Coronavirus

UPDATED 22 NOV: Norway's prime minister has advised everyone to “stay at home” as the country grapples with a rising infection rate. Additional restrictions are in place in Oslo and Bergen. Most people arriving in Norway...

The latest news on the coronavirus outbreak in Oslo, Norway. From Tuesday, there will be a closure of many public venues including bars, cinemas and gyms. Norway's capital city is in the middle of a second...

With immediate effect, passengers travelling through Norway's largest airport are required to wear a face covering. Here's what you need to know about the new rule. Many airlines have implemented a mandatory face mask policy this...

Surprising new data reveals there was no increase in deaths in Norway compared to previous years during the first three months of the pandemic. 90% of those who died with COVID-19 also had a chronic illness....

Two months after introducing extreme restrictions to everyday life, the Norwegian government has announced a timetable for a return to normal. Here's what you need to know. It feels like a long time now since life...

From 7 May, Norwegians will be able to hold events of up to 50 people in public spaces. Cinemas will also be allowed to reopen. However, there are limitations. Norway's gradual relaxation of its coronavirus restrictions...

The Norwegian government has announced another extension of its coronavirus measures. All events of more than 500 people will not be permitted until September 2020. Norway's tentative relaxation of some coronavirus measures has begun. Kindergartens have...

The Norwegian Prime Minister has urged everyone in Norway to download the new coronavirus app, smittestopp. But what exactly does it do, and why should you download it? Let's take a look. UPDATE: In the days...

Norway's Constitution Day parades in Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger and Trondheim have been cancelled. Other cities are expected to follow. A few weeks ago, I wrote that the chances of Norway's Constitution Day parades going ahead looked...