- 2d ago
Sweden reintroduces border checks from 12 November for six months, citing hybrid threats
The Swedish government will bring back checks at its internal borders from 12 November 2026 until 11 May 2027, citing serious threats to public order and internal security linked to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- 3d ago
Marius Borg Høiby stays in pretrial detention after Norwegian appeal court overturns release
The Borgarting Court of Appeal kept Queen Mette-Marit's son in custody on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, reversing an Oslo District Court release order from Monday, 2 November. The prosecution had appealed that decision and argued that Høiby could still commit further offences.
- 4d ago
Canada bars Russian juniors as Nordic and Baltic federations shun Russia
Canada says Russian and Belarusian athletes will not compete at the world junior championship in Alberta, while more federations refuse to play Russia after the sports court ruling.
- 4d ago
Spain opens Women's Nations League defence against Norway, Ireland and Switzerland
Spain was drawn into Group A1 on 3 November in Nyon, alongside Switzerland, which returns to League A after promotion. The league phase runs from February to June 2027, and the winners of each League A group reach the finals and an Olympic place.
- Oct 30
US approves sale of 500 Patriot interceptors to Ukraine, with deliveries years away
The State Department approved a possible sale of 500 PAC-3 MSE interceptors on Friday, 30 October, paid for by Canada, Germany, Norway and EU loan funds. Zelensky welcomed the decision but warned that deliveries may not start for several years.
- Oct 30
Norway answers Trump's insult with an ad campaign for its scenic public toilets
Visit Norway replied to Trump's crude remarks about the country by promoting its architect-designed roadside toilets along scenic routes, asking whether they are the best in the world.
- Oct 30
Pentagon asks NATO states Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia to tone down Russia rhetoric
The Pentagon has reportedly asked several NATO members, including Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, to moderate public criticism of Moscow. Reuters cites four people with knowledge of the talks.
- Oct 29
Putin says Russia is ready for war with Europe but does not want one
Speaking at a press conference after the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, Putin warned that a war with Europe would have no winners. He said Moscow was ready to respond to any challenge, including in the Baltic Sea, and that it supports steps to restore full relations with European countries.
- Oct 29
Orlen says Afrodyta gas field in North Sea holds more than twice the expected resources
Orlen Upstream Norway and its partners finished exploration drilling on Afrodyta, where Equinor now puts recoverable resources at 77 to 180 million boe, against about 50 million boe in February 2026.
- Oct 28
36 countries confirmed for Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, with Canada debuting and Spain and Slovenia undecided
The European Broadcasting Union said 36 broadcasters will take part in the 71st contest in Burgas, held 11 to 15 May 2027. Canada makes its debut, while Spain and Slovenia have until December to decide whether they will compete.
- Oct 28
Norway and Finland leaders call Putin as Ukraine strikes Russian chemical plant
Norway's prime minister and Finland's president held a 90-minute call with Vladimir Putin on 27 October, breaking a long-standing Western European habit. On 28 October Ukraine struck a chemical plant in Tula region while a truce in Oleshky entered its second day.
- Oct 27
Poland wins European PAC-3 Patriot missile maintenance centre, the only one outside the US
The Pentagon confirmed the choice on Tuesday, 27 October, and the facility will be the only one of its kind outside the United States. Reports give different investment figures, and the exact site has not been chosen.
- Oct 27
Finland and Norway leaders' call with Putin splits Europe over Ukraine talks
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held a 90-minute phone call with Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, 27 October, drawing criticism from Denmark and Sweden while Kyiv said the step had been agreed with it.
- Oct 26
Cristiano Ronaldo on Portugal's preliminary list for November Nations League games
According to the newspaper O Jogo, Ronaldo is among 55 players on Jorge Jesus's preliminary list for the Denmark and Wales games. His 30-day suspension for leaving the national team camp in Copenhagen ends on Friday, 30 October.
- Oct 26
Norway starts nationwide drills for prolonged mobile and internet outages
Nationwide exercises began on Monday, 26 October, to prepare the public for a long outage of mobile networks and internet. The government warned that such a break could follow sabotage or acts of war.
- Oct 26
Trump says he wants no one from Norway after Nobel Peace Prize snub
At a Michigan rally on Sunday, 25 October 2026, Trump said he wanted no one from Norway and tied that decision to a Nobel Peace Prize he did not receive.
- Oct 22
Heat killed over 50,000 people in European cities in summer 2026, study finds
Two peer-reviewed articles in Nature Health estimate that heat killed more than 50,000 people in 854 urban areas across 30 countries in summer 2026, with about two-thirds of the deaths attributed to climate change.
- Oct 22
Ferencváros beat Torreense 4-1 in Budapest, Torreense's second straight Europa League defeat
Ferencváros took the lead on Thursday, 22 October, and went on to beat Torreense 4-1 in Budapest, with a Torreense own goal by Mohamed Ali Diadié at 80 minutes and a late strike from Lisztes.
- Oct 22
Netanyahu urges Likud turnout as Israel's election nears and strike plans on Iran are drafted
Israel's prime minister says the Iranian regime must be overthrown days before the 27 October vote, while US and Israeli militaries reportedly prepare strikes for after the US midterm elections.
- Oct 22
European car registrations up 10.2% in September as Italy's electric share lags
Europe-wide car registrations reached 1,363,210 units in September 2026, while Stellantis, counting Leapmotor, passed 2 million sales in the first nine months.
