Norway

Norway wealth fund excludes six companies linked to West Bank, Gaza

The fund announced last Monday that it was terminating contracts with all three of its external asset managers who handled some of its Israeli investments.

People attend a demonstration in support of Gaza and Palestinians, near the Royal Palace and the building of the Norwegian parliament, Stortinget, in Oslo, Norway, November 4, 2023
Norwegian Cruise Line

Cruise company unveils massive plan for 2027 – 500 cruises and private island

CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, which manages the Norwegian oil fund, Nicolai Tangen holds a press conference on the Government Pension Fund Global's results for the first quarter in Oslo, Norway, April 24, 2025

Norway’s ethical funds: The double standard of global capital - opinion

People attend a demonstration in support of Gaza and Palestinians, near the Royal Palace and the building of the Norwegian parliament, Stortinget, in Oslo, Norway, November 4, 2023

Norway sells stake in Israeli jet engine group, to divest from more companies over Gaza war


Norway wealth fund terminates Israel asset management contracts

The fund, an arm of Norway's central bank, which held stakes in 61 Israeli companies as of June 30, in recent days divested stakes in 11 of these, it said in a statement.

A Norwegian flag flutters over building in Oslo, Norway May 31, 2017.

Norway wealth fund to announce measures on Israeli investments on Tuesday

The government this week launched an urgent review of the investments over ethics concerns linked to the war in Gaza and the West Bank.

Norwegian flags flutter at Karl Johans street in Oslo, Norway May 31, 2017.

Norway to review sovereign wealth fund's Israel investments

The fund's investment in the Bet Shemesh Engines Ltd group is worrying, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere told public broadcaster NRK.

Norwegian flags flutter at Karl Johans street in Oslo, Norway May 31, 2017.

Norwegian prosecutors charge former US Embassy guard with espionage for Russia, Iran

The embassy security guard is accused of collecting and leaking sensitive information that endangered national interests, the New York Times reported.

Norwegian flags flutter at Karl Johans street in Oslo, Norway May 31, 2017.

This northern Norway city has adopted a one-of-a-kind approach to observing Shabbat

Located on the outskirts of the Arctic Circle, this Norwegian city has a unique approach to observing Shabbat and a history of handling challenging situations.

 The river Nid offers picturesque views in Trondheim, Norway, home to one of the northernmost Jewish communities in the world.

From Alaska to Norway: Orcas offer prey to humans worldwide

Orcas may share food with humans to build relationships, scientists suggest.

 Killer whales emerging from the ice.

Norwegian study: Walking over 100 minutes daily may slash chronic back pain risk by 23%

Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology analyzed data from over 11,000.

 Norwegian study: Walking over 100 minutes daily may slash chronic back pain risk by 23%.

Norway is on the wrong side of history - opinion

Norway must declare full support for Israel’s just war against Iran and withdraw its recognition of a terror-supporting PA state until genuine reforms are implemented by the PA.

 Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide and Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz.

Norway arms its police force amid increased threat from Iran conflict

In a press release, Police Director Håkon Skulstad stated: "This is a preventive measure to strengthen security in a situation with increased risk of attacks against certain targets in Norway."

 Norway's Justice Minister Emilie Enger Mehl officially opens the Oslo Police District's new local police section at Enhet centrum in Grunerlokka, Oslo, Norway January 27, 2025.

Muslim communities in Norway grow most as Church of Norway sees declining membership

Church of Norway membership has decreased from 85 percent to 62 percent between 1994 and 2024.

 Muslim religious communities in Norway experience largest growth amid declining Church of Norway membership. Illustration.

Poland detains 19-year old man suspected of planning terrorist attack, interior ministry spokesman

The suspects are believed to have been inspired by mass-killers, including Anders Breivik.

Police officers look on outside a restaurant ahead of a football match,  May 28, 2025.