Norway, which chairs the international donor group for Palestine, on Friday called for more aid to support the territory'sstruggling economy as it tackles the coronavirus crisis.

A Norwegian court has sentenced a man to 75 days in prison for threatening to spit on a police officer while saying he had the coronavirus, police said on Friday.

Norway on Friday announced that it has now tested more than 100,000 people, putting it behind only Iceland and the United Arab Emirates in the number of tests per head. How has it managed to do it?

The number of people in hospital in Norway stayed stable on Friday at 318, meaning the number has remained flat throughout the week.

The Local's journalists and contributors from around Europe tell the story of how each country is coping with the pandemic and whether there's any light at the end of the tunnel.

To the Norwegians, behaving like the Spanish means being a little naughty.

A hairdresser in Oslo has become the first business in Norway to be fined for continuing to serve customers despite the strict lockdown Norway brought in on March 12.

Oslo Pride has cancelled this year's street parade, announcing plans to instead celebrate the city's gay, lesbian and transgender people with a virtual festival.

The Nordic countries' economic boom is expected to come to a screeching halt because of the financial crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak.

Over 51,000 people in Norway have reported coronavirus-like symptoms on a web service launched by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health last week. But the institute suspects fewer than one in twenty have the disease.

Norway has ordered 1,000 new emergency respirators from two local companies after they designed the devices in record time in a joint venture with a government agency.

Norway's ruling party has been rewarded for its tough actions to slow the spread of coronavirus, with a full five-point jump in the polls, according to the latest monthly report from the Norstat company.

Strict containment measures and social distancing measures might have already saved up to 59,000 lives across 11 European countries battling the spread of the new coronavirus, scientists say. Here's a closer look.

Norway's government has agreed a new coronavirus economic support package with opposition parties, opening the way to a massive 20bn Norwegian kroner a month in support to companies hit by the lockdown.

Looking at the front pages of some news sites in Norway and Denmark, it almost seems as if they are willing the coronavirus outbreak in Sweden to worsen. Will the coming weeks prove Denmark and Norway were right to impose tougher restrictions on the…

A 22-year-old in Norway has been arrested and hit with a 40,000 kroner ($3,800) fine after being caught breaking his coronavirus quarantine three times in five days.

Hospitals in Norway were on Monday tentatively reporting that the surge in coronavirus patients was starting to taper off, indicating that the tough measures the government brought in more than a fortnight ago are starting to work.

Europe's once-bustling cities are now virtually empty as varying degrees of lockdown and mobility restrictions are being imposed in the fight against the coronavirus. Watch the surreal video below.

Norway's national health agency is launching an infection tracking app that will monitor the population's movements and then ask people to go into quarantine if they have been exposed to a confirmed coronavirus case.

As the coronavirus pandemic accelerates across Europe The Local's journalists and contributors shed light on the current situation in their country and how things have changed.

Sweden this week introduced new regulations that mandate businesses and shops to take measures to encourage social distancing, such as increasing space in queues for cash tills and limiting customer numbers.

As Sweden's less restrictive response to the coronavirus gains attention and headlines around the world, how do the country's international residents feel? When The Local asked our readers to share their thoughts, we were overwhelmed by the response.

Here's how the coronavirus is developing in Sweden.

The Local's journalists and contributors from around Europe tell the story of how each country is coping with the pandemic and whether there's any light at the end of the tunnel.

Swedish clothing giant H&M expects a rough few months ahead as the coronavirus crisis continues, despite a strong start to the year.

More than 5,000 people have been diagnosed with the coronavirus so far in Sweden, but far fewer have been treated in intensive care. Here's the data we have so far.

Sweden introduced binding regulations this week which require people to keep their distance from others in public, while shops and other businesses are expected to take measures that make this possible. Here's what that looks like in practice, along…

Who is responsible for the decisions taken in Sweden in the fight against the coronavirus? A different political situation to many neighbouring countries means the answer might not be as clear as you'd expect.

Many people in Sweden who own their own business or work as freelancers are feeling the negative economic effects of the coronavirus crisis, which has disrupted supply lines and led to a decrease in consumption.

Tomas Spragg Nilsson has completed his quest for Swedish citizenship and his crowdsourced bucket list 'Becoming Swedish'. Here's his full review of the Swedish TV series and movies he watched to get to know his new home country.

