Norway

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Land of Fjords and Northern Lights
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99 Moments
2025
UK-Norway Lunna House Agreement signed to enhance North Atlantic security
Norway Government Pension Fund divests from 11 Israeli companies
FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Trondheim; Norway tops medal table with 14 golds
2024
Storm Ingunn, the strongest storm in Norway since 1992, brings hurricane-force winds
2022
Norway achieves 80% vaccination and eases COVID-19 restrictions.
2021
Jonas Gahr Støre became the Prime Minister of Norway
Record high temperatures in Norway raise concerns about climate change impact.
2020
Progress Party exits Norwegian government over repatriation of woman linked to Islamic State.
2017
Group ICAN awarded Nobel Peace Prize for nuclear disarmament efforts.
Erna Solberg re-elected as Prime Minister
World Happiness Report reveals happiest country worldwide, shining light on Norway's top ranking.
First country to transition from FM radio to digital broadcasting, revolutionizing radio transmission technology.
2013
Magnus Carlsen Wins World Chess Championship
2012
Statoil announces major oil discovery in offshore well.
2011
Oslo bombing tragedy claims 8 lives.
Tragedy strikes at youth camp on Utoya Island, resulting in 69 fatalities.
Anders Behring Breivik convicted for Oslo bombing and Utoya shootings, serving a 21-year sentence.
2008
Same-sex marriage approved, granting equal marriage rights in Norway.
2000
Jens Stoltenberg's appointment as Prime Minister
1999
MS Sleipner ferry sinks off the coast, leading to tragic maritime disaster.
1996
Oslo hosts Eurovision Song Contest for 3rd time, showcasing global music talent.
1994
Lillehammer Winter Olympics hosted by Norway.
1991
King Olav V passes away, Prince Harald becomes the new king.
1989
The Establishment of the Sami Parliament in Norway in 1989
1973
Norway's 1973 Svalbard National Park Establishment Safeguards Arctic Ecosystem