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Norway bow-and-arrow attacker handed over to health services, prosecution says
A judge was to decide later today whether to hold Brathen in detention.
Norwegian intelligence says bow and arrow attack that killed five 'appears to be act of terror'
A 37-year-old suspect is in police custody after the deadly attack yesterday evening.
Norway mourns 77 dead a decade after extremist attack
In 2011, a right-wing extremist set off a bomb in Oslo, killing eight people, before heading to Utoya island where he shot dead 69 others.
Norwegian Handball chiefs vow to fight for players’ rights after shorts fine
Norway’s players were charged with wearing “improper clothing” after ditching bikini bottoms for their clash with Spain.
EMA says benefits of AstraZeneca vaccine 'outweigh the risks of side effects'
Stephen Donnelly hopes vaccine appointments in Ireland will be rescheduled “very quickly”.
NIAC has recommended that the administration of the Covid-19 AstraZeneca vaccine be temporarily deferred.
Germany, France and Italy today halted use of the vaccine after, on Saturday, Norwegian officials reported further cases of blood clots or brain haemorrhages in younger people who received the jab.
The World Health Organization has said no causal link had been established between the vaccine and blood clotting.
Vaccine target for this week reduced by 30,000 doses due to precautionary pause in AstraZeneca use
Coronavirus: 16 deaths and 543 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Vaccine target for this week reduced by 30,000 doses due to precautionary pause in AstraZeneca use
The NIAC is due to meet again today and a further statement is expected to follow.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer confirmed the recommendation in a statement this morning.
Norwegian health officials yesterday reported further cases of blood clots or brain haemorrhages in younger people who received the AstraZeneca Covid-19 jab.
The World Health Organization has said no causal link had been established between the vaccine and blood clotting.
Coronavirus: 16 deaths and 543 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The single-dose Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine has been approved by the European Medicines Agency
Mysterious inscription on The Scream painting was written by artist himself, experts determine
The phrase “Can only have been painted by a madman” is written in pencil in Norwegian on the painting.
No deaths in Europe directly linked to Covid vaccine, experts say
Health agencies say the vast majority of post-vaccination fatalities were among people who were elderly and already vulnerable.
Norway adjusts advice for Covid-19 vaccine after 23 deaths in elderly, frail people
Common vaccine side effects, such as a fever, nausea and diarrhoea, may have contributed to the deaths, a health regulator said.
‘No more hope of finding survivors’ after Norway landslide
Three people are still missing after the December 30 disaster in the village of Ask.
Three bodies recovered after landslide in Norway as search for survivors continues
Only a Dalmatian dog has been rescued alive from the ruins so far.
More than 20 people missing and 10 injured after landslide in Norway
Hundreds more have been evacuated from the area.
Dallas own goal condemns Northern Ireland to another Nations League defeat
A seventh loss in eight in this competition, which keeps Ian Baraclough’s side bottom of League B1.
Haaland brace helps Norway hammer Northern Ireland
Alexander Sorloth also scored twice as Ian Baraclough’s home debut ended in defeat.
Polar bear kills man at campsite on Norway's Arctic Svalbard Islands
The bear was later found dead in the car park of the local airport.
Second Norwegian cruise ship reports Covid-19 case
Norway has already placed restrictions on cruise ships docking in its ports over Covid-19 concerns.
Norway places restrictions on cruises after dozens become infected with Covid-19
Ships bearing more than 100 people – including crew – will be barred from stopping off or disembarking passengers.
51-year-old passenger arrested after bomb threat made against Ryanair flight
It is the second similar threat against a Ryanair flight in a week.
Norwegian man appears in court accused of mosque terror attack
Philip Manshaus is suspected of killing his stepsister and then storming an Oslo mosque with firearms last year.
Coronavirus: Small shops reopen in Germany, Spain allows children to go outside to play
There were encouraging signs in the battle against the virus across the continent over the weekend.
Armed man arrested after stealing ambulance and driving into bystanders in Oslo
A child who was in a pram was injured in the incident.
A mysterious disease has killed 'dozens' of dogs in Norway in recent days
It is unknown yet whether the disease is contagious or a series of individual cases.
Norway mosque attack: Suspect appears in court and remanded in custody
Police say he has “extreme right views” and “xenophobic positions” and that he had filmed the mosque attack.
Norway mosque shooting being treated as 'attempted act of terror'
Only three people were inside the mosque at the time of the attack.
Henrik Larsson's son on target as St Pat's Europa League dream ends
Norrkoping beat the Dublin side 4-1 on aggregate.
Super strike from Man City midfielder earns Ireland U19s a draw in Euros opener
16-year-old Joe Hodge grabbed a late equaliser after Erik Botheim had given Norway an early lead.
Republic of Ireland v Norway, U19 European Championship
Tom Mohan’s youngsters kick off their tournament in Armenia against a Norwegian side managed by Gunnar Halle.
Famous draw with Liverpool, beating Shels in Dublin and dumping out PSV - Brann’s 1996/97 European Odyssey
Shamrock Rovers take on SK Brann in the first leg of their Europa League qualifying tie in Norway this evening.
Phil Neville: 'I never played to that level she plays at - she's the best player in the world'
England and Lyon defender Lucy Bronze was incredible in the Lionesses’ World Cup quarter-final win against Norway.
England v Norway, 2019 Women's World Cup quarter-final
There was a spot in the last four up for grabs at Stade Océane in Le Harve.
Norway keep their cool in shoot-out to advance past Australia
The Matildas bow out of the tournament after failing from the spot.
Ruthless Norway make Nigeria pay for first-half errors
Norway join hosts France at the top of Group A.
Beluga whale found in Norwegian waters 'may have been trained by Russian navy'
The whale was wearing a harness bearing the words “Equipment of St. Petersburg”.
1,300 people being evacuated from cruise ship off coast of Norway due to engine problems
Police reported the passengers would be evacuated by helicopter.
Ransom demanded for Norwegian millionaire's wife after suspected kidnapping
Anne Hagen has been missing since 31 October last year.
Norwegian striker Hegerberg makes history by winning first women's Ballon d'Or
The 23-year-old saw off competition from players like Danish star Pernille Harder, of German club VfL Wolfsburg, and Brazil’s Marta to win the award.
Leftover dead fish will be used to power cruise liners
The dead fish will be mixed with other organic waste to make a liquified biogas to be used instead of heavy fuel oil.
Norwegian man charged with sexual offences involving some 300 teenage boys
The charges include rape, according to Norwegian media reports.
All you need to know about the Norway-based goalkeeper who's received his first senior Ireland call-up
It’s been a day to remember for Kristiansand stopper Sean McDermott.
Polar bear shot dead in 'self-defence' after wounding cruise ship worker
The man suffered head injuries before a co-worker shot the bear.