AM

US embassy in Norway’s Oslo hit by explosion but no injuries, police say

The blast caused only ‘minor material damage’ to one of the building’s entrances.

8 Mar 2026 - 2:15PM

Denmark warns of interference from Russia, US in its election

A Danish intelligence cites Denmark’s support for Ukraine and rising tensions over Greenland for its assessment.

28 Feb 2026 - 9:10AM

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (centre) campaigns at Nytorv in Aalborg on Friday ahead of the country’s March 24 general election. Photo: AFP

Nato launches Arctic Sentry mission to ease Greenland tensions with Trump

The mission brings efforts by various alliance members under a single command, as Russia and China take a greater interest in the region.

12 Feb 2026 - 12:44AM

A P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft stands on the grounds of the Nordholz naval air base in January. Nato is increasing its presence in the Arctic and the surrounding area. Photo: dpa

Canada and France open Greenland consulates to show support amid Trump threats

The US president insists that Washington must control the strategic Arctic island but has backed off threats to seize it for now.

7 Feb 2026 - 5:22AMvideocam

‘Need for recognition’: Norway royal’s tearful plea in trial, denies rape

A tearful Marius Borg Hoiby tells an Oslo court that an extreme need for recognition drove his life of excess, as he stands trial for rape.

4 Feb 2026 - 10:36PM

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Nato starts planning for Arctic military mission amid Greenland row with Trump

The defence alliance has said it would boost its presence in the region after the US president’s repeated threats to take over the island.

4 Feb 2026 - 2:02AMvideocam

A Royal Danish Navy patrol vessel is moored in Nuuk, Greenland, in January. Photo: AFP

Norway royal’s son pleads not guilty to four counts of rape, amid Epstein link scandal

Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son Marius Borg Hoiby faces 38 charges, including rape and assault, risking 16 years in prison.

3 Feb 2026 - 9:04PM

Norwegian royal scandal deepens as Crown Princess’ son arrested before trial

Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, faces 38 charges including rape, strangulation, knife threats, marijuana trafficking.

3 Feb 2026 - 12:49AM

Language Matters | How Greenland’s language is just as invaluable as its minerals and oil

Greenlandic has been an emblem of identity as the territory advanced to political autonomy and has given us words like igloo and anorak.

2 Feb 2026 - 9:15PM

Locals stand on a snowy shoreline at dusk in Nuuk, Greenland. Greenland’s linguistic heritage reflects Inuit history and the territory’s evolving autonomy through the years. Photo: AFP

Greenland mayor issues warning after US flag stunt

German comedian Maxi Schafroth attempted to hoist the flag in Nuuk, then claimed to be a US official when confronted by angry locals.

30 Jan 2026 - 3:38AMvideocam

German Comedian Maxi Schafroth tries to raise an American flag in Nuuk, Greenland, on Thursday. Photo: AFP

US-China relations

China coming ‘closer’ to US as ‘global power’, European ex-leader says

Former Portuguese prime minister says Beijing is ‘scoring more points’ in a ‘volatile’ world through economic growth, diplomatic victories.

27 Jan 2026 - 2:31PM

Taste Sweden’s delicious ‘blue food’ fresh from the sea on boat tours

From oysters and mussels to superfood seaweed, Sweden’s west coast is a treasure trove of ‘blue food’ – sustainable aquatic produce.

27 Jan 2026 - 12:43PM

Video | The real reason Trump wants Greenland

Security and securing alternative natural resources are priorities for the US president’s administration, and the Danish island has a strategic role in his ambitions.

7 May 2026 - 3:33PM

What are Trump’s motivations for wanting the US to take over Greenland?

US-China relations

China to ‘quietly track’ Greenland developments amid Arctic ambitions: analysts

Beijing to focus on maintaining its ‘constructive relationship with US’ and does not need to ‘disrupt that over Greenland’, say experts.

23 Jan 2026 - 3:34PMvideocam

US President Donald Trump has made no secret of his desire for Greenland to become part of the United States, but China is content to keep a close eye on the situation in the short term. Photo: AFP

White House responds after Trump repeatedly refers to Greenland as ‘Iceland’

White House denies Arctic territories mix-up after the US president’s freewheeling speech in Davos.

22 Jan 2026 - 10:03AMvideocam

Trump’s freewheeling Davos speech stirs unease among global audience

Harsh rhetoric from the US leader at forum combined threats towards allies with praise for traditional adversaries during a 70-minute talk.

22 Jan 2026 - 6:11AMvideocam

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