Ro! - News from Norway

Ro! - News from Norway
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News from Norway, in English with the part your grandparents never quite explained: why it matters, and what it means back home.

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  1. 5d ago

    S1 E5: Peace talks in Oslo, a king’s dad jokes, and a week of news from Norway

    Want to dig deeper? Read more in English 1. Ukraine peace talks in OsloWhy it matters to you: Norway is once again a go-between, this time between Washington, Kyiv and Moscow. Flights over Oslo restricted as Ukraine summit gets underway (Norway’s News in English): https://www.newsinenglish.no/2026/10/20/flights-over-oslo-restricted-as-ukraine-summit-gets-underway/Oslo talks “positive” for peace in Ukraine (Norway’s News in English): https://www.newsinenglish.no/2026/10/21/oslo-talks-positive-for-peace-in-ukraine/Zelensky welcomed in Parliament and Witkoff returns to Norway (Norway’s News in English): https://www.newsinenglish.no/2026/10/21/zelensky-welcomed-in-parliament-and-witkoff-returns-to-norway/2. The Progress Party surges in the pollsWhy it matters to you: like in the U.S., voters are angry about prices, and it’s reshaping Norwegian politics. “Populist” parties prevail in the polls (Norway’s News in English): https://www.newsinenglish.no/2026/10/22/populist-parties-prevail-in-the-polls/New Conservatives’ leader struggles with her party “in crisis” (Norway’s News in English): https://www.newsinenglish.no/2026/10/23/new-conservatives-leader-struggles-with-her-party-in-crisis/3. The Oil Fund loses $31 billionWhy it matters to you: when the Fed raises rates, Norway’s national savings feel it too. Norway’s sovereign wealth fund loses over $30 billion in 3rd quarter (The Local): https://www.thelocal.no/20261023/norways-sovereign-wealth-fund-loses-over-30-billion-in-3rd-quarter4. Age limit for Roblox, TikTok and SnapchatWhy it matters to you: the platforms are American, and kids in Norway may soon live with very different rules than kids in the U.S. Norway wants to add “harmful” gaming sites to under-16 social media ban (The Local): https://www.thelocal.no/20261019/norway-wants-to-add-harmful-gaming-sites-to-under-16-social-media-ban5. Quick hits Strike looms at SAS Link (Norway’s News in English): https://www.newsinenglish.no/2026/10/23/strike-looms-at-sas-link/Europe’s clock change, and the push to end it (The Local): https://www.thelocal.no/20261021/meps-urge-eu-ministers-to-act-and-bring-end-to-seasonal-clock-changes6. The King’s first gala speechWhy it matters to you: a warm look at the new king, and the lessons he learned from his father. King Haakon’s first parliamentary gala dinner (The Local): https://www.thelocal.no/20261023/today-in-norway-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-254Norwegian phrase of the week“Å ha is i magen.” Literally “to have ice in your stomach.” What it means: to stay calm and patient under pressure. Follow Ro! News from Norway on Spotify, and share it with someone who has a bit of Norway in their family tree.

  2. Oct 18

    Ro! Nobel prize, budget and oil fund ethics

    The Peace Prize skips the White House again, Norway’s budget slows down your Christmas cards, and an Oslo restaurant serves bear. Two weeks of Norwegian news in under ten minutes. Read more Nobel Peace Prize ⁠https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/2026/press-release/⁠⁠https://www.newsinenglish.no/2026/10/09/nobel-peace-prize-committee-hails-importance-of-international-law/⁠⁠https://www.newsinenglish.no/2026/10/10/foreign-minister-corrects-trump-after-nobel-rant-against-norway/⁠The 2027 budget ⁠https://www.thelocal.no/20261007/what-norways-proposed-2027-budget-could-mean-for-you⁠⁠https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/a-responsible-budget-that-keeps-norway-secure-in-uncertain-times/id3174614/⁠The Oil Fund and nuclear weapons ⁠https://www.newsinenglish.no/2026/10/15/oil-fund-ethics-review-stirs-up-a-storm/⁠Russian planes and the king in the north ⁠https://www.newsinenglish.no/2026/10/06/russian-activity-doubled-off-norway/⁠⁠https://www.newsinenglish.no/2026/10/13/narvik-wins-new-royal-nod/⁠The train strike ⁠https://www.newsinenglish.no/2026/10/17/lengthy-train-strike-finally-over/⁠Bear on the menu ⁠https://www.newsinenglish.no/2026/10/14/restaurant-picketed-after-offering-bear-meat-on-its-menu/⁠Bodø/Glimt beats Dortmund ⁠https://www.newsinenglish.no/2026/10/15/norway-logs-another-football-triumph/

