In Norway and Denmark, the topic of abortion is hot again. Whereas the Norwegian government still struggles to push a liberalisation of the abortion law through, the Danish coalition found a compromise and expects a law change by June 2025.

Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide have eased the discipline for youth members after “serious wrongdoing”.

King Olav II walked along the shores of this small Norwegian island. He knew that he was about to change the nation forever. The king was heading to adopt the famous Kristenretten, the Christian Law. The year 2024 marks the 1000th anniversary of this momentous event that became the end of slavery.

In Norway, many streets and squares are named after Hans Nielsen Hauge. The evangelist is part of the national heritage. Today, many Christians remember the 200th death anniversary. Cédric Placentino reflects on his historical meaning.

All was quiet outside Norway's Russian embassy in Oslo until a pedestrian crossing was painted in rainbow colours.