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Norway
The Kingdom of Norway lies on the Scandinavian Peninsula and is not part of the European Union.
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Norwegian wealth fund to divest of oil and gas
Norway's trillion-dollar sovereign wealth fund says it wants to protect Norway's economy from the fluctuating oil price.
Norway oil prospecting halt urged
Environmentalists have taken Norway to court for granting prospect licenses to oil concerns in the arctic Barents Sea.
Inside Europe 09.11.2017
On today's programme: A call to relaunch and reform the European Union -Confusion in Catalonia over its political status - A defeat for the far-right in Slovakia - Would the Kremlin prefer to forget the Bolshevik Revolution? – And as more than 20,000 people gather here in Bonn for the 23rd annual UN climate conference, a special half hour focusing on environmental issues around Europe.
Russian helicopter raised from Arctic seabed
The chopper went down last month off an island administered by Norway about 800 kilometers north of the mainland.
Camels in the cold
With their winter fur, camels easily tolerate icy temperatures – like here in northern Norway.
Norway takes lead on EVs
Norway is the electric car capital of the world. Nearly 40 percent of all new cars sold in the Scandinavian country are now electric. And the country is not stopping there. The aim is to phase out fossil fuelled vehicles altogether by 2025. But can it be done? And how much does it matter if one of the world’s largest oil and gas producers get rid of petrol and diesel cars?
Transportation
Transport is one of the major drivers of global warming. We hear about local initiatives to bring down emissions — from efforts to pedestrianize Paris, to the Kabul mayor's bold plan for eco-friendly travel. And, are e-scooters the answer to Mexico City's pollution problems?
Norwegian FA announces equal pay for men and women
Norway will offer equal compensation for male and female footballers representing the country's national teams.
Norway paper: Police ran child porn site
Norway's biggest paper has revealed that Australian police secretly ran a major child pornography site.
Norwegians' unique gift idea for Finland
A Norwegian initiative proposes giving Finland a special gift for its centenary: a mountain peak.
Can Germany learn from Scandinavia's far-right problem?
The entry of the far-right AfD into the Bundestag presents a new challenge to Germany's politicians.
Norway's post-petroleum future
The future of Norway's petroleum sector was a key election issue. Many now argue the country must wean itself off oil and gas as soon as possible, yet the government will be pushing for opening up new areas for exploration in the Arctic north.
Asylum seekers in Europe left waiting
By the start of this year, most of Europe's asylum seekers arrivals over two years were still unprocessed, a study says.
Norway's right-wing government wins re-election
Conservative Prime Minister Erna Solberg's coalition has defeated a Labour-led opposition in parliamentary elections.
Brown bears killed off by climate and humans
Human expansion and climate warming led to the decline of Europe's brown bears over the last 12,000 years.
Germany blow away Norway but can't book World Cup ticket
A much-improved Germany side blew Norway away with a 6-0 win that makes it eight from eight in qualifying.
The fight to make Joachim Löw's World Cup squad starts now
Coach Löw has said he is mainly concerned about the mental attitude of players seeking a spot on his roster for Russia.
Driving an e-car across Norway
DW Business drives a Tesla across Norway, where 42 percent of all new vehicle registrations are for electric cars.
Netflix to make film about Norwegian terrorist Breivik
"Bourne" director Paul Greengrass is slated to make a film about the 2011 attack that killed 77 people.
Clean at home, dirty in the Arctic
A new report says Norway's plans to ramp up oil and gas production in the Arctic will increase its CO2 emissions.
Subsidies for e-mobility
DW looks at the financial incentives European countries have put in place to boost e-mobility.
Dutch open Euros with win
The tournament opener was a national record for a women's football match with 21,732 in Utrecht.
A house in the Arctic Circle
A Norwegian couple has built an unusual house in the Arctic Circle.
Norway seeks full-face veil ban in classrooms
The law would apply to students taking part in introductory and language courses for newly-arrived refugees.
Russia 'has become more unpredictable'
In a DW interview, Norwegian PM Erna Solberg said that she doesn't consider Russia a threat to her country's security.
Norway's top court rejects appeal by Breivik
Anders Breivik's appeal has been rejected by Norway's top court.
Conscription for women in Norway
Norway has extended compulsory military service to women, changing demographics in its armed forces.
eco@africa - The Environment Magazine
Reducing clothing trash, e-mobility in Norway and saving parks in Ivory Coast.
The rapid rise of electric cars in Norway
Electric cars are set to dominate the roads in Norway. Already half of all new-car registrations are e-cars.
The countries which are best regarding internet freedom
A German research institute has developed a tool for analysing data corruption in 105 countries.
Welcome to eco@africa
This week on eco@africa: vanishing parks in Ivory Coast, handmade notebooks in Ethiopia and e-cars in Norway.
Munch's Hus prepares roast elk
The moose, which symbolizes Norway, tastes delicious.
Euromaxx - Highlights of the Week 22.05.2017
The key to happiness, interchangeable heels and the Atomium in Brussels.
Norway’s tips for achieving happiness
Norwegians are on average the happiest people in the world. What‘s their secret?
Norway's tips for achieving happiness
Norwegians are on average the happiest people in the world. What's their secret?
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe 17.05.2017
Norway at the top of the World Happiness Report, the Brussels Atomium, photographer Juergen Teller.
Norway's ship wthout a skipper
Norway has confirmed it's planning to launch its first autonomous and fully electric cargo ship next year.
Pope urges mediation in North Korea spat
Pope Francis has proposed that Norway mediate in the dispute between North Korea, the US and regional allies.
Muskoxen in Norway
Norway’s Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella National Park is home to some of Europe's few remaining muskoxen.
China and Norway normalize relations
The leaders of China and Norway have met, signaling the resolution of a diplomatic spat which lasted six years.
Russian detained over explosives found near Oslo subway
Authorities in the Norwegian capital said that the youth was already known to police.
Oslo police destroy 'bomb-like device'
Though no damage was reported, Norway is cautious after Friday's attack in neighboring Sweden.
Spotlight on Europe - 31 March 2017
Britain triggers Brexit process to leave the EU+++Turks in Germany vote in a referendum to give Edorgan more powers.
Inside Europe 30.03.2017
On today's programme:Brexit Day and an unknown future for the UK - Brexit and Northern Ireland - Turks in Germany start voting in the Turkish referendum - Turkish referendum and social media – Protests and detentions in Belarus - One of Putin's biggest critics has designs on the Presidency – Are tourists a blight on Barcelona? – Ai Weiwei and the refugee crisis - Why are Norwegians just so happy?
Prefab House in Norway
Euromaxx explores a modern, prefab structure in Norway.
Inside Europe: Happy Norway
Norway is officially the happiest place on earth. That's according to the UN's annual happiness index which was just published. The country bumped fellow Scandinavians, the Danes, off the top spot from last year, although it was a close race. So what is it that makes Norway such a happy place to live? Inside Europe's own Norwegian, Lars Bevanger, tries to explain in this postcard.
Architectural wonder: a prefab in Norway
A prefab house can be assembled in just a few days.
If you're happy and you know it
The United Nations released the World Happiness Report 2017 on Monday.
Norway named the world's happiest country 2017
Norway has claimed the top spot as the happiest country on Earth, according to the World Happiness Report.
How electric cars rule Norway
With more than 100,000 electric cars already on the road, oil and gas-rich Norway aims to phase out fossil fuel cars.
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