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Norway wealth fund chief warns against AI driven job cuts

Nicolai Tangen, chief executive of Norges Bank Investment Management, warned companies against using artificial intelligence primarily as a tool for workforce reductions, arguing that aggressive job cuts could trigger public backlash and damage broader confidence in the technology. Speaking ahead of......

Norway gains $5 billion windfall as Iran war reshapes Europe energy

Norway has generated roughly 5 billion dollars in additional revenue since the start of the war in Iran, as disruptions to global energy supply boosted oil prices and demand from Europe. According to The New York Times, the surge reflects Norway’s growing role as a key energy supplier to European......

Norway's $2.1 trillion sovereign fund to allow AI-driven investment decisions under human oversight

Norges Bank Investment Management, which manages the world's largest sovereign wealth fund at $2.1 trillion, announced Tuesday that it will eventually allow artificial intelligence systems to make certain investment decisions, provided human supervision remains in place. The move comes as the fund......

Tesla registrations jump in Norway and France as Denmark declines

Tesla gained ground in two key European markets in February as new registrations surged in Norway and France while falling in Denmark, offering mixed signals about the electric car maker’s efforts to stabilise its regional performance. In Norway, registrations reached 1,210 vehicles last month,......

Norway rejects Trump peace board while hosting Gaza aid talks

Norway has reaffirmed that it will not join U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, even as it prepares to host a key international donor meeting on Palestinian aid in the spring. Oslo’s position directly contradicts Trump’s recent claim that Norway had agreed to host an event......

Sweden deploys fighter jets as NATO expands Arctic mission

NATO has launched a new operation aimed at strengthening its military footprint in the Arctic and High North, with Sweden announcing the deployment of fighter jets as part of the expanded mission known as Arctic Sentry. The alliance formally introduced Arctic Sentry on February 11, 2026, describing......

Epstein document release triggers resignations across Europe

The publication of more than three million pages of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein by the United States Department of Justice on January 30, 2026 has set off a political upheaval across Europe, leading to resignations, criminal investigations and public apologies from senior officials and members......

Norwegian police search homes of former prime minister in Epstein-linked probe

Norwegian authorities have carried out searches at properties linked to former Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland as part of an investigation connected to his past contacts with convicted American financier Jeffrey Epstein, according to statements from his legal representative. The searches were......

NATO intercepts Russian bombers flying near Norway on Christmas Day

Russian strategic bombers prompted a NATO response on Christmas Day after flying close to Norwegian airspace, marking another episode of heightened military activity over northern Europe amid ongoing tensions tied to the war in Ukraine. Russian ministry confirms scheduled flight According to the Russian......