Events in the year 2019 in Norway.
Incumbents
Monarch – Harald V
Prime Minister – Erna Solberg (Conservative).
Events
22 January – the Christian Democratic Party entered Solberg's Cabinet. 23 March – A cruise ship with engine problems sent a mayday call off Norway's western coast as it desperately tried to avoid being grounded on the rocky coast. Rescue workers then launched a high-risk evacuation of the ship's 1,300 passengers and crew, winching them one-by-one up to helicopters as heaving waves tossed the ship from side to side. 30 July – several landslides in Jølster blocked the European route E39. 10 August – 21-year-old Philip Manshaus perpetrated and was arrested for attacking Al-Noor Islamic Centre in Bærum. The shooting is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism. 24 August – Over 200 reindeer found dead in Svalbard; believed to be victims of climate change. 31 August – Confirmation of Princess Ingrid Alexandra took place in Skaugum. 31 August – A sightseeing helicopter crashed in the mountains of Skoddevarre, Alta, Norway, killing all 6 occupants. 28 October – A social security case came to light after it is found that the NAV found at least 48 people guilty of supposed social security fraud. Evidence suggests that this misinterpretation of EEA rules by both NAV and the government goes back until at least 2012. 8 November – Exactly one year after its accident, the investigation report for KNM Helge Ingstad is publicised. The Norwegian Navy face harsh criticism for their role in the accident, with minor criticism pointed at the tanker involved in the collision. 15 November – Frode Berg was released from the custody of Russia, having suspected Berg of espionage. Berg was exchanged with prisoners of Lithuania and subsequently returned to Norway. 11 December – Ja, vi elsker, composed by Rikard Nordraak, with lyrics by Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, became the official Norwegian national anthem, having been the unofficial anthem for years.
Sports
9 February – Aksel Lund Svindal raced for the last time in alpine skiing, finishing with a silver medal at the World Championships. 9 March – Magnus Moan raced for the last time in Nordic combined skiing. 30 May – Erling Haaland scored 9 goals in one match at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup, breaking the U-20 World Cup record and also winning the tournament's Golden Boot. 9–11 August – 2019 European Team Championships, First League were held in Sandnes. 17 September – Erling Haaland scored 3 goals in his debut match in the UEFA Champions League (group stage).
Anniversaries
11 April – 150 years since the birth of Gustav Vigeland. 150 years since the Parliament of Norway convened every year. 100 years since the introduction of proportional representation in plural-member constituencies in parliamentary elections (effective from 1921)