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All the essential phone apps you need for life in Norway in 2026
There are certain phone apps that will help you save time, money, hassle and generally make life in Norway that much easier. What else would you add?
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Don't panic! Norway to test emergency warning systems on Wednesday
Sirens will sound, and phones will receive an emergency warning from Norway’s civil defence on Wednesday, January 14th. But there's no need to panic.
EU 'strongly condemns' US visa bans against five Europeans
The European Union reacted sharply on Wednesday to US visa sanctions imposed on five European figures involved in regulating tech companies, including former European Commissioner Thierry Breton.
Norway launches ads on Pornhub warning about child sex
Norway has launched an ad campaign on porn website Pornhub offering help to users who might be having sexual thoughts about children.
Norway's wealth fund to enlist AI for managing climate risks
Norway's sovereign wealth fund said on Wednesday that it would incorporate artificial intelligence tools into its investment analysis process to avoid losses stemming from climate change.
UPDATE: Norway puts forward plan to ban social media for under-15s
Norway's government has announced its plan for a total ban on social media for children under the age of 15 as part of a bill designed to give children a safer digital upbringing.
Thousands in Norway mistakenly told they won big on lottery
A Norwegian lottery company on Monday apologised to 47,000 crestfallen gamblers who were mistakenly told they had won huge sums in a lottery, the firm blaming a currency conversion error.
How much screen use is Norway recommending for children?
The Norwegian Directorate of Health has released new national guidelines on screen use for children, teens and their caregivers. Here's what they are recommending and how it compares to neighbouring countries.
European orbital rocket crashes in Norway shortly after launch
The first orbital rocket launched from continental Europe crashed seconds after blast-off in northern Norway on Sunday, in a closely watched test for the continent's bid to build a new space economy.
Commercial undersea CO2 storage service in Norway to expand capacity
Northern Lights, the first commercial service offering CO2 storage off the coast of Norway, is set to more than triple its capacity to over 5 million tonnes of CO2 per year, the operator said on Thursday.
UPDATE: Europe's first orbital vehicle launch postponed due to winds in Norway
A German start-up on Monday postponed a test flight of its Spectrum rocket from Norway's Andøya Spaceport in the Arctic, seen as a key step in Europe's new space economy.
Norwegian ship gets 'world's first' onboard carbon capture system
A Norwegian shipping company has announced that it has modified one of its vessels to install the "world's first" onboard carbon capture and storage system to reduce emissions.
Norway recommends severely limited screen time for kids under two
Children under two in Norway should have their screen time reduced, and there should be more textbooks in schools, a government-appointed committee said Monday.
Denmark and Norway's Vipps MobilePay app rolled out to Sweden
Users of Denmark and Norway's Vipps MobilePay app can from Monday send and receive money to and from people in Sweden -- although not all Swedish banks can yet receive cross-border payments.
Norwegian court upholds illegal data-use fine for dating app Grindr
A Norwegian court on Monday upheld a $6 million fine for LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr after finding it illegally shared users' sensitive data.
Why phones and sirens in Norway will play an emergency alert on Wednesday
Norway's civil defence will test its emergency warning system at midday on Wednesday, June 12th.
How will the new app for Europe's EES border system work?
With Europe set to introduce its new Entry/Exit biometric border system (EES) in the autumn there has been much talk about the importance of a new app designed to help avoid delays. But how will it work and when will it be ready?
Why Google searches in Europe no longer show maps
New EU legislation has led to changes for internet users in Europe - including the way search results appear on Google.
Norway to test emergency sirens and mobile alert system on Wednesday
Sirens across Norway will go off on Wednesday, and mobile phones will receive an alert as the Norwegian Civil Defence tests its emergency warning system.
Norway brings solar panels into service near the North Pole
Norway has installed solar panels in its Svalbard archipelago, a region plunged in round-the-clock darkness all winter, in a pilot project that could help remote Arctic communities transition to green energy.
Telenor warns of recruitment fraud scam attempts in Norway
Mobile network operator Telenor has warned of a new type of scam where imposters posing as recruiters or companies get in touch with targets offering them a high-paying job.
Norway rejects Facebook owner Meta's appeal to defer ban
A Norwegian court on Wednesday rejected US tech giant Meta's request to defer a ban on behavioural marketing based on users' personal information, which has landed it a heavy fine in the country.