June
Almost all new cars in this country are electric. The reason? Money
Norway is very close to having 100 per cent zero-emission new car sales in 2025. Here’s how a freezing country beat range anxiety.
World No.1 Carlsen slams fist after loss, questions classical chess
Magnus Carlsen has turned his focus to Freestyle Chess, where the pieces on the back rank are reshuffled, after relinquishing his world title.
May
Why winter cruising is Norway’s next big thing
It may be dark most of the day, but watching the Northern Lights from a jacuzzi more than makes up for it.
March
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund to vote against Rio Tinto unification
The huge fund intends to vote to keep Rio Tinto’s dual-listed structure, despite other shareholders supporting a bid to review it.
March
An immersive dining experience awaits at this remote Norwegian escape
Fine dining no longer ends when dessert is cleared – it continues into the night and the next morning, ideally somewhere beautiful, thanks to a new breed of chefs turned hoteliers.
May 2024
Norway, Ireland, Spain recognise Palestinian state in ‘historic’ move
Israel’s foreign minister branded the three countries’ decision a “distorted step”, which shows “terrorism pays” and immediately recalled its ambassadors.
For $490 million, last private land in Arctic archipelago can be yours
The massive tract of land could be an investment project for a high-net-worth individual looking to make an impact as an environmentalist.
How this founder built a $7.7b fortune by banning kids
Torstein Hagen created Viking Cruises with a focus on wealthy holiday makers travelling without kids. It’s now set to bring him a fortune.
April 2024
Norway’s $2.5 trillion fund turns developer on UK trophy properties
First Brexit, then the pandemic and now higher interest rates – all these events have disrupted the plans of premium real estate investors.
January 2024
Swimming with orcas in Arctic Norway
Sliding into the sea as a pod feasted on herring was thrilling enough. Then some humpbacks decided to crash the party.
May 2023
Andrew Forrest doubles down on Fortescue’s Norway bet
An uncharacteristically quiet unveiling of a second Norwegian project last week offers new clarity on the shape of Twiggy’s green hydrogen plans in Europe.
February 2023
Fortescue’s green projects kept secret to stoke ‘family’ rivalry
Fortescue may approve five new clean energy projects before Christmas - but the exact cost, location, products and rates of return remains a mystery.
Norway’s wealth fund loses 14pc as inflation, war hit markets
The world’s biggest single owner of equities lost more than $200 billion in 2022, its biggest loss since the 2008 financial crisis.
December 2022
In a wary Arctic, Norway starts to see Russian spies everywhere
European nations are suspicious that a desperate Kremlin is exploiting their open societies to deepen attempts at spying, sabotage and infiltration.
October 2022
Norway fears Russian drone attacks on its gas platforms
With Norway replacing Russia as Europe’s main source of natural gas, suspected Russian drones are buzzing platforms and refineries in the North Sea.
Big hydrogen warns newcomers that electrolyser dreams won’t come easy
As the likes of Fortescue build new hydrogen electrolyser factories, a Norwegian giant says only a fraction of the promises will be kept.
September 2022
World’s biggest wealth fund sets net zero target for firms
Norway’s $1.8 trillion sovereign wealth fund will require the companies it invests in to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
August 2022
World’s biggest wealth fund suffers record loss on tech bets
Meta, Amazon, Apple and Microsoft were the biggest single contributors to the Norwegian fund’s decline.
How to cruise to the most northerly settlement on earth
With just 2400 residents and a lot of ice, Svalbard’s main town of Longyearbyen will become easier to visit next year thanks to a new ship route.
Visiting Norway? Keep a lookout for Huldra the seducer
Great vistas, a rail journey like no other, a traditional music festival – this country has it all. And who knows, you might meet a sprite or two.