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Rape charges, Epstein links and sperm donor scandal: the dark secrets rocking Norway’s royal house

Crown Princess Mette-Marit faces renewed scrutiny over past ties to Epstein as her son stands trial on 38 criminal counts, while a historian questions the royal bloodline in a new biography

Inbal Hananel | 02.22.26

Trial opens in Oslo for son of Norway’s crown princess on 38 charges, including rape, as Epstein ties resurface

Marius Borg Høiby, 29, faces rape, violence and drug charges as renewed scrutiny over Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s past Epstein contact casts a shadow over Norway’s royal family

Inbal Hananel | 02.03.26

Taking on Norway’s anti‑Israel line, lawmaker nominates Yad Vashem for Nobel Peace Prize

MP Joel Ystebø cites Holocaust museum’s global educational role and fight against hatred as grounds for nomination, aiming to shift public discourse toward combating antisemitism

Itamar Eichner | 01.29.26

Norway overturns ruling, sends Israeli ‘Ashkelon hacker’ to face trial in US

A month after rejecting a US extradition request, a Norwegian appeals court ruled to extradite Michael Kedar, an autistic Israeli who served prison time for sending terror threats and bomb hoaxes, his father warns his life is at risk

01.01.26

Foreign Ministry weighs closing Norway embassy amid diplomatic rift

After the left’s election win, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar mulling closing embassy in Oslo, operating without an ambassador for over 18 months, citing Norway’s recognition of a Palestinian state, divestments and sanctions on Israeli ministers

Itamar Eichner | 12.17.25

Israel refuses visit by Norway PM hoping to join Gaza recovery

Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre said Israel denied his visit aimed at securing Norway’s role in Gaza's reconstruction: 'They told me it’s not the right time'; Israeli officials confirmed the rejection, citing no reason to approve it

Itamar Eichner | 11.15.25

Israel condemns Norwegian PM for joining alternative Kristallnacht ceremony: ‘A new moral low’

Israel’s Foreign Ministry accused Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of 'moral corruption' after he attended an alternative Kristallnacht memorial organized by an anti-racism NGO instead of the Jewish community’s event; A man was attacked after a memorial in Sarpsborg

Itamar Eichner | 11.10.25

Norway’s public broadcaster airs jokes about killing Jews on kids’ program

Norway’s NRK aired antisemitic jokes about killing Jews and smuggling them from Sweden on a program also aimed at children as young as 9: 'The hosts’ cynical humor is twisted — and then people wonder why antisemitism here is surging,' said an Israeli educator

Itamar Eichner | 10.25.25

שי ווזנר, יהודי ישראלי שמתגורר בניו יורק והצביע בבחירות לראשות העיר לזוהרן ממדאני

Israelis in New York voting for Mamdani: 'He’s not antisemitic and not an enemy'

About 40% of Jews and Israelis in New York support the Democratic candidate; despite his positions on the war and policies in the territories; Shai Wosner, who came to cast his early ballot, says he represents the face of opposition to the Trump era: 'He’s a determined voice, even if not a perfect one'; and as for Mamdani’s comments on Israel: 'He’s part of a young American generation that knows very little about Israel. I don’t need the leader of New York to be at the heart of the Zionist mainstream'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 10.25.25

‘Tried to recruit children’: Norway foils terror plot against Jews; main suspect – Iran

Norway’s security service has thwarted a plot by Islamist operatives who allegedly tried to recruit children to carry out a terror attack; the plan was stopped several months ago and is believed to have been an Iranian-backed effort to target Jewish and Israeli sites in Oslo.

Itamar Eichner | 10.25.25

Norway fans boo Israeli anthem, wave Palestinian flags during World Cup qualifier

Pro-Palestinian protesters rallied outside the Oslo stadium before kickoff, while Norway fans booed during “Hatikvah” and unfurled Palestinian flags. One fan stormed the pitch wearing a “Free Gaza” shirt as Israel lost 5–0.

ynet Global | 10.11.25

World Cup qualifier dispute: Israel slams Norway FA head over Oct. 7 silence

Four days before Israel faces Norway in World Cup qualifiers, the IFA accused Norway FA chief Lise Klaveness of failing to condemn Oct. 7 while calling to suspend Israel; Norwegian player Patrick Berg said, 'You can’t ignore the game’s context'

Nadav Zenziper | 10.08.25

'We do not forget': World leaders mark two years since Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel

Global leaders marked two years since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, recalling the victims and calling for the release of hostages, a ceasefire, and renewed efforts toward a two-state solution to end the ongoing war in Gaza

Reuters | 10.07.25

פרס נובל לשלום, נשיא ארה"ב על הסכסוך בין ישראל לאיראן

Can Trump win the Nobel Peace Prize? Experts doubt it

Trump has long sought the Nobel Peace Prize and is now applying intense pressure to win; experts say his climate stance and brash style hurt his chances, while Norway fears backlash if he loses; betting agencies list top contenders

Tal Amodai | 10.06.25

Norwegian Football Federation President Lise Klaveness

Norwegian FA president says Israel should be suspended from international competition

Lise Klaveness urged UEFA to suspend Israel ahead of a World Cup qualifier, saying sanctions are necessary amid genocide allegations; UEFA is set to hold an emergency vote this week on Israel’s participation

Reuters | 09.29.25

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