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Norwegian newspaper sends reporter to Viroqua to cover Sanders
WIZM - Wisconsin
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August 25, 2025
One person at the Bernie Sanders-Rebecca Cooke event in Viroqua on Saturday came from Norway-via Washington-to cover the gathering. Kjetil Hanssen is the US correspondent for Aftenposten, or Evening Post, based in Oslo, Norway. It is the largest...
Norwegian PM condemns Oslo rehabilitation center murder
Daily Finland
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Published : 25 Aug 2025, 01:02 Updated : 25 Aug 2025, 01:05 Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store on Sunday described the fatal stabbing of a rehabilitation center employee in Oslo as "deeply tragic" and urged a thorough police investigation,...
Norway: Russia hacked dam in April
GCN
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August 24, 2025
Norway reveals shocking details of a Russian cyberattack that briefly controlled critical infrastructure in western regions during a coordinated assault. The unprecedented breach demonstrates escalating digital warfare targeting European energy...
RICHARD KAY and RONAN O'REILLY: Thought our royals had it bad? Spare a thought for the King of Norway, whose grandson is facing vile sex claims that threaten to bring down their entire monarchy
Daily Mail
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August 25, 2025
To the world at large, King Harald of Norway is the perfect 21st century monarch. A figure of quiet dignity and modesty, loved by his people as an ordinary family man whose lifelong pastime is sailing. He is especially admired for his devotion to...
Norwegian PM condemns murder at rehabilitation center in Oslo
Xinhua News Agency
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OSLO, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store on Sunday described the fatal stabbing of a rehabilitation center employee in Oslo as "deeply tragic" and urged a thorough police investigation. An 18-year-old man has been...
Norwegian publication highlights peace process in the South Caucasus
Azertag
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August 24, 2025
Stockholm, August 24, Nargiz Jafarli, AZERTAC The Norwegian publication "Utrop" has published an article by Zaur Ahmadov, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Sweden, highlighting the peace process in the South Caucasus. In his article, Ambassador Zaur...
Norway allocates $ 695 mln to fund air defense systems in Ukraine
Yemen News Agency SABA
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Oslo - Saba: The Norwegian government announced on Sunday that the Kingdom will allocate approximately 7 billion kroner (over $695 million) to finance the supply of air defense systems to Ukrainian forces. The government said in a statement:...
Norway Pledges $695 Mln Air Defense Package for Ukraine
Sada Elbalad
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August 24, 2025
Sun 24 Aug 2025 | 12:28 PM Norway has announced a landmark military assistance package to Ukraine, valued at over 7 billion kroner ($695 million), aimed at strengthening Kyiv’s air defense capabilities. According to the Norwegian government, the...
Norway commits $700 million air defence boost for Ukraine
Daily Times
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August 24, 2025
Published on: August 24, 2025 4:33 PM Norway has pledged a $700 million air defence package to Ukraine in a major step to strengthen its protection against Russian missile and drone strikes targeting cities and civilians. Norwegian Prime Minister...
Norway pledges nearly $700m in air defence system to Ukraine
Brussels Morning
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August 24, 2025
Oslo (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Norwegian government announced on Sunday that it will provide around 7 billion Norwegian crowns (roughly $696.12 million) to air defence systems to Kyiv, Reuters reported. In a statement, Norwegian Prime...
Norway to provide Ukraine with air defence systems worth nearly €600 million
The Irish Times
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Norway’s government said on Sunday that it will contribute approximately 7 billion Norwegian crowns (€594 million) of air defence systems to Ukraine. “Together with Germany, we are now ensuring that Ukraine receives powerful air defence systems,”...
Norway to provide Ukraine with ‘powerful’ air defence systems worth about $892m
The Straits Times
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August 24, 2025
OSLO – Norway’s government said on Aug 24 it would contribute approximately 7 billion Norwegian crowns (S$892 million) of air defence systems to Ukraine. “Together with Germany, we are now ensuring that Ukraine receives powerful air defence...
Ukraine has struck a nuclear power plant in Kursk region of Russia, Moscow says
The Economic Times
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August 24, 2025
Russia accused Ukraine Sunday of launching drone attacks that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight, as Ukraine celebrated 34 years since its independence. Russian officials said several power and energy...
Russian Soldier Who Fought Against Ukraine Flees to Norway
Militarnyi
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August 24, 2025
A Russian soldier illegally crossed into Norway near the border at Grense Jakobselv and applied for asylum in Norway. The Norwegian publication Dagbladet reported on this. The Russian serviceman crossed the border from Russia into Grense Jakobselv...
American journalist survives with broken pelvis, thigh bone, and torn arms in Norway mountains
BGNES
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August 24, 2025
During his vacation in Norway, American journalist Alec Lunn decided at the end of July to extend his stay to explore Folgefonna National Park in the southwestern part of the country and get closer to an impressive glacier. A veteran mountaineer,...
Japan, Norway Confirm Defense Cooperation
The Japan News
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August 24, 2025
Jiji Press Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and Norwegian State Defense Secretary Andreas Flam shake hands in Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Kaga anchored in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Saturday. Jiji Press 12:32 JST, August 24, 2025...
Four new films to see this week: Sorry, Baby, The Life of Chuck, Eddington and Oslo Stories: Sex
The Irish Times
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Sorry, Baby ★★★★★ Directed by Eva Victor. Starring Eva Victor, Naomi Ackie, Louis Cancelmi, Kelly McCormack, Lucas Hedges, John Carroll Lynch, Hetienne Park, ER Fightmaster. 15A cert, gen release, 104 min Victor, best known for her online videos,...
How Israel investments could impact elections in Norway
New York Post
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August 23, 2025
OSLO/ARENDAL, Norway, Aug 22 (Reuters) – Investments in Israel have taken center stage in Norway’s election campaign, sparking an unusually public debate over how the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund operates. The row could help sway which...
Norway’s Olympic champions accept bans for tampering with suits
The Guardian
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August 23, 2025
Norway’s Olympic gold medallists Marius Lindvik and Johann Andre Forfang have accepted three-month suspensions for their role in the tampering of ski suits during a competition in March, the International Ski Federation (FIS) said on Saturday....
Norwegian ski jumpers banned over 'cheat' suits
BBC
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August 23, 2025
Two Norwegian ski jumpers have accepted three-month suspensions for their part in the tampering of ski suits during a competition, the International Ski Federation (FIS) has said. Olympic medallists Marius Lindvik and Johann Andre Forfang were...