In Norway, Are ‘Coolcations’ Taking a Toll?

As heat and wildfires plague many parts of Europe, the desire for cooler climes is driving tourists to Nordic countries, prompting as much concern as celebration.

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Guard at U.S. Embassy in Norway Charged With Spying for Russia and Iran

A Norwegian man has been accused of leaking sensitive information about U.S. embassy staff members and threatening Norway’s national interests, according to prosecutors.

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Ivar Giaever, Nobel Winner in Quantum Physics, Dies at 96

A former “D” student from Norway, he made his mark at G.E.’s Research Lab in the U.S., in part by confirming a pivotal theory about superconductivity.

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Thousands in Norway Mistakenly Told of Lottery Winnings

A state-owned gambling company apologized after telling players they had won “erroneously high prizes.” It blamed the error on a faulty currency conversion.

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Tesla Sales Are Slumping, Even in the Most E.V.-Friendly Place

Elon Musk’s involvement in right-wing politics contributed to fewer deliveries in Norway the first quarter, though other factors also played a role.

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Orbital Rocket Crashes After First Launch From Continental Europe

The rocket, developed by Isar Aerospace, lifted off from Norway’s Andøya Space Center and crashed about 30 seconds later. The test flight was part of efforts to make Europe a center for private satellite launches.

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Dag Solstad, Norwegian Novelist and Short Story Writer, Dies at 83

A winner of top awards in his country, he drew the attention of European and American critics. The prime minister said he “made us see Norway and the world in new ways.”

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Green Energy Ambitions of European Companies Take a Beating

Orsted of Denmark and Equinor of Norway tap the brakes on offshore wind development after setbacks and market shifts.

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Norway Seizes Russian-Crewed Ship Suspected of Cutting an Undersea Cable

The authorities said they believed the vessel may have been involved in damaging the cable, the latest act of apparent sabotage in the Baltic Sea.

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