Archived edition · October 17, 2026 Today's news →

What's happening in Europe?

Flag of Norway

Norway

News summary for

Go to today →

Trains 🚆

Train strike ends with most services returning by Saturday

Norway's train strike has officially concluded, with most services expected to resume by Saturday afternoon. This resolution brings an end to recent disruptions for commuters and travelers across the country.

In other significant domestic news, the newspaper Adresseavisen has retracted 11 articles and an editorial after an internal investigation revealed that an editor had used artificial intelligence to generate the content. This marks a notable incident concerning AI ethics in Norwegian journalism. Meanwhile, a 19-year-old from Stavanger was sentenced to 20 years in prison for plotting a murder.

Further domestic headlines include discussions about potential issues within the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST), a wealthy Russian national suing Norwegian journalists, and a couple in Drøbak defrauded of at least 31 million kroner. Economic news saw a hydrogen company file for bankruptcy and a data center hub topping the list for the most significant increase in house prices.

Top stories

Train Strike Concludes Across Norway

The train strike involving Vy and Spekter has ended, with an agreement reached between the parties. Most train services are anticipated to be back on schedule by Saturday afternoon, bringing an end to recent travel disruptions.

Newspaper Retracts Articles Over Editor's AI Use

Adresseavisen has retracted 11 articles and removed an editorial after an internal investigation revealed that an editor had used artificial intelligence to generate the content. This incident highlights concerns about AI integration in journalism.

In-Depth Look at Police Security Service Issues

Several articles are discussing potential problems and concerns within the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST), prompting an in-depth examination of the agency's operations.

Wealthy Russian Sues Norwegian Journalists

A wealthy Russian national has initiated legal proceedings against Norwegian journalists and Norway, though the specifics of the lawsuit are not detailed.

Hydrogen Company Files for Bankruptcy

Stavanger-based hydrogen company Hynion has filed for bankruptcy, with its owner expressing hope to acquire the bankrupt estate to preserve ongoing projects and jobs.

News sources