EuropeNorway Expels Russian Diplomat Over Spy CaseSavePrintHead of Norway's security police (PST) Hans Sverre Sjovold speaks at a news conference in Oslo on Aug. 12, 2019. Nerijus Adomaitis/ReutersReuters8/19/2020|Updated: 8/19/2020 OSLO/MOSCOW—Norway said on Wednesday it had expelled a Russian diplomat on suspicion of espionage, drawing a rebuke from Russia’s embassy, which said the accusation was groundless.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentReutersAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesDeath Toll From Nepal’s Anti-Corruption Protests Raised to 72Sep 15, 2025Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Near East Coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Region, No Tsunami RiskSep 14, 2025United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Japan, 2 InjuredSep 12, 2025Toyota to Manufacture EV SUVs at Kentucky PlantSep 12, 2025Related TopicsespionageCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare