NRK
Coverage of NRK in the Nexus archive.
- Massive fire destroys 100 homes in Norway and forces hundreds to evacuate
A major fire in Drammen, Norway, destroyed over 100 homes and forced hundreds to evacuate. The blaze began in a townhouse on Friday, spread to nearby forests, and firefighters continued efforts to control it into Saturday. No residents are reported missing, and the cause remains unknown.
- Russia shuts railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia and Latvia
Russia suspended all railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia, and Latvia starting July 1, closing key checkpoints like St. Petersburg’s Finland Station and Pechory. The move follows existing closures since 2022 and Finland’s 2023 border shutdown, with Russia building military infrastructure near NATO borders.
- Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit placed on a lung transplant list
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on a lung transplant list due to worsening pulmonary fibrosis. A lung specialist stated she meets criteria for transplantation, and she will suspend official duties until after the procedure.