Tromsø

Police and politicians in Northern Norway are pushing for dedicated police helicopters to boost emergency preparedness, while Tromsø Airport faces capacity challenges. The Lofoten region has also requested an emergency meeting over air service concerns.

Tromsø Airport experienced record-breaking passenger growth in early 2025, with February marking its busiest month ever, driven by increased international travel. This surge contributed to Tromsø leading national growth among Norwegian airports from January to March.

Norwegian activist Tommy Olsen was arrested in Tromsø this morning under a Greek arrest warrant, with Greece seeking his extradition on accusations of human smuggling, espionage, and involvement in a criminal network that illegally brings refugees from Turkey to Greece.

A data center for advanced artificial intelligence models is being considered for establishment in Grøtsund, near Tromsø, according to reports. The project aims to become a Nordic center for AI.