According to Statistics Norway, 78 babies were named with variations of the name Muhammad in the country's capital in 2024. The names Philip (68 times), Ludwig (63 times) and Theodore (60 times) were next after the name of the Prophet Muhammad.

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gar Støre announced that Norway recognizes the state of Palestine. Ireland and Spain announced today, May 22, that they are ready to join the ranks of the countries that recognize Palestine. So far, 9 EU countries have recognized Palestine.

It became known that Salvan Momika, who burned the Koran in Sweden, did not die in Norway and was deported to Sweden without asylum.