We know that the coronavirus outbreak has a unique impact on Sweden's foreign residents, who will be facing many of the same challenges such as worries about their health and jobs, but also unique challenges such as being far from family, perhaps str…

We're all spending more time indoors than usual, with Swedish and international authorities recommending that limiting social contact is the best way to limit the spread of the coronavirus and save lives. Here are a few ways you can still experience…

It's easy to feel helpless in the face of a global crisis like the coronavirus pandemic – but it can help to look at the progress that is being made. Here are five examples of practical help being offered in Sweden in the fight against the vir…

It's time to submit your Swedish tax return form before the deadline. Don't despair: these ten tips should make the process a bit easier to understand, including how the coronavirus affects your taxes.

The Nordic countries' economic boom is expected to come to a screeching halt because of the financial crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak.

Sweden on Wednesday issued new binding guidelines asking everyone in the country to reduce their social contacts and keep distance from others at all times.

Many jobs in Sweden have been directly or indirectly affected by the coronavirus crisis. Nearly 37,000 workers were laid of in March, while many other workers have had their hours cut, need time off sick or have to work from home. Here's what you nee…

Most people who catch the coronavirus experience only mild symptoms, but it can have serious consequences, especially for those in vulnerable groups, and we can all play a part in reducing the spread of infection. Here are some of the measures expert…

A Pakistani journalist based in Uppsala has been missing for nearly a month, with a press rights group warning his disappearance could be linked to his reporting.

Strict containment measures and social distancing measures might have already saved up to 59,000 lives across 11 European countries battling the spread of the new coronavirus, scientists say. Here's a closer look.

Denmark's SSI health agency has reported more good patient data, with the number in hospital down 2 percent, those in intensive care down 4 percent, and those on respirators down 15 percent.

The Local's journalists and contributors from around Europe tell the story of how each country is coping with the pandemic and whether there's any light at the end of the tunnel.

Copenhagen University is looking for foreigners living in Denmark for 'Where have all the people gone?', a sociological study on life under coronavirus lockdown.

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II has called on Danes not to send her flowers on her 80th birthday, but to instead send them to other elderly Danes facing "particular difficulties" during the coronavirus lockdown.

The Local spoke to Morten Østergaard, leader of Denmark's Social Liberal Party, about why he is calling for a "green reboot" once the coronavirus lockdown is over.

The Danish government's main supporting party has called for a "green restart" to the country's economy, with investments in heat pumps, charging stations for cars, new rail projects and incentives for replacing oil and gas boilers.

The Danish Health Authority has changed its coronavirus strategy to allow doctors to order tests for those with mild symptoms if they live with vulnerable people.

Denmark's government is planning to open the way for limited church services over Easter, so that Christians can celebrate the resurrection, even during the coronavirus lockdown.

The Nordic countries' economic boom is expected to come to a screeching halt because of the financial crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak.

Gert Tinggaard, Politics professor at Aarhus University, argues that the high level of trust Danes have in the authorities and other citizens has been key to the country's success in combating coronavirus.

Denmark's glitziest new hotel opening has been put on hold and the owner of two of its most celebrated Michelin-starred restaurants has filed for bankruptcy. Despite government financial support, the coronavirus lockdown is starting to bite.

Strict containment measures and social distancing measures might have already saved up to 59,000 lives across 11 European countries battling the spread of the new coronavirus, scientists say. Here's a closer look.

Danish police will need a court order if they want to raid Easter lunches they suspect of breaking a ban on groups of ten people, Denmark's Health Minister Magnus Heunicke has confirmed.

Looking at the front pages of some news sites in Norway and Denmark, it almost seems as if they are willing the coronavirus outbreak in Sweden to worsen. Will the coming weeks prove Denmark and Norway were right to impose tougher restrictions on the…

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has said that the country could begin a "gradual, quiet and controlled opening" after Easter, in the first sign of an end to the country's strict lockdown.

The Danish government's support packages are welcome, but they are not helping foreign workers, who risk losing their right to live in Denmark due to coronavirus, warns Naqeeb Khan, from the Danish Green Card Association.

Europe's once-bustling cities are now virtually empty as varying degrees of lockdown and mobility restrictions are being imposed in the fight against the coronavirus. Watch the surreal video below.

The head of Denmark's health service posted a picture of himself with a new military-style buzzcut on social media on Sunday, before admonishing Danes to, like him, cut their own hair and then send the money to their hairdressers.

The Danish government has been rewarded for its rapid and far-reaching moves to slow the spread of coronavirus and cushion the country's economy, with a near five percent surge in opinion polls.

The sale of alcohol has been banned in the Greenland capital Nuuk in a bid to reduce violence against children duringthe period of confinement over the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government announced.