Latest news in Norway? September 3rd, 2026
03-09-2026
The major news headlines in Norway:
- Seizure of Russian Vessel in Svalbard: Norwegian authorities, acting on an order from the Nord-Troms and Senja District Court, seized the Russian research and expedition vessel Professor Molchanov in the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard. The seizure was carried out on behalf of Ukrainian state energy company Naftogaz to enforce a $4.22 billion arbitration award against Russia for seized assets in Crimea. Moscow has strongly condemned the move, labeling it “piracy”. WHBL+ 2
- National Mourning for King Harald V: Norway remains in national and royal court mourning following the death of King Harald V at age 89 on August 28. The royal court has canceled most official duties until October 9, while thousands of citizens continue to pay their respects at the Royal Palace Chapel in Oslo where the late king is lying in state ahead of his September 9 funeral. The Hindu
- Reign of King Haakon VIII Begins: Following King Harald’s passing, the former Crown Prince has acceded to the throne as King Haakon VIII, formally swearing his constitutional oath before the Storting (Parliament) earlier this week. The Hindu
- Cyberattack Disruptions: Several Norwegian online public services and government portals have faced ongoing distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attempts, attributed to pro-Russian threat actors targeting Norway in response to its recent strategic and legal moves supporting Ukraine. www.newsinenglish.no