Norway
Stepson of Norway’s crown prince convicted of rape, sentenced to four years’ jail
The seven-week trial of Marius Borg Hoiby, 29, has further dented the royal family’s once picture-perfect image.
- Gwladys Fouche and Ilze Filks
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The destroyed town that became one of Europe’s most beautiful places
Ravaged by fire more than 100 years ago, this remote Scandinavian town bounced back to become one of Europe’s most scenic spots.
- Ute Junker
How the world’s greatest light show became a $1 billion bucket-list item
Just a couple of decades ago, the idea of travelling to the far north to see the aurora was relatively niche. Everything changed in 2014.
- Andrew Bain
A remote village with just 19 residents has suddenly become a tourist magnet
To keep this tiny village alive, one family has transformed its old storehouses into galleries and dining spaces, while traditional fisherman’s cabins have become stylish accommodation.
- Megan Murray
Norwegian princess makes first official public appearance in Sydney
The second in line to the Norwegian throne has stepped out for her first official appearance in Australia since moving to study at the University of Sydney.
- Jessica McSweeney
UK deployed military to deter Russian submarines from its waters
Britain accused Russia of using the distraction of events in the Middle East to try to conduct the covert operation in a region home to critical infrastructure such as undersea cables.
- Muvija M and Catarina Demony
The princess and her ‘monster’ son: A royal family faces a moral reckoning
Norway’s queen in waiting, Mette-Marit, thought she could neatly divide her private life from her public duties. For modern royalty, however, that divide no longer exists.
- David Crowe
‘This could be a winner’: Delta Goodrem’s Eurovision campaign wows Norway
After a masterclass performance in Norway, Delta Goodrem has vaulted into the top five, as the hunt for Australia’s first Eurovision gold intensifies.
- Michael Idato
This nation’s population is 60 times smaller than the USA. It topped the Olympic medal tally
Norway’s success at the Winter Olympics is astonishing given a population of 5.65 million, but it’s no accident they’ve topped the medal tally at Milano Cortina.
- Jake Niall
This Olympian told the world. But is there a ‘right’ way to confess your affair?
Norwegian Olympian Sturla Holm Laegreid has been criticised after announcing his affair to the world this week. So what’s the best way to come clean about infidelity?
- Nell Geraets