Svein Ludvigsen, a former fisheries minister and regional governor, was sentenced to five years in prison for exploiting his power, forcing three young men from Asia and Africa to have sex with him.
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Man Who Posed as Girl to Lure Hundreds of Boys Online Gets 16 Years
A soccer referee in Norway was convicted of raping some victims after tricking hundreds of them into sending him sexually explicit material.
Living Life by the Clock? Norwegian Island Wants to Go ‘Time Free’
Residents of Sommaroy, bright 24/7 in summer, want to do away with clocks and embrace living without the constraints of time.
Millions of Norwegian Salmon Killed by Algae Bloom
The country’s salmon industry faced more than $80 million in losses after the algae suffocated the farmed fish. Some are pointing to climate change.
Smoke, Drink and Eat What You Want, Norway’s Public Health Minister Says
The new minister, from a right-wing, anti-immigration party, told an interviewer that people knew what was healthy and she would not be the “moral police.”
At War: Why Whales and Dolphins Join the Navy, in Russia and the U.S.
A former Navy officer who is now a New York Times reporter explains how the American military trains marine mammals for underwater operations.
Surfers Fight to Block Oil Drilling in the Great Australian Bight
Opponents of drilling in the pristine waters, home to some of the world’s most unusual marine life, are turning beaches into protest zones.
Cruise Ship Stranded Off Norway Reaches Shore After Harrowing Rescue Effort
The Viking Sky was carrying more than 1,300 people when it sent a mayday alert Saturday. After recovering the use of some engines, the ship finally limped into port.
Cruise Ship Near Norway With Nearly 1,400 Passengers Is Being Evacuated
Dramatic videos and photos on Twitter showed the ship listing, furniture sliding from one side to the other and water rushing on board.
World Bridge Federation Suspends a Top Player After He Failed a Drug Test
Geir Helgemo, a Norwegian player, will not be allowed to compete for several months after a random drug test found the presence of banned substances, officials said.