Tech tycoon John McAfee has apparently been arrested in Norway because he refused to put a medically-certified face covering over his thong mask. McAfee, who made millions with the anti-virus software bearing his name, took to Twitter on Monday morning to report that he had been detained by Norwegian authorities who weren’t impressed by the … Read more
At least 40 passengers and crew from a luxury Norwegian cruise liner have been diagnosed with coronavirus amid fears of a major outbreak. The cases were uncovered on board the MS Roald Amundsen after a passenger who took a trip on the vessel in mid-July tested positive last week. Health officials are now scrambling to track … Read more
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
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
Landslides can happen when heavy rain or floods weaken the ground by saturating soil with water. The loosened ground can come apart and send masses of land careering down hills or cliff-edges. Dr Mohammad Heidarzadeh, secretary general of the International Tsunami Commission, told MailOnline Norway is a prime spot for landslides because of the country’s soft … 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
Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: See the Northern Lights with Ranulph Fiennes – join the legendary explorer on a cruise of Norway’s fjords By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:03 GMT, 11 January 2020 | Updated: 10:36 GMT, 12 January 2020 Travellers have long been drawn to the intriguing and magical Northern Lights. Witnessing … Read more