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Norway's leader the latest to visit Ukraine as Trump weighs peace options
Naharnet
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Norway's multibillion-dollar military and civilian support for Ukraine's fight to defeat Russia's invasion will stretch into next year, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said Monday during a visit to Kyiv, as uncertainty surrounds U.S.-led...
Norway’s Oldest Stave Church Overlooks This Beautiful Fjord
Forbes
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Urnes Stave Church against the stunning backdrop of the Lustrafjord. Getty Images High above Norway’s beautiful Lustrafjord, Urnes Stave Church has stood watch for nearly nine centuries. This dark, wooden church is a masterpiece of architecture...
Norwegian prime minister visits Ukraine amid Trump’s consideration of peace plans
United News of Bangladesh
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Norway will continue its multibillion-dollar military and civilian support for Ukraine’s resistance against Russia’s invasion into next year, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said Monday during a visit to Kyiv, as U.S.-led peace efforts...
Norway pledges $8.5 billion in aid to Ukraine in 2026
The Kyiv Independent
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August 25, 2025
Norway is planning to allocate $8.45 billion in aid to Ukraine in 2026, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store announced during a visit to Kyiv on Aug. 25. The move underscores Norway’s growing role in supporting Ukraine’s defense as Western partners...
Right-Wing Terrorist Accused in Fatal Oslo Stabbing; Police Investigate Connections
The Nordic Page
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August 25, 2025
Oslo, Norway—An 18-year-old Serbian immigrant has been charged with murder with a terrorist motive following the fatal stabbing of a woman at a youth home in Oslo over the weekend. The suspect, identified as Djordje Wilms, is accused of killing...
Norwegian teen charged with terrorism after Oslo killing
Al Mayadeen
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August 25, 2025
An 18-year-old Norwegian man has been charged with terrorism after killing Ethiopian-born social worker Tamima Nibras Juhar in Oslo, with prosecutors saying he admitted involvement in the murder. An 18-year-old Norwegian man is under investigation...
Norway teen suspected of terrorism after social worker murder
Malay Mail
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August 25, 2025
OSLO, Aug 25 — An 18-year-old Norwegian is suspected of terrorism after the murder of a social worker in Oslo which may have been racially-motivated, authorities said today. The woman, who worked in a home helping integrate vulnerable young people...
Norwegian PM announces intention to provide Ukraine with over $8 billion in aid
TASS
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August 25, 2025
STOCKHOLM, August 25. /TASS/. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store has announced plans to provide Ukraine with military and civilian assistance worth 85 billion Norwegian kroner (about $8.4 billion) next year, according to a press release...
Norway proposes maintaining Ukraine aid at $8.4 billion in 2026
The Sun Daily
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August 25, 2025
OSLO: The Norwegian government aims to maintain its aid to Ukraine at 85 billion kroner ($8.4 billion) in 2026, the same level as this year, the office of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said Monday. The proposal, made as Store visited Kyiv, must...
Norway teen faces terrorism charges in Oslo social worker murder case
The Sun Daily
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August 25, 2025
OSLO: An eighteen-year-old Norwegian faces terrorism charges following the murder of a social worker in Oslo that authorities believe may have been racially motivated. The victim worked at a residential facility dedicated to helping vulnerable...
Norway teenager detained over African social worker's murder
Punch
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August 25, 2025
An 18-year-old Norwegian is suspected of terrorism after the murder of a social worker in Oslo which may have been racially motivated, authorities said Monday. The woman, who worked in a home helping integrate vulnerable young people into society,...
Norway pledges continued support to Ukraine with $8.4bn aid
Punch
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August 25, 2025
The Norwegian government aims to maintain its aid to Ukraine at 85 billion kroner ($8.4 billion) in 2026, the same level as this year, the office of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said Monday. The proposal, made as Store visited Kyiv, must be...
Norway's leader is the latest to visit Ukraine as Trump weighs peace options
ABC News - New York
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August 25, 2025
KYIV, Ukraine -- Norway’s multibillion-dollar military and civilian support for Ukraine’s fight to defeat Russia’s invasion will stretch into next year, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said Monday during a visit to Kyiv, as uncertainty...
Delhi and Oslo Launch Joint Initiative to Advance Urban E-Mobility
Autocar Professional
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August 25, 2025
At the India Clean Transportation Summit (ICTS) 2025, the Delhi government announced a new collaborative effort with Oslo, Norway, aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric mobility and strengthening urban transport decarbonization...
Toronto’s Max Davies lowers his Canadian U23 record in Norway
Canadian Running Magazine
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August 25, 2025
In a final attempt to qualify for his first world championships team headed to Tokyo in September, Canadian U23 1,500m record holder Max Davies headed to Europe for a last-minute chase after the 3:33.00 standard. At the Sankthanshaugen 5,000...
Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre Visits Kyiv to Boost Ukraine Support
Mezha
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August 25, 2025
In Kyiv, on Monday, August 25, the Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre arrived. This was announced by Andriy Yermak, the Head of the Office of the President. “For us, it’s important to feel the support of true allies. Norway is always with...
Lithuania Pushes For Local Assembly Of CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle To Expand Regional Cooperation
Defense News Security News Army Recognition
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On August 21, 2025, Lithuania advanced discussions with BAE Systems Hägglunds on a potential acquisition of CV90 infantry fighting vehicles, as reported by the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence. Talks in Sweden brought together Deputy...
The AI crime against children in Argentina, and how Norway prevents homelessness
Christian Science Monitor
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August 25, 2025
Schoolchildren in Los Angeles rebounded with record test-score gains for a second consecutive year After years of pandemic-related setbacks, LA Unified School District students tested in the spring surpassed their pre-COVID performance in both...
Community in mourning as missing Norwegian adventurer found dead in northern Manitoba
Winnipeg Sun
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August 25, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Manitoba Norwegian adventurer Steffen Skjøttelvik, 29, has been found dead after going missing on a trek to Hudson Bay, prompting grief and candlelight vigils in Churchill and surrounding Indigenous communities. Photo by...
Princess Mette-Marit of Norway and the Wedding Gift She Rarely Wears
Vanity Fair
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August 25, 2025
On August 25, 2001, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway married fellow Norwegian Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby in the charming Oslo Cathedral. The princely pair are facing challenges because of the Marius Borg case (Mette-Marit’s son has been indicted by...