A man threatens passers-by with a knife in Bislett, Oslo, Norway, before being shot dead by police. The motive behind the perpetrator's act is currently unknown, but is under investigation. 2021-11-9
Health authorities impose tougher lockdowns in Oslo and nine neighbouring municipalities due to an increase in cases of a more contagious variant from the UK that also caused two deaths in care home residents yesterday. 2021-01-23
The Russian foreign ministry announces the expulsion of a senior diplomat at the Norwegian embassy in Moscow and declared him "persona non grata" as a "retaliatory measure" after the Norwegian foreign ministry had expelled the deputy trade representative of the Russian embassy in Oslo on August 19 for alleged espionage. 2020-08-28
Police officers in Oslo wound an armed 32-year-old man, who injured three people when he rammed a stolen ambulance into them. The police then arrest him and a 25-year-old woman, both of whom have connections to the Nordic Resistance Movement. 2019-10-22
Leaders of the European Union accept the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway. 2012-12-10
The FARC want an armistice at the start of the peace talks starting October 8th in Oslo, Norway. The government doesn't want a truce. 2012-09-6
In the midst of the ongoing trial against Anders Behring Breivik for his actions on July 22, 2011, more than 40,000 people gather on Youngstorget in Oslo to show support for all those affected. 2012-04-26
An audience member storms the stage during Daniel Diges performance. The Spanish entry has to be performed again. 2010-05-29
The United Kingdom, represented by Josh Dubovie, finish last. 2010-05-29
Ten acts, including former winner Niamh Kavanagh, progress to the final of Eurovision Song Contest 2010 in Bærum, Oslo. Sweden fails to qualify for the first time in its history. 2010-05-27