The Russian Embassy in Oslo and other diplomatic institutions run by the Russian Federation in Norway will reduce the number ...

The midnight sun is a natural phenomenon which only occurs above the Arctic Circle and below the Antarctic Circle during the ...

The Viking Festival in Lofoten, celebrated annually in August, is the highlight for visitors. It showcases mock battles, live ...

Russia will reduce its consular staff in Norway following a request from authorities in Oslo, the Russian Embassy said late ...

From the crest of the mountain the land splays out before me like a ruffled green rug, its pudding-bowl curves carpeted with ...

While you can see the northern lights from anywhere in Svalbard, some locations offer better views than others. Longyearbyen, ...

Snails on a tiny rocky islet evolved before scientists' eyes. The marine snails were reintroduced after a toxic algal bloom ...

Norway's distinct seasons and diverse geography offer unique experiences all year long. The Local has picked its favourite ...

The historic fishing village of Sørvågen, on Moskenesøya island, sits at the precipitous reaches of Norway ’s Lofoten ...

A 1988 toxic algae bloom devastated marine snails in Sweden. Reintroduced snails adapted rapidly, showing evolution in ...

This archipelago, located between Iceland and Norway, has been welcoming tourists for the past 10 years, in ever-increasing ...

Norway is facing a dilemma. Its vast reserves of natural beauty, with their promise of the northern lights, combined with its weakened krone, are drawing increasing numbers of tourists to its shores.