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Tabligh stall held in Oslo, Norway
Al Hakam
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August 22, 2025
Khalid Mahmood Malik, Qaid Tabligh, Majlis Ansarullah Norway Majlis Ansarullah Norway set up a Tabligh Stall on 19 July 2025 outside the main railway station in Oslo (Oslo S). In total, 12 ansar and seven khuddam took part in this effort. Various...
Steaming the fjords of Norway with a vintage camera rig and a gift for Putin
Delaware County Daily Times - Pennsylvania
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August 22, 2025
By Alan Behr, Tribune News Service The sun drifted teasingly toward the Norwegian Sea, an amber ball suspended as if from a string. It touched down gently on a low peninsula as the Richard With turned to starboard. The finger of land threatened to...
Norwegian Hydrogen and GreenIron sign agreement
Global Hydrogen Review
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August 20, 2025
In October 2024, Norwegian Hydrogen AS and GreenIron H2 AB announced their agreement for the delivery of green hydrogen from Norwegian Hydrogen’s production plant in Hellesylt, Norway, to GreenIron’s first full-scale furnace for direct reduction...
Analysis-Norway's giant fund in election crosshairs over Israel investments
Yahoo Finance
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By Gwladys Fouche OSLO/ARENDAL, Norway (Reuters) -Investments in Israel have taken centre 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...
Oslo Stories Trilogy: Sex review – confessions of a chimney sweep
The Guardian
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August 20, 2025
Here is the first instalment of the stimulating Oslo movie trilogy about modern relationships from Norwegian novelist and film-maker Dag Johan Haugerud: this one is Sex, followed by Love and Dreams. It is marginally my least favourite of the...
US Military Logistics Leadership Visited the Northern Nordic Region
High North News
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Les på norsk. Earlier in August, the US Armed Forces logistics leadership visited Norway, Sweden and Finland to gain a deeper understanding of the region in regard to geography, logistics and host country support. Logistics planning for operations...
Russian Embassy Warns Norway’s Military Build-Up Near Border Threatens Arctic Security
Pravda.ru
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August 22, 2025
Russian Embassy Warns Norway’s Military Build-Up Near Border Threatens Arctic Security The Russian Embassy in Norway has warned that the deployment of Norwegian troops near the Russian border will escalate tensions in the Arctic and pose a direct...
Norwegian prosecutors indict son of crown princess Mette-Marit on 32 counts including rape
Euronews
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August 19, 2025
Published on 19/08/2025 - 8:16 GMT+2 Norwegian prosecutors announced on Monday that they’ve indicted the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Marius Borg Høiby, on multiple charges following a lengthy investigation. State media reported that...
Sweden to Host NATO's Logistics Headquarters in the Nordic Region
High North News
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Les på norsk. "NATO presence in Sweden strengthens our security and deterrence. The logistics centre assists the defence of NATO’s northern flank,” says Sweden's Minister of Defense, Pål Jonson, in a press release on Thursday. The statement comes...
Vietnamese girls’ football team debuts at Homeless World Cup in Oslo with Norwegian support
ScandAsia
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August 22, 2025
A Vietnamese team is on their way to participate in the “Homeless World Cup” in Oslo With the support of the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) and the Football For All in Vietnam (FFAV) project, Vietnam is participating in the Homeless World Cup...
NIBIO assesses Norway’s proposed phosphorus quota
Open Access Government
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August 22, 2025
A new assessment from the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) has provided a sobering reality check on a proposed “sales requirement” for recycled phosphorus in agricultural fertilisers. While intended to combat Norway’s growing...
Climate activists block financial institutions in Oslo
The Local - Norway
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August 22, 2025
The actions in Oslo were part of a civil disobedience campaign intended to last around 10 days, with the aim of influencing parliamentary elections scheduled for September 8th. Protestors including members of environmental group Extinction...
EUROPE GAS-Prices maintain firmer levels as market eyes Norway supply
World Energy News - Connecticut
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The Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas on Friday morning remained at levels similar to those reached the previous session. This is due to the upcoming heavy maintenance work in Norway, and the need for gas storage before winter. LSEG data...
Norway royals to press on with duties as crown prince’s stepson faces rape trial
Malay Mail
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August 20, 2025
OSLO, Aug 20 — Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon said on Tuesday the royal family would continue to carry out official duties while his stepson stands trial next year accused of rape, adding that this is a challenging time for everyone involved. Marius...
Norway blames Russian hackers for dam sabotage
GCN
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August 19, 2025
Norway has officially attributed a sophisticated cyberattack on critical infrastructure to Russian hackers, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing digital warfare between Moscow and Western nations. The unprecedented breach of the...
Interim CEO made permanent at Grieg Seafood
Just Food
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August 26, 2025
Norwegian salmon farming company Grieg Seafood has appointed interim chief executive Nina Willumsen Grieg as its permanent CEO. Grieg had been working as interim CEO since March following Andreas Kvame’s departure after a ten-year tenure. Discover...
Norway pledges more direct funding to support Indigenous peoples in Brazil
Mongabay
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August 19, 2025
A program managed by the Norwegian Embassy in Brazil has recently changed its funding strategy to provide more direct finance to Indigenous-led funds, rather than through NGOs and multilateral agencies. By 2026, the program plans to invest 90% of...
Trump the Peacemaker
Canada Free Press
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While his opponents hate him more, America is on the rise and the world is more at peace with Donald J. Trump in the White House As of August 2025, at least five countries have publicly backed or nominated President Donald Trump for the Nobel...
Norway’s Crown Prince speaks for first time since his stepson was charged with rape
Royal Central
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August 19, 2025
The heir to the throne of Norway has spoken publicly for the first time since his stepson was charged with rape and said the matter is only for the courts. Crown Prince Haakon made his comments just 24 hours after his stepson, Marius Borg Hoiby,...
Ocorian Names Regional Head of Private Clients
finews.asia
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August 22, 2025
Fund administration, capital markets, corporate and compliance solutions firm Ocorian has hired a 20-year financial veteran as its Asia Pacific head of private clients. Ocorian has appointed Andrew Ho as regional head, private clients for APAC,...