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France and Norway have threatened to close their borders with Spain over the soaring number of coronavirus cases. The Spanish tourism industry, which accounts for around 12 per cent of the nation’s economy, faces collapse as countries attempt to combat a second wave of Covid-19. It comes as the number of coronavirus cases in Spain … Read more
Norway’s success in handling the coronavirus pandemic has left funeral directors struggling to make ends meet. While some countries have seen their morgues overloaded with bodies in a traumatic symbol of their huge death tolls, Norway has seen only 253 deaths from the virus and demand for funeral ceremonies has fallen because of the lockdown. … Read more
Two people are in critical condition in hospital and another is injured after knifeman goes on stabbing spree in Norway town Attacker went on stabbing spree in town of Sarpsborg in southern Norway Two victims left fighting for their lives, and a third was stabbed in the arm Image shows police on a street in … Read more
Roman board game unearthed in Norway burial pit dates back 1,700 years ago, consisting of dice made of bone and 18 circular pieces that were used by a person of significant status Archaeologists uncovered a complete Roman game board in Norway The artifacts are some 1,700 years old and are used to play a military tactic … Read more
Norway will delete all data through its now-suspended coronavirus track and trace app after the data watchdog found it was too invasive Smittestop app was suspended today after data watchdog raised concerns It said the app was only used by a small number and had disproportionate power Norway, with around 250 total deaths, is seeing … Read more
Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Get a taste of Norway with the Hairy Bikers – sail the fjords on a brilliant nine-day trip with the TV cookery stars By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 09:43 BST, 12 June 2020 | Updated: 09:43 BST, 12 June 2020 With their sheer cliffs, stunning waterfalls and spectacular … Read more
Astonishing moment massive landslide sweeps eight buildings into the sea in Norway as huge chunk of coast vanishes underwater Drone footage shows the devastating moment a piece of coastline began to sink There are no reports of any deaths or injuries but a dog was swept away Dog swam back to shore and was rescued … Read more
Norway and Denmark will reopen their borders to each other as coronavirus restrictions are eased, but not to their lockdown-free Scandinavian neighbour Sweden. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced on Friday Denmark will reopen its borders from June 15 to residents of Germany, Norway and Iceland but ‘with restrictions’, while Norway said it would do … Read more
Europe is taking its latest steps out of lockdown today as Switzerland re-opens shops and Norway resumes teaching at primary schools, while compulsory mask-wearing comes into force in Germany. Swiss shoppers were returning to garden centres and hair salons today as the army prepares to hand out a million masks a day to shops and … Read more
Norway announces it has ‘brought coronavirus under control’ after rate of new infections plummets Norway has confirmed 5,760 cases of coronavirus and 74 deaths from the virus Health minister said rate of infection had plummeted following lockdown Country has now brought coronavirus under control, he announced Monday It comes after Sweden, Norway’s neighbour which resisted … Read more