King Harald’s Condition Turns Critical

By admin August 28, 2026 No comment

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Norwegians have gathered outside the Royal Palace in Oslo to lay flowers and express their support for King Harald V after the Norwegian royal household said his condition had become “extremely serious.” The 89-year-old monarch has been receiving treatment at Oslo University Hospital for haemolytic anaemia, a rare blood disorder, and has been in hospital […]

Norway Expands Arctic Brigade as NATO Strengthens Northern Defences

By admin August 21, 2026 No comment

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Norway expanded its Finnmark Brigade on Thursday as the NATO member strengthens its military presence in the Arctic following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The brigade, established last year as Norway’s second military brigade and the first created since the end of the Cold War, is headquartered in the country’s northern Arctic region. The expansion adds […]

Person Fined for Waking Sleeping Polar Bear With Foghorn

By admin August 14, 2026 No comment

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A person in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago has been fined 50,000 kroner (£3,890) for using a ship’s foghorn to wake a sleeping polar bear. The incident took place earlier this month as a vessel was sailing through a fjord in north-western Svalbard, around 1,000 km (620 miles) from the North Pole. According to Svalbard Governor Lars […]

Uber Halts Most Europe Food Delivery Expansion Amid Delivery Hero Pursuit

By admin July 6, 2026 No comment

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Uber has paused most of its planned food delivery expansion across Europe, just months after announcing its entry into seven new markets, according to a report by the Financial Times. The company has reportedly shelved launches in five of the seven targeted countries, including Austria, Norway, and Greece, while continuing operations in Finland and Denmark. […]

Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit Recovering After Successful Lung Transplant

By admin June 17, 2026 No comment

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Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has successfully undergone a lung transplant and is currently recovering, according to the royal household. The 52-year-old wife of Crown Prince Haakon was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, a chronic illness that gradually reduces lung function. Doctors said she is expected to remain in hospital for several weeks following the

Norway’s Crown Princess Awaits Urgent Lung Transplant

By admin June 5, 2026 No comment

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Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on the national waiting list for a lung transplant after her health condition worsened, the royal household announced on Friday. The 52-year-old royal, who was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, is suffering from a chronic lung disease that causes scarring of the lungs and reduces the body’s […]

Canada Strengthens Arctic Defense Ties With Nordic Nations Amid Trump Pressure

By admin May 16, 2026 No comment

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Canada is expanding its Arctic defense cooperation with Nordic countries as concerns grow over regional security and comments by U.S. President Donald Trump about Greenland and Canada. Canadian officials and Nordic allies are increasing military coordination, intelligence sharing and Arctic preparedness amid rising tensions linked to Russia and growing Chinese activity in

Norway Moves to Ban Social Media for Under-16s

By admin April 24, 2026 No comment

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Norway plans to introduce legislation banning children under the age of 16 from using social media, with a bill expected to be presented in parliament by the end of the year. The proposal would place responsibility on technology companies to enforce strict age verification measures, marking a significant step in regulating youth access to digital […]

Norway Crown Princess Speaks on Epstein Amid Son’s Trial

By admin March 20, 2026 No comment

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Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway has recorded an interview with NRK TV addressing her past contacts with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The interview, conducted with Crown Prince Haakon at their Skaugum residence, comes as her son Marius Borg Høiby’s seven-week rape trial in Oslo nears its conclusion. The crown princess has previously apologized […]

Prosecutors Seek Long Jail Term in Norway Royal-Linked Trial

By admin March 19, 2026 No comment

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Norwegian prosecutors have called for a prison sentence of seven years and seven months for Marius Borg Høiby, who is on trial over multiple serious charges including rape and assault. They argued he should be convicted on 39 out of 40 charges, stressing the gravity of the allegations. Høiby denies the most serious accusations, maintaining […]