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    PST: Iran threatens Norway through terrorism, assassinations, surveillance of opposition figures and technology procurement

    • PST says Iran is a threat to Norway from a state. The regime may try to hit Western targets with terror, assassinations (targeted killings) or damaging cyberattacks.
    • An attack in Norway need not be aimed at Norway itself. The targets are Jewish, American and Israeli interests here, and regime critics. Iran calls this «forward defence».
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    PST warns of Russian and Chinese intelligence operations along the Norwegian coast using civilian vessels and strategic investments

    • PST says it is a top priority to detect foreign states using ordinary civilian ships – such as fishing boats and research vessels – to spy on the Norwegian coast, plan sabotage and test how Norway responds to crises.
    • Russia is particularly active: Russian intelligence wants detailed knowledge of Norwegian and allied military activity along the coast and uses that information for spying, influence operations and sabotage.
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    Norway's PST warns of sharp rise in minors joining violent extremist online communities since 2024

    • Norway's security service PST is raising the alarm: more and more children and young people are being pulled into violent extremist communities online. The problem has been growing since 2024 and is getting worse in 2026.
    • What makes this especially dangerous is that young people can start accepting violence as normal before they even encounter political extremist content — recruitment begins early.
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    PST reports increased hate speech targeting the royal family, but no change to overall threat level ahead of King Harald V's funeral

    • PST director Beate Gangås states the overall threat picture has not changed significantly; the terrorism threat level remains at 3 – Moderate, last adjusted 14 November 2024.
    • PST has registered a rise in hateful and threatening statements in digital channels directed at the royal family and Norwegian and foreign officials in connection with the funeral.
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    PST expresses condolences following the death of King Harald V

    • Norway's domestic intelligence service PST expresses grief over the passing of King Harald V.
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    PST adopts new probability word scale for intelligence assessments

    • Norway's domestic intelligence service (PST) is introducing a new scale for probability language, but the article provides no details on the scale's content or what it replaces.
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  7. PST’s participation at Arendalsuka highlights complex threats from state actors and extremism

    • PST presents leaders and experts, including Deputy Chief Inga Bejer Engh, at Arendalsuka 10–14 August to clarify threats against Norway and PST’s national security role.
    • Atle Tangen, head of section for state threat actors, notes significant 2026 threats from state actors using economic means like covert financial flows and investments.
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  8. Report

    PST warns: 15 years since July 22, right-wing extremists increasingly inspired by Breivik, especially youth and digital networks

    • Anders Behring Breivik’s July 22, 2011 attacks, killing 77, remain a central inspiration in most right-wing extremist cases in Norway today.
    • Since 2019, an increasing share of Western terrorists cite Breivik as inspiration, with a notable rise in minors and young adults involved since 2025.
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  9. Report

    Bodyguard service emphasizes human qualities over superpowers and motivates new applicants for further training

    • Kristin moved from the Mounted Police to the bodyguard service at the Royal Police Escort (DKP), finding the job meaningful with varied assignments both nationally and internationally.
    • The advanced training requires a police bachelor's degree, three years of operational experience, and includes admission, selection, and coursework; application period July 15–September 15, 2026.
    National securityPoliceWork life
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  10. Report

    Increased sabotage threat against Norwegian critical infrastructure in 2026 – urgent action required from Norwegian enterprises to prevent and mitigate impact

    • PST's 2026 threat assessment warns of a heightened likelihood of Russian-initiated sabotage targeting Norwegian infrastructure, especially those supporting Ukraine, aiming to cause societal disruption and undermine support.
    • Sabotage involves significant damage or disruption of societal critical targets, while disruptive acts include lesser damage such as vandalism, both possible physically and digitally.
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