Norway

Norwegian auction house withdraws sale of SS-looted Torah fragment following Israeli outcry

On Sunday, Valkyrie Historical Auctions listed on its auction itinerary a "Very Old Piece of Jewish Torah Roll Plundered by German SS Soldiers During Shoah."

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
A fragment of a Jewish Torah scroll stolen by Nazis during the Holocaust, formerly on sale by Valkyrie Historical Auctions.
An undated handout photo released by the Metropolitan Police on October 16, 2026 of Johannes Natland, 19, who has been sentenced to 20 years’ detention for planning to commit murder in Britain after being recruited by a Swedish organised crime group linked to the Iranian government.

Norwegian teen jailed for 20 years in UK for Iran-linked murder plot after being recruited online

Foxtrot Network, a Swedish criminal group, has been linked to murders across Europe, and Britain and the US allege the group was behind attacks against Israeli and Jewish targets on behalf of Iran.

|ByREUTERS
US President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, August 15, 2025

Trump punishes Ukraine while rewarding Putin in his pursuit of peace - opinion

From easing sanctions on Russia to threatening political foes, Trump’s actions reveal a president driven more by revenge than peace.

|ByDOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a state memorial ceremony for civilians murdered in the October 7 Massacre, marking three years since Oct 7.

Netanyahu calls Nobel laureate Navi Pillay a 'bigot' after prize win

Pillay was given the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize “for her efforts to promote peace and international law,” according to the Norwegian Nobel Committee.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS

Norwegian state TV faces backlash for airing antisemitic jokes about Jews

Norwegian state TV sparks outrage after NRK hosts joke about Jews, drawing condemnation from Israeli officials and Jewish groups.

OCTOBER 26, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
A Norwegian flag flutters over building in Oslo, Norway May 31, 2017.

Security concerns overshadow Israel's World Cup qualifiers in Norway and Italy

Italian and Norwegian officials have stated that increased security measures will be implemented during the matches.

OCTOBER 7, 2025ByREUTERS
Demonstrators hold placards calling for Israel to be banned from the Union of Cycling International (UCI), UEFA and FIFA global and European soccer, during a national protest, ahead of the two year anniversary of Hamas’s October 7, 2023 massacre , in Dublin, Ireland, October 4 2025.

Multiple nations announce joint coalition to provide financial aid to the Palestinian Authority

Twelve nations have formed the Emergency Coalition for the Financial Sustainability of the Palestinian Authority to address an "urgent financial crisis."

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
An illustration of a Palestinian flag over a pile of US Dollar bills.

Norway police investigate explosion near Israeli embassy in central Oslo

There were no report of injuries at the site, located in the immediate vicinity of a university campus and some 500 meters (yards) from the royal palace and the Israeli embassy.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD, REUTERS
Norway police investigate explosion near Israeli embassy in central Oslo, September 23, 2025.

Drone sightings disrupt flights at Copenhagen, Oslo airports

Authorities in Denmark and Norway would cooperate to determine whether there was a link between the two incidents.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025ByREUTERS
Police officers stand guard after all traffic has been closed at the Copenhagen Airport due to drone reports in Copenhagen, Denmark September 22, 2025.

'A stain on Norwegian history': Jewish community leaders say state-backed groups fuel antisemtism

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: In the black-and-white paradigm of the Norwegian mentality, Israel is bad and Palestinians are good.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
‘THE VERY institutions meant to protect us are the ones telling us that our experiences are not valid.’ While the issues facing Norway’s Jews existed before October 7, there have been undeniable escalations since then.

Tune into today's top stories: Green light for Gaza deal, Gaza City evacuation ordered

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Ezra Taylor - the top stories, clear and concise.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
Displaced Palestinians flee amid an Israeli military operation, following an Israeli evacuation order, in Gaza City, September 9, 2025.

Norway to amend 'problematic' national minority regulation following 'Post' report - exclusive

Acknowledging the long-standing connection between Norway and its Jewish population, an amendment has been proposed.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER
The river Nid offers picturesque views in Trondheim, Norway, home to one of the northernmost Jewish communities in the world.

Tune into today's top stories: Houthis accuse UN espionage, Trump says Hamas ready for deal

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
A protester holds a sign with an image depicting U.S. President Donald Trump and the words "Nobel" written on it, demonstrate to demand the immediate end of the war and the release of all hostages, outside the U.S. Consulate in Tel Aviv, Israel, September 2, 2025.

US 'very troubled' by Norway wealth fund's divestment from Caterpillar

Norwegian wealth fund divested from the construction equipment company, citing the use of the machines in the ongoing Gaza war as the reason.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025ByREUTERS
An armored caterpillar bulldozer stands on a street during an Israeli raid at Tulkarm, in the West Bank, February 18, 2024