  3. Oct 4

    Ro! Royals get to work, glaciers melt and Epstein trouble

    Ro! News from Norway | Week of Sept 28 to Oct 4, 2026 A new king opens parliament for the first time, Norway's top politicians answer for their ties to Jeffrey Epstein, budget day approaches as interest rates climb, Northern Norway keeps its lifeline airports, train drivers escalate their strike, and Svalbard's glaciers retreat at record speed. In this episode IntroKing Haakon VIII opens the Storting and reads his first Throne SpeechThe Epstein hearings in parliamentBudget day on Oct 7, and Norges Bank raises rates to 4.5%All regional airports in Northern Norway stay openThe train drivers' strike escalatesSvalbard glaciers in record retreatQuick hits: unemployment, a 79°F day in Bergen, road deaths, footballNorwegian phrase of the week: "å ha råd" (literally "to have advice", meaning "to be able to afford") Read more (English) Historic opening of Parliament (Norway's News in English): https://www.newsinenglish.no/2026/10/02/historic-opening-of-parliament/'Epstein hearings' put Norway's foreign ministry on trial (Norway's News in English): https://www.newsinenglish.no/2026/10/01/epstein-hearings-put-norways-foreign-ministry-on-trial/Rød-Larsen regrets Epstein ties (Norway's News in English): https://www.newsinenglish.no/2026/10/01/rod-larsen-regrets-epstein-ties/Interest rates rise again (Norway's News in English): https://www.newsinenglish.no/2026/09/24/interest-rates-rise-again/Everything that changes in Norway in October 2026, incl. budget day (The Local): https://www.thelocal.no/20260929/key-points-everything-that-changes-about-life-in-norway-in-october-2026Northern Norway airports, road deaths and Bergen heat record (The Local): https://www.thelocal.no/20261001/today-in-norway-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-252Train strike escalation and unemployment figures (The Local): https://www.thelocal.no/20261002/today-in-norway-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-251Which routes are hit by the train strike (The Local): https://www.thelocal.no/20260918/listed-which-routes-are-impacted-as-train-strike-hits-norwayGlaciers melting at record speed (Norway's News in English): https://www.newsinenglish.no/2026/09/28/glaciers-melting-at-record-speed/Bitter loss for Norway's football team (Norway's News in English): https://www.newsinenglish.no/2026/09/28/bitter-loss-for-norways-football-team/Norwegian sources Throne Speech: "Folk skal få bedre råd" (Aftenposten): https://www.aftenposten.no/norge/i/w363nA/kongen-i-regjeringens-trontale-folk-skal-faa-bedre-raadBrende apologizes for untrue statements about Epstein contact (VG): https://www.vg.no/nyheter/i/OkL2RE/brende-snakket-usant-om-epstein-kontakt-beklagerTrain drivers escalate: 72 on strike from Monday (Aftenposten): https://www.aftenposten.no/norge/i/0pME26/lokfoererne-trapper-opp-72-i-streik-fra-mandagStable unemployment in September (NAV): https://www.nav.no/no/nav-og-samfunn/statistikk/arbeidssokere-og-stillinger-statistikk/nyheter/stabil-arbeidsledighet-septemberFollow Ro! News from Norway on Spotify, and share it with someone who has a bit of Norway in their family tree

  4. Sep 27

    Ro! A final royal goodbye, a rate hike, and the King's Cup

    This week: Norway says goodbye to Princess Astrid, who spent WWII in exile outside Washington, D.C. A rate hike lands on Norwegian kitchen tables, an oil nation plans to double its fuel reserves, and a sad follow-up from the coast. Plus a young chef who won one of the last trophies bearing King Harald's monogram.

  5. Sep 20

    Ro! The royals , stabbing in Bodø and Pølsa

    This week: two royal funerals in a few weeks, four tourists missing off Norway's west coast, a telecom giant facing a class-action lawsuit from over 1,200 plaintiffs in Myanmar, a resolved stabbing case in Bodø, and a heartwarming story about a TV show that just won Norway's biggest disability-rights honor. The royal familySearch phrase: "King Haakon VIII Norway" / "King Harald funeral" NRK — King Harald's funeral, summarizedNRK — Princess Astrid's funeral set for September 23 The four missing tourists off AverøySearch phrase: "Averøy boat missing tourists Norway" Aftenposten — Four tourists missing after boat found, search halted due to weatherImportant: this one has moved on since the script was written on 20.09. NRK now reports the search has shifted from "missing" to searching for presumed deceased: NRK — Now searching for presumed deceased. This is exactly the status change the production note in the .docx flagged for you to check before recording on 25.09, so the script needs updating before you read it. Telenor/MyanmarSearch phrase: "Telenor Myanmar lawsuit class action" NRK — Myanmar case: Court opens the door to a mass lawsuit against Telenor The Bodø stabbingSearch phrase: "Bodø stabbing three arrested Norway" NRK — Three arrested after stabbing in Bodø Team Pølsa (closing story)Search phrase: "Team Pølsa NRK disability award" VG — Honorary award for "Team Pølsa": "Wow" RSSVERIFY

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News from Norway, in English with the part your grandparents never quite explained: why it matters, and what it means back home.

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