Oslo: Quick Facts

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News •

Secret Oslo negotiations revealed as Norway releases thousands of previously hidden documents • Nov. 5, 2026, 10:47 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

Namibia gives Norway cold shoulder • Oct. 28, 2026, 12:23 PM ET (The Namibian)

Norway's new King Haakon VIII takes oath in parliament • Oct. 23, 2026, 9:16 AM ET (Deutsche Welle)

Zelenskyy visits Norway amid Trump White House tensions • Oct. 20, 2026, 3:50 PM ET (Deutsche Welle)

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A wooden Viking-style ship with carved prow is docked in a harbor, with Oslo's castle and city buildings visible in the background across the water.

The Storting building in Oslo, Norway, features a central rounded section with arched windows and two symmetrical wings, with people walking and sitting on the lawn in front.

Oslo and Utøya attacks of 2011

Frogner Park, Oslo

A brass band in uniform marches and plays instruments during a children's parade on Constitution Day in Oslo, with green trees in the background.

Oslo and Utøya attacks of 2011

memorial in Oslo for victims of the July 22, 2011, attacks in Oslo and on the island of Utøya

Brøgger, Waldemar Christofer

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